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22/03/2023 by Lisa McDonald

New Book Coming Soon! “The Whole Baby Thing”

Coming Soon - my new book, The Whole Baby Thing: Baby Or No Baby?

Are you struggling with the decision of whether or not to have a baby? Do you feel like you need more guidance and support? I have exciting news for you! My new book, “The Whole Baby Thing: Baby or No Baby? How To Choose The Right Path For You,” is coming soon!

“The Whole Baby Thing” is a comprehensive guide for women who are facing the decision of whether or not to have a baby. It provides practical guidance and support for those who are struggling with this decision. It delves into the motherhood dilemma, offering personal experiences with practical advice to help women make an informed choice.

I’m thrilled to share this book with you, and I hope that it will offer guidance, support, and a sense of community to those who are facing this important decision. For those who want to be amongst the first to access the book, subscribe to the Book Updates List to receive the latest news and early access to pre-ordering a copy.

Coming Soon: I’m excited to share that the cover reveal for “The Whole Baby Thing” is just around the corner! The cover perfectly represents the choice points that can arise when contemplating having a child or not. I can’t wait to share it.

Stay tuned for the Cover Reveal, along with more updates and information about the exciting new release of “The Whole Baby Thing: Baby Or No Baby”.

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24/02/2021 by Lisa McDonald

World First IVF Success Website and Calculator – Ground Breaking News!

World First IVF success Website and Calculator

World First

In 1978 a world first occurred when the first child conceived via In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) technology was born. At the time, I was just a young girl. I could never have imagined that I would use IVF. Even in my 40s when IVF was much more commonplace, I always thought I would give up before that would happen. However, after a miscarriage at 45, the door opened a crack.

Using IVF is now mainstream, assisting vast numbers of women to become pregnant. Most commonly it addresses fertility issues, whether that be female or male-factors or both. It’s also commonly used by Solo women and those in same-sex relationships.

There are now plenty of medical providers of IVF to choose from. But how do you figure out what your chances are for conceiving through IVF? How do you assess providers and their IVF success rates? It has been difficult to compare providers’ results because they don’t all measure and report in the same way.

Ground Breaking IVF Success Website!

“Your IVF Success” website, is groundbreaking! This resource, launched last week, was a response to growing calls for greater transparency in the sector. Funded by Australian Federal government, It allows prospective parents to:

  • increase their understanding of IVF
  • better predict their own chance of having a baby,
  • more easily compare the success rates of Australian IVF clinics.

The website uses carefully chosen measures, to minimise the likelihood of clinics gaming the system. For instance, it controls for where clinics transfer multiple embryos in one cycle – which carries significant health risks for mothers and babies – or where they are selecting younger, uncomplicated patients to boost their live birth rate.

World First Predictor Tool

The Your IVF Success’ website’s world first predictor tool works like a calculator, allowing users to enter their age, the age of their partner, their infertility diagnosis, whether they have previously had children, and any previous IVF treatment to offer an estimate of their chances of success.

Caution

Professor Luk Rombauts, Medical Director Monash IVF Group said, “the data should be interpreted with caution. For instance, some clinics may specialise in second referrals for complex or older patients. “You don’t want clinics to stop treating certain women just to protect their success rates,” he said.

Professor Rombauts also says:

“the website is not designed to replace the expertise of doctors. … would-be parents should consult with a fertility specialist to better understand their unique circumstances, as well as other considerations including the cost of treatment and potential complications.”

Such a website is ground-breaking and could be a “game-changer” for many women contemplating IVF assistance – perhaps even for you or a loved one.

If you’ve been struggling with the whole baby or no baby question and want to start tacking the issues Click Here for more free resources.

Keep happy, healthy and safe.

With warm regards

Lisa

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06/06/2019 by Lisa McDonald

Life Has Many Crossroads

Life Has Many Crossroads

In life there any many crossroads.  A point at which we must consider which pathway to take.

That crossroad might be about having a baby or not, our health, a relationship, a job/business or any other area of your life.  It might be in relation to a decision, an action or an outcome.  Or any significant event.

How Will I Deal With It?

It’s a time where we have to pause and consider which path we will take.  Will I:  ignore it and keep doing the same thing? Run away and avoid it? Or, confront and deal with it?

sometimes the answer is clear to us.  Other times we can get really stuck in  indecision and inaction.  Each pathway has it’s benefits and drawbacks.   So it can become  confusing, confronting and uncomfortable.

Ultimately, each of these crossroads is an opportunity.  Either to clarify our intentions, to solve the underlying problems and to move on with our life.  Or, to stay in our safe familiar comfort zone (even if it’s uncomfortable) and not solve the problem.   Either way, it’s our choice.

But nothing will change unless we make a clear decision and commitment that we will choose a path.  Have you decided that you will decide?

Making A Decision and Taking Action

If you’re facing a life crossroad take a few moments to stop and check in.

  • What is the key decision I am facing right now?
  • What is the purpose of making this decision or taking this action?   Want will it help me to do or achieve?
  • Am I really committed to doing what’s required to achieve this outcome?

It can take a lot of courage to step forward, confront and make decisions about which path to take in life.  That’s why it can be really beneficial to have someone by your side who knows what it’s like, because they have been there.  Someone who can provide a safe space and sounding board for you to work through the issues.  Someone who also has the experience and skills to guide you through the process of figuring out what is right for you.

If you’d like some support to navigate through this important crossroad in your life, please connect with me and let me know how I can help.  Or, click here to book a chat. I’d love to support you in figuring out the next steps

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25/10/2018 by Lisa McDonald

Quote: Confusion Is A Word We Have Invented …

Today’s quote on confusion comes from American writer Henry Miller, (1891-1980).  According to Wikipedia, Miller was known for “breaking with existing literary forms and developing a new type of semi-autobiographical novel that blended character study, social criticism, philosophical reflection, stream of consciousness, explicit language, sex, surrealist free association, and mysticism.”.

Here are Miller’s wise words:

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“Confusion is a word we have invented for an order which is not yet understood.” – Henry Miller

Confusion – Action Point

Take a moment now to consider where you are experiencing confusion in your life.  It could be in relation to work or a personal issue.  It could be related to an important decision you need to make.  Or, it might relate to an important goal you are working towards.  Then, consider how it is holding you back with your goals.

Next, apply Henry Miller’s wise words to the situation.  Can you see that there is an order there.?  If not, then focus  your efforts on discovering the pathway to understanding where the order is.   Continue with your efforts until you have clarity.

If  you’re struggling with confusion, and want help to gain clarity, then consider contacting me to chat about how I can best help you.  Click here to book a chat.

Stepping Towards Clarity

Take the next step forward by breaking through barrier to understanding today.  Taking action towards clarity will support in achieving progress and succeeding with your goals.

 

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