Best Chocolate Cupcakes

I am absolutely a chocolate person when it comes to cake and cupcakes, and these don’t disappoint! The best part about cupcakes (versus cake) is that they come together much more quickly, they’re already individually ready for people, easier to transport, and easy to share (if you want!).

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One of the Hardest Years of Our Lives

2018 was horrible for us in terms of trying to have a second child. The surrounding years were not great either – but 2018 was even worse. And it all culminated in the fact that our doctor forced us to pick our own embryo – minutes before the transfer. A transfer that ultimately ended in a miscarriage…

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How to Make The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

I cannot say no to a good chocolate chip cookie. I’ve always been this way. They’re simple, but they just make me feel comforted – it’s a like a taste of home. This definitely comes from actually making them at home growing up, and my mom would use my grandma’s recipe. I love her recipe, but I’ve found my own since – and I love it SO much! The size I made them today are more reasonable, but you can make them two or four times the size of this if you want a really big delicious cookie!

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The Chance For Children Deserves Love, Respect, and Encouragement

Many people take it for granted that they can have children, but it’s not easy or possible for everyone. With that said, the chance for children deserves love, respect, and encouragement. Everyone deserves options to build their family the way they want or need to, and no one is allowed to decide for them. No one should be allowed to tell you what you can or cannot try or do, that should be your decision.
Unfortunately, many times, it’s not our decision.

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The Debate: Working Out & Infertility Treatments

This can be a controversial topic, and something doctors, patients, and people surrounding them can disagree on. It also has so many variables – how active the person was before treatment, how they respond to treatment, how they feel, what type of medications they are taking, what type of treatment they are doing…the list goes on.

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Cobb Frittata

Do you have random ingredients left over in the fridge from salads or lunches? This recipe is for you! It can be made with things leftover in the fridge, comes together quickly, and will keep you full! It’s perfect when you’re busy, stressed, and just cannot put too much effort into a meal.

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Homemade Chive Bread

Homemade bread can seem like a daunting task, but I promise this one is easier than it looks – and you won’t be disappointed! This is an easy, crusty, delicious bread with some fresh chives for added flavor. And most of the work is done while you’re sleeping!

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Skillet Cinnamon Rolls

I know the holidays can be extremely difficult for people dealing with infertility, loss, and more, and it’s important to find ways to protect yourself, your mental health, and more. It may not be baking for you, but I do think these cinnamon rolls will cheer you up (even if you make something else do the baking!).

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Infertility is… incredibly complicated

It wasn’t until I became an embryologist that I learnt it is incredibly more complicated than this. From an embryologist view point, I see multiple different patient issues all at the same time and so many people do not realise all the possible facets of infertility. Here is what infertility also can be:

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