28
January
2021
by Marian Nathan
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Attempting IVF after 2 unsuccessful IUI cycles
After three miscarriages and two unsuccessful IUI cycles, I was devastated. Only my best friend knew that we were attempting ART (artificial reproductive technology), so on the plus side, it was easier to appear fine and avoid intrusive questions, but in reality, it was killing…
18
December
2020
by Marian Nathan
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Trying for a baby after 3 miscarriages
I had done everything I was supposed to do. I ate right, didn’t engage in strenuous activities, took my vitamins, you name it. But, it did not stop me from losing three pregnancies back to back. After my third loss, I started experiencing physiological changes,…
26
November
2020
by Marian Nathan
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Miscarrying 3 times
I was 22 years old and Andre was 26 when we got married in October 2010, after 4 years of dating. I married young for a myriad of reasons. One of the bigger reasons being that I have always wanted a large family, hence the…
14
October
2020
by Marian Nathan
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Bringing out 4 kids aged 6 and under – A survival guide
We make it a point to bring the kids out every weekend. Since their weekdays are usually chock-full of school work, enrichment classes, and assessment books, we usually have a fun-filled activity planned on one day of the weekend. Our borders may be as good…
23
September
2020
by Marian Nathan
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About Marian Nathan
Marian is a loving mother to two boys and two girls. Having had her four children within a span of 6 years, she is no stranger to multi-tasking. In fact, when she graduated with her Degree in Psychology, she accepted the scroll whilst heavily pregnant…