Definitions by Emotional Cruiser
Tremdina
Tremdina is a Moroccan endemic phenomenon where a person experiences stress and anger whilst fasting during Ramadan, in a similar way to experiencing "hangry"
Tremdina by Emotional Cruiser February 25, 2026
nugget
nugget by Emotional Cruiser February 25, 2026
secondary infertility
When a person or couple has previously conceived (and may have one or more children) but later struggles to conceive again. Unlike primary infertility, this term highlights the frustration of wanting another child after already having had one — brings its own mix of grief, confusion, and social awkwardness (people assume you’ll have more kids easily). Can be medical, age-related, or unexplained; conversations around it often include guilt, pressure, and privacy boundaries.
They were surprised when month after month produced nothing — after their first baby, dealing with secondary infertility felt even harder because everyone expected round two to be easy.
secondary infertility by Emotional Cruiser February 25, 2026
initial infertility
A somewhat clinical-sounding, sometimes euphemistic phrase for the period early in a marriage when a couple has been trying to conceive but hasn’t yet succeeded. Used to describe the initial phase of unexplained or expected difficulty getting pregnant—captures both the medical/diagnostic aspect and the emotional waiting-room vibe. Can be used seriously, sympathetically, or darkly jokey depending on context.
We hit our first anniversary and were still TTC — calling it "initial infertility" made the whole thing feel less permanent and more like a phase.
initial infertility by Emotional Cruiser February 25, 2026
B2 by Emotional Cruiser February 20, 2026
B2 by Emotional Cruiser February 20, 2026