19
November
2021
by Marian Nathan
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Pregnant again after a rainbow baby
There are times I feel that I’ve spent almost all of my 20s in some state of pregnancy, but with almost nothing to show for it. Married at 22, by my first wedding anniversary I had already miscarried twice. I would go on to miscarry…
20
August
2021
by Marian Nathan
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Choosing Baby Essentials For Sensitive Skin
Having a baby may seem like you require a lot of equipment like, a stroller that folds up and open up easily, a bottle steriliser, a baby cot and a play yard. While it is good to be prepared, do consider the fact that your…
29
April
2021
by Marian Nathan
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A Baby After 3 Miscarriages, 2 Failed IUIs And 1 Failed IVF Cycle
It was an indescribable feeling, to be overjoyed and terrified at the same time. After 3 miscarriages, 2 failed IUI cycles and a failed IVF cycle, to be pregnant again was such an unbelievable blessing. My second IVF cycle was successful and I was beyond…
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…