Longing

For you Grace Lavin! With much love ❤️

13 Clever Onesies For Babies Born Via IVF "I am kind of a big freakin' deal."

That's why I started Longing... so we can talk
openly

Why Older Moms Should Be Open About Fertility Issues 'Non-disclosure of fertility treatments perpetuates a false sense of security'

Science just keeps taking us further, and creating the opportunities for healthy beautiful children.

Exclusive: World’s first baby born with new “3 parent” technique A five-month-old boy is the first baby to be born using a new version of a controversial technique that uses DNA from three people

I have sometimes wondered what my life would have been like if I had had a 'normal' or 'typical' journey to motherhood, if such a thing even exists.
This article made me realize that I am changed because of Infertility, but that may not be a bad thing at all.

10 Ways Infertility Before Parenthood Changes You I have been changed forever by those years of infertility, and I am a better parent because of it.

If you, a friend or family member is affected by a medical condition that prevents you from having a successful pregnancy we would love to help!

We work with the best, result-driven Clinics in South Africa. If you would like to learn more please follow the link below:

http://www.ababysa.com/recipients/welcome/

There's always been a small voice in my head that has wondered if, when doctors can't find a reason for infertility, they default to blaming Endometriosis as the cause. It seemed to easy too me. If this is your diagnosis, read the article...and give some thought to a second opinion.

How Much Does Endometriosis Really Affect Fertility? Endometriosis — in which the cells of the endometrial lining grow outside of the uterus — is one of the most commonly-cited factors in infertility issues. But according to a new analysis, the actual endometriosis-related risk for infertility may be only half of what we thought. For the

I'm often asked what other complimentary therapies I know that one should use while trying to conceive. I myself went for acupuncture... And it must have worked!
But recently, I've come to appreciate that probably the best thing you can do to help you conceive or cope with Fertilty treatment, is to sleep. The restorative nature of sleep does wonders for energy levels, and the ability to cope through extreme stress.
Rather look for ways to help yourself sleep, then only rushing from one alternative treatment to another.
Happy zzzzzzz's!

If adoption is one of the options you have in front of you, but are not sure how you feel about it, read heartmamablog.co.za
especially the post by Karen Aspey on how she was adopted and chose to grow her family through adoption.
Real insight, thanks to her for sharing.

Because most of the time I work with woman and infertility, I dont always have alot of insight into what it is like for men.
This beautifully written blog often has me in tears. Not so much for its insights into infertility but the depth of feeling and meaning of fatherhood.

The Unsung Hero! Thank you for being my little girls hero, for saving her! Thank you for fighting for my little boy, teaching him what it means to be a warrior, before I could stand with him in battle.

Deciding what to do when you get the news....you won't have children 'naturally'.
What do you do? Feel overwhelmed for starters!
Well, the good advice in this piece says 'Focus on the mouthful in front of you.'
Maybe that mouthful could just be talking to someone.
Longing was started for that reason...contact us if you want a safe and caring place to take that first mouthful.

An Open Letter to Those Who Are Overwhelmed (and Not Sure What to Do Next) Feeling overwhelmed? Too much to do? Too many options? There's just one thing you need to know right now. This quick read is for YOU.

Anyone facing fertility issues has suddenly joined a whole sub-culture, and must become familiar with complex medical lingo in the hope of conceiving or adopting. This can become all consuming and as a result, relationships and even finances may take strain under the weight. I know, I have been there: the doctors were very efficient at treating my body, but didn’t often have time for my heart.
So, if you would like to sort through those feelings, wonder about the options you have and talk, I would love to sit with you and listen.
www.thelonging.co.za

Infertility Counselling | Coping with the Stress of Infertility Lisa Lavin is an infertility counsellor who will help you through her personal experience in dealing with infertility

Ahhh, this is so sad. How can we have so many abandoned babies and so many couples who want children?
It seems we do. So, maybe the question needs to rather be - does legislation need to change so that we can bring these two together more easily?

Gone without a trace: The shocking fate of South Africa’s abandoned children | Daily Maverick Stereotypical pictures of illegal abortion practices are of doctors with bloodied aprons and carving knives, but modern “clinics” are usually run by criminals. Women are instructed to take drugs (orally or vaginally) and are sometimes told that the baby “will dissolve” or be “flushed away”. By ROBYN…