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.

RESOLVing to move forward

Oct. 26, 2009 by Keiko Zoll

So I just bought an annual household membership to RESOLVE's Bay State chapter. For $55, it's not a bad deal. Larry and I are planning to go to their Annual Conference on November 7. Since we're in a state where actively pursing any kind of family building is just not an option … Read More »

I haven’t disappeared…

Oct. 21, 2009 by Keiko Zoll

I'm just overseas! Larry and I are wrapping up two incredible weeks in Japan, staying with relatives of mine. We've been to Nara, Osaka, Tokyo, Kobe, Hiroshima, and tomorrow we're heading to Kyoto for two days and Jidaimatsuri, a huge costumed festival.This trip has provided the … Read More »

You can’t wave a magic wand…

Oct. 1, 2009 by Keiko Zoll

...and make it all okay overnight. Or in an hour, for that matter. I had a second session with my IF counselor (Dr. S) last night, and while I certainly feel better, I don't necessarily have all the answers. If anything, I'm left with more questions and pathways for dialogue with … Read More »

“In Silence”

Sep. 27, 2009 by Keiko Zoll

This is an incredibly moving piece from WNYC's Radiolab: In Silence. Rather than their normal focus on science, this podcast focuses on the idea of silence in the universe, and in that silence where we might find God, and ultimately, faith. Cohost Robert Krulwich offers a … Read More »

Looking at things in numbers

Sep. 26, 2009 by Keiko Zoll

So my latest round of thyroid function tests have come back. And once again, my TSH has shot up, so now we're up to 100mcg. I was quite frustrated the other day when I actually went back through this blog and plotted my TSH levels over the last 6 months on a graph. And here they … Read More »

L’shana tova, 5770

Sep. 19, 2009 by Keiko Zoll

The summer of '69 (5769, that is) is now past, and we welcome in a new Jewish year. Larry and I are pretty relieved that this past year is over, as it was probably the most tumultuous one in our lives. We started the year with me in a new job, a new apartment, and my very odd … Read More »

Accidentally, on TV.

Aug. 29, 2009 by Keiko Zoll

Accidentally, during a lovely nibbly dinner (I'll define that later in this post) with my husband, I had a small IF breakdown.We were watching a lil preseason football (Chargers/Falcons) on CBS, and an ad comes up for their new fall comedy, Accidentally on Purpose. From their … Read More »

Thyroid & General IF Updates

Aug. 25, 2009 by Keiko Zoll

Dr. G sent over my latest results, with more thoughts on Larry's SA. While the numbers may be borderline, they're ok for IVF, but he wants to boost Larry's count when we eventually go that route. Most likely will involve a modified diet and some vitamins.Latest thyroid panel: TSH … Read More »

Update on Ari’s Grandmother

Aug. 12, 2009 by Keiko Zoll

(Follow up to my most recent post.) Still no progress for Larry's grandmother. She ate yesterday- something she's barely done in 2 weeks- but no progress one way or another. She is still generally unresponsive.Right now, Larry and I are operating in that mode where we're just … Read More »

Eikev.

Aug. 9, 2009 by Keiko Zoll

This week's Torah portion, Eikev. A good chunk of Jewish theology can be found in these quick chapters in Deuteronomy: the V'ahavta, the concept of welcoming strangers. The overarching theme is love, from a very parental aspect.This weekend was supposed to be my last weekend … Read More »