Posts Tagged ‘infertility’

Our Struggle with Infertility

“So…my cholesterol test is good!” was what I first heard the day we found out that we would struggle to get pregnant. Paul had gone for a physical to investigate a “feeling” he had about an old teenage soccer injury being the cause of 4 months of us not getting pregnant. They did some tests […] Read more…

Coming Soon: Innovative Conception Aid for Couples Struggling with Infertility #TheStorkIsComing

Having gone through infertility and ultimately conceiving through IVF (in vitro fertilization), I’m thrilled to bring this exciting news to Canadian couples. Are you ready for the NEW, over-the-counter conception aid? The Stork is coming to Canada this summer. Available exclusively at your local Rexall Pharmacy.  Sign up for special offers and to be notified […] Read more…

Fertility Facts: Knowledge is Power

How much do you know about your own fertility?  Did you know that we were the 1 in 6 couples who face infertility? Did you know that the average cost for IVF is $8K-$14K? Did you know that provincial governments are beginning to recognize infertility as a medical issue and offering funding? Did you know […] Read more…

Would you lose hope?

I know when Paul and I found out about our struggles to have a baby, luckily (also not so luckily), we only had a year to wait and that same year to figure out how in the world we were going to pay for this.  Where were we going to find $10,000 to try one […] Read more…

The first Canadian IVF baby has his own family

Last night I was watching the news and with tears in my eyes, I saw the amazing story of how the first “test tube” IVF baby in Canada, is now a father.With Family Day approaching, it made me realize the incredible impact on the lives of so many families, including mine, who would not have […] Read more…

Going through infertility- Money CAN buy happiness

Growing up, I never imagined that it could happen to me.  When I got married, we never imagined it could happen to us.Infertility is not something you plan for.  It’s not something you discuss in those early years of marriage.  Maybe you talk about the number of kids you’re going to have, what you might […] Read more…

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