Infertility: coping emotionally at Christmas
Christmas and the run up to it can be an extremely stressful and upsetting time for those struggling with infertility as it is a stark reminder of failed cycles and not having yet reached those longed for baby goals. It’s not just the ladies that might be struggling either, read more on the male struggle […]
Fertility and disability – my experience
Fertility and Disability I had the pleasure of working with Nia and sharing her journey with her so I was very grateful when she sent me this article about her experience of fertility and disability. Living with a disability, overall, affects a small percentage of the population so the process is geared up to the […]
The devastating truth about the so-called IVF ‘miracle’ – real life story
When Kat and I were at University together nearly 20 years ago (yes, that makes me feel old), potential fertility issues never entered our consciousnesses and Kat certainly didn’t expect to be part of the ‘devastating truth of the so called IVF miracle’. As we enjoy the excitement of our late teens and early twenties, […]
Helping yourself through grief when IVF cycles fail – real life story
My Facebook feed shows me on a daily basis how prevalent fertility issues are within my network, and the grieving that occurs as a result of failed cycles. I find it helpful to read other people’s stories about their experience to help me with mine so I approached a couple of my Facebook friends to see […]
To tell or not to tell?
To tell or not to tell, well that is the very big question! Should you tell people about your infertility? This is a controversial topic in the TTC community. I firmly believe that you need to ensure you have a strong support network around you given the challenges you may face. However, I also understand […]