Mamahood / Getting Pregnant

3 Reasons Every Fit Bottomed Mama Needs Good Fat

In the last five years, my relationship with fat has radically changed. Five years ago if you had looked in my fridge, you would have found pretty pink individually packaged non-fat yogurt, skim milk, low-fat margarine, and maybe some low-fat... Continue reading...

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Trying to Get Pregnant? 4 Things That Are Worth a Shot!

While I’m getting to be more versed in all things fertility, I’m by no means an expert on getting pregnant, seeing my certain situation as it is and all. (And I honestly say this with a sense of humor—you have to laugh at... Continue reading...

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Life Inside the Infertility Bubble (And Taking a Break From “Trying”)

So it’s been awhile, eh? Unfortunately, I don’t have much to report on my infertility journey. In fact, in a lot of ways, my life has gone back to “normal.” Well, as normal as it can be after coming to grips with the... Continue reading...

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Review: Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy (and a Giveaway!)

Pregnant? Want a book that will help you embrace that mama-to-be glow? Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy is the perfect guide to go on your nightstand right next to your tattered version of What to Expect. With a... Continue reading...

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Getting Pregnant Is a Part-Time Job (for Those Dealing With Fertility Issues)

When most people think about the process of “getting pregnant,” it doesn’t usually seem like something that takes a lot of effort or time. I mean, really, doing the horizontal tango doesn’t have to take that long (Hey,... Continue reading...

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From Full Buffalo to Dazed, Confused and Wandering Buffalo

Here’s one general thing that you should know about anyone going through fertility treatments: They will change their minds. About a million times. Here’s why: I’ve never been in a situation where I’ve faced more decisions... Continue reading...

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I’ve Gone ‘Full Buffalo’

For reasons I’m not totally sure of, my husband started using the phrase “full buffalo” to describe this latest leg of our journey to get pregnant. Best I can tell, the saying is a mix of history and something from Dances... Continue reading...

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Talking About the Difficult Stuff: What You Need to Know About Male Infertility

Male infertility may be a men’s health issue, but did you know that the majority of the time women take the first steps in seeking help if they’re having troubles getting pregnant? Yeah, not surprising. (What is it with men... Continue reading...

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I Would Have Had a Baby This Week

Dara Pierre-Louis has shared with us how she works through workout setbacks and how she tries to get her son involved in the kitchen. Today, she’s sharing her experience with a miscarriage. While graphic at times, her honest account... Continue reading...

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The Journey Continues…

Two months ago almost to the day, I wrote a post about how I was settling in for the possibly bumpy—and long—journey that is infertility. And here I am now, fully immersed in that journey and just getting pruney, soaking in my life... Continue reading...

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