Managing the Emotional Stress of Infertility Through Communication

Cheers, dear readers, I have mentioned here before what an emotional roller coaster it can be dealing with infertility and the subsequent treatment. I know first hand, and also from talking to others about their struggles. While undergoing fertility treatment, many couples tend to live in month-to-month cycles of big hopes and massive disappointments that… Continue reading Managing the Emotional Stress of Infertility Through Communication

The Differences Between Men and Women Regarding Emotions

Cheers, dear readers,   The infertility journey is fraught with emotional ups and downs, as well as the physical toll it takes – particularly on the women who have many more doctor’s visits and procedures throughout the IVF / infertility treatment process to endure than our dear husbands. The overall experience can be different for… Continue reading The Differences Between Men and Women Regarding Emotions

Things I Learned from Being Infertile – A Retrospective View

It is often said that only hindsight is 20/20.  This isn’t an entirely bad thing. A lot of times, knowing what will happen next would be a definite detraction from our lives.  I mean, who’d care about the football match if we all knew who was going to win?  The stock market would be useless. … Continue reading Things I Learned from Being Infertile – A Retrospective View

Think you’re a tough guy? Three things men should know going into IVF

Howdy folks, Eric here again. This week I’m feeling a bit “practical pig” and thought I might zero in on the kind of stuff I like. Bullet lists. Practical advice. News you can use. I also realized that I have not spoken in quite some time to guys who are at the start of the… Continue reading Think you’re a tough guy? Three things men should know going into IVF

Do I Belong Without Having a Baby? Examining emotions beneath infertility …

  For the most part of this unusual and somewhat challenging year, I’ve been listening to various audiobooks for a bit of inspiration. I’ve settled into the lovely routine of taking a break from my computer in the afternoons and going to sit in the sun with a cup of tea while listening to something… Continue reading Do I Belong Without Having a Baby? Examining emotions beneath infertility …

The Power of Asking the Right Questions to Stay Positive

Cheers, dear readers,   In my last post, I focused on the power of incantations which are affirmations on steroids that help bring more resolve and emotion into creating your intentions and your beliefs about what is possible in your life. We discussed how going through IVF treatment or seeking adoption definitely requires a lot… Continue reading The Power of Asking the Right Questions to Stay Positive

An Exercise: Identifying a “facedown” moment and rumbling with the emotions

Cheers, dear readers,   First I just want to say a whole-hearted WELCOME to our new fellow blogger at the B Method, Stephanie Roth. We met through this blog, and it turns out she not only lives close to me but is a Fertility Coach! I’m excited she is sharing her hard-earned wisdom and expertise… Continue reading An Exercise: Identifying a “facedown” moment and rumbling with the emotions