Raising an Only Child After Infertility: Gratitude, Guilt, and Embracing What Is Infertility isn’t a journey we choose—it’s one that chooses us. It’s a road that can be filled with loneliness, heartbreak, resilience, and moments of immense gratitude. For those of us who are blessed with one child after the struggle, the joy is indescribable, […]

The moment had arrived. We were on the brink of starting our family. I’d never anticipated my period with such eagerness, not since we embarked on this journey to conceive. But there it was, and with it came the first needle—the inaugural step in our quest to welcome a little one into our lives. I’d […]

A controversial topic is elective C-sections, even today 2 years on I still feel the need to defend my choice to have an elective C-Section. I knew even before I was pregnant that I would be having a C-Section, it was a choice from when I was diagnosed with endometriosis and I learned of the […]

One of the most common conversations I have with other mums is the pressure of remembering it all! The responsibility of being the main parent that remembers the important dates, what’s for dinner, the shopping list, cleans the houses… you know the list, it’s never ending. And while my husband and I split the household […]

Will we ever be parents? A couple of weeks after our failure, we were back in the doctor’s office ready for the next round of IVF. As we waited, my legs were hurting from trying to keep them from bouncing. Then, as the doctor called us into his office, I started to tear up (again). […]

There is no denying that these last few years have not been a season for my self-care practices. If I had a shower with skincare and hair washing, it was a massive win and probably only happened twice. So, this year, rather than setting goals and words that I want to live by, I wanted […]

The moment had arrived, we were going to start the IVF journey again, now as a married couple – a joyous milestone! After the unexpected change in plans last time, we decided to delay our next round of IVF until after our wedding. The thought of not having to worry about a retrieval right before […]

One of the most significant milestones in the IVF journey is the egg retrieval process. It’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and nerves as you prepare for this procedure. However, with the right preparation, you can minimise your stress levels and feel more confident as you go through the recovery process. As someone […]

Infertility can be an incredibly difficult and emotional journey for those experiencing it, when my husband and I were going through treatment it was all we thought and talked about and it felt like we were on this journey by ourselves a lot of the time. As a friend of someone going through this, it […]

As a new parent, one of the most important things you can do for your newborn is to establish a healthy sleep routine. Sleep is essential for your baby’s growth and development (and mummas sanity), but it can also be one of the most challenging aspects of caring for a newborn. When I first had […]