Cheers, dear readers, Last week, my husband Eric and I had quite a scare. We thought that we were going to lose our oldest cat Merrie to cancer or some other feline disease. We thought that we were going to have to make the extremely tough decision to have her put to sleep so that… Continue reading Gratitude: Count your blessings, no matter how small
May ’15
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30 Ways to Exercise Without Knowing It
It’s relatively common knowledge that moving your body is important to be healthy. Notice I didn’t use the word exercise. As I’ve shared with you in the past, I really don’t enjoy exercising. I never have. I was always the kid who preferred to get lost in a good book to playing sports. I’ve been… Continue reading 30 Ways to Exercise Without Knowing It
What? I can Eat Candy and Boost My Fertility at the Same Time?!
Hello, December! While the holiday season seems to begin earlier and earlier every year, and now I see holiday-themed items to buy in the stores as early as September, I still always think of the holiday season beginning in December. And not even early December, either. My sister’s birthday is December 10, so my mom… Continue reading What? I can Eat Candy and Boost My Fertility at the Same Time?!
Coping with disappointment during IVF – A simple, three-step guide
Hi everyone – Eric here again with another in my series of posts on dealing with some of the challenging emotions of going through IVF. Over my past few posts, I’ve spoken about dealing with fear and dealing with stress. Today I’d like to talk about dealing with a feeling I had a lot during… Continue reading Coping with disappointment during IVF – A simple, three-step guide
When It Comes To Fertility, How Much Is Too Much Exercise?
There’s no question that exercise clearly plays a role in fertility and the chance of conceiving. There’s plenty of research available that both supports and encourages exercising regularly to improve reproductive function. One study in particular concluded that women who exercised 30 minutes or more daily had a reduced risk of infertility due to ovulation… Continue reading When It Comes To Fertility, How Much Is Too Much Exercise?
Coping With Self-blame During Infertility
Self-blame. It’s a quiet little voice always lurking somewhere at the back of my mind. I could almost forget about it until it catches me unaware and pounces. Sometimes it surfaces when I see how amazing my husband is with our nieces and nephews, or when I notice how much our friends’ children love… Continue reading Coping With Self-blame During Infertility
So many needles, so little time …
Cheers, dear readers, Happy New Year, everyone. We hope that you have enjoyed our introductory, two video-interview blog posts, and that it has helped you get to know Eric and I a little better. It was a bit nerve-wracking to get in front of a camera for the first time to discuss our experiences with… Continue reading So many needles, so little time …
Worst time to start a fad !
I love the beginning of the year.. Mainly because I find it the best time of year to take a step back.. AND to not start some crazy new fad diet, workout, health regime… you are destine to fail. It is the best time of year to do something you love, to be good to… Continue reading Worst time to start a fad !
Cathy & Eric REAL REEL time (2)
Video credits Alivia Tagliaferri: Documentary Filmmaker, Director William LeDent: Video Editor, Videographer