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Fertility Files

Ovarian Hyper Stimulation- What the doctors don’t tell you

Welcome back to my fertility series , if you want to check out my previous posts click here: Fertility files Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)- I am pretty sure not many of the population know anything about it let alone the risks to you as a person. Doctors in the IVF world are a little be …

parenting

It does get better as kids get older… if you have a 2/3 year old read on!

If you have read my blog before you will probably know that when Erin started school last year we had six weeks of tears. These became less frequent but her behaviour was fairly varied!!! Erin hates change and although was quite well behaved she had her moments and ended up with 3 letters sent home …

Review

Sports Direct- A surprising Christmas haul #SDFiverchallenge

This post is an entry for BritMums Christmas #sdfiverchallenge, sponsored by Sports Direct. Christmas is nearly upon us! There is something like 42 days to go!! How Scary is that?! I have got most of my Christmas presents sorted as I like to be nice and organised, but I was still after a few things …

Fertility Files

PCOS & Cancer… the truth

Welcome back to my fertility series , if you want to check out my previous posts click here: Fertility files Since I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 20years old, I have had my fair share of appointments at the doctors. The only problem is they have never told me that I had an …

Review

Jo Jo Siwa- Bodacious Bows & Boomerang Singing Doll

This year has seen the launch of Jo Jo Bows. They have become one of the biggest trends amongst young ladies all over the world.  Jo Jo Siwa has not just got a great selection of oversized bows, but she also now has toys. Erin has got all of her reward stickers on her reward …

Review

The Finishing Touches to the house

We have now been in our house since March, we have painted and done all the major things. But the finishing touches seem to have been put by the wayside. Things like pictures on the walls and all the things that make rooms more homely and less clinical. I have a vision for what the …

Fertility Files

One for sorrow… Two for Joy! Superstition during IVF!

A rabbits tail, saying hello to magpies, not walking under ladders? Where does it end? When I had IVF with Erin I suddenly became very suspicious. The first thing that happened was one day I put on the crucifix I was brought at the age of 10 by my auntie. A tiny cross on a …

Review

How to cure Back Pain

In 2010 I went horse riding for the night, I didn’t even get 100 yards and Steph who I was with tried to amend my stirrups. At the same time the horse got spooked, reared and started to gallop off. The horse was heading for the end of the field into the road. I made …

Fertility Files

Knowledge is everything in IVF- Dealing with Anxiety

It’s National fertility week and we will be talking about knowledge and anxiety in IVF. So welcome back to my fertility series, if you want to check out my previous posts click here: Fertility files Knowledge is everything. During IVF fear can take control and anxiety takes hold. The fear stems from people not talking …