I need to get these thoughts out of my head that have been swirling around since Friday afternoon and on to paper/screen. Friday morning, Larry and I drove down to New Jersey to attend his sister's college graduation. Shortly before 1pm, his iPhone dinged. He has a … Read More »
MIA (Again) Thanks to My Thyroid (Again)
For the record: hypothyroidism BLOWS. A ranty thyroid post ahead. And of course, my half-Japanese* self gets the fancy Hashimoto's variation, where my body slowly eats away at my thyroid, leaving an endocrinological nightmare in its wake. *Being half-Japanese has nothing to … Read More »
My Evolving Identity of Infertility
Growing up as a biracial half-Japanese, half-Caucasian girl with a Japanese first and last name and a "white" middle name, I have long struggled with the concept of identity. I was never Asian enough. I was never white enough. For a long time, I felt these two halves of … Read More »
Perfect Moment Monday: Wub, Wub, Wub.
I'm a week late for Lori's Perfect Moment Monday, but her list is still active and hey, it's a Monday, so I guess I'm still in the clear. I realize my post title sounds like I'm listening to dubsteb but it refers to something entirely different. Last Monday, Larry and I got to … Read More »
Act Now to Help The Family Act & The Adoption Tax Credit
Congress is back in session, after their nice long holiday break. Now is the perfect time to call them up and let them know that hey: infertility matters and the 7.3 million Americans living with infertility could use their legislative help. "But Keiko," I hear you saying, … Read More »
#GivingTuesday: Highlighting Important Infertility Organizations All Day!
Today is Giving Tuesday. Following on the heels of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday seeks to turn that holiday spending power into holiday giving power by focusing on organizations and non-profits making a difference in our … Read More »
Eat, Drink and Be Merry – Or Don’t: An Infertility Holiday Survival Guide
In case you missed it, the rush for the end of year holidays has begun. I find, that for the life of the infertile, that dash begins right around Hallowe'en, although Back to School season has begun creeping in on this territory, too. From Hallowe'en it's practically light warp … Read More »
Thankful, Grateful, Abundant.
I am thankful for my infertility. I'll let that sink in for a moment. It's true: I am both grateful and thankful for my infertility. Not exactly something you'd expect to hear just two days before Thanksgiving, but there it is. For all the pain, the mental and physical … Read More »
Substantially Better, Thank You Very Much
Folks have been asking me all week: "How are you?" To which I've replied, "Substantially better, thank you very much" just about every time. I finally broke down and called my OB practice to see if they could get me in before the Monday after Thanksgiving. My nausea was … Read More »
I’m Reading: My Life Map
A few weeks ago, I received a copy of Kate and David Marshall's highly engaging and interactive workbook, My Life Map: A Journal to Help You Shape Your Future. I've had some time to read and review it and I have to say, as the days grow darker much earlier, with this strange … Read More »
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