You’d think that since I already have one child I would be wiser than to Google “how to get pregnant fast?” in the middle of the night… But nope! That’s me, again. It’s no secret I’ve been hoping for another baby ever since our wedding last summer but I was also one of those women Read More
Category: Trying to conceive
Why we don’t talk about trying for a baby
Trying for a baby is supposed to be an exciting period in life, filled with love (and sex) and daydreams of a baby bump and newborn cuddles. For me, it’s been a stressful and emotional rollercoaster that tends to bring out the worst in me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all happy and excited until Read More
Closing down the breastaurant – weaning after 14-months of breastfeeding
My breastfeeding journey with Maia has been an emotional one. After a stressful start we both became pros and overall it’s really been amazing. So amazing in fact, that the thought of stopping makes me sad. I like to think that breastfeeding is a transition phase between the mother and child living in a symbiosis Read More
Ultrasound scan of the empty womb
Last week I had an pelvic ultrasound scan. No, I’m not pregnant nor would I want to be at the moment. I had different reasons for this examination but nevertheless it felt strange to have a scan when there was no one there! Two years ago I went to see a gynaecologist because I was Read More
“Nutella from the jar”-day
So the third time was not the charm… I know I should shrug it off and stay positive but I just feel too tired for that. Tired, sad, disappointed and defeated. I didn’t have the energy to pretend anything else, so I went straight home after work, wrapped myself in blankets on the sofa and Read More
License to dream… for another week
I’ve described to you before how tormenting I always find the last week before my expected period, the anxiety it’s caused me… But yesterday I heard of a very different (and way more positive) perspective to those days, which I will definitely try to adopt! This is how it went: The week before your period is due, Read More
The waiting game
And the time comes when all you can do is wait. Wait for the DPO (days post ovulation) 15 – did we succeed this time..? And I’m not good at waiting! Overall, I think I’ve done better during this “round two”. I’ve been less stressed and more just, you know, hopeful. And happy! After all, Read More