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As someone who has gone through IVF, I genuinely am happy when it works for other people. I know how much goes into it—the emotional toll, the physical exhaustion, everything it takes just to get to that point. But just like hearing someone got pregnant naturally and feeling that quiet ache…it happens when someone has… Read more
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Infertility sucks. Plain and simple. It’s crazy that we’re finally starting to talk about infertility more—more awareness, more conversation—yet for so many people, access to care still depends on where you live, where you work, and what your insurance decides to cover. Because it’s not so black and white. Just because your employer offers insurance… Read more
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It happened fast.An “oh shit” moment.A collision with a teammate. Let me preface this—this is kindergarten soccer. These are not aggressive athletes out there. I’m not usually the mom who spirals every time my kid gets hurt.Most of the time, I’m the “you’re okay, shake it off” mom.But this hit… wasn’t one I could brush… Read more
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For something that affects so many people, infertility is still talked about so quietly.Like it’s something we’re supposed to carry on our own. I didn’t fully understand that until I was in it. Infertility isn’t just a medical condition—it’s something you live with every single day. Even in the moments where you think you’ve moved… Read more
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Nothing humbles me faster than another mom casually mentioning her color-coded routine. I’m lucky if all of my kid’s socks match. And honestly? That’s a win. In the world we live in today, everything is posted on social media—which can be helpful… or not. There’s something I like to call the “highlight reel vs. real… Read more
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I don’t just think… I overthink. In some ways, I think I’ve always been an overthinker—but motherhood takes it to a completely different level. Every little thing you could possibly overthink, you now overthink… times ten. Motherhood is a full-time, unpaid job. And to the people who say, “But you get to be a mom—that’s… Read more
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Our IVF journey is over. No double pink lines appeared, no transfer date was set—instead, we are left with emptiness, frustration, and feelings of loss. Deciding to stop IVF treatment brings a unique kind of grief. It’s not the loss of someone we had, but the loss of someone we imagined. We’re grieving the hope… Read more
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I became pregnant with my daughter relatively easily. I was 34 when we found out we were expecting. My husband and I had waited about eight years after getting married before trying to conceive. Fast forward four years, and we are now facing secondary infertility. If you’re unfamiliar, secondary infertility occurs when someone conceives their… Read more
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