Keiko's Journey

The Infertility Voice™ first started as Editor-in-Chief Keiko Zoll's personal infertility blog, Hannah Wept, Sarah Laughed in 2009, shortly after her diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. Here is the record of her personal journey from infertility to motherhood from 2009 through 2013.

Basketcase

Nov. 9, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

Yeah, that would be me right now. My thyroid is a shitshow right now. Just got my TSH panel back from yesterday's bloodwork and it's officially the lowest it's ever been: 0.09. Even though we like my TSH to be low, that's not necessarily a good thing. In fact, it's way too … Read More »

Tourism, Citizenship and Transitioning from the Land of IF

Nov. 8, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

Today, I have a guest post over at PAIL (Pregnancy/Parenting Through Adoption, Infertility & Loss) Bloggers. I'm tackling a topic I've been mulling over since the day I found out I was pregnant, one that I tried to get at a little bit in the "To Mom or Not to Mom" Salon hosted … Read More »

Introducing the Graco SnugRide® Click Connect™ 40 Car Seat!

Oct. 31, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

In addition to working a marvelous Graco event at Babies R Us two weekends ago, I also had the very unique privilege to attend a Graco Home Party last Thursday, hosted by the ever-lovely Charlene of CharleneChronicles.com and the very posh salon, MiniLuxe in Wellesley, … Read More »

Wordless Wednesday, Part 1: Crazy Pills Edition

Oct. 31, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

For those of you who may be injecting all kinds of fertility drugs into various regions of your asses and abdomens, or to any of you in the early stages of pregnancy while still taking said drugs (like yours truly) - I know you can relate to this: I just feel so bad for … Read More »

2012 Annual Paths to Parenthood Conference This Saturday, Nov. 3rd

Oct. 30, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

As many of you know, RESOLVE New England is an organization near and dear to my heart. They were there for Larry and I from practically day one of our infertility journey and continue to be there for us now in this new stage of our journey. For the past three years, I have … Read More »

A Perfectly Spooky Moment Monday

Oct. 29, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

Before I get into this morning's Perfect Moment Monday post: to all those in the path of Hurricane Sandy, stay safe. If you get the orders to get out, get out. This lady is not to be trifled with. Seeing pictures of an already flooded Atlantic City, a childhood haunt of mine, has … Read More »

My First Trip to Babies R Us, Courtesy of Graco

Oct. 26, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

I mentioned earlier this week about my first trip to Babies R Us last weekend. I was there helping out at an event to promote Graco's new SnugRide® Click Connect™ 40 car seat. Retailing for $219.00, you can get it at Babies R Us and online. I headed out to the Braintree, MA … Read More »

Recapping the #ALIMomSalon This Week

Oct. 26, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

What a week! I can't even begin to describe how awesome this week has been. Thank you to everyone who commented ad shared in these important discussions. And a hearty thank you to Pamela at Silent Sorority for pushing my boundaries, challenging me to think outside the box, … Read More »

The Invisibleness of Infertility: To Pass or Not to Pass?

Oct. 25, 2012 by Keiko Zoll

Welcome to Day 4 of the "To Mom or Not to Mom" Open Salon with yours truly and Pamela of Silent Sorority. We created this dialogue to discuss both sides of the motherhood debate from our unique perspectives. Why? To parse out the concerns and vulnerabilities of transition within … Read More »

The First Ultrasound