The Struggles of Infertility: How to Support Each Other Going …

I thought I would start a series titled ‘The Struggles of Infertility’ and talk about different topics we’ve faced along the way and while we go through this new DEIVF chapter. I’ll briefly explain our story first. Well, knowing me, it may be a monster of a couple of paragraphs before I dive in to how to support one another. …

My IVF Story

I’ve been debating about posting this, because one, it’s really fucking personal, and two, this could potentially help someone going through IVF and fertility issues. As only my family and some of my close friends know, I just want to get my story out into the digital world. So here it goes… *deep breaths* Last year in January we went…

How To Have A Happy Relationship After Marriage

With Valentine’s Day three days away, I wanted to write something on the topic of lurveee. Now I’m not a love expert or haven’t been married twenty odd years but I know how to have a happy relationship after marriage, or so I think I do, haha. I’ve been married four years and yes it was the BEST day of…

Why It’s Ok To Have A Small Group Of …

As we get older, as friendships change and grow apart, I’ve learnt to realise its more about quality over quantity. When you’re in school, you tend to find and make a lot of friends, then university rolls round and the same happens. After university, friendships disappear… people grow apart and find other groups of people. Then work happens – it’s…

10 Key Ingredients For A Happy Relationship

Today marks mine and Joe’s two year wedding anniversary. 8 whole years together and two years married. A lot of friends ask me the “key” to a happy long-term relationship and I always reply “well, he’s my best friend and that’s why it works.” But, I thought I’d go into more detail and give somewhat some relationship advice on how…

Please Stop Asking Me When I’m Going To Have …

I’m sure a lot of newlyweds are going to feel me on this one. The dreaded question, “When are you having kids?” Joe and I have been married almost 2 years and together 8. After you say ‘I do’, everyone expects you to fall pregnant shortly after. I’m relatively happy living my life as it is. I have a good…

I’ve Been In A Relationship Since I Was 16: How …

Today is in fact, mine and Joe’s 8 year anniversary, so it only felt right to sum up my love life in a blog post. When I look back, it’s a little weird to admit that I’ve been in a relationship since I was 16 (with a little break). I’m 28 now, almost 29 and have spent almost half of…