There is a lot of negative conversation surrounding the world of Facebook and Instagram that I just want to remind you that there can also be so much good- if it is used that way. The experience I want to share touched my life and I never would have had it if it weren’t for…
DJ and I got married in September 2009. We’ve talked about starting a family for some time so it didn’t take long for us to start trying. I couldn’t wait to have my own little family. I never had dreams of having a hugely successful job and a crazy busy life. I’ve always wanted the…
My name is Cindy Maudsley and infertility has been a part of my life since 2007. As a little girl I always wanted a big family. I have three sisters and two brothers- and having so many siblings was definitely a factor in wanting a lot of kids. My husband and I met on a…
IVF in Prague By Martha Keyes After 28 months of trying to start our family, thousands of dollars, four failed IUIs, and developing ovarian cysts from our most recent, more aggressive IUI, Brandon and I were at a crossroads of sorts. Due to the cysts I had developed from the medication, we had to…
Infertility 101 I went to a class at my local RE’s office a while back and thought I would share the good information I got with you. They said “other” is things like rare genetic issues. The Fertility Work up is the first things that your RE will check. For more on HSG click…
Over the years I have come to learn that fertility medications can be a blessing and a curse. They are a huge blessing because they help infertile couples (like myself) in their journey to become pregnant. But they can be a curse because of the nasty side effects they bring. And to be blunt- those…
Jumping into the world of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) can be scary and overwhelming. There is so much to learn and emotions and stress levels are usually high. There will also be new terms you’re going to have to learn and become accustomed to using and understanding. I remember when we began the process of IVF,…
Five Things You Should Know Before IVF (From Someone Who Has Been There) By: Cindy Maudsley Growing up you probably-day dreamed about starting a family. Maybe you cradled your baby dolls, wrapped them in blankets and pretended to play the role of mom. You imagined how many children you would have, including how many would…