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Locality: Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

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25.01.2022 So apparently...The first 12 emojis in your history will describe how 2021 will go for you! Ha ha ha!... Play along & NO CHEATING

25.01.2022 There's been a lot of chatter this week about a new website comparing success rates of IVF clinics in Australia (if you haven't found it yet, I've linked it at the bottom of my blog). As an embryologist, success rates have long been something I have been very interested in. Up until now, it has been virtually impossible to compare 'success rates' from different IVF clinics in Australia - each clinic has presented their data in subtly different ways which has meant ...that even though you THOUGHT you were comparing apples with apples - you were actually comparing apples with a cow.... Want to read more? head to my blog for my latest piece: What does success mean to you I think there's more to it than just 'success'. It's definitely a factor (especially if you're outside of Australia where IVF clinic results can vary wildly), but it shouldn't be your ONLY factor when choosing who to see... I'm keen to hear your thoughts! See more

21.01.2022 I just love this image from Lars Hamberger's book 'A Child is Born', with the most amazing photography from Lennart Nilsson. The size difference between the egg and sperm always amazes me! I was lucky enough to work with Lars when we were both employed by @Vitrolife in the 2000's and have a signed copy of this book on my shelf. Have you seen the book? do you want me to share more photos from it? let me know in the comments!

20.01.2022 Urgh, I hate this 'diagnosis' Because it kind of isn't a diagnosis at all is it? It's just a *oh, we don't know what's wrong with you* Which feels kind of unhelpful... and depressing... and, well, unknown... again.. more bloody unknowns... If you've received this 'diagnosis', its right that you feel a bit yuck about it... ... I think the answer lies in one of three camps: There is something that will show up once we get your eggs/sperm and embryos into the lab - maybe a fertilisation issue or a development issue. Perhaps there is an issue with the sperm or eggs that isn't apparent in the preliminary testing - like sperm DNA fragmentation for example Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals exposure could be causing issues with hormones - it's really simple and inexpensive to reduce your exposure to these chemicals if you know what you're looking for - and I have seen it make massive differences to outcomes for people - not just getting the pregnancy they had been hoping for, but also in the overall wellbeing! Start with my blogs about it and my masterclass (links in bio). Also check out @your_fertility @thelowtoxfox @lowtoxlife and @stinkmovie Stress Management - and NO, I'm not saying 'just relax' or 'stay positive' *eye roll* I have loads of tips and tricks and tools for keeping your cool that I talk about often in my VIP group, there are some in my Fertility Foundations course (which is completely free - link in bio), but also check out pages like: @drmirandamyles for her anxiety relief project, @theconceptionpsychologist, @missconceptioncoach and @jenna_thefertilitysuite, @tanja.mulcahy, @amanda_hodgson_ (there are loads out there - we talk about them a lot in the VIP group and they regularly join us as guests) Unexplained infertility really just means - we haven't found the reason YET! See more

20.01.2022 Thinking of clients and colleagues in the UK. You’re in for a tough time - but you can do this!!! Reach out for the support and guidance you need, don’t be afraid to ask for help - You got this!

19.01.2022 I feel a bit like talking about miscarriage with people who are just starting out trying to conceive is a bit like presenting the statistics of how many bags go missing on airlines to someone is about to embark on their holiday.... :/ But I also think it's hugely important that the statistic of 1 in 4 is part of young peoples general knowledge. Miscarriage happens... often (1 in 4 pregnancies statistically - and that's just the ones we know about), so it's important that thi...s is information that is shared. the old myth of 'when I grow up, I'll find a partner and have babies' needs some work.... (if you're looking for information to share with young people in your lives, I do my young people education through Future Fertility Safe)

19.01.2022 So, are you one of the hundreds (probably thousands) of women who said to themselves ‘right, if I’m not pregnant by New Year - it’s time to ask for help’ and now ... here you are... it’s New Year, you’re not pregnant... and you know you promised yourself you’d ask for help now, but you’re stuck Stuck googling Stuck researching Stuck because you don’t want to spend another month wondering if this is it Stuck because you really don’t want IVF...... Well - did you know that less than 50% of women (and couples) referred to a fertility specialist end up having IVF?! Chances are pretty high that there is something else they can do, a problem that can be solved, a hurdle that can be jumped, that means you WON’T need IVF! And did you know that not all IVF clinics or IVF specialists are the same... just because someone was amazing for one person, doesn’t mean they’re the right person for you! So, stop being stuck, book a chat with me, or head straight to my ‘Help me Choose a Specialist’ service and let’s get started working out how to get you that baby you’ve been waiting for. PS infertility is not your fault and you are NOT alone, there are so many amazing people out here to support and guide you - I can help you find them! #ChooseASpecialist #FertilityHelp #FertilityGuidanceAndSupport #ImHereForYou #TwoLinesFertility See more

