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The Fertile Secret: Guide to Living a Fertile Life
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Apply for Grants!
CNY Fertility Center is a key sponsor of the non-profit organization, Parenthood for Me, operating out of Rochester, NY. They are now taking applications for their 2012 Grants so be sure to click here, read the information and apply if you are looking for financial assistance with fertility treatments. Note that the applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2012. You can also email them with any questions at info@parenthoodforme.org |
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The Art of Living with Intent
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Dr. Greene on Environmental Toxins and Conceiving
You can take an active role in reducing your exposure to potentially toxic agents by actively taking steps toward achieving hormone balance. Get informed and create a diet and lifestyle that can reduce your exposure to specific chemicals that have been linked to problems. A great place to start: Consider what you can do to reduce your contact with polychlorinated biphenyls; commonly known as PCBs. Read the entire article here.
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Greetings!
 Hello! As the temperature continues to drop, it is very important to stay active. We can often retreat indoors and become more sedentary as it becomes less appealing outdoors. However, there are many great ways to keep your body warm and moving, even if you don't want to venture out too far into the snow. At our CNY Healing Arts Centers we have many opportunities for you to move, stretch, and relax. You can warm yourself from within with Yoga for Fetility, or any of our other amazing yoga sessions. We also have other fitness programs, such as Zumba and Bellydancing! Try one of our great sessions to move, relax, and improve your health! Check out the online calendar here. |
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Virtual Support Offerings with CNY Fertility Center in January 2012
Dr. Rob's Teleworkshop with Kristen
Monday, January 16th 6:00-7:30pm
Join Kristen Magnacca, author of Love & Infertility, each month on the third Monday for a teleworkshop from the comfort of your own home. Kristen shares her unique insight as she experienced it while on her journey to fertility. Enjoy this opportunity to share, ask questions or just listen in. RSVP to Kristen@cnyfertility.com or email any comments or questions before the workshop.
Webinar: Evening of Fertile Thoughts with Dr. Kiltz
Tuesday, January 17th 5:30-6:30pm
You're invited to join Dr. Kiltz and Lisa Stack for an evening of Fertile Thoughts, from his recently published The Fertile Secret: Guide to Living a Fertile Life. We will spend the evening discussing coping tools for the emotional challenges of your fertility journey, while exploring the benefits of maintaining a positive and healthy outlook. To register for the webinar, please visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/125185681 To join the physical group at our Syracuse CNY Fertility Center, please email Lisa at Lstack@cnyfertility.com.
Interactive Fertility Support Webinar
Thursday, January 19th 6:00-7:00pm
This is an interactive virtual support group experience, where Lisa Stack covers various topics relating to the emotional ups and downs of trying to conceive, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and give feedback. Please email Lisa with any questions: Lstack@cnyfertility.com To register, please visit the following link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/443385064
Evening Meditation and Relaxation Webinar
Tuesday, January 24th 7:00-7:30pm
Join Lisa for this quiet and peaceful meditation to end your day. From the comfort of your home, she will guide you through a simple meditation and breathing exercise, designed to prepare the mind and body for a peaceful night of sleep. To register, please visit the following link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/485113273
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Asking for Help
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Asking someone for help isn't something that comes easily. It requires us to acknowledge that we aren't able to control the situation, or our response. It also places someone else in the seat of control momentarily. While trying to conceive, there are many things that we need to let go of. We have to let go of our cycles, as they aren't always predictable. We have to let go of our expected hormone levels, as they are sometimes to high or low. We have to let go of our perceived anatomy, as sometimes things are lacking, tilted, obstructed, or even in abundance. We also have to let go of our emotions, and the expectation that we will be 'OK' all the time.
When dealing with an event with such a heavy emotional burden as trying to conceive, it is most important to allow ourselves to let go of the expectation of 'keeping it together' and ask for help. This means that we should open ourselves up to Fertile Friendships, connecting with one of our Success Stories, attending the Circle of Hope Support Group, and even reaching out to a local counselor. Initially, it can be very challenging to ask for help, and accept the work that has to be done. You may feel a little worse before you feel better. That is OK, you are just beginning to work though the many emotions that you have been holding onto these past few years. However, with a bit of patience and time, you will begin to breathe easier. You will have a more stable approach to dealing with your challenging emotions, and you won't experience such deep lows as before.
You are also welcome to sign up for our Fertile Friends program, or contact me if you would like to speak with one of our Success Stories.
Finally, I have some great contacts for local counselors in the Syracuse, Rochester, and Albany locations. These women have been treating our clients for years, and they are familiar with the unique needs of someone experiencing infertility.
Don't ever be afraid to ask for help! You will be surprised by how great it can feel, once you do.
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