What NOT to do in the 2 weeks post Embryo Transfer

I have another post now live with ABC IVF & this one is titled 'What NOT to do in the 2 weeks post Embryo Transfer'. This was an important piece for me to write, as the way I went about things after my embryo transfer procedure differed vastly in my two cycles. In cycle 1…

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How to prepare your body for IVF

My latest post for ABC IVF is now live on their website and this week's topic is 'How to prepare your body for IVF'. Preparing your body and mind for an IVF cycle is extremely important and despite IVF not being an exact science, I believe your chances will be increased if you do the…

IVF & Work

My latest post with ABC IVF is now live and is all about IVF and work. For the majority of people, work is a huge part of their lives and the commitment needed for the 8-10 weeks of an IVF cycle can often disrupt that work/life balance that many people strive to get right; not…

My Journey with Infertility & Mental Health

My latest blog post with ABC IVF is now live on their website and this topic is one that I'm nervous about sharing. You might look at me and think I'm the type of person who doesn't hold anything back, and you would be right to a point. I know plenty of people who find…

Fertility Week 2018 – #YouAreNotAlone

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Fertility Week 2018; an extremely important week organised by Fertility Network UK to raise awareness of infertility, change people’s perceptions of the horrible disease and raising funds to ensure fantastic charities like Fertility Network can continue to offer crucial support to people throughout the UK. This year’s theme is #youarenotalone;…

Friendship

When I was younger I used to collect friends. Everywhere I went, every job I had, every party I went to, I would come away with new friends; people to add on Facebook and get my friend count up. And the truth is I’ve never been short of friends however, the older I’ve gotten the…

Miscarriage – 1 Year On

Thank you so much to everyone who congratulated me and sent good wishes on the publication of my guest blog post for ABC IVF fertility clinic. It really means a lot to me. Writing is something I hugely enjoy and feel I would like to continue in the future so to get a position where…

I’ve got a writing job!

A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to be approached and asked to write some blog posts for a London-based fertility clinic, ABC IVF. After some initial communication, I began to realise the amazing work this clinic is doing. In their efforts to make IVF treatment more accessible to couples, they have become…

It’s ok not to be ok

There’s no doubt about it, infertility is hard. I always try my best to keep things in perspective by comparing myself with the millions of other people in life who are far worse off than us, who are dealing with unimaginable pain, loss and heartache. This usually results in me berating myself for moaning at…

Am I meant to be a mother?

Sometimes I wonder if my infertility is trying to tell me something. I’m a big believer in the old adage that everything happens for a reason. You could be going through a very bad spell in life, or things have gone wrong and I always think that someway, somehow you will come out the other…