19.01.2022 hahaha! you too? Tag a friend who can relate! #drinkthewater #getpregnant #itcouldbeonthechairs

18.01.2022 What do you see? I see Family, Strength and Selfcare - sounds like 2021 might be ok #family #strength #selfcare #fertility

18.01.2022 In Mount Gambier? Come along to this event! (Registration essential!)

17.01.2022 oops.. Hi! Haven't shown my face around these parts for a while.. here's me... I wish I could remember what I was laughing about.. probably something @georgiapagephotography said Anyway, I thought I would do a quick fertility google guide for you (cos I know you're googling, I see you!)... Here you go: Stick to legitimate websites (IVF clinics, University websites) If you absolutely MUST conduct your own research - use google.scholar for your searches instead of straight up google Make sure the person giving you advice is qualified to do so Try really hard NOT to google ... If you'd rather get straight up guidance and support, information and education about your fertility and/or your infertility diagnosis, that is completely tailored to you and where YOU are up to, from a fully qualified and hugely experienced embryologist (yeah, thats me!) - slide into my DMs and let's chat #embryologistsareawesome #embryologist #fertilityguide #fertilityeducation #infertility #womensupportingwomen

16.01.2022 Hands up if this is the info you want to see? #realstats #fertilitystatistics #infertilitysuccess #ivfsuccess #fertilityspecialist

16.01.2022 Has anyone seen this before? I’ll just leave it here for anyone who needs it today

16.01.2022 I just stumbled across this article on my LinkedIn page from uk site inews.co.uk. In it they quote professor Peter Hollands who believes many British fertility patients are being seriously misled by IVF clinics which promote expensive and ineffective treatments known as add-ons which are said to improve chances of conceiving, Professor Peter Hollands has warned Fertility patients might be under the impression that add-ons offered by private clinics are also safe and e...ffective but the scientific evidence is strongly to the contrary or at best vague, it says. The article states that some clinics could be said to be capitalising on vulnerable patients desperation, including those experiencing depression. The growing number of add-ons offered is driven by patient pressure, corporate greed and the need of clinics to optimise their income, while an apparent lack of clarity surrounding these pointless treatments is also a serious concern, the paper, published in the Journal of Fertilisation, says. What's your experience with 'add-ons'? were you offered them? did they make your treatment more expensive and do you believe they made a difference to your outcome? I'm currently searching for the original Journal article, but here's the inews/co.uk report: https://inews.co.uk//ivf-clinics-expert-warning-pointless-

15.01.2022 and no, I don't mean that Netflix show (but let's pause for a minute in appreciation...) No, today is all about you where are you at? what decisions are you currently weighing up? what's happening for you this weekend and next week? ... Tell us here (go for an emoji if that's easier!) I've tagged some pretty awesome peeps in this post and I reckon between us we can help you sort out whatever's got you questioning this week See more

15.01.2022 *Two Lines Fertility VIPs* What is it?: its a private group on Facebook with a limited number of members. What happens?: there are 2 live-streams each week - every Sunday I interview another fertility expert (nutritionists, dieticians, physiotherapists, psychologists, Chinese medicine Drs, acupuncturists, functional medicine Drs, hypnotherapists, performance coaches, genetic scientists and more)... 2 Wednesdays a month I present on an embryology topic - like embryo grading, freezing and thawing, time lapse imagery, treatment options, embryo growth and development 1 Wednesday a month I invite a fertility specialist (an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist who has chosen to subspecialise in Fertility) to sit in the hotseat and answer all your questions And one Wednesday a month, we all get together for a fire-side chat on zoom Want to join us? Its only AUD$45 a month for the next month, so get in now! (And PS, If you join now, you can access all the content all the way back to April when it started) See more

