Coping Infertility During Back To School Time

Just a little something to make our fellow infertile couples smile. Most people don’t realize how hard back to school time can be for us. While we love all the children that flood our timelines it’s a difficult reminder of what we are going through and what we might never get to experience. Many of us wonder if we will ever get the chance to take a million pictures of our own little mini me’s one day and the hard truth is some of us might not get to. It's terrifying and heartbreaking. We get tired of hearing about gods plan and timing when we see babies dumped in trash cans, mothers giving birth to babies addicted to crack, child molesters and abusers having babies. It’s like hearing oh gods thinks you’re not ready or you don't deserve this but apparently this crackhead does. We get tired of hearing to just relax. Some of us have medical conditions causing infertility that no amount of relaxation can fix. You can’t just relax things like diabetes, cancers and other diseases away so how the hell can we relax our medical conditions away? No one starts out stressed when trying to have a baby. The stress comes once you have been diagnosed as infertile and by then its been a year of the stress-free method. We get tired of hearing “have you tired….” Yes you would be shocked to learn all the things we have tried and no …. getting drunk is not going magically get us pregnant either. We get tired of hearing can’t you just get some kind of treatment or IVF? Yeah let me magically pull $25,000 out of thin air for IVF!!!! Most insurance companies do not cover anything fertility related so we spend thousands of dollars on test then thousands on treatments that have no guarantee so if it doesn’t work that money is just gone. We are also tired of hearing “can’t you just adopt?” … Adopting is not for everyone. If a person knows in their heart its not for them and they can’t be the parent an adoptive child needs and deserves then what? Also lets talk about how expensive adoption is. If you research private adoption the internet will tell you anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 but as someone who has looked into it that’s a joke. It’s well over $30,000 and waiting can take years. Then we get the people who say “oh, but if you get them from the state you can foster and adopt for free!” Yeah… okay. We have been trying to foster for over a year and a half only to be told oh this county has enough foster parents… sorry but you can call our states private agencies and they can pull from other counties but you have to pay for that. So there are kids who need homes but its still going to cost you money AND as fosters they can be taken away from you. So its pay to foster or continue treatments. So simple right? Plus many of us want to be pregnant and experience what it’s like. We would kill for all the things pregnant woman complain about, thats another thing… if you are pregnant please don’t complain about your pregnancy to your infertile friend. I am sure there are plenty of other woman out that who can be sympathetic to what your experiencing. There are a million other things that beat us down and drive us crazy but those are the top ones. So if you know someone battling infertility maybe just find away to make them smile, tell them it’s going to be okay and be there when they just need someone to listen. Justin, Amber, Ralph and I wanted to do something special that would make people laugh and put a smile on their face. To everyone having a rough time right now… It’s going to be okay. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

My Review of InstaNatural's Vitamin C Moisturizer &Vitamin C Serum

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to try out InstaNatural's Vitamin C Cream Moisturizer and Vitamin C Serum. I did not expect to see results right away, but I was blown away by both these products in a very short amount of time. My skin has been getting softer and more toned with each day and I love that it didn't cause any breakouts! I couldn't believe how well this product seems to plump my deep forehead wrinkles which I have since I was younger. I also have a sun spot above my eyebrow that has been getting lighter and lighter. All these results have happened in a week!!!!! I am truly blown away. 

CLICK HERE to see my more detailed review on youtube. 

To learn more about these products or to order them check out the links below!

http://instanatural.com/

https://www.facebook.com/instanaturalcompany

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QL1ZJK8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419910156&sr=8-1&keywords=Vitamin+C+Cream+Moisturizer

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDWP4IA/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1419910179&sr=8-12&keywords=Vitamin+C+Serum

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Review of Organic Matcha- Green Tea Powder from Kiss Me Organics

I had been looking for something to add into my smoothies because my energy was lagging when I had a smoothie alone as a meal. When I saw the Kiss Me Organics Organic Matcha, I was excited and requested a free sample in exchange for a review! I didn't know what to expect because I am such a picky eater and I worried about the taste. My package arrived in a very short amount of time! I decided to test it out a few days before I shared my thoughts on it. Let me just say I LOVE IT! I didn't expect to like the taste but it actually makes my smoothies a little sweeter! It also blends into the smoothies with no clumps, unlike other products I have tried. I have noticed a huge boost in my energy and that has been super helpful since I have been trying to get all my holiday errands done. I also like the company's commitment to truly providing you with an organic product. I will definitely be ordering more when this package runs out!

I did a full detailed review on my YouTube channel you can watch by clicking here .  

