Why we need to talk about miscarriage and early pregnancy originally published via parentdish By Georgia James In theory, the first trimester of pregnancy should be one of the happiest and most exciting times in a woman’s life. But for many women it is, to quote Dickens, the best of times and the worst of times. Pregnancy hormones, nausea, fatigue and the...
Learn MoreOriginal Post via the Guardian By Monica Fike After spending most of my younger life, particularly my 20s, drunkenly barhopping and blissfully kissing my way through Manhattan, I thought I would easily be able to conceive a child when I was ready. Like a lot of women, I spent many of those years being terrified that it would be too easy to conceive one when I...
Learn MoreDear Momma Expecting Twins I see you. I see you there with your “My Pod has Two Peas” shirt stretched to its capacity, gracefully unaware that there is a crescent moon of skin peering out from between where the shirt band and maternity pants band are supposed to meet. The look in your eyes is one of fear, joy and a touch of exhaustion, which my dear friend,...
Learn MoreMy father sent this video to me recently. He has always been a strong supporter of hard work, determination, faith and strength. He has taught me to never give up on my hopes and dreams; that everything can be accomplished through hard work, a positive attitude and dedication. Like many, having children was a personal desire and goal. When I was told that I only had a 1%...
Learn MoreRoseanne (From Maybe to Baby) has some advice for how to answer the dreaded question of “You guys having kids?” Shared from Roseanne’s blog post – February 14, 2014 For those of us fluent in the language of infertility, there are few words, so innocuously strung together, that are more likely to elicit a punch in the face as a response. It...
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