15.01.2022 Questions I've been asked this week: How realistic am I being with myself hoping to conceive at 43? Why am I not ovulating? NO period since May 2019 since stopping the pill - Dr told me I have PCOS on U/S - what should I do?... What are the implications of poor egg quality? What is the difference in getting pregnant at 35 vs 38 in terms of egg quality When selecting sperm for ICSI, is there any way of determining integrity? Can I do anything about egg quality? Should we go ahead with ICSI, or try to improve sperm quality? I answered some of these questions plus a whole lot of others on my LIVE with @angea_acupuncture_yoga (you'll find it over on her IGTV), but I'm also going to answer them in a new video all about embryo grading and what affects it which will be loaded up in my VIP group next week. I'm closing the doors for the VIP group on Sunday night (just before our livestream with Karenna Wood from @yourfertilityhub) So if you want to join us - head to the link in my bio to join up! See more

14.01.2022 ** Melbourne Only** Gathering your 'team' and checking your equipment is imperative in any kind of journey.. it's no different with Fertility. Getting the right fertility specialist For YOU is (in my opinion) the single most important decision you will make on the whole journey! ... What if you had a shortlist of best-fit Melbourne fertility specialists, based on your needs, preferences, and your unique situation? A shortlist that could eliminate the second-guessing or the time-wasting on wrong-fit specialists? Better still, what if your Melbourne fertility specialist shortlist included a 30-minute video chat, reassuring you of the basis of my recommendations? I know who's who in fertility. And I'd love you to meet the best fertility specialist for you. Someone who can address your concerns, fears, and questions without creating more confusion. Discover your best-fit fertility specialists in just 5 days Reduce the stress, confusion, and second guessing around choosing a fertility specialist in 3 easy steps: Hit the link in my bio and enter your details Follow the prompts to complete a one-time payment of AU$49.95 Answer a simple questionnaire You can then choose whether you would like your shortlist emailed to you with a brief explanation, or whether you would like to schedule a half hour video chat to talk through your options - all of this in just five business days. N.B.: Im 100% independent and I dont receive any kickbacks or benefits for my recommendations. (This isnt Aussie Home Loans!) Having worked with most of these fertility specialists personally, all suggestions are based on my insider knowledge and NOT on any paid affiliations.

14.01.2022 Live your life now x

12.01.2022 Is there such a thing as the 'perfect' fertility diet or lifestyle? Hell no! Are there things you can do that might help you conceive?... Hell YES! I have had so many clients this week who have been overwhelmed by the feeling that they are not doing EVERYTHING they can, that feeling that there is some Secret Formula or some special combination of things that is suddenly going to make all the difference to their fertility. I know that we all know that there is no such thing as a magic bullet, or secret potion... but there is a process, there are things you can do, and it's sooo much easier with someone on your side. I've just had 3 clients sign up for 6 month bundles with me - which puts me close to capacity for bundle clients already for January! (I keep the numbers really low so that I can be available whenever you need me) Want a head start? head to my website and grab the Fertility Foundations 5 part series direct to your inbox with actionable tasks for making the most of your fertility and preparing for conception. See more

12.01.2022 Last weekend I re-released my toxins and fertility ecourse on a new platform - these are some of the notes I received after people had done it! If you would like to know more, start with my blog (send me a DM for the link) or head over to the course - you get the intro for free! #EDCsandFertility #EndocrineDisruptingChemicals #ChemicalsAndFertility

12.01.2022 I get asked lots of questions every week - and there is never a stupid question, or a question you shouldn't ask.. in fact, I challenge you to ask me a question that hasn't been asked before! But 5 questions (ok 6) I get asked all the time: 1. What can I do to prepare for IVF? (LOADS!)... 2. What actually IS IVF? what's going to happen if I say 'yes'? (I love stepping people through this one - it takes a while though, so if this is your question too - book a time so we can chat!) 3. How long can you freeze an embryo for? (in theory - forever!) 4. Can I ask a 'stupid' question? (HINT: there's no such thing) 5. How do I improve my egg quality?/sperm quality? (LOADS!) 6. Is IVF the only answer? what else could we do?? (LOADS!) Do you have these questions too? There's lots of information on my website that can help answer some of them - start with the free Fertility Foundations series (you'll find the link in my bio) #itfeelsgoodtohelppeople #ilovewhatido #yourfertilityexpert See more

11.01.2022 Coronavirus doesn't just affect the old and the sick. Over five thousand Victorians under 30 have contracted it. Thankfully, most have recovered. ... But some are reporting ongoing, chronic side effects including extreme fatigue, memory loss and trouble breathing. And that's just in the first few months. This is a new virus. We just don't know what the long-term damage might be. So please follow the restrictions. Get tested. Stay home. Wash your hands. Wear your mask. If you don't have any sick leave, there's financial support available. If you need essential supplies delivered, we can organise that too. This is not something that you want to risk catching or spreading to those you love. At any age.

