Sandra is authentic and eloquent as she shares her experiences with infertility. Today, Sandra shares “The Untold Truths about Infertility,” including her real experiences with Ovary Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), multiple unsuccessful frozen embryo transfers (FET), the need to advocate/research, and the importance of letting go.
Read MoreRia, all the way from Australia, shares her story about the process of recovering from disordered exercise. Her story resonated with me, and I hope it is helpful for you too. Trigger Warning: disordered eating/exercise, hypomania
Read MoreI descended to the basement this morning to write a quick update about our frozen embryo transfer (FET). Two hours later, I find myself with 20 tabs open on my internet browser to different research articles. This research helped me make sense of why I have felt so negative and anxious about this upcoming FET.
Read MoreI share a collection of thoughts and short stories about how I still succumb to diet culture and ways I’m slowly emerging from its suffocating grip.
Read MoreI vent about a recent frustration with my fertility clinic. I am angry. And I vent. Like a 14-year-old girl after not getting chosen for Varsity basketball…but more significant than that. (PS: Cory is the cover photo because he makes me happy and calm…and I need a little bit of that in my life right now.)
Read MoreIn this blog post, I summarize the past year’s infertility ups and downs. If you have followed along since the beginning, this post will be a refresher. If you are a new reader, think of this post at the CliffNotes to the past year and a road map to past posts.
Read MoreGuest writer, Candal, opens up about her experience with postpartum depression. She is honest, courageous, and vulnerable. Speaking openly about postpartum depression will help to decrease the stigma surrounding postpartum mental health issues.
Read MoreA lot has happened since early December, including an endoscopy (for my acid reflux), a hysterosalpingogram (HSG), a Trial Embryo Transfer (TET), a doppler ultrasound, an office hysteroscopy, and a follow-up meeting with Dr. Bush to determine next steps!
Read MoreGuest writer, Hilary, shares her infertility story rooted in exercise bulimia, food addiction, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). She and her husband pursued a variety of fertility treatments over the years, including a holistic approach and intrauterine insemination (IUI).
Read MoreAn anonymous guest writer shares her story of resilience throughout a lifetime. From the author: “I chose to write this anonymously for various reasons…”
Read MoreWe received our genetic testing results of our two embryos from our second round of IVF yesterday. Results below!
Read MoreGuest writer, Caitlin, shares how struggling with infertility the past 3 years has made her reconsider her life’s purpose. Caitlin is sincere and open in sharing her ascent up infertility’s challenging peak. Let’s welcome the wonderful Caitlin to the Unicorn Mission!
Read MoreToday, I start by sharing what happened on Thanksgiving Eve. The story is a perfect metaphor for what IVF feels like to me. And then I share our Day 5 and Day 6 embryo updates!
Read MoreGuest writer, Lindsey, shares her experience with multiple diagnostic tests, her unicornuate uterus (unicorn sister!), and six unsuccessful IUIs. She openly shares how her unique journey led her and her husband, Rick, to the Foster to Adopt program!
Read MoreOur egg retrieval was yesterday (11/17/18), and it didn’t go so great. Fewer eggs retrieved and more reaction to the anesthesia. Even though our results weren't as stellar as round 1, Cory and I are incredibly grateful that we were able to do a second round of IVF with all the emotional and financial support from our friends and family!
Read MoreSarah shares her story about unexplained infertility and multiple unsuccessful infertility treatments. She shares her reflection on how infertility impacts relationships and how confused she is about feeling alone through this process.
Read MoreGuest writer, Chelley, invites us into her world as a highly sensitive person and an empath. Her world can get overwhelming at times, and no one around her would be the wiser. She chooses to share her story as a step in “dismantling her perfectionism,” as she insightfully points out below. Let’s welcome the lovely Chelley to the Unicorn Mission!
Read MoreOur second IVF cycle starts today. I give a quick update about my first ultrasound and an overview of how I’m going keep my headspace calm and collected over the next two weeks.
Read MoreGuest writer, Sarah from Australia, shares her story about depression and infertility (unicornuate uterus, endometriosis). Please welcome Sarah to the Unicorn Mission as she vulnerably shares the darkness of her depression and what she did to find the light.
Read MoreWelcome to this smorgasbord of a blog post. A little bit of this, a little bit of that. In today’s post, I share my thoughts about why infertility is great, a few updates about our second IVF cycle, and a creative introduction to who I am. Grab a plate and fill it with a little bit of this unicorn goodness!
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