The Logistical Nightmares of My Insurance

Mar. 14, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

Allow me to demonstrate exactly how I feel about dealing with all things financial and/or insurance related: As I mentioned earlier this week, I went for a consultation with Dr. Warmenfriendly, the man I'm really hoping will be my reproductive endocrinologist (RE). I say … Read More »

Hysteroscopy: Or, The Surgical Procedure I Cannot Pronounce

Mar. 12, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

What a whirlwind launch week last week! Thank you to everyone who commented and shared posts - it meant a lot to me to see so many folks cheering me on :) So, back to regular scheduled programming. I've been quiet lately on my personal infertility journey. There have been … Read More »

Launch Week Giveaway Winners

Mar. 12, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

Through the magic of Rafflecopter & Random.org, the five launch week giveaway winners have been selected and notified! They are... Kimberly B. won the Fertility Focus Telesummit Upgrade! Fiona S. won the Go With The FLOW & Infertility Almanac eBooks! Meredith W. … Read More »

Sharing Your Infertility Story, Even with Just One Person

Mar. 9, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

The second Thursday of each month, I lead an infertility support group as a peer leader. I'm not a mental health professional but after working seven years in higher education and working daily with students, I've learned the art of compassionate listening and empowering … Read More »

Mindful Thursday: The Most Delicious Cookie Ever

Mar. 8, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

I know Thursdays are traditionally "Thoughtful" Thursdays around the blogosphere, but today I'm shifting gears a little and calling it Mindful Thursday. You see, it has to do with the most delicious cookie ever that I happened to eat last week. Allow me to explain... Back … Read More »

Be Kind to Yourself

Mar. 7, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

Would you like to try an experiment in just how well you regard yourself? Try this for one day: carry a small notebook and pen around with you. Every time you have a negative thought about yourself (not a negative thought in general, but specifically about yourself), make a … Read More »

“While I breathe, I hope.”

Mar. 6, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

Dum spiro, spero. - Latin proverb Hope gets such a bad wrap sometimes, especially when it comes to infertility. "Don't get your hopes up," they say. I counter this with: "And why the hell not?" I look at it this way: yes, I may be getting my hopes up, but they're keeping … Read More »

Your Infertility Story Matters

Mar. 5, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

At the end of last year, I walked into a women's conference thinking I'd come out a better social media consultant, able to drive up leads and sales for my then three-week old business. Instead, I came out not only with a completely new idea for a business, but for the first time … Read More »

A Post That Only Comes Every 4 Years

Feb. 29, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

Somewhere, in another universe, I never switched majors in college. I finished my teaching and vocal performance degrees, graduating with honors and taught high school music. I would sing in regional professional choirs. Maybe I'd even teach students private voice … Read More »

Limerick Chick Contest: Guess Who?

Feb. 27, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

It's the 6th Annual Limerick Chick Contest over at Lori's Write Mind, Open Heart. Quite simply, in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, it's a limerick writing contest that celebrates the wonderful folks of the blogosphere! Seeing as how Mel has included me in her entry (sneaky … Read More »