11.01.2022 I just received this email: Hi Lucy, I feel the need to reach out to you and connect. I came across your business name in the Lady Startup course. Yep I'm doing the Activation Plan and I'm really enjoying it although it can be overwhelming at times. Your business name was mentioned as a good example in the course material :) Congrats! (I'm still struggling to name mine. It's a lot harder than I thought and the perfectionist in me doesn't help. lol)... I want to thank you for the 5 parts email sent to me when I've signed up to your mailing list and I wish I had known about you prior to our IVF journey last year. Thanks again. x Thanks The Lady Startup Lounge Lady Startup Inner Circle Lady Startup Activation Plan - August 2020 and Mia Freedman: How I built a media company from my lounge room I had no idea my business was mentioned! :) and thanks Anthony Huddy for the gift of the business name! also, side note: it's amazing how often I hear from people who wish they knew about me BEFORE their fertility journey - one of those things you don't realise you need until AFTER you needed it. Given that 1 in 6 couples will need help with fertility, and 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage - you will definitely know someone who is struggling, and sharing this post just might mean that it reaches someone who could really do with the extra support right now x

11.01.2022 Week one of Lockdown 2.0 complete. Numbers today are alarmingly high and it's looking increasingly likely we may head into stage 4 restrictions here in Melbourne which I haven't yet plucked up the courage to understand. Instead, I am making sure that my family are safe and happy, creating plenty of opportunities for balancing work and play and interaction with the outside world. I am also working hard on some things behind the scenes here - you may have no...ticed that all of my normal bundles are gone from my page... they will be back soon! In the meantime, you can still head to the link in my bio to book a 'one-off' appointment with me and we can cover whatever you need, from the importance of preconception care through to understanding your embryo development reports and even early pregnancy. You can also grab my FREE Fertility Foundations course covering - The best way to improve your egg health - #1 vitamin for healthy sperm - The truth about sperm and tight pants! - Everyday chemicals that work against conception - How to alleviate stress and prepare your mind for conceiving - How to increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy & baby #fertilitymentor #notacoach #sciencemeetswellness #embryologistsupport See more

11.01.2022 Hi! It's me :) I've been a bit quiet lately... My Dad had a bit of a medical episode which made me pack up my family and head across the border into South Australia. It was all very traumatic.. but it showed me a few things: 1. We can do hard stuff - if you just keep putting one foot in front of the other and doing the 'next right thing', it's amazing what you can achieve 2. Family (the ones you GET as well as the ones you CHOOSE) are qu...ite literally, EVERYTHING 3. People love to help and are generally kind... and when the chips are down, that can feel really emotional 4. It's totally OK to be emotional So here we are, the Lines family, in Mount Gambier, starting to work out what the next adventure looks like... So far I'm not entirely sure.. but I know it includes YOU and continuing to help you however I can - taking scary steps, and doing the Next Right thing - whatever that is! x Lucy See more

11.01.2022 Worth remembering at the Christmas Party this year - tag a friend who might need the reminder

11.01.2022 About 90 days or so before a natural ovulation, your body sends out a job advertisement - 'Who wants to be the follicle that gets ruptured in a couple of months time?' and your ovaries respond, a number of follicles apply for the job and they start the recruitment process... What goes on during that recruitment process can have HUGE impacts on the health of the baby born from the egg that is released from the winning follicle.. ... As you prepare for natural conception, or lead into any sort of fertility treatment, you have an enormous opportunity to start caring for your baby before they are even conceived - do you know how to? Has anyone ever talked to you about the 90 days? Have you seen my FREE fertility foundations series? Its totally obligation free and gives you an amazing foundation to prepare for conception #linkinbio #freefertilityinformation #fertilityfoundations #90daysbeforeconception #90daypreparation #preparingforconception See more

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10.01.2022 When, and where, do you start looking for help? If you’re just starting to think that something might not be quite right with your fertility, you are not alone, and it’s not just you - 1 in 6 Australian couples will need help with fertility. Maybe you feel a bit like it seems to be really easy for everyone else to get pregnant, but it feels like it’s taking AGES for you... you’ve probably started googling (what do I mean *probably*, of course you... have!! I know I did!! I have a post graduate diploma in reproductive science , but when it was taking us too long to conceive, I googled anyway!) When do you start looking for more help? And, importantly, who do you ask?? Tell me what you’re searching for on Google and I’ll try to answer as many of your questions as I can Drop them in the comments so everyone can benefit (or if you would rather be anonymous that’s ok, send me a DM and I’ll post them anonymously in my stories) You can also catch my Who and When to ask for help Masterclasses on my website See more

