Cheers, dear readers, I have had a fascinating holiday break for a very unusual reason. While I did find time to share eggnog, laughter, love and hugs with loved ones (including their kiddos!), I also read a book and implemented what it suggested, and it is changing my life. Seriously! My husband (who did have… Continue reading Tidying Up Our Emotional Baggage
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Should We Celebrate the Seasons (and Years) of Love?
Cheers, dear readers, This past week, I had the incredible great pleasure of celebrating my tenth wedding anniversary with not only the amazing and wonderful man who helps me co-write this blog, but also some very dear friends and family from near and far. It’s almost hard to fathom that Eric and I got married… Continue reading Should We Celebrate the Seasons (and Years) of Love?
Reduce stress, Boost fertility
I am sure you have heard the saying “relax, relate, release!” This slogan is all too familiar, but for some, it can be a bit challenging to put into practice…even moreso when one of the reasons you are stressed in the first place is because of months or years of trying to conceive, with no… Continue reading Reduce stress, Boost fertility
Fermented Foods for a Fertile Boost
Kimche. Kefir. Sauerkrat. Pickles. Kombucha. Apple Cider Vinegar (with The Mother). What do all of these foods have in common? They are delicious AND full of helpful, healing bacteria. Gut health is SO important to our over all health. It is a first line of defense to fight off sickness and dis-ease. It is also… Continue reading Fermented Foods for a Fertile Boost
Keep calm and carry on through Infertility
I’ve just found this blog post in my unsent archive – I wrote it in November, a mere 3 months before finding out I was pregnant with the baby I’m currently carrying. I’m not sure why I didn’t publish this post at the time; maybe I needed more time to process it or wanted to… Continue reading Keep calm and carry on through Infertility
What it is to be an infertility specialist nurse?
Senior staff nurse Lani, who has been with us for over a decade tells us what it is be a nurse in this field and what her job entails. Without our caring and supportive nurses we would not be able to provide the kind of services we do and so a big thank you to… Continue reading What it is to be an infertility specialist nurse?
Shoutout to Fertility Professionals
Well after a whirlwind 5 months, I’ve managed to get finger to keypad and start writing again and boy does it feel good! In many ways I feel like I’m navigating a totally new battlefield; the same but different, with the additional major prize of a baby in my arms (or sling or pram or… Continue reading Shoutout to Fertility Professionals
Moving On After Pregnancy Loss
May 7, 2012. I’ll never forget this day. It was a Monday and I was 8 weeks pregnant. Exactly 4 weeks had passed since the elation of my positive pregnancy test and I was headed to the obstetrician’s office for my first appointment. I was a little nervous about the appointment because I’d… Continue reading Moving On After Pregnancy Loss
How Chiropractic Care can Benefit your Fertility
I have used and appreciated chiropractic care for the majority of my adult life. It wasn’t until more recently that I was educated about the benefits it can have for fertility challenges. It makes so much sense to me. Our body’s should be looked at and treated as a whole. I was grateful for the… Continue reading How Chiropractic Care can Benefit your Fertility
Follow Your Gut Instinct to Improved Fertility
Lately, I’ve been suffering from an all-too-common problem. I’ve been equal parts constipated, bloated and miserable. I know, it’s a glamorous topic to discuss. It’s not the first time this has happened to me. I’m often struggling with constipation and irregularity. But it is the first time I’ve stopped to think about what it might… Continue reading Follow Your Gut Instinct to Improved Fertility