I’ve always wanted to be a mom. Ever since I was little, it’s the first thing I answered when asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” My now-husband and I discussed this on our very first date, to make sure we were both on the same page. Yes, we both wanted […]
If you are considering undergoing an IUI, or intrauterine insemination, then you likely have a lot of questions about an IUI what to expect. This blog post will provide you with information about the IUI procedure itself and what you can expect during and after the process. We will cover everything from pre-IUI preparations to
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My story is a little different than most as my journey didn’t actually have a typical loss. I struggled with writing my story as I didn’t feel like I was worthy because my loss was a hard one to process. I did think it was important however to get my story out there to hopefully
Pregnancy is a time of great joy, but it can also be a time of great stress. During those nine months, you are constantly worried about the health of your baby and yourself. You may feel like you are all alone in this journey. But you are not! There are saints in the Catholic Church
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I waited years before deciding to become pregnant: I was waiting for the better job, the bigger house, the right partner until I decided to become a single mother by choice and started fertility treatments in 2018. My first iui was successful, I was pregnant only to find out that I had a missed miscarriage
Still birth story of Adam McLain Mayhew On the morning of February 14, 2021, my son Adam McLain Mayhew was born sleeping. During the peak of the north Texas winter storm, I felt my innocence disappear in an instant. My husband and I had tried to get pregnant starting in early 2020, pre covid. In
Our journey began 7 years ago in late 2015. I had recently been diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroidisitis (severely underactive thyroid) and my GP had suggested we hold off starting a family until we were able to stabilize my thyroid hormone to give us the best chance at a healthy pregnancy. After months of blood tests
If you are pregnant, or trying to get pregnant, you have probably heard a lot of acronyms thrown around. BD, TTC, BFP, and more! You are probably questioning what does TTC mean in pregnancy? These common acronyms are commonly found in the online message boards or online support groups for infertility, trying to conceive, and
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If you have been struggling to get pregnant, you may have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that can make it difficult to conceive. One of the biggest issues with PCOS is that it can cause an irregular cycle, making it much harder to get pregnant. But don’t worry, there
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I wasn’t a stranger to miscarriages prior to my losses. After all, I’m a rainbow baby myself. My Mom lost twins in the 2nd trimester, and I always remember her talking openly about it. My husband and I had gotten pregnant quickly with our now almost 4 year old son in 2018. It was soon after