2020-06-24 09:23
Getting through lockdown has been hard on all of us.
Whether you have a family to look after, roommates to escape from, or you just have yourself for company, we’ve all had responsi… Read More
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2018-11-27 16:42
How can Women Can Support Men Through IVF? When we think about IVF, we automatically think about how it affects the woman in the relationship. Just because men do not have to go through… Read More
2018-10-06 12:29
Infertility may be the most testing experience of your life. If you decide to go down the route of IVF treatment then prepare for it to consume your life. There are sleepless nights, fights… Read More
2018-10-03 12:30
Why should you set time to discuss IVF treatment? IVF is all consuming and it influences every area of your life. Your work, your sleep and your physical and mental health are all affected b… Read More
2018-09-11 14:08
Want To Learn More About About How To Communicate Better During IVF?
When you go through IVF treatment, it is inevitable that you will fight. It is almost unavoidable. The pressure of not be… Read More
2018-09-04 08:48
What do I do if my partner is pushing me away? Infertility affects everybody differently. I was recently talking to one of my readers and she told me that her wife keeps pushing her away. It… Read More
2018-09-02 08:46
It took me two failed IVF treatment to realise that I needed to go to every appointment. For our first two treatments, I only went to the appointments that I “needed” to be at. I… Read More
2018-08-28 09:05
Our IVF Story – Men account for roughly 50% of the cases of infertility but there is a lack of awareness of around male infertility. There are more resources and support for women… Read More
2018-08-19 12:41
Men live their lives under the influence of a relentless fear of showing weakness. Our culture expects us to be strong. Showing anything other strength leaves us open to feeling ashamed.
Th… Read More
2018-08-19 12:41
Why Do Men Feel Shame About Their Infertility? Men live their lives under the influence of a relentless fear of showing weakness. Our culture expects us to be strong. Showing anything other… Read More
2018-08-09 12:09
A recent meta analysis of 185 studies in which semen was collected showed that sperm concentration has drastically declined. This alarming study has fertility specialists worried about… Read More
2018-08-03 08:19
Did You Know That Everyday Items Can Affect Male Fertility? Fertility rates are decreasing at an alarming rate and everyday environmental factors could be the cause. Before it gets too late… Read More
2018-07-31 12:16
When I found out that I was infertile, I felt empty and that my life had no meaning. In my eyes, men are put on the this planet to procreate. My reproductive system had denied me the o… Read More
2018-07-26 13:30
One of the reasons that I started writing about male infertility is to bring awareness to the subject. Fertility rates in the Western World are decreasing at an alarming rate and men ne… Read More
2018-07-24 11:30
I have been blogging for just over a year without having any direction. Initially, I started by with a male infertility blog, then I wrote about preemies and all things parenting. Writing ab… Read More
2018-07-21 09:05
You may have heard a lot of talk recently that nuts can improve sperm quality. If you are going through infertility and IVF treatment then you will do anything that you can to improve your c… Read More
2018-07-03 12:20
My wife and I are a unique situation, we are one of the 1/8 couples that suffer with infertility and are lucky enough to have a family. The fact that Max and Mathilda are alive is miracle an… Read More
2018-06-26 13:09
Are you having trouble unwinding? Are you feeling overwhelmed by all of the demands that parenting life throws at you? Do you feel burnt out? Welcome to the wonderful World of parenting. Par… Read More
2018-06-19 12:11
Parental burnout is something that I would never have anticipated before having children. Both Olivia and I have been through a lot over the last few years. Fertility treatment, preemies and… Read More
2018-06-15 15:54
I recently read an article about the divorce rate for parents of twins being higher than parents of just one child. Having twins is the third most difficult thing that I have ever experience… Read More
2018-06-12 08:19
The last year and a half have been both physically and mentally draining. In the first 6 months of this year, I have been sick 5 times. Twice, I have needed to take antibiotics and that incl… Read More
2018-05-31 09:42
If you think flying with a baby is hard, try flying with two. My wife and I just returned from a 10 day ” break ” in Crete with the twins. The reason I put break in inverted comm… Read More
2018-05-29 14:16
Sleep quality is something that affects all parents. Becoming a parent means inevitable sleep deprivation. Broken sleep is unavoidable and it comes with the territory of having a baby. Your… Read More
2018-05-11 15:46
I’m having one of those days where everything seems like a challenge. I feel like I am being dragged in so many different directions and it can feel a little overwhelming. My schedule… Read More
2018-05-08 08:14
It is easy for me to write this post having been through IVF, premature twins and now having two healthy babies. I would not wish what we went through on my worst enemy. It nearly broke us a… Read More
2018-05-03 15:02
Journalling is something that I have been trying to perfect for the last few years. I tried several iterations of journalling and none of them stuck. That was until I went old school and sta… Read More
2018-05-02 06:16
What Is The Best Thing About Having Twins? Being a parent of twins is amazing. Yes, it is challenging and it’s definitely not for the faint hearted. Recently, I wrote an article about… Read More
2018-04-25 13:14
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2018-04-24 12:11
4 years ago, Olivia led care free happy lives. We had travelled the World together and were happily settled in Berlin. Although, I wasn’t happy in my job, life was good. We lived, and… Read More
2018-04-23 07:58
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week and I am publishing a series of short posts about Infertility. For those of you that are suffering with disease of infertility, I wish I coul… Read More
2018-04-19 12:59
Your morning starts the night before. A great bedtime routine will make your morning easier. If you struggle with getting up early then you need to go to bed earlier. An easy morning doesn&r&hell…Read More
2018-04-10 15:22
Several years ago, I was in a very dark place. I hated my job, lived for partying on the weekends and was diagnosed as infertile. Like any typical Irish man, I bottled up my emotions and fel… Read More
2018-04-06 08:04
For Parents of Twins, your life feels like it is spent in tumble dryer. You are left spinning at the mercy of your twins and your schedule is based around the dryers cycle.
