Fertility
A trying to conceive at Christmas poem
A poem for everyone trying to conceive this Christmas. To be read in the rhythm of T’was the night before Christmas . T’was the week before Christmas T’was the week before Christmas and my thoughts turn to babies At what point in my life did that change from Baileys? I’ve been tracking ovulation each month with care In the hope that our timing…
How I stopped the Infertility Grinch from stealing Christmas
‘I long to experience the excitement of the family going to buy the tree and decorating it to the sound of cheesy Christmas classics. This year we’ve decided to go away. Somewhere hot. Somewhere we’re not reminded of the family we haven’t got.’ Jessica Hepburn I had just read Jessica Hepburn’s “The pursuit of motherhood”…
Are you trying to get pregnant & sick of being told to just relax?
‘Just relax.’ ‘Stay positive.’ and the best one yet ‘Just don’t think about it.’ So many of us are given this ‘helpful advice’ when the fact is that unless someone has personally experienced wanting to start a family and then being denied this choice it is impossible for them to understand. Deep breath and prepare for…
Give less f*cks!
It suddenly dawned on me that I’ve been here before, I’m following the same pattern as in the past, the realisation shocks me and is so ironic it makes me laugh out loud. I’ve been here while trying to conceive, it starts off with my life not looking the way I feel it should, I…
How to stop the Infertility Grinch from ruining the holidays
What with some of you celebrating thanksgiving this week and many others bombarded with the Christmas build up already I thought I would send out my holiday blogs over the next few weeks. ‘I long to experience the excitement of the family going to buy the tree and decorating it to the sound of cheesy…
Could I have a fulfilling life without children?
Jessica is still inspiring me. I reviewed her first book back in 2013 read here . Check out her latest project: Does motherhood make you happy? By Jessica Hepburn This is the story of one woman who ate 21 meals with 21 women and swam 21 miles to find out. After a decade of trying to become…
One-to-one support through challenge and change
If you are looking for one-to-one support then I highly recommend contacting my colleague Emily while I am on leave. Resilience Resilience doesn’t mean being positive and strong, or showing happiness all the time. Resilience is only tested when we face adversity, and conversely someone who hasn’t faced hardships may never know how resilient…
Reflexology for fertility
Reflexology is all about bringing balance, harmony and well-being to the body. At times in our lives, we find ourselves ‘out-of-sorts’ and our body needs equilibrium in order to keep working healthily. Reflexology is the technique of applying gentle pressure to reflex areas on the feet, or hands, to stimulate the body’s own healing process…
Nurture and Nourish You this Valentine’s Day
If you have been following my blog for a while you will know that I encourage women to nurture and nourish themselves while trying to conceive. It is so easy to find self-care at the end of a very long list of fertility preparations, appointments and general all-consuming worry. The Little Things Over the years…
Mini Mindfulness Challenge Part 2
// We are half way through our mini mindfulness challenge and so I thought I would give an overview of some of the posts I have shared. The challenge continues for a further two weeks so come and join us on the Embrace Fertility Facebook page or the secret support group . A selection of posts and pictures Day 14: “Yesterday I made a decision which…
Mini Mindfulness Challenge
// I originally started writing about the power of setting intentions but I have decided to save that post and instead set myself a challenge which I invite you to join me on. Every year my resolutions list would read something like this; Feel less stressed Feel happier Feel more connected to my friends and…
My gift to you 50% off MP3s
// Christmas can suck while trying to conceive so I invite you to join our FREE secret Facebook community for support over Christmas Sign-up now My gift to you use the following discount codes for up to 50% off the Embrace MP3s and online video courses: ‘EmbraceChristmas’ for 50% off any of my MP3s which start at…
Fertility friendly natural skincare from Weleda
When you are trying to conceive you want to ensure that you are doing everything possible to support your fertility. Due to the fact that I had been diagnosed with endometriosis I went down the route of cutting out all foods that contained or mimicked oestrogen in the body, so dairy, non-organic meats and eggs,…
0 to 6 babies in 4 years!
When you desperately want a baby and a baby doesn’t come your life can begin to feel very very empty. For me I began to feel physically empty as my friends bellies grew with new life while mine stayed flat(ish). Our flat felt empty as I am imagined the baby noises and laughter that should…
What scares you?
It’s Halloween and everyone is talking about what scares them. It is also the first day of Fertility Awareness week so many are talking openly about their struggle to conceive. Before I started trying for a baby the following things scared me: Chesney Hawkes of ‘I am the one and only’ fame Ski Lifts The…
Emotional Management for Fertility
The emotional rollercoaster we go through while trying to conceive can be overwhelming. The hope and excitement we feel at the beginning can give way to frustration and fear with one negative result after another. Holding it together in front of friends and work colleagues can seem impossible at times and fluctuating hormones can compound the…
