Embracing My Pivot Year
I was scrolling on Instagram when I came across a reel featuring Hoda Kotb talking about the book she was reading: The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest. The words she quoted from The Pivot Year…
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The Side Effects of IVF Left Behind: Migraines and a Body I Barely Recognize
When we talk about IVF, we often focus on the emotional trauma—but what about the physical side effects of IVF? What about the weight gain that won’t come off, the migraines that never existed before,…
View PostHow to Help Your Friend Struggling with Infertility
My friends didn’t know how to help me when I was struggling with infertility. They didn’t know what to say, and so they said nothing. When I was in the thick of infertility—IVF cycles, miscarriages,…
View PostWhen Paying Attention to Your Feelings Tells You Everything You Need to Know
I knew something was off – but I did not want to accept it. I’m lucky to have a good therapist. But when she says, “Pay attention to your feelings,” I know something is bubbling…
View PostWhat Not to Say to a Woman Going Through Infertility (and What to Say Instead)
If you’ve ever wondered what not to say to a woman going through infertility, this is for you. Because I’ve been on the receiving end of those well-meaning words that somehow still manage to slice…
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