This week but I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Abbe Feder of The Fertility Chick Podcast last week. Abbe was so so kind and informative about sharing with me what I may consider in the event I am experiencing unexplained infertility. She addresses my concerns, offers great perspective, some additional thoughts on how I can be taking care of myself and Riley, and much more.
Read MoreIf you’re reading this, it’s likely because while you know what’s “supposed” to happen to get that beautiful bun into the oven, it isn’t happening. You may have gone down an internet rabbit hole and don’t know what’s next or which phase you’re in or how long to wait.
Read MoreI wanted to bring her on the podcast for two reasons. One, because so many of us know someone who is struggling with fertility, or you may have gone through this yourself, and it’s helpful to know what to say to others and that support is out there. And two, it’s such a great example of our challenges and frustrations turning out to be what we can most help others with!
Read MoreI could not be more excited to have her on the show to talk about how to be emotionally resilient during fertility treatment, and you’re going to give us some tools, tips, and tricks, and talk to us about how we can work with you.
Read MoreIf it happens in the world of infertility, I’ve done it. I tried acupuncture, herbs, prayer, geritol vitamins and squeaky clean eating, which meant no gluten, dairy or processed sugar. (That last one didn’t get me anywhere, so I decided that pizza, Snickers and wine felt much more comforting.) I also tried reiki, energy work, intuitive readings, tarot and epsom salt tricks of all kinds — to no avail.
Read MoreIn Infertility Doesn't Care About Ethnicity, you’ll find invaluable support – because dealing with infertility, fertility treatment, miscarriage, stillbirth, donor conception, surrogacy or living childfree after infertility, is anything but easy. All of these are taboo subjects in many cultures around the world, which leaves women feeling very isolated and lonely.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard of becoming an expert in something we never wanted to be an expert in - that’s me. I didn’t want to become an expert in infertility. But after twelve scientifically assisted attempts, a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, and a termination for medical reasons, once I finally emerged on the other side of my rainbow I knew that it was part of my life’s path to help others along their way.
Read MoreWe know all too well that the holiday season can be rife with emotional landmines when going through infertility. Gatherings with family and friends can mean unsolicited and insensitive comments. They can also mean seeing up close and personal the less complicated family-building journeys of those close to us. It hurts.
Read MoreThere are so many stories that make up “my story,” but starting with where I am today, how I got here, and why I love what I do, it’s because I was lucky to eventually be able to make lemonade out of lemons.
Read MoreWhile enduring an experience that is so thoroughly draining, it is imperative that you are taking concrete steps to find comfort and replenishment, whenever and wherever you can.
Read MoreI will never forget the day I was sitting in my therapist's office, telling her how poorly my relationship with my husband was bearing the weight of infertility. She locked eyes with me and said, “what happens if you get the baby you want so badly but your marriage doesn’t survive as a result”?
Read MoreAnyone who has not conceived immediately upon trying has likely googled something to the effect of “how long will it take me to get pregnant? Every source on the internet echoes what most people will also hear from their gyno: in so many words, “just relax”. The reality is, this advice can do real damage for some of us.
Read MoreIan speaks with Abbe and Isaac Feder (creators of the 'Maculate Conception' podcast) about fertility, IVF, and what it means to be a parent. Ian, Abbe, and Isaac walk through some of their personal experiences with this very difficult and emotional process.
Read More“I don’t feel badly about some of the relationships I lost due to my infertility. There were close friends and even some family who fell to the wayside because they were awful, or insensitive, impatient, rude…I’m shocked by the survivors guilt I feel daily. Even on the other side of my insanity, with the worst of it in the rear view, I feel so deeply connected to this community that I feel weird about sharing photos, talking about my kids, celebrating. I’m working on it.
Read MoreI am not a trained medical professional, but it was so clear to me that women and couples in the midst of their journeys needed to share grief, hope, loss, run ideas off of each other, and help navigate the turbulent waters together. I knew with certainty that I was meant to help others along the way. That’s how the initial seed was planted for InCircle Fertility.
Read MoreThe secrecy and social stigma surrounding Male Factor Infertility has a disastrous effect on the ability of couples to get the help they so desperately need when struggling to conceive. Many suffer through years of infertility before even considering the prospect that his sperm might have something to do with the issue.
Read MoreThere is an excellent illustration by the incredible @infertilityillustrated depicting a woman walking down the street looking down at her phone. Hiding behind a corner is another woman wearing a boxing glove, waiting to deliver the first woman a surprise left hook. The boxing gloved woman is a trigger exemplified. It is that sucker punch that knocks the wind out of you when you’re just going about your day, minding your own damn business.
Read MoreHigh profile stories of infertility and pregnancy loss reach the furthest corners of social media and give voice to experiences that so many others are suffering in silence. But they also give permission to readers to feel and think certain things about these experiences. This includes those who are enduring something similar, as well as those who have not yet, or possibly will never, go through anything like it. And therein lies the immense power wielded by media platforms when these articles are published.
Read MoreWhen things are hard, it is difficult to see the light on the other side. But joy is always on the other side of struggle if you take heed of life’s small moments. Abbe Meryl Feder is a fertility coach and actress. She joined Aine on this week’s edition of Rock Your Joy to share her journey. Abbe is an inspiration whether you’ve dealt with infertility or you’ve just fallen on hard times. Take a listen.
Read MoreUsing Assisted Reproductive Technology to conceive steals our faith in our own bodies and our life-long understanding of how the world works. Where does the belief that conception is the most natural thing in the world leave those of us who need a little boost to reproduce? How do we reconcile what that means for ourselves, our family, our community and yes, even our species?
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