10.01.2022 What services does Two Lines Fertility Offer: www.twolinesfertility.com.au Help Me Choose a Specialist: https://www.twolinesfertility.com.au/choose-a-specialist... Video Learning: Why Aren't we Pregnant yet - parts 1 and 2 https://www.twolinesfertility.com.au/why-arent-we-pregnant- EDCs and Fertility https://www.twolinesfertility.com.au/edcs-and-fertility Who and When to Ask for Help https://www.twolinesfertility.com.au/choosing-a-fertility-s One-on-one Support One Month, 3 Months or 6 Months https://www.twolinesfertility.com.au/individual-1-1-support pay by the month, get all of the online learning, the VIP group, and (in the 3 month and 6 month bundles) unlimited access to me for the whole time When you get pregnant, you can choose to stop straight away Group Support Two Lines Fertility VIP group https://www.twolinesfertility.com.au/vips

09.01.2022 Mellandagar That’s what the Swedish people call these days between Christmas a New Year. Directly translated it means ‘middle days’ or ‘in between days’ and I reckon it’s perfect! They are kind of in between aren’t they! - is it still 2020? Is it Saturday? Sunday? Friday? I don’t know - should we be eating again yet? Who knows?!... These last few days of 2020, I just wanted to check in with everyone - how are you coping with the holiday season this year? Are you chilling out? Are you catching up with family? Are you ok? Tell me below - I’m here for you this amazing pavlova grazing board was created by my sister-in-law for Christmas Day

09.01.2022 I had a question in my VIP group about freezing and thawing embryos and how its done, so I recorded a video to explain it - thought I would share it here too

09.01.2022 Trying to conceive can be stressful, sometimes heart-breaking. Each month can feel overshadowed by anxiety and dread. But there are things YOU CAN do right now to improve your fertility health and increase your chances of conceiving naturally - before you see a fertility specialist.... So many clients tell me, "I wish we'd known about you sooner - it would have been so much easier!" Sadly, theres so much inaccurate knowledge out there about fertility and conception. With FERTILITY FOUNDATIONS youll learn: Why a fertility cleanse is a waste of time and what WILL improve egg health. The foreplay you might want to rethink! The truth about putting the boys in hot water or tight pants #1 vitamin to improve sperm (its not all about women taking folate) Everyday chemicals that harm your fertility health and how to avoid them. How to alleviate stress and prepare your mind for conceiving Most of all, FERTILITY FOUNDATIONS will give you the best chance of falling pregnant. Ill even decode the doctor-speak. Stop wasting precious time and chasing your tail when it comes to your fertility health. Get instant access to the free FERTILITY FOUNDATIONS 5-part series. Its succinct, simple, credible, and potentially life-changing. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3fe2G8k

08.01.2022 Share this far and wide - If you have a friend who is dealing with #fertilitytrauma and you get pregnant easily - a quick text message BEFORE a public announcement could make ALL the difference to your friendship! This is a conversation we have in my VIP group at least once a week - "a 'friend' (who knows what we're going through) just announced their pregnancy on facebook and I'm devastated - Don't get me wrong, I'm really happy for her..... but devastated for me" There's no easy way to manage these mixed feelings, there's no band-aid cure or solution for the overwhelming grief you feel when you read yet another announcement online... How much easier would it be, if your friend sent you a private message letting you know the news that was about to go public? Gave you a chance to digest it, process it, and get to the place where you can be truly happy for them - which you WILL get to, you're not a bad person.. you're just dealing with #fertilitytrauma and that takes time to work through.. #sharethispost #messagefirst See more

08.01.2022 *Public Service Announcement* Never.. ok.. just never #whatnottosay #stopasking #lazysmalltalk

