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“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” – William Arthur Ward
After a recent discussion, I’ve been thinking a lot about positive thinking and what it means. The topic, of course, was my hopes in getting pregnant. The person I was talking with said yet […]
My good friend Ally informed me yesterday of this little gem from “Glamour:”
If You Want To Have A Baby…Now Relax.
When stressed, your body releases cortisol, a hormone that can suppress ovulation. Try meditation or yoga.
Know the facts.
If you’re under 35 and don’t get pregnant after […]
TTC = Trying To Conceive; POAS = Pee On A Stick; Crazies = the stupid things you’ll do when a cycle is nearing its end – or, pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease a nine-month-long leisurely stroll.
Many people will tell you using home pregnancy tests is frivolous. One test is acceptable. Two are OK if your timing is right. […]
Hearing a doctor confirm your infertility fears is an earth-shattering moment.
I had been charting my own menstrual cycles (or lack thereof) before my first unofficial PCOS diagnosis, so I knew something wasn’t working right.
Having a doctor drop my PCOS diagnosis in my lap was reassuring on one hand — I was able to start my battle […]
All who face infertility will eventually be asked, “Why try so hard/spend so much money/put yourself through so much? Why don’t you just adopt?”
I read a blog today that answers that question oh, so well. I wanted to point it out to you, dear readers, but it isn’t fair of me […]
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