TW: My Big News!

Trigger warning . . . I wanted to share some news with all of you. Our FET (frozen embryo transfer) was successful and I'm pregnant! I've been very open and transparent about my fertility journey with family, friends and patients for several reasons: I firmly...

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Vitamin D and Fertility

Vitamin D is one of the blood tests that I always recommend for my fertility patients. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is officially known as cholecalciferol but is better known as the sunshine vitamin.  When your'e exposed to sun, vitamin...

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My IVF Story: Part 2

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...

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Sugar – Is It As Bad As Everyone Says?

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...

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My Surgery Surprise

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...

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Estrogen

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...

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My IVF Story: Part 1

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...

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To 12 Year Old Me

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...

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Top 7 MUST Haves When Staying Overnight at the Hospital

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...

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My CRAZY IUI Story

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...

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