So I went back to the dietician today. Before I continue, I need to reiterate a disclaimer that I've given before. I am no medical expert and these results are for an individual (me) and are not going to fit a "one size fits all" mentality. This is my story. If you would like to get your own … [Read more...]
Diet and Fertility
I've written a post before about food that is good for fertility and also a post about vitamins for fertility and pregnancy. I've also reviewed a fertility cookbook, the contents of which I used leading up to my pregnancy. This is the first time, however, that I have actually gone to a dietician for … [Read more...]
This book will give you hope.
Whatever your situation or medical condition, you will be inspired by Julia Indichova's remarkable story. At the age of 42 she had an FSH of 42 (that's bad). A number of doctors refused to treat her, based on this number. But Julia was determined to complete her family. She had secondary … [Read more...]
Vitamins For Pregnancy
I promised an update to the Fertile Food Thoughts post on what to eat when you are pregnant, and this is kind of a part two. Except it has started off as more of an interest in vitamins, and vitamins for pregnancy. (By the way SIF has just written a post about getting cheaper vitamins from … [Read more...]
Fertile Food Thoughts
I have had this post in my mind for quite a while now. I have been thinking about the role food plays in fertility, and in preparation for a baby. Undoubtedly there is a connection between eating nutritious food and paving the way forward for conception. I just have had some serious doubts as to how … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Fertile Kitchen Cookbook
It was about six months ago, in the depths of depression after a failed IUI, that I received the news that I had won Cindy Bailey’s "The Fertile Kitchen Cookbook". It became a ray of hope in an otherwise dark situation. I had something to plan for. I’m embarrassed to say that the CD sat there on … [Read more...]