Author: Dr. Daamini

Cheers, dear readers,   If you’re anything like me, you shake your fist at the day you were labeled “infertile.” What a horrible word that no one ever thinks will get attached to them. I know I didn’t – it was a shock. That word brings about feelings of hopelessness. And it seems so definitive,… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions for your Fertility Journey in 2016

Cathy & Eric talk about how they tried to overcome their infertility and depression by focussing on their physical fitness. Watch on …

Hi folks. Eric here, with a deeply personal revelation. I hate to run. I mean I HATE to run. But every September, Cathy and I run the rock and roll half marathon in Virginia beach, with thousands of runners, crowds of fans, and bands every mile cranking out pump-you-up tunes. And every year, I show… Continue reading Getting Ready: The Power of Preparation

Cheers, dear readers, Given the difficulty of going through diagnosis and subsequent treatment, in some respects, in vitro fertilization (IVF) children are some of the most wanted children on the planet. Anyone who has gone through IVF to have a child is a courageous and determined person. IVF gives many couples faced with a diagnosis… Continue reading Three eggs are better than none

Cheers, dear readers, I hope that you enjoyed Eric’s post from last week. He and I had a week where we were dealing with some rough emotional issues with relationships that currently feel strained and difficult. We have dealt with this type of situation more than we care to admit since we have struggled with… Continue reading Listening is an act of love

Cheers, dear readers, Hello wonderful readers and patients of Conceive Hospital. I have missed speaking with you and I look forward to writing another excerpt for you about my journey down the infertility path that many of you are on now. Please know that you have all of our support and warm thoughts, and that… Continue reading ‘X’ marks the spot

  Video Credits : Alivia Tagliaferri: Documentary Filmmaker, Director William LeDent: Video Editor, Videographer

Mother’s Day can be a harrowing day for those struggling with infertility, to say the least (as well as those who have lost their moms and are staring at the empty chair). There are many of my “silent sorority” sisters that await the day with dread and trepidation. As our fertile friends are getting showered… Continue reading Mentors Of Many (M.O.M.) Day

Cheers, dear readers, I recently had the awesome and amazing experience of attending what is called the World Domination Summit (WDS) in Portland, Oregon in the United States. WDS is an incredible experience that is built on the three tenets of Service, Community and Adventure as their main mission. Throughout the weekend, together we discovered… Continue reading Stop the urge to fix anything