Hey IVF Family!
I’m Alexandra Glisson—founder of Modern Day Holistic and the creator of the IVF Mindfulness Journal. My journey with infertility began in January 2021 after a missed miscarriage and double D&C led to a severe uterine infection. I was hospitalized for a week, unable to walk, and nearly septic when admitted. On top of losing my baby, I was left mentally, physically, and financially broken—with over $100,000 in medical bills and a heart full of grief.
About a year (and what felt like 4,239 negative pregnancy tests) later, my new fertility doctor ordered an HSG test. It revealed both of my fallopian tubes were completely blocked with scar tissue from the 2021 infection. In March 2022, my husband and I made the decision to pursue IVF.
On January 23, 2023, we had a successful embryo transfer, but it ended in a miscarriage at 6 weeks. By then, I had seen two heartbeats, framed two ultrasound photos, and filled a closet with baby clothes—from newborn to 12 months. And still, I have yet to hold my baby.
Through this painful, emotional, and life-changing journey, I noticed a major void: there weren’t enough resources focused on the mindset and emotional health of women facing infertility—especially those going through IVF. So I created what I wish I had: a journal designed to support, empower, and ground women as they move through this journey.
In July of 2023,
I graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN)—a milestone that marked the beginning of a deeper journey into healing and holistic wellness. Through this path, I’ve come to truly believe that a healthy mind, body, and soul—working in harmony—are the heart of a more empowered and peaceful IVF journey.
This process isn’t linear, and it’s deeply personal. So please, give yourself grace. Be gentle with your heart as you explore what truly supports your unique, bio-individual body. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to healing—only the path that feels most aligned with you.
- INHC, Alexandra Glisson