We finally made the decision to move forward with our FET (frozen embryo transfer). Apparently it was just meant to be because exactly 1 year ago, I landed in the hospital due to complications from my IUI. However, it...
Everyone “knows” that sugar is bad for you — but are there “good” vs “bad” sugars?
Types of Sugar
First things first, there is a big difference between added sugars in boxed/bagged/packaged foods such as candy, pop, cookies, etc vs natural...
Laparoscopic Surgery
I had my laparoscopic surgery a couple of days ago and I'm doing great! I'm a little bit sore but otherwise I'm itching to get back to work. However, I promised my surgeon and my family that I...
Estrogen is a hormone that is one of the key players in women's reproductive systems. It's produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands and fat tissues.
Types of Estrogen
E1 (Estrone)
This is a weak form of estrogen that can't be converted into...
I wrote an entire blog post about my crazy IUI story last year and I wanted to give you an update.
It took me a few months to fully feel back to "normal" after my IUI adventure and I decided...
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day and it inspired me to come up with a list of things that I wish I could go back in time and tell 12 year old me about...
Thank you for all of you who have dropped by, called, emailed or messaged me to check in with me and ask how I'm doing. I'm doing well and definitely on my way to a full recovery! I'm excited...
My blog has been quiet for the last month or so because I've had a big life change.
To my patients who I've missed seeing regularly for the last month and a half, here's why I've been MIA but I'm...
We're well into July and one of my favourite treats that I love to make when it's hot out is a great tasting smoothie. My family will tell you that I they've always *tsked* at me my whole life...
The First Period
I got my period when I was in Grade 6. I distinctly remember going upstairs during dinnertime because I had to go pee and my underwear felt wet, which was really weird. So I went upstairs, pulled...
