Cheers, dear readers! The time is upon us once again – the day in the United States when we recognize with love, adoration, and gratitude all mothers. During my childhood and a large portion of my adult life, I spent this day celebrating my own mother (and my maternal grandmother when she was alive).… Continue reading M.O.M. or “Mentors Of Many” Day (for many of us)
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Summer of Love Salad
So you’ve probably heard about the very special event that happened this week. The once-in-a-generation kind of event. This week was the confluence of both a full moon and the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This hasn’t happened since the Summer of Love in 1967 and won’t happen again until June… Continue reading Summer of Love Salad
Shining A Light on the “Invisible Loss” of Infertility
Cheers, dear readers, This past weekend, I was honored to take part in an educational coaching program from an institution called IPEC or the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. I am in the process of getting certified to become a coach, specializing in relationship coaching as well as transition coaching. When dealing with infertility,… Continue reading Shining A Light on the “Invisible Loss” of Infertility
HSG: What to Expect
If you’re just getting started with fertility treatment, chances are your doctor wants you to have an HSG. Short for Hysterosalpingogram,is a key part of the initial fertility workup done at most fertility clinics. Knowing that it’s a standard procedure doesn’t mean you might not be anxious about it, though. I remember when… Continue reading HSG: What to Expect
Is fasting good for fertility ?
I have heard a few folks talk about fasting and intermittent fasting and the pros and cons, so I am writing this post to share my own thoughts. I will start out by saying that I wasn’t able to find a significant amount of conclusive clinical studies about fasting and its impact on fertility, in… Continue reading Is fasting good for fertility ?
Getting Back on the Horse When You Fall Off
The Power of Positive Thinking, Affirmations, and Incantations
Cheers, dear readers, I wanted to take a timeout to write and thank many of you for the great discussions that transpired after my last post. Apparently I hit a nerve and a conversation-starter that many wanted to chime in and speak about in some of the support group forums. In that last post,… Continue reading The Power of Positive Thinking, Affirmations, and Incantations
A story of Gratitude
This week, it’s Thanksgiving in the United States. This is the day we celebrate the bounty in our lives by eating as much as we can, watching football until we pass out, and indulging in Black Friday shopping sales. The true meaning of Thanksgiving, however, lies in its name. The holiday is not really so… Continue reading A story of Gratitude
So You’ve Been Diagnosed with PCOS. What Do You Do Now?
You’ve been trying to have a baby for a while now. You know your cycles are irregular, that sometimes you can go for a few months without having a period, but you don’t really know why or what it’s all about. You go to the doctor to try and get some answers. The answer you… Continue reading So You’ve Been Diagnosed with PCOS. What Do You Do Now?
Infertility & Isolation: The Hidden Risk to Important Relationships
Cheers, dear readers, I’m writing you on the other side of a both inspirational yet challenging weekend. This weekend was inspirational thanks to a transformational and life-changing 3-day immersive seminar towards my coaching certification. Yet the weekend was also challenging due to some feelings of isolation, exclusion, and disconnection that I experienced. The purpose of… Continue reading Infertility & Isolation: The Hidden Risk to Important Relationships