Finding Joy In The Journey
The Best Advice I Got After My Embryo Transfer Was Actually Very Simple In the IVF community, there are some pretty whacky theories about what to eat, what to do and not do, especially when you are PUPO (pregnant until proven otherwise). The best advice I got when I had my successful frozen embryo transfer … Read more
12 Easy Essential Oil DIY recipes – Roll on headache relief, essential oils for bug bites, PMS, and menstrual cramps. Our favourite rollerball blends for acne, arthritis, and other common ailments. When you first get started with essential oils, it can be a bit of an information overload. Here’s a simple list for beginners to … Read more
I write this post from a place of love, light, and wholehearted encouragement for all my fellow IVF warriors out there as you follow your dreams of motherhood. I truly believe that positive affirmations and visualizations can help you to stay calm, focused, and manifest the desired outcome of your IVF treatment. Infertility sucks. And … Read more
What do you think of when you hear the word self-care? Pampering yourself by getting a manicure, pedicure, soaking in a nice hot bubble bath with some candles lit and soothing music? Heck ya. I’m in for all that and it’s something a lot of us don’t do for ourselves often enough. But there are … Read more
Our 6 top picks for the best female fitness YouTubers include Holly Dolke, Betty Rocker, and more! These super fit yet down-to-earth women are sure to inspire! Check out these fit ladies and their YouTube channels to kick off, restart, or shake up your fitness journey. Some of my blog posts contain affiliate links, from … Read more
When I first tried yoga about 9 years ago I wasn’t sure if it was going to be for me. I wondered if it was going to be too hard to learn, or too slow-paced for me, while at the same time I questioned whether or not it would even be a good workout. The … Read more
What’s it really like to go through labor induction without an epidural? You may be wondering “should I get an epidural?” I will share my personal experience with you here and maybe it can help you make your choice. Choosing to get an epidural or not is a deeply personal decision for every woman and … Read more
IVF At 46 Success Story: The Cycle That Finally Worked (And What We Did Differently) I am sharing my success story to bring hope & inspiration to other women. I got pregnant at 45 with donor embryos & delivered my IVF baby at 46. When we began our IVF journey, I scoured the internet for … Read more
Why Self-Acceptance Is So Very Important Postpartum Carrying a baby for 9 months, growing an actual human being inside of you is a miracle. It is one of the most amazing things in the whole world, and obviously changes your body in one of the most dramatic ways you will ever experience as a woman! … Read more
Yes, I Had A Successful IVF Cycle At 46 (Our Embryo Donation Success Story) Getting pregnant through IVF at any age (in my case 46) is not an easy road to travel. I’m not going to sugarcoat this… it can be extremely difficult. You will need to muster up a lot of intestinal fortitude. But, … Read more