It can seem incredibly daunting to start your fertility journey as an LGBTQ+ family. People will have their opinions about your life choices and you’ll soon be confronted with conflicting critiques from all sides. That being said, we’re here to offer our unbiased experience to help lighten the load. ‘What options are available to us?’Continue reading “Embarking on a Fertility Journey”
Author Archives: Hollie Anderton-Schofield
How am I supposed to feel? Part 1 – Hollie’s Journey
In a personal account in a two-part blog post, a same-sex couple shares their unique experiences during their IVF journey. The process was fraught with anxiety due to the presence of fewer follicles than expected and fear of medical procedures. However, they successfully harvested seven eggs, all of which were fertilized. By day 5, two embryos were ready to be frozen, marking the end of one partner’s part in the process and the beginning of the other’s. Their story underscores the emotional rollercoaster of navigating fertility treatments.
We’ll start with, ‘Hello’, shall we?
Introducing yourself in written form always seems so inorganic, doesn’t it? Almost like we’re writing a CV, selling ourselves to strangers. I suppose needs must! Who are we? While this blog is about both Hollie and Jade, I (Hollie) will be doing most of the writing. Jade will be my muse… I’m a drama teacher,Continue reading “We’ll start with, ‘Hello’, shall we?”
Two Mamas, One Baby 