After three failed medicated cycles with letrozole earlier this year, my husband and I decided to move forward with transferring one of our healthy frozen embryos. But before doing that, our clinic recommended an IVF mock cycle with ERA, ALICE, and EMMA testing. ERA stands for endometrial receptivity analysis. It’s…
It’s been about 18 months since my husband and I first started trying to have a baby. Because of certain test results I got at the time, we were urged to go right to a fertility clinic instead of waiting the recommended one year of trying. Since that time, I’ve…
This past May marked my third laparoscopy surgery for endometriosis removal. So, you can say I’m no stranger to this procedure by now. While it sucks to have endometriosis, and it sucks even more that I’ve needed three surgeries to treat it, the positive here is that I know how…
This week marks two weeks since my exploratory laparoscopy where I had endometriosis removed. I’ve been in a POTS flare up because of all the time spent on bed rest and not being able to exercise. While I know what will really help my POTS symptoms is to start gradual…
Curious about what it’s like to have an IUD? In this blog, I’ll share my experience with an IUD for endometriosis (endo), which I can sum up in just one word: painful. There was not a single pain-free stretch of time longer than one week in my entire yearlong experience…
Pain is an unfortunate and often devastating symptom many must face when chronically ill. At its worst, pain can leave you on the sidelines instead of living your life to the fullest. Coming up with a plan to manage pain with chronic illness can be a frustrating task, especially when…
Today, I have something different that I’d like to talk about because it’s a part of my life with chronic illness and something I’ve been struggling with for years. I want to share my journey with endometriosis. I’ve put it off for a while because talking about this and sharing…
Hi, friends! Today I want to talk about how to prepare for a doctor’s appointment, especially if it’s the first visit with a new doctor. Going to a new doctor can cause anxiety for some (like me!). Whether you’ve waited a long time for your appointment, or you’re worried about…
Iron is one of the 16 essential minerals the body needs to function properly. Without enough iron in your body, you can become deficient and potentially develop iron-deficiency anemia. When either scenario happens, it’s important to eat foods high in iron and take an iron supplement your body tolerates to…