I do not have a tattoo. You might think that this is because I'm Jewish and that Jews with tattoos can't be buried in Jewish cemeteries. Turns out, that's actually Jewish urban legend. Still, the Torah technically forbids that Jews get tattoos. But that doesn't mean I don't … Read More »
Archives for February 2013
Wordless Wednesday: A Personhood Pop Quiz
I have written a LOT about personhood in the last 48 hours. I'm still in the process of responding to a single comment from my first post Monday night - it's that long of a response. And in case you've missed it, here are the first two posts: The Great Big Lie About Personhood … Read More »
The Other Embryos
You may remember from our IVF project that was MISSION: Team Zoll #3 last year, that we transferred two embryos. They looked like this: Despite rising beta numbers that could have gone either way, only one of those two embryos implanted. And here I am, 23 weeks pregnant … Read More »
The Great Big Lie About Personhood Legislation (Updated)
Just when you thought personhood legislation had quietly limped away in 2012, it's come back with a vengeance in 2013. There are two important legislative stories that have emerged over the course of today that I need to get you up to speed on... and then I need to talk … Read More »
Love, Sex and Rock n’ Roll: Happy Valentine’s Day.
We're not usually big celebrators of Valentine's Day in our house. For several years when Larry and I were dating, I was often performing in a production of The Vagina Monologues. Since getting married, our anniversary (five years this year, folks!) falls at the end of January … Read More »
The Guilt of Joy
There's been a bit of talk about pain within the infertility experience in the ALI blogosphere of late. Jessica seems to kick things off talking about this concept of The Pain Olympics, which triggered a historical overview of the Pain Olympics over the years from Mel over at … Read More »
Can You Find the Hidden Mickey?
We're back after six awesome days in Disney World. We took lots of photos, rocked the Disney Dining Plan like champs, and even got to hang out with friends on our last full day there. Our quick jaunt to Orlando was a great way to celebrate five years of marriage together and our … Read More »
