TWW - After Infertility and Loss
The Second Cycle I started to write about our second IVF cycle, and I will, but I wasn't ready at this point. The second round was full...
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Erica Smith Pulley
- Jan 16, 2022
- 10 min
IVF Round 1
Friday Evening - Stims Start They had put me on birth control pills until everything was approved with insurance, my meds had arrived,...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Jan 1, 2022
- 5 min
It's Been a Year
2021 2022, here we are. 2021 started off with hope. The vaccine was here, we were starting the home buying process, we were getting more...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Dec 5, 2021
- 4 min
Faith Hope Love
The Room There is a room in our house that didn't get put together right when we moved in. It has the access to the attic and we had work...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Nov 21, 2021
- 5 min
Next stop... IVF
IUI + Progesterone After our 2nd loss, our doctor recommended trying IUI again with progesterone support. Entering another cycle and...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Oct 11, 2021
- 4 min
Eyes Forward - Heart Open
October I tried to start writing this blog on October 1st. I wasn't ready yet. I'm not sure I still am. But I'm going to try. October is...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Sep 27, 2021
- 6 min
The Day I Became 2%
Trigger warning: I talk in detail about miscarriage. The Day It's funny to think a little over a week ago I wasn't in the 2% (or 5% or 1%...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Sep 25, 2021
- 3 min
It's a Journey - A Reflection On Our Fertility Journey
It's funny to think back now. A few months before my 34th birthday we decided to start trying to have a baby. Up until this point, we had...
Erica Smith Pulley
- May 29, 2021
- 4 min
First Month of Fertility
First Month or 14th Month? It's been officially a month since we first met with our fertility doctor. And it has been quite the month at...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Oct 25, 2020
- 3 min
Opinions
With so many opinions flying around right now, I reflect on how I am handling these. And it is exhausting.
Erica Smith Pulley
- May 26, 2017
- 3 min
But Don’t Let That Burn You Down
Recently, my relationship ended. I've learned a lot, I've felt pain and anger, and I've come out a stronger person. It won't burn me down.
Guest Writer
- Apr 7, 2015
- 4 min
How to Build Positive Relationships
I’m sitting on an airplane, drinking a gin and tonic, contemplating what makes for a healthy relationship. My husband, whiskey in hand,...
Guest Writer
- Feb 23, 2015
- 4 min
Memories and Tears
This is a guest post from my friend Brittany. She is an elementary teacher in the Indianapolis area who has a HUGE heart for Kenya. I...
Guest Writer
- Feb 13, 2015
- 2 min
Hearts, Pink and Roses
Give me a reason to celebrate – and I will! Growing up, it was common for any holiday to serve as an excuse to wear themed...
Guest Writer
- Feb 6, 2015
- 4 min
Being Called Home
This week has been an incredibly long one. I don’t know exactly what it is about getting older which makes things always a little more...
Guest Writer
- Feb 2, 2015
- 6 min
An eHarmony Success
There are two sides to every story and this is particularly true for love stories. Each story is different and each person has their own...
Guest Writer
- Jan 9, 2015
- 2 min
Girl’s Day: A bonding experience
This weekend I was asked to babysit my adorable niece Carolyn (we call her Caribou). She is going to be one in a few weeks. Since she was...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Jan 8, 2015
- 3 min
When an Ex Ruins a Passion
I love fitness, health, nutrition, and the joys of watching someone transform their lives. I love this just as much as I love working...
Erica Smith Pulley
- Dec 19, 2014
- 2 min
Single During the Holidays – It Really is OKAY
Today I had the privilege of taking care of one of my favorite patients. He is an older gentleman and often forgets what he asked me the...
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