08.01.2022 hmm.. what can you do differently this week that might make a difference? Most of our lives we are told that if we work hard enough, we can have anything we want... if we havent got it yet we either dont want it enough or havent worked hard enough yet. Never could this be LESS true than when were dealing with infertility.... Quite possibly the first time in your life youve been so out of control of whats going on - you want it so much you can hardly breathe, and youre prepared to do whatever it takes... but everyone you ask seems to have a different idea, or be trying to sell you some magical cure. There often isnt just one answer, and I can safely say that its nothing to do with how much you want it or how hard you work to get it. Finding your way through a diagnosis of infertility is a process, its about putting the work into choosing your trusted team and then once you have them - trusting them to do the work for you whilst you concentrate on the bit youre an expert on - YOU! Next week in the VIP group Im discussing add-ons in IVF - if you would like to join us, head to the link in my bio (everyone is welcome! Wherever youre from and wherever youre up to on your journey) See more

07.01.2022 Do you love your work? I remember when I was first introduced to the team of embryologists at Monash IVF as a trainee... I was blown away by this little secret place hidden behind the operating theatres on the fourth floor or the fifth floor or whatever it was of the Epworth hospital in Richmond. I just I couldn't believe that this amazing place even existed! It wasn’t something I had ever heard of, obviously I had heard of IVF but I didn't really have a...ny comprehension of what IVF actually was or how it was done until I walked into that embryology lab and I thought Oh My God this is a whole different world!! and so I started my training as an embryologist. The old embryologists in the field say that it takes about two years to train an embryologist and about five years before they’re any good.... There is just so much to learn, and nothing is black and white. I became that boring person at parties who banged on about their work ALL the time.. but of course, as soon as someone hears you are an embryologist, the questions come thick and fast - these days, everyone knows someone who has had IVF or is struggling to conceive, and everyone has questions! Sometimes the questions are funny, sometimes they are serious.. but that’s a topic for another post! I became that person who bounds out of bed in the mornings because I got to go to WORK! I could see the direct link between what I was doing everyday and the impact that work was having on peoples lives. We would crowd around the pregnancy results each day and cry tears of happiness (and sometimes sadness) for the people we were helping... Want to know more about what makes an embryologist? head to the link in my bio :) (it's my best read blog yet!) #embryologistsareawesome #ilovewhatido #itfeelsgoodtohelppeople #dreamjob See more

07.01.2022 Theres a huge amount of shame around IVF. The success rate is quite low but we hear so few stories about failure. The narrative is totally unbalanced it feels like youre alone and somethings wrong with you. The language around infertility is horrible. I dont know what wed do differently but there needs to be some kind of additional support for couples going through IVF to help them. During IVF you have no one to talk to except t...he people at the clinic or your GP or some family friend who once had it five years ago. We would have paid for independent support. Independent support in Fertility Treatment - thought by this couple to be an absolute necessity for anyone contemplating fertility treatment. Not just help managing the emotional aspect (which cannot be downplayed of course), but someone who can independently advise and guide them with regards to their treatment. This quote is taken from an article recently published at inews.co.uk looking at expensive add-ons offered by fertility clinics in the UK. Add-ons that are unproven to help you achieve your dream of a baby, and also unproven as to how much harm they may be doing.. (you can find the full article over on my facebook page, or you can copy this link: https://inews.co.uk//ivf-clinics-expert-warning-pointless-) See more

07.01.2022 you know that feeling when you're doing it all... you got this, you got lists, you got tasks, you're 'busy'...... and just quietly... you're only just hanging on, by the tip of your fingernails... only JUST keeping it all together.. One wrong look and it's gone... That feeling that if ONE person looks at you the wrong way, you're gonna loose it... and you're scared... scared that if you drop all these things you're carrying, you might not be able to pick them up again.. and you just know you are the only one who can carry them, you HAVE to be the one who has it all together, because you're just not sure anyone else can carry YOU.... when is it your turn? when do you get to take a moment? add all of that to a pandemic and infertility... and, well, there's no easy way to say this... you've got a crisis on your hands.. You might have it all together today, you may even still have it all together tomorrow... but what about when you are faced with the next tough decision? do you have room in your brain to make that decision? can you even hear your inner voice anymore? do you even know what your intuition sounds like? Taking the time to Stop, Pause, Reflect... and then Ask for what you want takes training, it takes courage and its 100% necessary to get to the next bit, intact. Give yourself permission to stop pause reflect then ASK for help, for chocolate, for a bath, for guidance, for whatever it is that you need.. but give your little inner voice room to shine, and give it the opportunity to guide you to what's right for YOU. (if you need help doing this - book a chat with me, or head to @thisisalicerose - she has HEAPS of tools to help you too!) See more

