This week is Canadian Infertility Awareness Week. The purpose of this week is to start a conversation, to break taboos and to raise awareness. Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples. That’s a lot of people! That means that someone in your family, or circle of friends, or one of your colleagues is affected by infertility. … More 10 Things Not to Say To Someone With Infertility
***Originally Posted on Fertility Matters Canada*** Ever since I can remember, I’ve been fearful. In addition to being fearful, I’ve been really good at worrying. Ever read the Peanuts Classic, My Anxieties Have Anxieties? Yeah. That’s me. A psychologist once told me that I have catastrophic … More I am Scared of Getting Pregnant Again
It’s been forever since I posted a blog! To be honest, 2017 was crazy busy and I kinda slacked in the blogging department. I want to continue to blog about our infertility and loss in order to reach out and raise awareness. I hope to be more disciplined and organized in regards to this in … More 2018 Goals
***Originally posted on Fertility Matters Canada*** Too soon for a Christmas post you may ask? Hmm, well, I’ve already had an Eggnog latte, Hallmark Christmas movies are taking up just about all the space on our PVR and Christmas Bath & Body works candles are filling my home with delightful scents. Mariah Carey’s “All I … More 15 Ways to Survive the Holidays
****Originally posted on Fertility Matters Canada*** October has always been my favourite month. I grew up in the Eastern Townships in Quebec and Autumn was always my favourite. The crisp cool air was a sweet relief from a hot and humid summer. Hearing and feeling the leaves crunch under my feet and the warmth … More Fallen Leaves
***Originally posted on Fertility Matters Canada*** Two years ago to the day, I sat in my doctor’s office crying my heart out. She informed me that we had lost our baby. I was about 6 weeks pregnant and my heart could not have been more full of love for our teeny little baby! My heart … More Courage, Dear Heart
***Originally posted on Fertility Matters Canada*** mile·stone ˈmīlˌstōn/ noun An action or event marking a significant change or stage in development. I can say with certainty that throughout the last 4.5 years of struggling with infertility & loss, there have been several events that have marked a significant change in our lives. The month we … More Milestones
***Originally posted on Fertility Matters Canada’s blog. *** I have always envisioned myself as a mother. In fact, when I was in high school, I remember a presentation that we had to do in French class on success. While my classmates talked about … More Dreaming of Onesies
Rick and I are currently in Nakusp, BC. We rented a cabin with some friends and are visiting some hot springs. It’s been pretty fun so far. Really fun actually! So fun, that last night as we were having some drinks in the hot tub, I was thinking to myself, “I don’t need a baby … More Bad Reruns
“You are married to a monster.” A phrase that I’ve said to my husband more than once after a few days of dwelling on someone else’s pregnancy announcement; something you’d think I’d be happy about. I mean, isn’t that what “normal” people feel when they hear this type of news? I know I wish I … More Married to a Monster
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