The fertility secret no one is telling you...

Fertility Secret You don't have to feel like shit on this journey.

There I said it.

So much of this journey feels like absolute shit. Whether you've been diagnosed with male factor, like we have, or PCOS, endo, or unexplained, none of this FEELS good.

It's not an expected diagnosis. You were raised to think that the minute you decide you wanted to get pregnant, BAM, it would happen without you really even having to think about it.

And then it doesn't happen. And then you are told something is wrong. So it is only natural that when things don't go according to your plan and then you get an unexpected diagnosis to feel like shit.

But THEN there is this onslaught of information around what you can and should be doing to improve your fertility and get pregnant.

There is endless nutrition advice and holistic nutritionists out there telling you that you need to do a fancy elimination diet where basically all you can eat is organic fruits, veggies and lean protein. 🤮

I mean what a drag, right? You are already on this unexpected journey and now you can't even eat the things you want to?! Let alone go out and be able to enjoy dinner and a cocktail without a side of guilt?!

I mean commonnnnnn. That is NOT how this is supposed to be.

So I'm here to tell you, this journey doesn't have to feel like shit. And for me that meant releasing the restrictive fertility food rules so you can get back out living your life with out guilt.

This means its okay to drink alcohol while TTC, even if you are doing fertility treatments.

It means its okay to have caffeine. Go enjoy your coffee with cream and sugar or whatever lights you up and makes you FEEL GOOD. I'm talkin' about that warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Whatever creates that GO DO IT.

Enjoying some alcohol and caffeine is NOT make or break it when it comes to your fertility.

Your body is designed to be able to handle these things in moderate amounts.

So no, I'm not saying go balls to the wall and drink pots of coffee everyday [I'm willing to bet you wouldn't feel good if you did this anyway 😬] OR drink a bottle of wine while you lounge in front of the TV every night.

But what I am saying is loosen up the reigns, my friend! Get back out there enjoying the things you love.

I promise you this, your baby doesn't want you to be feeling like this. Your baby wants you to be livin' your life and enjoying it well before they show up. 🖤