by Stephanie | Jan 11, 2018 | Fertile Lifestyle, Food for Fertility
Thanks to much of what we hear in the media, cleansing or detox has earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. When you hear the word “cleanse,” or “detox”, do you immediately think of all-liquid diets, expensive supplements and short-term...
by Stephanie | Jan 10, 2018 | B Fit B Fertile, Fertile Lifestyle, Food for Fertility
So you’ve made getting pregnant your goal for 2018. Or maybe your goal is to lose a little weight (after some unhealthy choices over the holidays, getting rid of the muffin-top is definitely one of mine!). Or maybe you just want to have more energy and feel...
by Stephanie | Jan 3, 2018 | Fertile Lifestyle, Food for Fertility, Inspiration
Six years ago this month, I made two decisions that forever changed my life. In January of 2012 my husband and I decided that after 3 1/2 years of marriage it was finally time to start trying for a baby. I was 41, almost 42, and wondered if we’d waited too long...
by Stephanie | Nov 23, 2017 | B Fit B Fertile, Fertile Lifestyle, Inspiration
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. A day of fabulous food, fellowship and being grateful for the abundance in our lives. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love it more than Christmas. I’m all about the food, more so than the gifts! If you downloaded my...
by Stephanie | Nov 16, 2017 | Food for Fertility
Thanksgiving is next week! If you’re anything like me, you’re getting started now on planning your menu. Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday because unlike Christmas, it’s not laden with expectation and obligation. It’s simply about gathering around the table...
by Stephanie | Nov 7, 2017 | B Fit B Fertile, Fertile Lifestyle, Mind-Body Connection
Imagine giving yourself an indulging treat for your birthday: taking the day off from work, going to your favorite massage therapist and getting unapologetically pampered for an hour (or more!) through a luxurious massage. You get to completely relax, put aside your...
by Stephanie | Oct 30, 2017 | Fertile Lifestyle, Food for Fertility
This week is Halloween! The unofficial beginning of the holiday season and the festive end of the year. I love Halloween. When I was in my 20s what I loved about Halloween was all the kitsch and tackiness of the Halloween decorations. In the past decade or so, though,...
by Stephanie | Oct 27, 2017 | B Fit B Fertile, General Fertility
Last week I wrote to you about patience on the fertility journey, and how important it is for our well-being. As you know, this journey can really take over your life. Nowhere does this run more rampant than the dreaded Two-Week Wait. We’ve all been there. Two weeks...
by Stephanie | Oct 19, 2017 | B Fit B Fertile, Inspiration, Mind-Body Connection
There’s a lot of waiting when you’re trying to get pregnant and have a baby. Waiting for your period to come to start a new cycle. Waiting for ovulation. Waiting to get that consult with a new fertility doctor that you scheduled weeks ago. Waiting for your screening...
by Stephanie | Oct 6, 2017 | Fertile Lifestyle, Food for Fertility, General Fertility, Inspiration, Mind-Body Connection
Sometimes when you’re trying to conceive, that dream of actually getting pregnant and having a baby can seem so elusive. If that’s how you’re feeling right now, don’t despair. There are things you can start doing right now that will increase your chances of having a...
by Stephanie | Oct 5, 2017 | B Fit B Fertile, General Fertility, Inspiration
May 7, 2012. I’ll never forget this day. It was a Monday and I was 9 weeks pregnant. Exactly 4 weeks had passed since the elation of my positive pregnancy test and I was headed to the obstetrician’s office for my first appointment. I was a little nervous about the...
by Stephanie | Sep 28, 2017 | B Fit B Fertile, Fertile Lifestyle, Food for Fertility
It’s like flipping a switch. September hits, it becomes fall, and “Pumpkin Spice (fill in the blank)” is everywhere. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice Oreos, pumpkin spice breakfast cereal, Pumpkin Spice Clif Bars (for the fitness junkies), even pumpkin...
by Stephanie | Sep 26, 2017 | Fertile Lifestyle, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Fall is here and I’m working on some pretty cool new things for you! I’ve been reflecting lately, and one thing I’ve realized is that I spend a lot of time telling my story to people. People want to hear my story of conceiving my son Charlie, 4...
by Stephanie | Sep 21, 2017 | B Fit B Fertile, General Fertility
If you’ve been trying to conceive for any length of time, you’ve figured out that healthy ovulation is essential. It’s virtually impossible to get pregnant without ovulating, especially if you’re trying naturally. Along with that, it’s absolutely critical to know when...
by Stephanie | Sep 6, 2017 | Inspiration, Mind-Body Connection
Happy Hump Day! I’m so freakin’ excited to share something very special with you today! As you know, I attribute many things to my success at getting pregnant at 42 despite the odds against me. I cleaned up my lifestyle by eating healthier, getting my...
