Posts by Katy
Best Fertility Books
Today we’re looking at some great books regarding fertility and women’s health. I wanted to share some of the best fertility books I’ve found that you may find helpful. Whether you’re wanting to conceive naturally or if you’re doing IVF, IUI, or FET these books can help. I tend to prefer hard copies because it’s…
Read MoreProgesterone in Oil Refill: IVF Medication + Unboxing
For our next cycle I needed to order a progesterone in oil refill. So I figured I’d give you a quick unboxing post just so you know what to expect. After our latest FET failed our doctor wanted to have us do an ERA test to check for when my endometrial lining is most receptive. …
Read MoreBest Wavy to Curly Hair Products
I’m so excited to share these awesome wavy to curly hair products with you today! Being a curly girl can be tricky until you figure out how to take care of your beautiful locks and learn the products that work best for you. A couple years ago I discovered the curly community on Instagram and…
Read MoreMusic for Manifesting Pregnancy
I really love the idea of using music as a tool for manifesting what you want- in this case pregnancy. Music is excellent for helping you to feel and process different emotions. Music has always had a way of helping me through difficult situations. Whether it’s listening to songs that match my mood or the…
Read MoreNatural FET Cycle (Frozen Embryo Transfer)
This month we are doing a natural FET (frozen embryo transfer) cycle instead of a medicated cycle. In a medicated cycle you take medication like estradiol or Estrace as estrogen support to help encourage the growth of your uterine lining. This starts at the beginning of your cycle. For a natural cycle you wait to…
Read MoreEndometriosis Excision Surgery: Hospital Bag Essentials
Endometriosis excision surgery is usually an outpatient procedure, but you’ll want to prep an overnight hospital bag in case you do get admitted. Especially if you have more advanced endo and adhesions attaching your organs together. 😬 Depending on how your surgery goes and how much they need to remove, your doctor might admit you…
Read MoreEmbryo Transfer Affirmations
These affirmations can be used leading up to, during, and after your embryo transfer. Even though they were created with embryo transfer in mind, you might find some of them helpful for natural conception or an IUI as well as IVF and FET. You’ll also notice that I’ve just used the singular ‘embryo’, but if…
Read MoreRecipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cake Smoothie
This pineapple upside down cake smoothie recipe is a delicious way to enjoy some fresh pineapple. It’s great if you’re post-embryo transfer or in the 2 week wait and looking to get in that pineapple core. The extra bromelain (especially in the core) is supposed to help with embryo implantation. Plus, it’s just a super…
Read MoreNEW! IVF Tracker Journals: Organize Meds, Appointments, Test Results
I am so thrilled to announce that my IVF tracker journals are now available on Amazon! For my first three rounds of IVF, I would come back from my appointments with sticky notes or scraps of paper with my medication instructions. I’d then scribble on little checkmarks and R’s or L’s to keep track of…
Read MoreWhat is Endometriosis: Overview, Symptoms, Treatments
What is endometriosis and why does it take so long to diagnose? Endometriosis. It’s a term you may have heard in commercials or ads lately. Perhaps even your doctor has suggested that you have this mysterious condition. Or maybe your symptoms are brushed off with one of these gems: Surprisingly little is known about this…
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