3 Signs You Might Have Fibriods

• 10 Apr 2022
• Jerra Mitchell

If you've ever felt dismissed or misdiagnosed by a doctor, pertaining to fibroids, continue reading. YOU know your body and when something doesn't feel right. Also, contrary to popular belief: Your periods ARE NOT supposed to be painful! This brings us to the first sign to look out for...

1. If you've experienced painful cramping in the lower abdomen, back, or upper thigh area, you should get screened for fibroids. A bit of discomfort here and there is normal, BUT if you're glued to the bed for hours at a time because of excruciating pain, that's definitely a sign that shouldn't be ignored. 

2. If you've ever experienced heavy bleeding for several days during your cycle (or in-between your cycle), you should've gotten checked for fibriods like yesterday. Heavy bleeding is one of the most common signs of fibroids, which can also lead to extreme fatigue from the loss of blood. Again, you shouldn't bleed heavily for several days at a time while on your period.

3. Do you experience having to urinate a lot (regardless of how much water you drink)? If so, this is another sign you might have fibroids. Some fibroids are positioned directly on the bladder, and depending on how large that fibroid is, it results in having to take more frequent trips to the bathroom. 

Certainly, there are other signs to look out for. These are the most common ones, however. It's not good to accept a statement from your doctor saying, "All periods are supposed to be painful." It's NOT normal. 

**I am not authorized to give medical advice, as I'm just sharing my own experiences. Make an appointment today with an unbiased, qualified OB-GYN for your womb health. 

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-Jerra, Founder of Unfertilized Eggs

Mothers Have Their Own Platform, Why Can't We?

• 31 Mar 2022
• Jerra Mitchell

Don't get it twisted...this is NOT an attack on the ever-so-popular "mompreneur" and other mommy platforms on social media. But, in a world that preaches inclusivity, why do most people frown upon those who choose NOT to have children? If mothers can post about their day-to-day activities, so can we!

We have the right to showcase our lifestyle without it being misconstrued as bragging, irresponsible, or annoying. (Although some childfree platforms explicitly brag about being childfree, that's not what Unfertilized Eggs is about.)

We should'nt have to remain silent or hide how happy we are that we chose a life that best fits us, instead of falling victim to societal "norms." You have the right to be the rich auntie, fly stepmom, loving dog mom, or caring plant mom. (Did we miss anything??)

Childfree women are some of the bravest and free-spirited people around - and that should be celebrated. 

With that said, on this last day of Women's History Month, we encourage you to continue to boldly and unapologetially own your childfree status, and never worry about what other people have to say about you. Your uterus, your business. 

**For more affirmations and support along your childfree journey, be sure to join the email community at Unfertilized Eggs! We send weekly, empowering emails to our childfree & childless subscribers. Sign up at www.unfertilizedeggs.com **

The 5 Major Benefits of Journaling

• 27 Feb 2022
• Jerra Mitchell

To be misunderstood is very isolating, and it makes you feel like you're wasting your time when you DO decide to speak up...right?! See, that's why journaling is so important. When done on a regular basis, journaling can provide these 5 benefits:

Heal Your Inner Child Before You Have A Child

• 14 Feb 2022
• Jerra Mitchell

In a recent Instagram post, we described that some women choose not to have children because they're still healing from their inner child wounds. Shoot...is wise to mention that some women probably HAVEN'T healed their inner child yet...

You're Damned If You Do, & Damned If You Don't...

• 05 Jan 2022
• Jerra Mitchell

People will always have an opinion about something. If you don't have children, they'll say you NEED to have at least one. If you have one child, they'll try to persuade you to have ANOTHER one. I

You Are Still a Complete Woman, Even If You're Not a Mother

• 13 Dec 2021
• Jerra Mitchell

In a lot of ways, society makes us feel like we're less of a woman if we don't have children. Especially if we are close to, or have surpassed age 30. Idk...there must be this standard rule that most people feel is the "right thing to do." You know, the rule that says women must experience motherhood, in order to gain acceptance in society.