Today, I "helped" A and my FIL replace an old AC unit. When I say helped I mean adding such witty comments as "Are you sure you cut the hole in the plywood big enough?"The old AC unit had this crazy huge bird's nest in it, and, as A and his dad were moving things around, I … Read More »
Dreams
I have been a vivid dreamer all of my life. I've been keeping dream journals for a long time now; they're always fun to go back and read. Last night was no exception- full-on complex plot with story arch and character development.My dream:From what I can remember, for some reason … Read More »
Made the Blogroll!
Thanks much to Melissa over at Stirrup Queens! I just made the IF blogroll over there, so I'm looking forward to lots more clickers :) SQ has been so helpful in finding other experiences and stories similar to my own, so I hope my story here can also help others out there.Also- … Read More »
Sarah Laughed: Being Around Babies
Of course, as soon as I posted yesterday's entry, I go to a seder at a friend's house with a 2 year old and a 5 month old present. Of course.I say Sarah laughed, b/c it's truly one of those "laugh at the universe" kind of moments.I have always felt a little awkward around small … Read More »
Happy Passover!
Fascinating post on BlogHer: The Perfect Storm of Holidays: Infertile at Pesach (found via Mel's blog, Stirrup Queens*). Got me thinking about religion, faith, and the Jewish perspective.Passover starts tonight at sundown. Last night Larry and I had a really long, thoughtful … Read More »
Premature Ovarian Failure Video Featuring Dr. Lawrence Nelson
Here is the full interview featured in the clip I posted a few down below, with tons more info. Very helpful! … Read More »
Understanding My Quest to Conceive
While we are not officially on our TTC journey yet, this document captures so much of what I've been thinking and going through since my Dx. It's a bit long to post here, but can be found here online:Understanding My Quest to Conceive(originally published 2000, Getting Pregnant … Read More »
Things I Wish I Could Tell People About Grieving My Infertility
Through various online support communities, I came across the list below, originally published here. I wanted to reproduce it in my own blog, expanding with my own thoughts. The bolded items are the original list, and I've added my thoughts below each point. I wish you would … Read More »
My Initial Emotional Response (so far)
Finding out that you probably won't be able to have your own children is such a devastating blow. I remember feeling like there's no way this could be really happening to me for the first couple of days after I found out. Since 3/18, I've been through a lot emotionally. Add to … Read More »
Initial Blood Tests, 3/13/09
Now that we have some idea of how all these hormones are supposed to work, here's what mine look like, and how my doctor has come to the Dx of POF.I had my blood labs completed on 3/13/09. Here's the rundown. (Normal ranges are in parentheses). I've included my thyroid workup b/c … Read More »
