Cheers, dear readers, Last I left you on my chronological journey with infertility, I was headed straight into the eye of the storm of a mid-life crisis shortly after all of our IVF treatment failed. Eric and I were moving forward with our lives settling into a new home with the possibility of family creation… Continue reading 10 Tips To Help Alleviate Midlife Crisis Stress
Author: Dr. Daamini
The Measure of a Man
Modern medicine is a marvel. Today, scientists and doctors can see, count and even photograph things at incredibly tiny scales, and measure such a vast array of metrics, characteristics and processes that it truly boggles the lay person’s mind. (Or at least mine anyway.) This is wonderful, amazing stuff. It can, however, get a wee… Continue reading The Measure of a Man
Kale KRRRRUNCH !
WARNING : The products of this recipe are incredibly addictive Who doesn’t love kicking back on the sofa with some trashy TV and a big bag of cheese puffs or salt & vinegar chips ? Perfect way to unwind after an insanity-filled work day ! Meanwhile, the calorie counter is going DINNG-DINNG-DONG crazy… The answer is… Continue reading Kale KRRRRUNCH !
Living Your Legend – With or Without Children
Cheers, dear readers, So many of these blog posts here at Slow Swimmers & Fried Eggs are difficult for Eric and I to write. But I have to say that this one wins the dubious honor of being one of the toughest so far. I recently lost someone I consider a dear friend, a trusted… Continue reading Living Your Legend – With or Without Children
Shame, Guilt, Anxiety or ALL OF THE ABOVE
Cheers, dear readers, There are many experiences in our lives which can rock us to our very core. Make us question who we even are. How we got here. How do we move on? There is no doubt in my mind that infertility is one such malady to contend with on this front. Many of… Continue reading Shame, Guilt, Anxiety or ALL OF THE ABOVE
A Childless Infertile Future vs Adoption
This isn’t an easy subject to explore, though the question does cross my mind from time to time. I try not to dwell on it for too long because the idea of facing the worst-case-scenario can feel scary. Nonetheless, there are moments when I do wonder – What happens if you reach the end of… Continue reading A Childless Infertile Future vs Adoption
A Pear of Beets
There’s a growing trend for wanting nutrients on the go ! I for one heavily subscribe to this trend because it allows you to still nourish your body whilst keeping up with your super-hectic work life. Which is why I am constantly on the lookout for smoothie recipes which invariably I modify and tweak a… Continue reading A Pear of Beets
Recognising Depression and Fighting it Off !
Cheers, dear readers, As we discussed in a previous post, midlife can be a major stress-filled phase in this journey we all find ourselves on called life. For those who are afflicted, adding infertility to the mix can send even the most emotionally strong person into a tailspin that can be extremely difficult to stop.… Continue reading Recognising Depression and Fighting it Off !
And then there was one …
Cheers, dear readers, As I mentioned in my last blog post, medical procedures often focus on the biological level only, while the emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of the experience can be neglected or ignored completely. Conception is a powerful and sacred moment, and pregnancy is an awe-inspiring, miraculous experience that affects life’s deepest, core… Continue reading And then there was one …
Stretch it Out !
Strength and Stretch compliment each other. People forget how important it is to include a good strength session at both the beginning and the end of a workout. There are various types of stretching that you can easily utilize: AIS, Myofascial Release and PNF are the three I want to introduce you to today. … Continue reading Stretch it Out !