Kristen Bergeron

Kristen Bergeron is a freelance writer from Florida. In addition to writing, she is a wife, mother of two beautiful girls, Hadley and Scarlett, and a part-time photographer. After overcoming infertility and having two successful IVF cycles, she’s made it a personal goal to help educate men and women on the realities of fertility struggles. She is passionate about supporting fellow women who are trying to navigate the complicated world of conception, pregnancy, and learning to be the best mothers we can be.

How to Find a Therapist & Which One is the “Right” One?

I don’t care how many times I hear or read the words “don’t be afraid to ask for help,” one thing is for certain–I will still have a hard time asking for help. In school, I was the kid who would struggle silently through my math homework instead of asking a teacher for assistance.  When […]

The 13 Best Gifts for a First Time Mom

When you’re thinking about gifts for a first time mom, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Do you automatically think of items like baby onesies and diapers? While most new moms will appreciate any gift they receive, it’s time to start thinking out of the box a little bit. I mean, after […]

What the Hell is the Husband Stitch?!

Question for you: how much do you know about “the husband stitch?” If you’re feeling a little clueless, you’re not alone. I’d heard this turn of phrase a time or two but never gave much thought to what it actually was. When I finally took the time to look it up, my stomach turned as […]

What to Do Before Getting Pregnant: Things to Know Before Trying to Conceive

I’m a pretty Type-A individual who likes to feel in control of most areas of her life. That being said, when it was time to start considering children, I flew into a bit of panic. When it came to figuring out what to do before getting pregnant, I was at a loss. Whenever my husband […]

Need a Break from TTC? Check Out These Great Books About Infertility

Given my deep-rooted appreciation for books, I have found myself turning to them in a multitude of different ways throughout my life, including when I was hoping to conceive and struggling with PCOS infertility. That’s why we want to recommend the best fertility books out there. I was amazed to learn that there is an […]

How to Increase Chances of Implantation: Fact vs. Fiction

When trying to conceive, we often get frustrated and wonder what we’re doing wrong when we don’t get pregnant as quickly as we’d hoped. We want to do everything right. So we read all the TTC tips and research the best ways to track ovulation. Then you pass your ovulation window, and you feel a […]

Your Guide to the Best Foods to Eat for Fertility

It’s not unusual for people to try all manners of different infertility treatment options to fix their conception woes. From acupuncture to fertility drugs to learning how to help implantation, there are abundant possibilities to improve fertility. One common lifestyle change people make, perhaps because it’s so heavily in their control, is dietary changes. Many […]

Understanding Your Fertility by Age 35 and Beyond

Before our fertility journey even began, my husband and I knew that In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) was in our future. A not-so-delightful combination of PCOS (me) and a complete spinal cord injury (him) made the possibility of natural conception a near impossibility. Knowing this, we had the opportunity to plan. We understood that getting pregnant […]

Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Mom in 2 Organized Bags

Making a hospital bag checklist can be such an unnecessarily overwhelming experience. Let’s be real here–it kind of sucks. What if you overpack? What if you don’t have everything you need? Slow your worries, mama. Our 2-bag packing system takes away all the stress by giving you a hospital bag checklist that will keep your […]

Is it Time to Have a Baby? When to Go to the Hospital for Labor

So, you’re finished with your “getting ready for baby” checklist, and you’ve packed your hospital bag for mom complete with the best maternity pajamas! What happens next? You’re probably wondering when to go to the hospital for labor! The bad news is that it’s now a waiting game. You wait until that wonderful moment when […]