MicheleFeb 24, 20184 min readFibroid surgery before PregnancyI have a lot of background in this area now, more than I really ever wanted to have. The reason I'm writing this blog post is because I...
MicheleMay 4, 20205 min readTwo years later...still searching for peaceThe step of moving on without your own baby is the hardest of them all after all the struggle.
MicheleFeb 7, 201911 min readERA Test (for IVF failures)The ERA (Endometrial Receptivity Test) is something that I have been thinking about doing for almost a year now. It is tough to decide...
MicheleDec 21, 20182 min readA year in reflection...This morning I had a heavy heart waking up. I couldn't quite pinpoint why until I realized what day it was, then my heart sunk even...
MicheleOct 10, 20182 min readEmotions and continuing the journey to parenthood after multiple failed IVF cyclesFor the first year of IVF, I took very little time off in between the next cycle or retrieval. This was how I was able to go through 6...
MicheleApr 29, 20185 min readWhy I refuse to suffer in silenceSince going through infertility and medical interventions to try and improve our chances to have a baby of our own, I have met a lot of...
MicheleApr 12, 201819 min readIVF #3 (Fresh retrieval - low dose IVF)After my husband and I had a discussion with our doctor to cancel the completion of IVF Retrieval #2, he mentioned a few other ideas we...
MicheleApr 3, 20181 min readUnanswered PrayersSome days I show my scars for all to see I can barely remember who I used to be Nobody recognizes the new me All I focus on is the next...
MicheleMar 24, 20185 min readIVF #2 (Retrieval)And so it begins. Today was my day 2 appointment after completing the "prep" meds last Thursday. I had to go into my local monitoring...
MicheleMar 13, 20183 min readTips about starting IVFHere are some tips that I wish I'd known before starting IVF just to help with my anxiety and expectations during the process: - There is...
MicheleMar 13, 20181 min readPesticides and Hormones in meat and produceI am very concerned about this topic. I am writing this blog post to share what I've learned with those of you that eat a lot of fresh...
MicheleMar 8, 20182 min readFocus on the positivesNow I'm going to try and focus on all the good things in my life since I've felt so incredibly negative inside lately. I think this is a...
MicheleFeb 24, 20182 min readIVF and Irregular cyclesI just got done with a 56 day cycle - almost 2 months of delay without warning due to the amount of lingering medication in my body from...
MicheleFeb 2, 20181 min readWhat's contaminating our drinking water?I have done the research, and its not good people. Other areas of the world recognize their water issues (such as China or Mexico) and...
MicheleJan 26, 20184 min readThe financial burden of IVFWhen you start IVF, everything happens very quick from a financial aspect. As soon as you agree on the manner in which you are...
MicheleJan 26, 20182 min readAvoiding toxinsI have to admit I've become a bit obsessed with this topic after hearing all of the horrific things lurking in what I use on a daily...
MicheleJan 26, 20185 min readFertility Drugs - my experiencesWhen I went through my first IVF cycle in May 2017, the medications were a total mystery to me. I wish I had found a blog like this to...
MicheleJan 25, 20183 min readWhat to say to someone going through IVF or infertilityhttp://www.nbcnews.com/id/38311820/ns/health-womens_health/t/many-couples-struggle-infertility-silence/#.WnSfPGdMqHs I know that a lot of...
MicheleJan 25, 20183 min readIVF timing - setting realistic expectationsWhen I started my IVF journey, I had unrealistic expectations of how long it would really take to get to where I would be taking...
MicheleJan 18, 20183 min readAcupuncture and Chinese herbsI have read mixed reviews on this topic, and unfortunately not many insurance plans cover it, but acupuncture therapy has shown to have...
