Healing

Move toward mindful living and coping via cathartic expression and emotional validation. May you find peace, joy, comfort, and light – wherever you are on your journey.

The Infertile’s Manifesto

Nov. 18, 2010 by Keiko Zoll

Infertility is... so many, many things, I have learned.Thank you for such beautiful, moving, thought-provoking responses to yesterday's post, Fill in the Blank. Mum's still the word on where this is headed, but I was so moved last night as I read through all of the responses. … Read More »

A second opinion on everything, really.

Nov. 12, 2010 by Keiko Zoll

Doc Awesome: Artist's rendition.My second opinion appointment went really well yesterday. The staff at the clinic were very professional and rather friendly. I tweeted from the office that the patients sitting in the waiting room, however, looked a bit somber, but I can't blame … Read More »

Infertility’s ethical dilemma.

Nov. 10, 2010 by Keiko Zoll

Tomorrow I have my second opinion appointment. I've filled out all of my pre-appointment paperwork. Larry has filled out all of his pre-appointment paperwork. I have a 1-inch thick file of all of my bloodwork results in the last year and a half, and two handy Excel … Read More »

RESOLVE of New England Annual Conference Live Blog!

Nov. 6, 2010 by Keiko Zoll

I'm blogging live today from the RESOLVE of New England Annual Conference in Marlborough, MA. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day - make sure to hit F5/Refresh! Newest updates at the top of this post.5:15pm - Alrighty, we're out. Full recap post tomorrow. Thanks for … Read More »

In the Red Tent Temple

Nov. 3, 2010 by Keiko Zoll

...I feel beautiful, vibrant, awakened, sexy, stress-free. I welcome the new moon with an open heart and a grateful smile."Welcome Woman, this place is made sacred with your presence."In the Red Tent Temple, we are all Goddesses.. . .Last night, our Red Tent Temple was filmed for … Read More »

I’ll have seconds, please.

Oct. 26, 2010 by Keiko Zoll

Photo by Jason Rogers via Flickr.I did it. I just emailed one of the area clinics for a second opinion consultation from the doctor recommended to me by Dr. Ali Domar at Night of Hope.No appointment set up yet, but I did it. I took that first step. This first step I had … Read More »

“You should write a book.”

Oct. 22, 2010 by Keiko Zoll

Photo by Erik Stabile via Flickr.I get this a lot. I'm not a person who handles compliments very well and despite what you may read here, I can be almost painfully shy sometimes. But a lot of folks read my blog and go: "Keiko, you should really write a book." Okay... sure! So... … Read More »

When Foodie Met Iffy

Oct. 19, 2010 by Keiko Zoll

As I have mentioned on many occasion, I have a thing for Anthony Bourdain. Larry is fully aware that I would leave him for Anthony Bourdain, should the opportunity present itself. It's strange: I'm not really an "older man" kind of gal, but there's a hipness, a realness, a damn … Read More »

Remembering Our Losses

Oct. 15, 2010 by Keiko Zoll

Today, October 15th, is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Recognized in all 50 states, people are asked to light a candle at 7pm tonight for one hour to remember those who left this world far, far too soon.I have never experienced a loss myself, and it's something that … Read More »

The things in my head.

Oct. 14, 2010 by Keiko Zoll

Dr. Google Images' brain.As October suddenly whisked in with rains and cold, dreary weather, I've been feeling that autumn slump. I have mild to moderate seasonal affective disorder (ironically called SAD) and this is the lastest it's ever kicked into gear. It always seems to … Read More »