I quit my job today.

Nov. 4, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Remember how two months ago I wrote that I wanted to leave higher education? Well, I really am now. This morning, I gave notice at my full-time day job. My last day will be November 18th. Apart from my part-time work for RESOLVE of New England, I currently do not have another … Read More »

Mississippi Initiative 26 Threatens Infertility Treatment for All

Nov. 3, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Folks, it's happening again. Conservative legislators have decided that a) women apparently don't know what's best for their bodies and b) are threatening access to vital healthcare services and procedures for women. Allow me to present to you: Mississippi Ballot Initiative … Read More »

My Novel Idea (for NaNoWriMo)

Nov. 2, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

So with absolutely no prep, I've dived head first into NaNoWriMo. I'm proud to say that I managed to crap out write 1,795 words last night. I'll be updating my word counts manually under my Awesomesauce sidebar widget. Believe it or not, for all of the writing I do on virtually … Read More »

Writing My Pretty Little Heart Out

Nov. 1, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

This year, I am attempting something that I tried to do last year and failed. I could only juggle one of these at a time, but this year, this year I'm going balls to the walls and getting it done. I'm doing NaBloPoMo. AND NaNoWriMo. In a nutshell: NaBloPoMo is short for … Read More »

RESOLVE of New England Conference is This Saturday!

Oct. 31, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

It's that time of year again... time for the Annual Fertility Treatment, Donor Choices, and Adoption Conference hosted by RESOLVE of New England this Saturday, November 5, 2011! Last year I live-blogged the event. This year I'll be live-tweeting the event (along with a host of … Read More »

So… I went to Ireland last week.

Oct. 27, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Surprise! That's right: Larry and I left for Ireland last Wednesday and just got back yesterday afternoon. We're fans of off-season travel and we scored an amazing deal that included airfare, hotel, and car rental for a ridiculously cheap per person fare. Add to this a tanking … Read More »

Wordless Wednesday: A PostSecret

Oct. 26, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Time Warp Tuesdays: On Resolution

Oct. 25, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Today's Time Warp Tuesday post is focused on resolution. We should pull up a post from our archives that captures this theme and then reflect on our journeys since then. Resolution. Such a loaded term in the infertility world. Even after we have kids, are we truly resolved? . . … Read More »

Motivation Monday: What Keeps You Going?

Oct. 24, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

It's Monday. Back to the grindstone. We could all benefit from a little start of the week motivation, no? So... what keeps you going in your infertility journeys? What gives you hope? What drives your purpose? What keeps you going? For me: My amazing husband Knowing my … Read More »

Tell Kathleen Sebelius that Infertility Matters!

Oct. 21, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Here's your quick moment of advocacy for a slow Friday: go sign RESOLVE's petition to the Secretary of Health & Human Services to demand that infertility treatments be included as essential benefits under The Affordable Care Act. Seriously? It literally takes about 40 … Read More »