07.01.2022 I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again - I LOVE what I do! I was recently interviewed for a podcast (I seriously can't wait to tell you who it was with and when it goes live.... soooo exciting!!) and during our chat, the gorgeous lady I was talking to just kept saying - 'gosh I can HEAR how passionate you are about what you're doing! and the impact you're having on peoples lives is just amazing - there is seriously no one else out there doing wha...t you're doing!' What an honour and a privilege it is to guide and support people through fertility. To give them the education so lacking in our school systems that can help them to feel empowered, and equipped to make all of those decisions.. and not just that - but to give them tools to manage all the ups and downs along the way... #Ilovewhatido #itfeelsgoodtohelppeople #twolinesfertility See more

07.01.2022 Did you see my post yesterday about using 'success rates' to choose a clinic? Tell me - what do you think are the most important factors when choosing a fertility clinic? If you're in Melbourne - I can help you choose - head to my 'help me choose a specialist' service (you'll find the link in my bio) and answer the questionnaire!

07.01.2022 this is your permission slip to not do that thing that you don't really want to do sometimes we have to do things we dont want to do... unavoidable things.. but sometimes we feel like we have to do things we dont want to .. but actually, we dont have to at all....... if you dont want to do a thing - decide whether you actually NEED to do the thing or not, and give your self a moment to work out how you feel about actually NOT doing it... if that feels better, maybe try to work out a way to get out of it. This permission slip might help! See more

06.01.2022 Must have been written by a man... Thoughts?... https://www.news-medical.net/health/Swallowing-Semen.aspx

06.01.2022 When you're faced with something overwhelming - just remind yourself to do the next right thing.. just one step, then the next, then the next... I've had a particularly challenging week with a family emergency, and have spent a lot of the week reminding myself that I just need to do the next right thing - it might work for you too #thenextrightthing #thanksfrozen #sometimesdisneygetsitright

06.01.2022 For any followers who are colleagues in the fertility industry - please click here and sign this petition https://www.megaphone.org.au//patients-over-profits-it-s-t

06.01.2022 *important reminder* It is possible to be shitting yourself scared, but have your brave pants on at the same time - try reminding yourself of this this week.. it helps! trust me! #scaredandbrave #atthesametime #pregnancyafterloss #pregnancyaftermiscarriage #toughbitsinlife

05.01.2022 Being an embryologist doesn't mean you're not human... of course we have 'off' days... But our personality types and our training teach us to recognise these days - in ourselves and each other.. and adapt our tasks to suit... perhaps today is not the best day to be doing ICSI (requiring long periods of intense focus and concentration, microscope work and fine motor skills) - maybe it's better to let a colleague do that and focus instead on paperwork and media prepar...ation - requiring more gross motor skills and allowing some social interaction with colleagues in the lab. These are both jobs that need to happen today and picking who's in the 'right place' to do which job is absolutely imperative and requires a lot of self knowledge and understanding or both yourself and others. I am really good at saying 'nope, not feeling it today' and I'm used to the people around me being Ok with that.. because they know that the next day, that could be them. I'm also really well practiced using various techniques and skills I have developed over the years to lift myself out of those days and turn them around so that the next day is better. I use these ALL the TIME with my clients. Dealing with Fertility issues is a constant series of ups and downs, waiting waiting waiting, and receiving news you either don't understand, or don't know how to take - is it good news? bad news? or just 'news' :/ How do you 'turn it around'? Can you recognise when you're just not in the right place? and what do you do on those days? Tell us below in the comments - your 'thing' might just help the next person! See more

05.01.2022 So lucky to have this so close to home! Taking time out from your treatment/googling/searching for answers is so incredibly important - I really can't stress it enough. When you're a client of mine, we absolutely talk about all the science stuff - ovulation, oestrogen, egg collections, semen analysis, fertilisation, blastocysts, embryo grades, fertility specialists bedside manners, costs of IVF - whatever you need... but, with Every single client, I also talk about strategies to help you manage when things get stressful. It's absolutely not saying 'just relax', but it's providing tools to help your brain take a break from the constant monologue that goes on inside your brain when you're trying to conceive. What's your go-to when it all gets a bit much? Tell me below! #timeout #useyourhour #natureisbeautiful See more

05.01.2022 Be gentle, be kind, always

04.01.2022 Loved sharing this chat with Sarah Holland, Fertile Mindset Did you listen? I would love to hear your thoughts!

