Anxious and In VitroWhen do I get to be called Mom?Mother’s Day is a special day for other people, but is complicated for me as I push through fertility treatments.May 14May 14
Anxious and In VitroWhat do men experience in fertility treatments?I interviewed my husband to learn what assisted fertility is like as a male partner, providing samples and go through his own unique tests.May 6May 6
Anxious and In VitroThe Reality of Fertility Screening: Medical History and Cycle TrackingHere’s what I had to share at the start of IVF. Doctors needed a lot before discussing the first steps of fertility treatment/…May 3May 3
Anxious and In VitroChoosing Fertility Providers & Managing Costs GuideWe needed the right provider for us and a plan for surviving the medical bills. Here’s what helped us make the right decisions for us.Apr 18Apr 18
Anxious and In Vitro8 ways to support someone in fertility treatmentAdvice for supporting the people in your life who are trying to conceive.Apr 14Apr 14
Anxious and In VitroConsidering Fertility Treatment: A Startup GuideDuring IVF, we needed to know our family goals and values so we could guide our providers and our treatment.Mar 24Mar 24
Anxious and In VitroReflections on Alabama’s Supreme Court Decision on IVFAs someone undergoing IVF, I’m drawn to and repelled by the media coverage. Like IVF itself, I’m flooded with a mix of emotions.Feb 23Feb 23
Anxious and In VitroWhy your first IVF cycle is a practice roundWe learned a ton about our bodies — and what makes mine unique — and we’re already seeing improvements in our second round of IVF.Feb 20Feb 20
Anxious and In VitroThe Reality of Fertility Screening: Hysterosalpingography (HSG)Here’s what I went through for my HSG x-ray as part of fertility diagnostics, and some advice for getting through it.Feb 16Feb 16
Anxious and In VitroThe Reality of Fertility Screening: The Good, Bad and… RevealingHere’s what I went through to figure out why we hadn’t gotten pregnant yet: all the things I had to do for and tell my fertility providers.Feb 14Feb 14