Interested in purchasing this amazing product? 

Check out these links:

http://www.amazon.com/Matcha-Green-Tea-Powder-Antioxidant/dp/B00DDT116M

http://www.kissmeorganics.com

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Matcha-Green-Tea-Powder-Antioxidant/dp/B00DDT116M

http://www.amazon.ca/Matcha-Green-Tea-Powder-Antioxidant/dp/B00DDT116M


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How to save TONS of money at back to school time!!!!!!!!

 Okay parents, I may not have kids but as a former teacher I have a HUGE tip that can save you TONS! Unfortunately this tip won't help you for the upcoming school year - but put this into practice for this year, and next year your wallets will thank you!!!

So here is the big tip I used to share with my parents and friends with children: When shopping this year for school supplies grab the next grade's list too. So let's say your kiddo is going into 2nd grade - When the supply list comes out, grab the 3rd grade one (or if your school provides special lists ask for the next grade's) as well. Why on earth do you need this??? Because as soon as school starts, school supplies will go on clearance!!!! Then you just go to clearance sales with the list for next year and buy everything they need for dirt cheap!!!

Target is great with clearance but you need to check those sales often! They can go from 50% off to 90% in a week, so stay on top of it for really big savings. Sure the school might add or remove something from the list the following year but usually the core items always remain the same.  You might be wondering about how pens, markers and highlighters will hold up and I can assure you they hold up just fine! I would always buy my classroom supplies on clearance and make sure it was enough to last a year or more. I have not taught in over 3 years but my markers and highlighters and pens that I still have from my teaching days still work. So one year will not affect the quality!

Promo code for free baby stuff!!!!!!

I wanted to share free codes with y'all!!!! I got the nursing pillow and a nursing cover a year ago when I was pregnant. Its was all free I just paid shipping!

Free Stuff!!!!

Free nursing covers and breast pads at UdderCovers.com (must be separate check outs or the code will only work for one)

Free baby sling SevenSlings.com 

Free nursing pillow NursingPillow.com 

Free carseat canopy Carseatcanopy.com

Promo code: WTE (for all sites) I double checked this still works!!!!!!

To see the items I received check out my Hope Chest video by clicking here!

Pawsicles For Healthy Tummies!

  These pawsicles are great for dogs tummies! I had done some research on ways to help my dog naturally when she was diagnosed with a sensitive stomach by her vet. She would throw up often and it made me so sad to see her suffering with that. The vet put her on a medication but I was not happy with the idea of her being on it full time. I did research and found that pumpkin is natures miracle medicine when it come to dogs tummies! It treats both constipation and diarrhea! Amber was able to come off her medication and all she has to take now is a little bit of pumpkin a day which she loves and she NEVER vomits! Anytime my babies have any tummy issues pumpkin always makes them feel better!

  Browsing pinterest I saw a recipe for frozen dog treats that had yogurt, peanut butter and baby food in it so I tried it out. My dogs loved it but I wanted to make it with pumpkin so it would be a beneficial treat for Amber and I wanted it to have a lot of yogurt too so that it would help my other dog Ralph with his yeast issues. Click Here  to read about the benefits of yogurt for dogs.

 When making these treats there are 2 very important things you need to look for. The first is the pumpkin needs to just be pumpkin, usually the pie filling with spices and the plain pumpkin cans look similar. Look at the ingredients it should just say one word… pumpkin. The second important thing is the yogurt, always get plain there is no need for the extra sugars in fruit ones.  One alarming thing I read on pinterest was several recipes called for “light fruit” yogurt, that has the potential to be deadly to your pets. Click Here for more information about artificial sweeteners and pets.

 The steps are pretty easy to figure out based on the photos but if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment! I get my silicone ice cube trays from the dollar section at Target they always have cute ones!!!!

 Also please remember all things in moderation.  Amber is about 35 lbs and she get 1 pawsicles a day sometimes 2. Ralph is currently 94 lbs and gets 2 pawsicles a day sometimes 3.

Low Glycemic, Gluten Free, High Protein and Dairy Free Frozen Breakfast Burrito !

Hello everyone! It's been a while! If you keep up with my youtube channel you know I am currently trying to conceive while suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome. So I modified my diet to help my fertility and to lose all the weight I have gained for PCOS after going off birth control. I am still getting my bearings when it comes to a PCOS friendly diet. The hardest part for me is getting a good breakfast in when I wake up!!! Suffering from fibromyalgia makes it hard to cook first thing in the morning so I modified a process I previously used for basic frozen breakfast burritos to make it PCOS friendly. This would also be a great recipe for all my fibro friends once you cook it all you just wrap the burritos in foil then place them in a freezer bag and you're done 20 mornings of breakfast! Microwave them 1 minute and 30 seconds at a time until warm!

