by Ruth | Oct 9, 2019 | Celtic Wisdom, Nourished Communication, Reflection
It’s over 8 months since I wrote anything here. I could claim buying a new house with my husband (yippee) distracted me. It did. I was verra distracted. Is that the reason though? I feel kind of ashamed. Where does the shame come from? Probably a learning from...
by Ruth | Aug 26, 2018 | Nourished Communication, Reflection
My first post in many, many months. I pause before I start typing, wondering how to condense the last year and a half into a few lines. I can’t of course. So much has changed. I am not the woman I was last March, 2017…when I sat with my husband in the...
by Ruth | Feb 17, 2017 | Emotional Wellbeing, Fertility, Nourished Communication, Sanity
Have anxiety and stress always been a feature in your internal world? Is your experience of fertility struggles making it even harder to stay grounded and feel strong? Or is your nature to be a fairly light hearted, easy going gal? Maybe that’s changed for you...
by Ruth | Jan 13, 2017 | Emotional Wellbeing, Fertility, Nourished Communication, Relationships, Sisterhood
If you’re new to fertility investigations and treatment, or even if you’ve earned a few grey hairs from the process already, preparing for a round of treatment can feel like a minefield. How do you decide what to eat? Who do you listen to, when deciding...
by Ruth | Nov 10, 2016 | Emotional Wellbeing, Fertility, Nourished Communication, Relationships
I used to pride myself on being self sufficient; on being an independent, financially resourceful and capable woman. I didn’t need anyone’s help and I always found the resources I needed within. I was in control of everything, including my emotions....
by Ruth | Oct 20, 2016 | Fertility, Nourished Communication
Do you sometimes wonder if the IVF statistics you are quoted represent you? Do you ask yourself if you’re getting personalised treatment that appreciates who you are, not just your age & AMH? I do. I wonder sometimes, if I “fit” the model that...
