The Last Bee in the Hive - Operation Bumble Bee Hi there friends, Well, my secret is coming out. Operation Bumble Bee has commenced and its "D-Day" is approximately 30 hours away. For those new here to Bumps to Baby, Bumble Bee is our last frozen embryo thats been kept nice and warm under a blanket since December when we had our in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure. Sadly, this little ... continue reading...
Redefining Warrior – Knowing When to Ask For Help
Redefining Warrior - Knowing When to Ask For Help Hey there friends, I've been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be a warrior. Society paints this picture that insinuates a warrior is someone who emerges from a battle victorious, showing through their scares the success they've gained from their battle. But, what about those who emerge from a battle without the flying W. What ... continue reading...
Running and Fertility – Wise Words from Heather Caplan, RD
Running and Fertility - Wise Words from Heather Caplan, RD Hello friends! I'm so so excited to introduce you to a wonderful woman who continues to inspire me daily. Meet Heather! But, truth be told, if you read about the Lane 9 Project here, you've already met her. She's doing amazing things in the field of fertility and fitness, and I'm delighted today to welcome her back to Bumps to Baby ... continue reading...
Food for Fertility – Meet the Expert, Judy Simon, MS, RDN, CD, CHES
Food for Fertility - Meet the Expert, Judy Simon, MS, RDN, CD, CHES Hello friends! Thanks so much for joining us here at Bumps to Baby for another wonderful guest post from an expert in the field, Judy Simon! Judy is a fellow RDN who has specialized in fertility nutrition for over 10 years. I always find it uncomfortable to say I'm an expert in fertility because frankly I'm not. I'm ... continue reading...
Learning to Love the New Me
Learning to Love the New Me Hey there lovelies, Inside I'm slowly dying right now sharing the above photo with you. Why? Because I've been lying to you. I'm sorry for that. When looking at this picture, the "me" that you've come to know would see nothing but a woman who's happy AF showing her pride for the USA on a fun adventure through the Greek Island of Santorini. Not a care in the ... continue reading...
Inflammation & Infertility – Guest Post by Rachael Hartley RDN
Inflammation & Infertility - Guest Post by Rachael Hartley RDN Hi there friends, Today I'm so excited to have my dear colleague and friend Rachael Hartley guest post here on Bumps to Baby! Rachael has a booming private practice in South Carolina and is one of the friendliest dietitians I know. Please join me in welcoming her to the community today to learn a bit more on eating disorders, ... continue reading...
If Only I Was “That Mom”- No Need To Apologize, If You Only Knew…
If Only I Was "That Mom"- No Need To Apologize, If You Only Knew... Hello, lovelies, It's been a nice break from the social media world over the last few weeks and truth be told, I wasn't sure what I was going to come back to write about. I mean I'm #TTC still but with a husband who lives on another continent on top of my non-ovulatory cycle, how legit am I? Well, turns out, I'm still pretty ... continue reading...
Feeling Comfortable With The New Normal
Feeling Comfortable With The New Normal Happy Summer Friends! I hope you're finding yourselves embracing the sunshine and celebrating the beauty of the season. For those of you who've found yourself on the fertility treatment train this past year, if you're like me, it's likely your body and mind has changed. Am I right? Either way, I know I'm not alone in feeling like an outsider in ... continue reading...