These burritos are Low Glycemic, Gluten Free, High Protein and Dairy Free.  I used uncured turkey bacon, 3/4 of a large white onion, one red pepper, one green pepper, 8 eggs, a splash of almond milk (to cut the eggs), 30 oz black beans drained and rinsed, 8 oz package of mushrooms, 20 gluten free wheat tortillas and I mix in 3 tablespoons of salsa at the end. Here is my process....

Got the 2012 holiday voxbox filled with goodies!!! Check out my Vlog all about it here.  Contents of this Holiday Vox Box include a food sample; Quakers Real Medleys Oatmeal, a NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine in Nude New York City, a Kiss Nail Dress nail stickers, an Eboost dietary supplement, a Goody QuikStyle Brush, and a $25 coupon to Sole Society(code: INFLUENSTER25). Any one can get a voxbox. Check out http://www.influenster.com

Earl Nightingale once said "Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway."  This quote inspired me to make a video, I could totally relate to it with my weight loss journey and maybe you can too. Check the video out...and let me know your thoughts.

Click to see me Vlog

First influenster voxbox

So I joined influenster a while back and I eagerly awaited a voxbox. Anyone can sign up to get free stuff to review but you do have to earn badges. I was so excited because today I got crest 3d white strips. Like a whole full kit! Cant wait to see how well they work! You guys should try it out. click here to start getting stuff for free! 

Mediflow Waterbase Pillow Review

I love love love pillows. When this company contacted me and offered to send me their product for review I was stoked! I tend to give into EVERY infomercial when it comes to sleep products and I have tried EVERYTHING. Memory foam, down, feather, micro bead and many other specialty pillows. I was skeptical because I had been let down so many times but the mediflow water pillow blew my mind! Click here to watch my full video review!

Don't reach for that Ambien !!!!!

     So tonight I want to talk about insomnia! I got 2 hours of sleep last night... at one point I was getting so desperate I considered digging around the bathroom for my ambien. I got off ambien a long time ago because I started to need it and that scared me. Also all the new studies about the increased risk or death and cancer linked to sleeping pills alarmed me. So lets talk about what I did wrong yesterday that lead me to insomnia. First, I had caffeine which is a big no no for me and to make it worse I had it at bedtime! Second, I had my TV on, laptop on (mindlessly clicking, scrolling and liking everything on Facebook) and was texting friends. Lastly, I did not make it to the gym that day.

    Getting off a sleeping pill can be a nightmare. Your body has to get its own rhythm and you have to keep to a schedule. I could have slept in and "made up" my sleep but I would have disturbed my bodies nature clock. Even if I get no sleep or its the weekend I wake up at the same time everyday. Its the most important thing you can do to help beat insomnia besides giving your brain time to unwind. When its bedtime the TV needs to be off and the computer. For me going to the gym is key in staying off sleeping pills. Try to do some kind of workout during the day to help wear you out! 

  When all else fails I turn to native american music! That is what I did last night. First a little back story, I am 1/16 Cherokee on my dads side and although there is no native american blood on my moms side her father was made honorary chief of a blackfoot tribe when he helped save their land. So growing up I was exposed to a lot of native american things. My grandpa that was honorary chief was OBSESSED with all things native american. All we listened to in his car was native american music. The music had a strange effect on me.... It literally would knock me out! I don't know why but it did and fast. I remember driving to California with my family and riding with my grandparents as soon as I would get too chatty he would pop in a tape and I would be out! Of course my mom didn't appreciate this because after sleeping 8 hours in the car guess who didn't want to sleep when we would get to hotels? Anyway, to this day it still has the same effect on me so I wanted to share with my fibro friends. Why not give it a shot? Turn the lights off, get into bed, close your eyes and just listen to this  Click here!  What I like to do is hit play then slightly close my  laptop and put it under the bed so the light doesn't bother me.  Try it guys! Let me know what you think! I am curious to see if it helps anyone else! 

Hello World!

So I finally decided to start a blog after about a month of vlogging. I am hoping to reach more people this way! So HELLO WORLD! I want to share beauty tips and reviews, talk about fashion, fibromyalgia, my weight loss journey and inspire you!

Need to Talk? Want me to review your product? Email me! FibroBarbie@gmail.com .... yup copy and pasted that from my youtube channel.... GUILTY! LOL! Its late and I wanted to get my first entry up.