Parents react in… Read More
2018-04-05 13:38
When I was single, I had a pretty good picture of what I hoped my marriage would be. I knew life wasn’t generous enough to grant my every whim, but when I was ready to marry my dream… Read More
2018-03-29 07:44
Being a father(or mother) of twins feels like your life is in fast forward. Hours seem like minutes and days seem like hours. The saying “there are not enough hours in a day” fin… Read More
2018-03-27 08:03
When we think of infertility, we think that the problem lies with the women. Fertility affects 12% of couples and it is 50% men and 50% women. Infertility never crossed my mind until I recei… Read More
2018-03-22 09:34
Being a working parent makes it hard to spend enough time with your family. The majority of your weekdays are spent sleeping, working and commuting. This leaves you with only a handful of ho… Read More
2018-03-20 08:21
Being a dad is the best thing that can happen to any man. My journey was more difficult than most and it made me really appreciate my role as father. If it had come to me easily then I would… Read More
2018-03-15 08:00
How Much Do They Need as They Grow?
Raising a child is no easy task. Worries and unknowns surround parenthood. Sleep can be a passionate topic, especially when you bring up babies. Ev… Read More
2018-03-13 00:05
Everybody knows somebody that is affected by infertility. 1 in 8 couples are suffering and many of them in silence. Two years ago, my wife and I were in the grips of an infertility nightmar… Read More
2018-03-08 15:31
Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing Women of the World. The World is a better place because of you.
I would especially like to thank my wife, my mum, my daughter, my au… Read More
2018-03-06 14:51
Over the last half century men have become badly nourished, stressed out, smartphone addicts. As a result sperm counts have dropped by 52%. The disease of infertility now affects 1 in 8 coup… Read More
2018-03-06 14:51
Over the last half century men have become badly nourished, stressed out, smartphone addicts. As a result sperm counts have dropped by 52%. The disease of infertility now affects 1 in 8 coup… Read More
2018-03-01 09:20
Fertility Centres are scary and amazing. They are scary as they bring so much uncertainty and they are amazing because they create life. There are so many different types of infertility and… Read More
2018-02-27 13:26
It might be hard to believe, but my infertility is in many ways a blessing. It is easier to say its a blessing since my children were born. When we were going through IVF treatment, I knew t… Read More
2018-02-22 18:50
So, finally I finished my book. It only took a year. Good things come to those that wait. It took a little longer than expected life as I was working, parenting, blogging etc.
Want a free c… Read More
2018-02-20 19:44
Screaming Child On The Plane.
The viral video of the poor child screaming on the plane has been doing the rounds. It is every parents worst nightmare. I’ve travelled many times… Read More
2018-02-15 20:18
Being a working parent is extremely stressful. Particularly if you have a high-pressure job. It feels like you never have a moment to yourself and you don’t get much time to recuperate… Read More
2018-02-13 12:09
This is an excerpt from a chapter from my upcoming book. If you are going through IVF or know somebody that is then please let them know about my upcoming book. After being through so much… Read More
2018-02-08 15:25
29 Irish Girl Names.
Are you looking for Irish baby girl name? Look no further. Here are the most popular Irish girl names in 2018.
Irish Girl Names in 2018The List of the 29 Most Popul… Read More
2018-02-06 11:37
The Manduca V Ergobaby are the cream of the crop when it comes to baby carriers. If you are reading this then you are undecided about which carrier is better for you and your baby.
The… Read More
2018-02-01 13:10
Being a dad is a lot of work. Being a dad of twins is the most labour intensive job in the World. It is up there with being a brain surgeon or rocket scientist in terms of actual hours worke… Read More
2018-01-30 17:51
Your life has changed and you’ve taken up the most important role that you will ever have. You have become a father. Whether you wanted to become a dad or not doesn’t matter… Read More
2018-01-25 20:08
Being a parent is the most important thing that you will ever do. It is also the hardest thing that you will ever do as there is so much expected from you on many levels. Babies put a lot of… Read More
2018-01-23 18:13
Babyproofing/Childproofing
When your child starts crawling then it is time to start baby proofing your home. You will quickly discover that your crawling child is extremely inquisitive and y… Read More
2018-01-18 14:47
Want to rais successful children? Then this video is a must watch for you. Julie Lythcott-Haims presented a fascinating Ted Talk about how to raise successful kids without overparenting… Read More
2018-01-16 12:00
You are probably asking yourself “what is the best baby monitor? I will never forget the day when we brought our premature twins home for the first time. Olivia and I were filled… Read More
2018-01-11 19:44
Planning to Have a Baby? Five Ways to Supercharge Your Eggs Fast
We asked Darja to give some tips for women who wish to conceive and would like to support their ovaries and egg health in the… Read More
2018-01-09 15:56
How to get your baby to sleep at night?
One of the biggest challenges that face any parent is getting their children to sleep. Many babies fight sleep and this can cause extra stress to new… Read More
2018-01-06 14:13
Disclosure: The lovely Ergobabies over at Ergobaby sent me the Ergobaby 360 Omni to review. Despite receiving a free carrier all opinions are my own.
I am well versed in the World… Read More
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