How do you miss something that never was? How do you create memories that never were? Since a young age, I have hoped and dreamed and planned and believed that certain things in my life would happen. As young girls, we think about our wedding. We pretend to be brides, we look through magazines, weRead more
It all starts with “there must be something in the water” and you know what comes after that? Cue instant suffering in silence. I know I can’t be the only one thinking to myself, can I get some of that water PLEASE?! As I sat at work today, surrounded by a group of strong women,Read more
Dear new support group member, First of all, I want to take a moment to give you a virtual hug. I want to tell you that I am so sorry you know firsthand the pain of infertility and loss. I hate that life has thrown you this curve ball and that your pathRead more
Here we are on month five of our assisted fertility journey and I am still learning something new every day. We have now gone through three rounds of IUI, all of which failed, and are currently in the middle of our first IVF cycle. Every new medication, blood test and appointment brings something new thatRead more
By a show of hands, How many of you know a male who is struggling with infertility. Now, by a show of hands, how many of you know a female who is struggling with infertility. It’s not surprising that more of you know a female who is struggling than a male. Why? Because,Read more
To the family and friends of my infertility sisters… To the cheerleaders, the coaches, the fans on the sidelines… How are you holding up? Last week was Canadian Infertility Awareness Week. You may have seen some segments on your morning talk shows, some ads online or personal op-eds in the newspaper of couples sharingRead more
As I sit in the waiting room of the fertility clinic for my refresher orientation, I think back to last September. Sitting here all bright eyed and bushy tailed with the world on my side. Thinking how easy this was going to be, take some needles, they retrieve your eggs, and tickety boo you haveRead more
Growing up for us on Mother’s Day always meant KFC buckets, DQ ice cream cake and fun family parties. That was usually because it was always overshadowed by my birthday (sorry Mom). With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, there is no way I could have possibly anticipated how much harder this day would be forRead more
Going through infertility can be very lonely at times, even with the help of your partner by your side. It can be very beneficial to build a support team that can guide you through the process and help to support you both emotionally and physically. Check out the list below on building your fertility supportRead more
It all starts with “there must be something in the water” and you know what comes after that? Cue instant suffering in silence. I know I can’t be the only one thinking to myself, can I get some of that water PLEASE?! As I sat at work today, surrounded by a group of strong women,Read more