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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU 2015

Megan Zmetana, the winner of our “New Year, New You” nominations, shared her story with us in hopes to have a fresh start to her 2015. Megan and her husband Dustin have struggled for the past 5 years to start a family. Due to unknown fertility complications they have had to try their best to stay positive through their 6 devastating miscarriages. We have put together a small article to reflect on why Megan’s story moved us deeply. Below, we have compiled some of the email that Megan sent to us. Megan came in to see us in January and enjoyed a day that included a massage, hair color/cut/style, makeup lesson & application, styling session and photoshoot.

“In November after just having a recent surgery on my reproductive organs to hopefully increase my chances of having a successful pregnancy we found out we were expecting a Christmas miracle baby. We had an opportunity to see the tiny little peanut and heartbeat on ultrasound all to be stolen from us a few days ago. This would now make it our 6th miscarriage and loss of a future we so badly want.

Our journey of starting a family has been full of hardships due to unknown infertility complications. People struggling with infertility often feel embarrassed or ashamed. We would like to share our story and bring awareness to people who are not familiar with this cruel situation. Research has shown as many as 1 out of 7 couples deal with fertility issues. Infertility is a lonely journey that is a constant emotional rollercoaster. While undergoing fertility treatments, couples tend to live in month to month cycles of hope and disappointment that revolve around ovulation calendars and menstruation. Most find the sorrow, anger and frustration that can come with prolonged fertility problems invading every area of life; eroding self-confidence and straining relationships. Studies show that women with fertility problems are as anxious and depressed as woman with cancer, heart disease or HIV. One reason for this may be the physical demands of fertility treatments: blood tests, pills, daily hormone injections, ultrasounds, egg retrievals and surgery which can all be a source of stress and emotional upheaval.

Last December we went back to the Fertility clinic for another full round of IVF. At Christmas we found out we were pregnant and delighted with such a wonderful gift!!!! Then the nightmare continued... just after New years we had our 5th pregnancy loss. After trying to put our lives and hearts back together we went back to Calgary in July for our last embryo... but once again..NEGATIVE.

After this last recent pregnancy and loss.. it feels like all hope and joy in life is gone. It takes all of my energy to even get out of bed these days as losing 6 pregnancies has taken away most of my heart. I do not know what the future will hold.. but for today I am trying my best to get through each day as they come.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.”

Megan, you are an inspiration to all of us and so many others. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing something like this with the world , we know it wasn't the easiest thing to do. We hope that your day of pampering was exactly what you needed to feel refreshed, renewed and hopeful. You are an AMAZING woman and you deserve the best in life. Best of luck to you and Dustin. This is your year!

Thank you to everyone for all of your nominations, the choice was not easy which is why we chose to offer complimentary services to 5 deserving people. Sometimes life throws things our way that we can’t imagine getting through, but we do.. Somehow we pull it together and find strength that we never knew existed. Please always remember that every single person is fighting a battle that we know nothing about. BE kind, go out of your way to show love and acceptance to everyone because at the end of the day, we are all human doing our best to find our way through this crazy thing called life. Without our family, friends and companions this world would be a very lonely place. Be thankful and never miss an opportunity to tell them you love them.

Have a happy and fulfilled 2015, YOU deserve it. Caitlyn Dixon {Makeup Artist} Jason Grover {Photographer} Jillian Ripplinger {Hairstylist} Stella & Sway Boutique {Styling}


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