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As a mum of three young children,  I understand that pregnancy can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking time.  It's a journey that's often filled with joy, anticipation, and hope, but it can also be fraught with anxiety and uncertainty.  That's why I'm here to talk to you today about the power of affirmations during this special time. Affirmations can be a powerful tool for anyone looking to boost their confidence, reduce stress, and promote a healthy mindset during the trying to conceive process and pregnancy journey. In this blog, I'll be sharing with you some of my favorite affirmations for pregnancy and fertility, and explaining why they're so beneficial. What are Affirmations Affirmations are sayings to help you think positively and inspire your mind. People use affirmations for a number of reasons, but generally speaking, they are used to encourage the mind to think positively about things; they are used to help create the reality we want.  Ways to use a...

Whether you go to YouTube for purely entertainment or have curiosity with how people live their lives, you will always find something to watch. YouTube is not only for entertainment, it can be a great place to find people who have been there before.  I have collated a list of channels of women who share their infertility and pregnancy loss stories. All of these women bring you along on their journey, they share their experience, what they’ve learned and are so vulnerable in their videos.  Infertility and IVF Here are channels that share their infertility and IVF journey.  IVF Australia  IVF Australia Channel  This is a very useful channel for anyone looking for practical and medical information about IVF in Australia.  Tim and Celeste  Tim and Celeste Channel Tim and Celeste have experienced a long journey of infertility. Celeste is very raw and vulnerable in her videos and shares everything they have tried so far on their many years of infertility....

With 1 in 4  pregnancies ending in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death, the chances are we all know someone who has lost a baby.   In 2015, I lost 3 pregnancies to miscarriage and I was shocked to find out that many of my friends had also experienced pregnancy loss but never spoke about it. Pregnancy loss is still a taboo subject, with so many women suffering in silence.  Losing a pregnancy is traumatic, and there are no perfect words to say to someone who has suffered such a tremendous loss.  Instead of worrying about whether your words are perfect, it may be more important for you to be present. Sometimes just being there is the best thing you can do.    This article gives you tips on how to be there for your friend who has experienced pregnancy loss.  Say I’m so sorry for your loss Don’t wait for her to bring it up, acknowledge the loss straight away. Say “I’m so sorry for your loss.” Here are a few other things to consider saying: You could s...

Experiencing a pregnancy loss is devastating and  something that only those who have been through it can understand. Everyone copes with grief differently and equally finds comfort in different ways.  These quotes about grief and loss may help bring you some comfort. “You never arrived in my arms, but you will never leave my heart.”  — Zoe Clark-Coates “I will always have this piece of my heart that smiles whenever I think about you.”  — Unknown “A beautiful soul is never forgotten.”  — Unknown “Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.”  — Vicki Harrison “You didn’t stay for long, but in those precious few weeks, you changed me forever.” –  Zoe Clark-Coates “You are near, even if I don’t see you. You are with me, even if you are far away. You are in my heart, in my thoughts, in my life, always.”  — Unknown “Your absence has gon...

Are you trying to conceive and feeling a bit stressed and anxious? I've been there, and I know how challenging it can be to stay positive and hopeful during this time. That's why I've come up with a list of the top 30 affirmations to help you stay focused on your goal and cultivate a positive mindset. Whether you're struggling with infertility or simply want to increase your chances of conception, these affirmations will help you stay centred, calm, and confident. Affirmations and TTC Trying to conceive can be physically and emotionally taxing on you and your family. You can access doctors and other specialists for any physical help you may need, but how are you going to maintain good emotional health during this time? Affirmations and positive thinking is an easy way to help maintain your emotional health.  What are Affirmations Affirmations are short, power statements you say to yourself to help create positive thinking. Affirmations and positive thinking can combat n...