04.01.2022 Tell me what you see! #what you need #selfcare #fertility

03.01.2022 ‘When are you having a baby?’ Standard Christmas party chit chat? Or inappropriate, lazy small talk?? Either way - you know you’re going to be asked sometime over the next few weeks... It helps to have some answers up your sleeve to roll out as soon as the questions come - I’ve got some great ones in a new blog (actually an old one rewritten!), but Inwoikd love to hear your favourites! Drop them below! Tag your #ttcfriends so that we can all benefit ... (Link to the blog is in the usual place ) #ttcatchristmas #fertilitysupport #infertilitysupport #infertilitysucks See more

02.01.2022 Do you do Kris Kringle in your office? big family? lots of friends? Tag your friends in this one! Choosing gifts for the people I love is one of my all time favourite parts of Christmas. When it comes to choosing something to give the person in your life who doesn't have babies yet (whether they want them or not isn't in question here, and no, you Should NOT ask them!) - here are a couple of really good ideas:... If you're buying candles or those oil/reed thingies - try to find ones that are naturally scented If you go with bath products like bath bombs or bubble bath or something like that - again, look for the word 'fragrance' in the ingredients list. Also, keep an eye out for the ones that are paraben-free and phthalate-free. These are things that are great to avoid (or at least reduce your exposure to) when you're trying to conceive If you think it's a great idea to buy them saucepans and fry pans (hint: it probably ISN'T!), steer clear of the 'non-stick' ones Books and Movies can be a great choice - a great story is a lovely way to distract yourself for a while from the stress of trying to conceive (just make sure it isn't about something tragic like stillbirth like my husband gave me when I was pregnant ) Remember - it's NEVER ok to ask someone when they're having a baby or if they are trying, and it's never OK to assume that just because someone doesn't have a baby yet, that they must be trying or having trouble. Other peoples reproductive choices are none of your business. But you can be mindful of the products you buy just in case! oh, also, while I've got you, Two Lines Fertility does Gift Certificates too - just head to the 'book a time' button in my bio to view #EDCFree #EndocrineDisruptingChemicals #ToxinsAndFertility #ChooseEDCFree See more

02.01.2022 A couple of weeks ago I put a call out for a sunscreen that was free from most Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and I am currently trying out the one from Edible Beauty Australia. They have shared this code with me to share with you! If you want to try it out too - head to this link to get 20% off!... http://ediblebeautyaustra.refr.cc/lucylines

01.01.2022 I snapped these gorgeous camelias on a recent neighbourhood walk. As it stands in Melbourne right now, we are (as my Mum put it) confined to barracks... Iv'e had lots of lovely messages from family and friends and clients spread far and wide, wondering if we're ok... which got me to thinking - what does 'not ok' actually look like? How do you know when you're not OK? and how do you know what help you need? I know it's Ok not to be OK, but what does that look like?... and what happens when you admit it? For me, stress manifests itself in a multitude of different ways - inability to type, difficulty with simple tasks, difficulty making decisions, short temper, tiredness (even though I sleep really well), noises REALLY annoy me - sensory overload.. If someone is talking to me and there is music playing and a phone rings or there is some extra noise - I lose the ability to form sentences! but as soon as someone asks if we're ok - I roll out the simple answer - yes we're fine! we are healthy, we are safe, we are warm and fed, and we have each other... which is all true, but doesn't diminish the fact that, whilst things could be a LOT worse.. they could also be better How are you doing? what does stress look like for you? #stress #covid19 See more

01.01.2022 I am married to a Brit - so this really spoke to me go on, admit it, you had to go back and read it again didnt you? #propaganda #britishhumour #fridayfunny

01.01.2022 A big question this week from my clients and discussion in the VIP group has been 'is it safe to do back to back cycles?' The medical and scientific answer to that is yes, it's safe But the emotional answer is different.... When I first started working in IVF, it was recommended for people to take 3 months off between each cycle - one to heal the body, one to heal the heart and one to prepare for the next cycle. These days the stimulation protocols are better and the dosages are much better tailored, so the side effects are nothing like they used to be. It is perfectly medically safe for you to have back to back cycles (always follow your fertility specialists recommendations on your individual situation of course!) But I believe there is a lot of merit to giving yourself a month at least in between - a chance to grieve what could have been. I know with that first injection, you've already done the calculations for your possible due date, you've at least started to think about how you'll tell people, who you'll tell, and what your life will look like over the coming 6-12 months.. so it makes sense that when it doesn't work, you go through a form of grief. I think its really important to acknowledge that, and to give yourself that time and space before launching into the next one What do you think? back to back cycles? or take a break? See more