Boundaries with Infertility

Going through infertility is tough. There are so many unknowns and boundaries must be put in place so you can feel stable.

Making Connections

Connecting with women without comparison has changed my life.

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Gifts From Grief

Grief has given me many things. Here are some of the gifts i have received.

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Good Vibes Only... Nope

Good vibes only is not how we grow. Sometimes life is so difficult that we have to simply sit with what we have.

Dear Younger Me

What would you say to your younger self?

fertility, grief, infertility, infertility blog, self careCarrie HauskensJune 13, 2019infertility blog, infertility, infertilitysucks, growing up, grief, self-care Comments

Shared Pain

When hit with the devastating news that our baby no longer had a heartbeat our people showed up. In this act we are able to love even more.

Grief is Personal

Grief is such a personal experience. Two weeks after I gave birth to my stillborn daughter I am learning how work with my grief.

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Our Stillbirth Story

This is my story of giving birth to my stillborn daughter, Clementine. She was perfect in every way.

fertility, infertility, infertility blog, ivf pregnancy, grief, stillborn, stillbirthCarrie HauskensMay 28, 2019infertility, infertility blog, infertilitysucks, stillborn, stillbirth, loss, ivf pregnancy Comments

What Infertility Has Taken and Given Me

There have been many moments I feel I have lost because of infertility… but the things I have gained changed my life forever.

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Reacting with Infertility

Infertility has taught me quite a bit about reactions.

fertility, infertility, ivf pregnancy, mental health, ttc, infertility blogCarrie HauskensFebruary 4, 2019infertility, infertility blog, blog, infertilitysucks Comments

This is Actually Happening...

Moving forward after a miscarriage still weighs on my heart… even at 15 weeks pregnant.

fertility, infertility, mental health, ttcCarrie HauskensJanuary 21, 2019ivf, ivf pregnancy, pregnancy loss, pregnancy after a miscarriage, infertilitysucks, infertility Comments

What Happens During the FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer)

What happens during a FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer.)

fertility, infertility, ttc, ttcsisters, FETCarrie HauskensOctober 29, 2018fertility, ivf, FET, infertility, infertilitysucks, ttccommunity, ttc, #ttccommunity Comments

Round 2

As we begin our second round of trying we have quite a bit to be thankful for and many worries to feel.

fertility, infertility, miscarriage, ttc, ttcsisters, mindfulnessCarrie HauskensOctober 22, 2018infertility, infertilitysucks, ivf, mindfulness, mindful ivf, FET Comments

When Your Friends Get Pregnant

When your friends get pregnant while you have been trying for years can be difficult.

infertility, mental health, fertility, ttc, ttcsisters, miscarriageCarrie HauskensOctober 7, 2018infertility, infertilitysucks, ivf, ttc, ttccommunity, fertility, fertilitystruggle Comments

Products That Help With the Stress of Infertility

Infertility sucks. Here are some products that help with that.

fertility, infertility, mental health, miscarriage, ttc, ttcsistersCarrie HauskensSeptember 30, 2018fertility, infertility, ivf, self-care, infertilitysucks, ttc, ttcsister, ttccommunity, calming ivf Comments

Mindful IVF

Going through IVF has been full of ups and downs. As we start our second round I am entering it in with mindful mind.

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Staying Happy Through Infertility

Staying happy during infertility takes work. Here are some ways that I make that happen.

fertility, infertility, miscarriage, ttc, ttcsisters, mental healthCarrie HauskensSeptember 10, 2018fertilitystruggle, #fertilityjourney, infertility, infertilitysucks, mental health, happiness, self-care Comment

Miscarriage After IVF

Miscarriage after IVF and how we dealt.

fertility, miscarriage, infertilityCarrie HauskensSeptember 3, 2018ivf, infertility, miscarriage, miscarriage awareness, pregnancy loss Comments

Anxiety While Trying to Conceive

Trying to conceive can cause anxiety. It did for me! Here is how I deal with it.

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That Magic Light

Sometimes the light inside can fade, but where can we find more?

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