I received an action alert email from a donor agency that Larry and I have been using to browse donor profiles. We haven't selected a donor, but it's a nice exercise in getting us at least mentally prepared for DE/IVF. The email linked to an article in yesterday's Boston Globe, … Read More »
Empowerment
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CD365
You read that right: tonight marks Cycle Day 365... it's officially been a year since the start of my last period. I can't believe it's been a whole year already. CDs 1-4 were regular heavy flow and then... nothing. I thought for sure on CD15 I was ovulating - mittelschmerz and … Read More »
Why all the hate on women’s health?
I'm hoppin' mad about the state of women's health care in this country right now. Recently, a national task force has made recommendations made about mammograms in women over 40. Today, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has made recommendations to … Read More »
Is the chalice is half empty or half full?
Allow me to indulge in a little tarot and my inner Goddess. This past Monday I went to the Salem Red Tent Temple. I've been a few times, and a good friend of mine (let's call her Honeybee) is one of the organizers. The concept is simple: mirror the ancient practice of women … Read More »
The hardest letter to write.
This post is my submission to the Creme de la Creme 2009 list maintainted by Mel at Stirrup Queens. This piece was also published (anonymously) in the Spring 2010 issue of the RESOLVE New England newsletter. Dear — Well, this leaves me at an impasse. I'm writing a letter to … Read More »
Open your mouth and say “Ah-cupunture.”
A bit sluggish this morning... had a very cathartic conversation with Larry last night about how generally awful I feel on a daily basis. And not just emotionally awful- I'm able to pick myself up 99% of the time- I mean physically worn out. I have virtually zero stamina or … Read More »
RESOLVE Advocacy Day 2009
I'm doing my part by emailing & mailing elected officials, facebooking, and tweeting today... have you done your part?More Advocacy Day info here at RESOLVE.Demand affordable coverage for infertility treatment by insurance companies!Click here to download a template letter to … Read More »
RESOLVE Advocacy Day: Thur, June 25th!
If you haven't read already, this Thursday, June 25th is RESOLVE's Advocacy Day. Big stuff to talk about with lawmakers in DC, especially the House and Senate versions of the Family Building Act. Sadly, the media debacles known as "Octomom" and "John & Kate Plus STFU Already" … Read More »
Feeling renewed
Sorry I've been a bit remiss in posting this week... I've been so caught up in #IranElection I pretty much forgot I had a blog.Camping was incredible. Fort Z. braved the rainstorm Saturday night, despite very heavy rains for about 10 hours. Saturday day, the weather was gorgeous. … Read More »
Family Building Act making its way to the Senate!
Exciting news via RESOLVE this morning: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) will be introducing the Family Building Act to the Senate! This bill mirrors the House version of the bill, (H.R. 697), and aims at making ART more affordable by requiring insurance companies to cover what … Read More »
