Can you believe we are almost through the first quarter of 2020? Too often, by this time of year, despite our best intentions, many of the promises we made to ourselves at the beginning of the year are but a distant memory. When we get stressed and tired, it’s easy to fall back into negative […] The post Eliminate Shame & Blame From TTC appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Can you believe that 2020 is just two weeks away? This time of year can be so much fun, with tons of laughter, celebration, and spending time with the people you love. But in the back of your mind, when you are trying to conceive, there’s a question looming… Is 2020 the year I will […] The post Make 2020 Your Best Year Ever appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Can you believe that the beginning of the holiday season is just a few weeks away? This time of year can be filled with so much fun, laughter, celebration, and forging deeper connections with the people you love. When you are trying to conceive, it can also be a time when you are faced with […] The post Beat The Holiday Blues appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Photo by Wendy Yalom It is so inspiring to read amazing fertility success stories from women in this community and beyond. As happy as you are for those women, it’s easy to think, “How did SHE do it? I did the same thing and it didn’t work. She must be luckier or more deserving than […] The post A Day in the Life of a Fertility Success Story appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

One of the most frustrating places to be on the journey to conceive is getting to the point when you say, “I am doing everything I can to get (and stay) pregnant, but nothing is working!” This is when you can get sucked into beating yourself up, second guessing your choices, and replaying “failures” over […] The post When Trying Isn’t Working appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

One of the hardest aspects of the fertility journey is feeling like we are surrounded by “failure.” Whether it’s reliving past disappointments, feeling like nothing we are doing is working, or being stuck in analysis paralysis, because we don’t want to risk making another “mistake” in the future— our approach to failure can play a […] The post Take The Fear Out Of Fertility Failure appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Does it feel like you are doing everything you can to get pregnant, but nothing is working? Do you worry that there’s something missing in your fertility strategy? Wish you had someone to talk to about this? Maybe even ask the scary, messy, or inconvenient questions you wouldn’t dare ask your friends, family, or partner? […] The post Up Level Your Fertility Strategy appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Are there days when you just want to scream, because it feels like you are doing everything you can to get pregnant, but nothing seems to be working? Do you ever think to yourself, “Something has to change, I just don’t know what!” If you find yourself in that place, you aren’t alone, and I’ve […] The post 3 Critical Skills for Creating Your Fertility Success Story appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Are there days when it seems like your fertility journey is just one struggle after another? Do you ever wish you could reconnect with the fun, joy, confidence, and excited anticipation you once had about being a Mom? Well lovely lady, ask and you shall receive! Listen to our FREE podcast where we explored the […] The post The Struggle Free Fertility Journey appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Are you ready for an exciting, fresh start on your fertility journey? Would you LOVE to live this time in your life with more peace, joy, and ease—instead of constantly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and negative, with no hope in sight? You might think this sounds too good to be true, but here’s what you’ve got […] The post Unleash Your Fertility Super Power appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Can you believe that 2019 is just a few weeks away? This time of year can be so much fun, with tons of laughter, celebration, and forging deeper connections with the people you love. But in the back of your mind, when you are trying to conceive, there’s a question looming in the background… Will […] The post Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Do you worry about how the stress of your fertility journey is impacting your relationship? Are there days when it feels like the two of you aren’t connecting like you used to? Does it feel like it’s getting harder for both of you to stay positive? If so, you are definitely not alone! What if […] The post Think Like A Couple Who Succeeds appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Can you believe it’s almost October? Autumn leaves are falling here in the States and it seems almost unfathomable that we are in the last quarter of 2018. If you are feeling a little run down by where your fertility journey has taken you this year, never fear! One thing we know for sure is […] The post Reset Your Fertility Mindset appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

How would you feel if you had your very own fertility dream team, supporting you each step of the way, on the journey to your baby? Would you feel more confident? Could you be more at peace? Might you be able to get back to the business of enjoying your life—knowing you had the unwavering […] The post Ready To Build Your Fertility Dream Team? appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Do you ever wish you had someone to really talk to about how you can best approach life on your fertility journey? Maybe even ask the scary, messy, or inconvenient questions you wouldn’t dare ask your friends, family, or partner? Would you love a boost of confidence from a super-cool, judgment-free, fertility journey-big sister, who […] The post Could You Use a Boost of Confidence? appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in an endless ping pong match between positivity about your fertility and deep, dark, scary, negativity and doubt? What’s even more frustrating is you are doing everything you know to do to stay in a positive mindset: reading motivational quotes, checking out inspirational blogs, saying affirmations, therapy, […] The post Want Something More Effective Than Positive Thinking? appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Isn’t it inspiring and awesome to hear about women who defy the most overwhelming odds to become Moms? The truth is, as heartwarming as these stories can be, they can also unintentionally catapult you into a stress-spiral: “Seriously, how did she do it?!” “I’m doing all the same things, why not me?” “Will that ever […] The post Wish You Felt More Certain About Being a Mom? appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Do you ever wish you knew what your partner was really thinking as you ride the rollercoaster of trying to conceive? Is there a silent undercurrent of gnawing fear and stress driving an invisible wedge between you? Are there days when it seems like they don’t “get” what you are going through? You are definitely […] The post Learn What Your Partner is Really Thinking appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Does it ever feel like your fertility journey is just one tough conversation after another? Do you feel like your communication skills are taxed to the max—with the people you love, co-workers, and those on your fertility support team? This journey can be a virtual minefield when it comes to communicating what’s important to you—and […] The post Learn How to Make Tough Conversations Simple appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Do you ever wish you had someone to really talk to about how you can best approach life on your fertility journey? Maybe even ask the scary, messy, or inconvenient questions you wouldn’t dare ask your friends, family, or partner? Would you love to be supported by a super-cool, judgment-free, fertility journey-big sister, who personally […] The post Feeling Lost and Alone? appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by advice, opinions, and “rules” about what you “should” do or what will “work” when you are trying to conceive? Do you ever want to curl up into a ball because it feels like nothing you do is “perfect enough?” It’s a new year, a new month, and therefore a […] The post Feeling Trapped by the Fertility Rules? appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

This time of year can be so much fun, with tons of laughter, celebration, and forging deeper connections with the people you love. But in the back of your mind, when you are trying to conceive, there is a question looming in the background… Will this be the year my dream of being a Mom […] The post Will 2018 Be Your Best Year Ever? appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Would you love to learn more about the power of the mind-body connection and how leverage it to support your success on your fertility journey? Listen to our FREE podcast where we gave you the opportunity to connect with me, Joanne Verkuilen, founder of Circle +Bloom, and Rosanne Austin, Fertility Mindset Coach, as we came […] The post Leverage Your Mind-Body Connection For Success appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.

Do you ever wish you had someone to really talk to about how you can best approach life on your fertility journey? Maybe even ask the scary, messy, or inconvenient questions you wouldn’t dare ask your friends, family, or partner? Would you love to be supported by a super-cool, judgment-free, fertility journey-big sister, who personally […] The post Feeling Alone On Your Journey? appeared first on Circle + Bloom™.