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Hair Loss After Failed Frozen Embryo Transfer
Hair Loss After Failed Frozen Embryo Transfer
Kristen's Fertility StoryKristen Mascareñas WendlingMarch 5, 2023Comment
Newly Pierced, Forever Grateful
Newly Pierced, Forever Grateful
Unicornuate Uterus, Kristen's Fertility StoryKristen Mascareñas WendlingFebruary 13, 2023 Comments
FET #3: Two week wait and results
FET #3: Two week wait and results
Kristen's Fertility Story, Unicornuate UterusKristen Mascareñas WendlingFebruary 2, 2023Comment
A Quiet Moment Before the Transfer
A Quiet Moment Before the Transfer

Tomorrow is our last frozen embryo transfer (FET). We will be transferring the last of three genetically normal embryo we got (grew? cultivated? created? harvested?) from our IVF procedures back in the fall of 2018.

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Kristen's Fertility Story, Unicornuate UterusKristen Mascareñas WendlingJanuary 19, 2023 Comments
Frozen Embryo Transfer #3 Update
Frozen Embryo Transfer #3 Update
Kristen's Fertility Story, Unicornuate UterusKristen Mascareñas WendlingJanuary 13, 2023Comment
Irritability and Infertility
Irritability and Infertility
Kristen's Fertility Story, Unicornuate UterusKristen Mascareñas WendlingJanuary 8, 2023Comment
Our Last Frozen Embryo Transfer
Our Last Frozen Embryo Transfer

Sifting through old childhood boxes led me to a reflection on who I was and who I have become as I head into our last Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET).

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Kristen's Fertility Story, Unicornuate UterusKristen Mascareñas WendlingJanuary 4, 2023 Comments
Our Last (in)Fertility Hurrah!...cancelled
Our Last (in)Fertility Hurrah!...cancelled
Kristen's Fertility StoryKristen Mascareñas WendlingNovember 30, 2022Comment
How Can We Honor the Blergh?
How Can We Honor the Blergh?

In this post, I share frustrations about inauthenticity and lack of connection on social media. Picture: Cory and me after our second frozen embryo transfer (FET) this past February. I didn’t share with many people or on our blog that we were pregnant for 8 weeks until I miscarried. Sharing now as an attempt to cast a line of authenticity and realness.

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Mental Health, Embrace Other UnicornsKristen Mascareñas WendlingAugust 17, 2022 Comments
What I Do When Thanksgiving Triggers my Eating Disorder Brain
What I Do When Thanksgiving Triggers my Eating Disorder Brain
Embrace Your BodyKristen Mascareñas WendlingNovember 25, 2021Comment
Guest Writer Wednesday: Ashley's Unicornuate Uterus Story
Guest Writer Wednesday: Ashley's Unicornuate Uterus Story

Ashley, a Nashville-based writer, mother, and educator shares her unicornuate uterus story. I found myself nod, nod, nodding in agreement…parallel processing my unique story as I read through hers. Thank you, Ashley, for offering us a healing moment . A communal inhale and exhale as we share, grieve, validate, and process together.

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Guest Writer Wednesday, Unicornuate UterusKristen Mascareñas WendlingNovember 17, 2021Comment
Guest Writer Wednesday: Rebecca's Unicornuate Uterus Story
Guest Writer Wednesday: Rebecca's Unicornuate Uterus Story

Rebecca, an amazing woman and administrator for two unicornuate uterus support groups on Facebook, shares her story. She shows how there are many different paths to building your family.

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Unicornuate Uterus, Guest Writer WednesdayKristen Mascareñas WendlingOctober 20, 2021Comment
Guest Writer Wednesday: Kate's Unicornuate Uterus Story
Guest Writer Wednesday: Kate's Unicornuate Uterus Story

Kate shares her unicornuate uterus story. My heart hurts for all that she has been through. I can’t imagine the loss she has experienced. Thank you for sharing your story and all the work you do to support other women.

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Unicornuate Uterus, Guest Writer WednesdayKristen Mascareñas WendlingOctober 13, 2021Comment
Guest Writer Wednesday: Krista's Unicornuate Uterus Story
Guest Writer Wednesday: Krista's Unicornuate Uterus Story

Krista shares her unicornuate uterus (UU) story. This woman has been through some ups and downs, and it just goes to show that every woman’s experience with a UU is unique.

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Unicornuate Uterus, Guest Writer WednesdayKristen Mascareñas WendlingOctober 6, 2021Comment
Guest Writer Wednesday: Heather's Unicornuate Uterus Story
Guest Writer Wednesday: Heather's Unicornuate Uterus Story
Unicornuate Uterus, Guest Writer WednesdayKristen Mascareñas WendlingSeptember 30, 2021 Comments
My Love-Hate Relationship with Photos
My Love-Hate Relationship with Photos
Embrace Your Body, Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental HealthKristen Mascareñas WendlingSeptember 21, 2021 Comment
Unicornuate Uterus: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Unicornuate Uterus: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about having a unicornuate uterus (UU). From general questions to anatomy basics to getting pregnant and giving birth, all of your questions can be found and answered here! Note: I am not a medical doctor. Please consult your doctor with all of your questions.

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Unicornuate UterusKristen Mascareñas WendlingSeptember 8, 2021 Comment
Healing from Diet Culture: Diving Deeper
Healing from Diet Culture: Diving Deeper
Embrace Your Body, Eating Disorder RecoveryKristen Mascareñas WendlingSeptember 1, 2021 Comments
The Paradox of Parenting
The Paradox of Parenting
Kristen's Fertility Story, Embrace MotherhoodKristen Mascareñas WendlingAugust 22, 2021 Comments
Guest Writer Wednesday: What Having a Unicornuate Uterus Taught Me About Holding Space
Guest Writer Wednesday: What Having a Unicornuate Uterus Taught Me About Holding Space
Unicornuate Uterus, Guest Writer WednesdayKristen Mascareñas WendlingMay 12, 2021Comment
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