Infertility is lonely and overbearing in every aspect possible. Whom do you turn to when you’re lost ? When you’re confused? When you’re low and need to be picked up? When you’re struggling to decide on what next? Cathy & Eric this week 🙂
From Where I Stand – TedX Talk by Jody Day on Disenfranchised Childless Women
Cheers, dear readers, I am so proud and happy to share with you that a member of a community that I am involved with – The Global Sisterhood – has had the opportunity to give a TedX Talk surrounding women’s struggle around childlessness and motherhood. I have watched Jody Day’s outstanding presentation video three… Continue reading From Where I Stand – TedX Talk by Jody Day on Disenfranchised Childless Women
Top 10 List – Things to Know About PCOS
I’ve been thinking quite a bit about PCOS lately, as a number of new women with this condition have joined my Facebook group. Since I don’t have PCOS, I never thought much about it until I became a fertility coach. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with PCOS or have been living with it for years,… Continue reading Top 10 List – Things to Know About PCOS
Seed Cycling for Happy Fertile Hormones
It doesn’t get any more natural then this! So, what in the health is seed cycling anyway? Let’s dig a little deeper… During the follicular phase (cycle day (CD) 1 to ovulation – generally about CD 14) estrogen is on the rise. So including a daily dose (1 Tablespoon each) of phytoestrogen rich flax seeds… Continue reading Seed Cycling for Happy Fertile Hormones
15 minute full body blaster
Buffi Jashanmal brings you a 15 minute full body workout which can be easily squeezed in anywhere in your day – be it at home or in the office. Get your heart rate pumping, your blood surging and your fertility boosted with this full-body blaster 🙂 #conceivefitnessforfertility
B Method for Ramadan
Ramadan can be a tough time to maintain your regular fitness or diet routine, with fasting and the heat it can all be a rough summer. Don’t use Ramadan as an excuse to not keep healthy, you’ll only be paying for it afterwards. Instead of finding excuses, use this time for personal reflection and control.… Continue reading B Method for Ramadan
Dealing with Fear: A simple, two-step approach
“I am an old man, and known a great many troubles in my life, but most of them never happened.” – Mark Twain Hi folks, Eric here again. My last time around, I spoke about dealing with stress. As I was thinking more about it, I realized that, while useful, this advice fails to get… Continue reading Dealing with Fear: A simple, two-step approach
PESA & TESA
The Cult of the Masculine
So it seems like I touched a nerve last time with my “you’re not alone… but you’d never know it” post. I definitely got both supportive and confirmatory comments that my perception was on target, that there are no support groups, no forums or other outlets specific to the infertile male community. At best there… Continue reading The Cult of the Masculine
Kick the Coffee to the Curb
If you’re trying to conceive, think twice before reaching for that second cup of Joe. I realize that I might make some enemies with this post. In modern-day society, we love our coffee – the tantalizing aroma of the beans, the rich, comforting taste, the energy jolt it gives us, the way we go from… Continue reading Kick the Coffee to the Curb