Do you accept your infertility?

Jul. 13, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

It's a loaded question, for sure.Here's another: if you could go back in time and wave a magic wand, would you take away your diagnosis? What if you could wave a magic wand right now and just like that, your infertility was gone?Of course, we can't wave a magic wand or travel … Read More »

Non, je ne regrette rien.

Jul. 11, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Half a lifetime ago, I made a promise to meet someone atop the Eiffel Tower on 7-11-11. We'd pick right where we left off, madly in love again, our swooning romance complete at last, star-crossed lovers reunited after all these years.Except I got married. And then he got married. … Read More »

Unnatural Act, Unspeakable Crime

Jul. 7, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

To kill your own child: it's literally a crime against nature. Granted, some biologists might argue that it's perfectly in line with nature, as there are several species that kill and even eat their own offspring. But this is one of those times that for all of our animal … Read More »

Sometimes life without kids is awesome.

Jul. 4, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Infertility sucks, I admit that. But sometimes, life without children isn't necessarily always a bad thing. I figured it's a long holiday weekend for most for the 4th, so it seemed appropriate to share a vacation story to illustrate my point.Let me tell you about the … Read More »

Infertility Book Review: “Good Eggs” by Phoebe Potts

Jul. 1, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Welcome back to my Infertility Summer Reading review series! Tune in every other Friday this summer for a new review. Check out the schedule of reviews below. You can even grab your own copy of the books reviewed by clicking the book covers under the Infertility Summer Reading … Read More »

Have you voted for RESOLVE’s Best Blog yet?

Jun. 30, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

It's hard to believe it's that time of year again... RESOLVE has announced their 2011 Night of Hope Awardees and Nominees for Best Book and Best Blog! Now it's up to the blogosphere to vote for the winners. The Best Blog nominations came from this year's National Infertility … Read More »

Proof I Haven’t Been Ovulating for Years

Jun. 29, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Have you seen this article in Time Magazine online?Click the screen cap for the full article.As Gawker so eloquently put it, "Ovulating Women Have Better Gaydar."Basically, 40 straight female undergrads where shown pictures of 80 males, half of whom were gay men. There was direct … Read More »

“When I Think, I Must Speak.”

Jun. 28, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Do you not know I am a woman? when I think, I mustspeak. Sweet, say on.(As You Like It, III.ii)"Pardon me, but I have a few things to say on the matter."I must express a huge thank you to everyone who commented on my post yesterday about sharing controversial opinions. All this … Read More »

At a Loss for Words…

Jun. 27, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Or is it more appropriate to say... at a loss for conviction? Allow me to explain.For today's 31 Days to Build a Better Blog assignment, we've been tasked with writing an opinion post. I've been known to have a couple of opinions every once in a great while. Like last week's … Read More »

Happy Birthday to My Favorite Niece

Jun. 25, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Of course, you're my only niece... but still. Uncle Larry and I are so excited to see you grow from the tiny baby we saw on the day you were born into a lovely young woman. I can't believe it's been a year since you were born. I'll see you in just a few hours, but while … Read More »