#NIAW 30/30/30/10

#NIAW 30/30/30/10

  Fertility experts agree that, on average, 30% of the cases of infertility they see can be attributed solely to the female, 30% solely to the male, 30% a combination of both partners, and in 10% of cases the cause is unknown. As much as I hate the phrase “who is...
#NIAW The Natural Fertility Rate is ONLY 20%

#NIAW The Natural Fertility Rate is ONLY 20%

  Mother Nature’s natural fertility rate is only about 20% per month for a healthy, fertile 30-year-old woman. That means that for every 100 fertile 30-year-old woman trying to get pregnant in one cycle, 20 will be successful and the other 80 will have to try...
#NIAW 1 in 8 …

#NIAW 1 in 8 …

  Approximately one in eight couples are affected by infertility in the United States. That’s about 6.7 million people each year who have trouble conceiving.  Does that blow your mind a little bit? I could hardly believe it when the doctor told us that the only...
#NIAW Why Orange?

#NIAW Why Orange?

  The color orange promotes a sense of wellness, emotional energy to be shared: compassion, passion, and warmth. Helps to recover from disappointments, a wounded heart, or a blow to one’s pride. Studies show that orange can create a heightened sense of activity,...
I’m in recovery

I’m in recovery

  I’m in recovery. ⁣ ⁣ For years, I’ve battled perfectionism.⁣ I tried hiding behind perfect grades in school.⁣ I have taken food and exercise to the extreme to look a certain way and seek acceptance. ⁣ I often put my needs aside so I could go above...