IVF - and infertility - wasn’t a single, powerful strike to the head. It was a debilitating and progressive body blow.
Category: Relationships
Not-Mother’s Day
The ads are popping up everywhere - the celebration of the most important lady in most lives: the one who gave you life. The most important job in the world. It is a weekend to Mother's Day where I am, and everyone is being urged to celebrate the moment with flowers, chocolates, stuffed bears, and … Continue reading Not-Mother’s Day
Ten things your infertile friend may not have told you
If you know someone going through IVF, it might feel tricky trying to tippy-toe around the issue. Here are some things I wish I could just come out and tell some of the people around me: 1. You don't have to bubble wrap conversations, but be mindful of the kinds of things you say: She … Continue reading Ten things your infertile friend may not have told you
“Enter the antichrist”
We’re on the cusp of IVF #5. And however much I want to believe that I have gained mastery over the anxiety and side effects that each cycle brings, that's a bunch of bollocks. And he knows.
Fasten your seat belts
T-21 days to IVF Cycle 5. But first, a little us time.