Tag: infertility resources
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How Did I End Up Here?
Get Pregnant Fast As I find myself crawling under the dining room table, retrieving what seems to be an entire ear of corn lodged beneath my 18-month-old son’s chair, I can’t help but wonder, “How did I end up here?” Nearby, my once-cherished cat, Oliver, whom I’ve barely acknowledged since my son’s arrival and even…
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The Remaining Embryo: A Personal Reflection on Hope and Choices
Get Pregnant Fast It’s the topic that often goes unaddressed—the embryo that lingers in the background, waiting for a decision. Nearly four years have passed since my last embryo transfer, which blessed us with our second and final son. I was 36 when I embarked on my IVF journey, and almost 41 when I welcomed…
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A Concerned Letter from Your Canadian Neighbors
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, America! It’s your friendly neighbor to the north, Canada. Can we have a moment to chat? Over the last month — and frankly, the past year — there’s been quite a bit of commotion coming from your side of the border. With the election heating up, we understand that things can…
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The Frustration of the Asshole Bag
Get Pregnant Fast In our relationship, Mark has always been the spender. Not that I have an aversion to spending, but he has a knack for it that could easily lead us to financial ruin if I didn’t keep a tight grip on our budget. I’m the one who clips coupons, watches our bank balance,…
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Navigating Life After Loss: Embracing New Beginnings
Get Pregnant Fast Life is filled with moments that mark a clear division between “before” and “after.” One moment can change everything, thrusting you into a reality you never anticipated. For me, that moment was the loss of my nearly full-term baby boy. I still recall the shock of hearing, “I’m so sorry, there’s no…
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Momma Love: Capturing the Essence of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mother is a journey filled with challenges, yet we embrace it wholeheartedly. We navigate the hectic schedules of our lives, effortlessly juggling tasks while always being a pillar of support, no matter how big or small the need. Each of us embodies a unique kind of rock star, thriving in…
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Same-Sex Couple Makes History as First to Welcome Triplets with Shared DNA
Get Pregnant Fast In a groundbreaking achievement, two men have become the first same-sex couple in South Africa to become biological fathers of triplets through surrogacy, marking a significant milestone in modern family dynamics. Meet Alex and Sam, who are now proud parents of two identical twin girls and a boy, all conceived using their…
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The Return of “Geriatric Pregnancy”: Why Language Matters in Maternal Health
Get Pregnant Fast The term “Advanced Maternal Age” has been the preferred phrase for women over 35 expecting a baby, but guess what? “Geriatric Pregnancy” is making a comeback. As someone who welcomed my first child at 38 and my second at 40, I can tell you that being labeled as “advanced” was stressful enough.…
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I Share in Your Grief: Mourning the Loss of a Baby Together
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit with the weight of shared sorrow, I often hear the news in different ways. “She lost her baby,” someone might say. It could be the father delivering the heartbreaking news, a close friend, or even a casual acquaintance. Each time, the heaviness of the moment settles in, and I…