There is a lot of negative conversation surrounding the world of Facebook and Instagram that I just want to remind you that there can also be so much good- if it is used that way. The experience I want to share touched my life and I never would have had it if it weren’t for…
Archives for January 2018
How To Find The Perfect Fertility Doctor
Finding a doctor you click with is important. Whether it is your dentist or your eye doctor- you want to feel comfortable with whoever is treating you and your family. Nothing could be more true when looking for a reproductive endocrinologist (RE or fertility doctor). Your doctor will most likely see you at your lowest…
Miscarriage: The Best and Worst Advice
Miscarriage is one of the most common complications associated with early pregnancy. 1 out of 4 – or even more – of all pregnancies result in miscarriage. No matter what stage you lose a pregnancy it can be devastating and heartbreaking. It can take a physical and emotional toll on someone. Some people choose to be…
How To Find Happiness During Infertility
There’s a reason we are called “infertility warriors”. We live each day with pieces of our heart broken and scarred. We live each day missing someone- a someone who might be able to complete our family- who we don’t even know yet. We live each day moving forward by going to work, to church, by being…
What Is A Chemical Pregnancy?
By definition a chemical pregnancy is a very early pregnancy loss which accounts for up to 75% of all miscarriages. Many times, a woman might have a chemical pregnancy and not even realize she had been pregnant. Wait. How does that work? About three weeks after your last menstrual period you begin to produce levels of the…
Coming Out Of The Infertility Closet
Being honest and open with your friends and family that you are going through infertility is a huge step. By sharing it publicly you are admitting to yourself that yes, this is your battle. While keeping it private is completely acceptable, being open about it can be so freeing and healing. It might open up…
How To Tell Your Infertile Friend You Are Pregnant
One of the hardest parts of the infertility roller coaster is that horrible feeling called jealousy. It is so easy to become “jealous” of others when they have something you want and desire. Those battling infertility often find themselves having a difficult time when others become pregnant and have babies. It is a valid feeling,…
Why Changing Plans Doesn’t Mean Giving Up
After three years of focusing on fertility treatments, and experiencing loss and disappointment time after time, we recently took the entire year off from pursuing fertility treatments. It was exactly what we didn’t realize we needed. For three years we tried so hard to add to our family. Our trips, outings and activities were planned…
Welcome To Infertili.Tees
My name is Cindy Maudsley and I am the face behind Infertili.Tees Infertility has a been a part of my life since 2007. As a little girl I always wanted a big family. I have three sisters and two brothers- and having so many siblings was definitely a factor in wanting a lot of…