<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[To Me, Love Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[To Me]]></description><link>https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:11:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Recovering From A Failed Frozen Embryo Transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trigger warning: embryo loss, loss Not the post I thought I'd be writing 10 days ago, but we unfortunately lost our first transfer. Everything was perfect, endometrium was measuring 11, progesterone was going well, all scans were clear, had come off 2 weeks of antibiotics... but it failed and we lost one of our embryos. HCG was less than 5 for our first beta, 10 days post transfer, and I pretty much lost my breath. Our doctor called that evening, not to discuss next steps but to check in and...]]></description><link>https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/post/recovering-from-a-failed-frozen-embryo-transfer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f204a0b22b9270c639cf63</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:58:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59061d_5d68923d054d4a6cb9491410f6f41604~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lauren Papa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Ways I Am Preparing For Our Frozen Embryo Transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[This season has NOT been easy. It’s been heavy, unpredictable, and at times, really discouraging.

But I’m still here. Still showing up. Still preparing—just in a quieter, more grounded way than I imagined.]]></description><link>https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/post/12-ways-i-am-preparing-for-our-frozen-embryo-transfer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c17cd3b9d5370ce3241330</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:40:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59061d_47df05ca63854211af3683281d248b51~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lauren Papa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Things That Affect Blood Sugar in Type 1 Diabetes (That People Don’t Believe)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because managing type 1 diabetes isn’t just about food. It’s managing a body that no longer regulates itself, while being expected to make hundreds of daily decisions with variables you cannot fully control. And most of those variables? People don’t even realize they exist.]]></description><link>https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/post/the-things-that-affect-blood-sugar-in-type-1-diabetes-that-people-don-t-believe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c182e1d25f3712fa751047</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:54:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59061d_b5fda17f546a49eda0cc1553b54cf65f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lauren Papa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Wish I Knew Before Starting IVF]]></title><description><![CDATA[IVF isn’t just physical- it’s also emotional, slow, and requires more patience than expected. Written for the women quietly going through it.]]></description><link>https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/post/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-ivf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6977b1a3ea2eced608463f93</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:08:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59061d_7cf024651547435e8a5c7ac253ed5a8a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lauren Papa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things My Italian Husband Has Taught Me About Living Intentionally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slowing down has felt like teaching my body a new language. One where presence is allowed. Where joy doesn’t have to be scheduled three weeks in advance. Where rest isn’t a reward — it’s a rhythm.]]></description><link>https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/post/things-my-italian-husband-has-taught-me-about-living-intentionally</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697e9e7645fce64fde1d266f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:38:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59061d_cc747acf82ec43ed9513b4bfeb0f4e8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lauren Papa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways To Organize Your Budget To Manage Chronically Complex Medical Expenses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocating for your health includes advocating for your finances, too.]]></description><link>https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/post/we-spent-26-396-on-healthcare-in-2025-yes-we-have-insurance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697d19162c80129225d7299f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:25:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59061d_d993e6c671244baf84b3b15d785178b4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lauren Papa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rest Is Not a Reward: How to Let Go of Productivity Guilt and Actually Recharge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rest without guilt is possible. If hustle culture and health challenges have left you exhausted, this blog shares real-life mindset shifts and simple tools that make rest feel safe, supportive, and sustainable.]]></description><link>https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/post/rest-is-not-a-reward-how-to-let-go-of-productivity-guilt-and-actually-recharge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b8bd1b3cf8ba23848b851</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:07:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59061d_ca5649ad614f49d794dc6c3101f57c2d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lauren Papa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post Surgery Care Essentials: What You Actually Need for Recovery at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparing for surgery? These post surgery recovery essentials made healing more comfortable and less stressful. From heating pads and sit-up pillows to cozy clothes and hydration tips, here’s what actually helps after surgery — especially for abdominal or preventative procedures. Save this for your surgery prep checklist.]]></description><link>https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/post/post-surgery-care-essentials-what-you-actually-need-for-recovery-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6977a4de0f74d68191d24514</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:15:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59061d_225ef1ebfc5f44b3b520b9b1aaccc6a2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lauren Papa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overstimulated During IVF? Simple Ways to Feel More Calm and in Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling overstimulated during IVF? These calming, practical tips can help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and make fertility treatment feel more manageable.]]></description><link>https://laurenpapa.wixsite.com/to-me-love-me/post/overstimulated-during-ivf-simple-ways-to-feel-more-calm-and-in-control</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974eb4442f7501825debee5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:13:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59061d_929abc1a8f76464bacc22fba6b176d85~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lauren Papa</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Essential Steps to Take After Receiving a BRCA Positive Test Result]]></title><description><![CDATA[Receiving a positive BRCA test result can feel overwhelming. 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