I consulted a fertility astrologer ahead of my successful IVF and here’s the story.
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It occurred to me the other day that it was at this time of year that I did the IVF that resulted in my twins. There is something about the days getting warmer that reminds me of that time.
Read MoreA handy guide to all the abbreviations and acronyms you may need to know in the world of infertility.
Read MoreChoosing a clinic is one of the hardest and most important decisions you will make on your fertility journey. Read about my tips for making sure you end up at the right clinic for you.
Read MoreA short and sad story about my first pregnancy.
Read MoreWhen you’re first discovering that you are having trouble getting pregnant, IVF seems like such a drastic step – the nuclear option. You think to yourself “surely I will get pregnant by some other means before I have to resort to having an IVF.” And, for most of us, we go through many steps before we are at the point when we need to seriously consider having one. It can take years from starting to try to have a baby to having to have an IVF.
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I always knew I would have trouble getting pregnant. At least, by the time I stopped trying not to get pregnant, I knew I’d have trouble. My period had been irregular for most of my life and, although I never thought much about that in my 20’s I came to understand that it would make it very difficult to conceive by the time I started trying in my mid-30’s.
Read MoreOn this show, Helen Farmer is talking about IVF on Parenting Today. I was fortune enough to join her in studio to discuss the process and talk about the emotional, financial and practical impact of the treatment.
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