A Conversation About Perimenopause with Melissa Finlay

by Olga Lacroix | Infertility, Life Coaching, Olga's Story

Recently, I finished a round of IVF, the fifth one in the last three years. And I felt that my body just hated every second of having hormones that are not produced by my body. I am far from being back to what I would call normal emotionally and physically, especially...

Overcoming Obstacles

by Olga Lacroix | Anxiety relief, Infertility, Mindfulness, Olga's Story

I have been overcoming a lot of obstacles. And I am actually recording this podcast episode as I am in the midst of an unknown, difficult life moment.  I thought this was a great opportunity to come on and show you how I coach myself out of mental drama, and through...

Overcoming Fertility Struggles with Mary Wong

by Olga Lacroix | Infertility, Mindfulness, Olga's Story

Does your journey to conceiving a child feel like a difficult, treacherous mountain to climb? This eye opening interview with Mary Wong opens a new perspective and outlook on infertility.  Mary Wong is the author of Pathways to Pregnancy, and CEO and founder of Alive...

A letter to my embryo

by Olga Lacroix | Infertility

Filled with many emotions, I decided to write my only healthy embryo a letter as I was riding the train for my embryo transfer.

Waiting is an opportunity for growth.

by findjoy@olgasway.com | Blog, Infertility

“I love waiting” said no one EVER!! I remember the days when a short wait would make me feel impatient like nothing else. Whether it was a bit of traffic or, waiting for mail to arrive. I confess, waiting was one of my biggest annoyances, I disliked it very much. My...

The gifts of infertility

by findjoy@olgasway.com | Blog, Infertility

Although I didn’t always see it this way, today I can honestly say that my struggle with infertility has become a shower of gifts. Some get to have baby showers, others get to have showers of emotional gifts because there is no baby. That was definitely the case for me.

6 Beauty Switches You Need to Make to Help Prevent Infertility

by findjoy@olgasway.com | Blog, Infertility

After having tried multiple fertility treatments and natural ways to conceive a baby, we are still empty handed. I have been on this path for a long time now, and I find myself still looking for the next thing that I can do to increase my chances of conceiving. I am...