For the past three years I have considered myself to be infertile. I had gone through the journey of extensive TTC-ing (trying to conceive for my non-infertile ladies). I had used every gadget from OPK sticks, to the One Step Fertility Monitor, to castor oil, evening primrose oil, Sudafed: you name it, we tried it. … More Natural Pregnancy After Infertility
Going through infertility was the most emotionally distressing part of my life. I could go on and on about the months of highs and lows of hope and despair, but there is one day that stands out like a nasty bruise while going through this journey and that’s Mother’s Day. I will never forget going … More What NOT To Say To Women With Infertility On Mother’s Day
After being diagnosed with Unexplained Infertility, my doctor told my husband and I to “relax” and go home and try for at least three more months. If after those months I was still not pregnant, we would discuss the artificial insemination option. “Artificial insemination” sounded so sciency and terrifying to my ears. I never pictured … More What to Expect Through Your First IUI
Infertility is a word that can silence a room. It evokes discomfort. It was something that never crossed my mind when my husband and I decided we wanted to start a family. A few months after our wedding we decided that we would begin trying to create that family in 2016. As soon … More Coping with Infertility in my 20’s
By the time I was at the hospital the contractions were creeping into my back and I could no longer speak through them. Mark and I went straight to triage where I was stripped down to nothing but a tattered hospital gown and tightly wound monitors around my belly. The monitors quickly picked up my … More Amanda’s Fairy-tale Birth Story Pt II
Pregnancy and birth never intimidated me. My husband and I spent nearly two years trying to conceive our son, which consisted of wonky hormonal drugs, expensive treatments, and overall disappointments. And throughout the disappointments, the idea of pregnancy and delivery remained a fantasy in my mind. I fully welcomed the exhaustion and pain. In fact, … More Amanda’s Fairy-tale Birth Story Pt I
I’m a 28-year-old first time mom born, raised, and currently living in South Texas. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for three years and we share an overly decorated house with our son, Blake, and our golden retriever, Daphne. I’m a former high school English teacher who, honestly, would rather read Harry Potter … More Introducing Mama Amanda!
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