We could be strangers. We might pass each other on the street. We could be standing in line behind one another at the grocery store. We might even be sitting together in the same doctor's office waiting room. We could be watching the same movie together at the movie … Read More »
Infertility: Your Own Personal Health Marathon
It's Patriots' Day here in Massachusetts. One of those random holidays I never knew existed until we moved to this fine Commonwealth five years ago. It's not a glorious celebration of the regionally-adored New England Patriots football team, rather, this holiday … Read More »
The Ritual and the Habitual: Infertility and Marking Time
Every time I fly, I quietly say the Sh'ma and V'ahavta to myself every time the plane takes off. Every time. Without fail, no matter how tired I might be if it's an early flight. I am convinced that if I do not recite these two Hebrew prayers, I will die in a fiery death. I am … Read More »
The Little Fertility Clinic That Could… and Almost Didn’t
And now, a simple tale of one doctor's attempt to build a fertility clinic, nearly thwarted by politics this week. Naperville, Illinois is a suburb about 45 minutes west of Chicago and is home to just over 140,000 people. The median age of Naperville residents sits right … Read More »
Why Infertility Patients Should Think Like Entrepreneurs, Part 2
Yesterday, I indulged in a little bit of entrepreneurial wisdom from the BlogHer Entrepreneurs conference I went to last week into coping with your infertility journeys. Today, I wrap it all up in part 2 of Why Infertility Patients Should Think Like Entrepreneurs. I'll tell … Read More »
Why Infertility Patients Should Think Like Entrepreneurs, Part 1
At BlogHer Entrepreneurs last week, I had the unique opportunity to spend 2 days with some of the most brilliant, inspiring women (and some men) making waves in the tech startup world, right smack dab in the middle of Silicon Valley. I was doubtful if BlogHer Entrepreneurs was … Read More »
The State of the Uterus
My Fellow Women. I wish I could come here before you today and tell you that the State of the Uterus is strong. But at this time in our history, in this country - I worry for each and every one of my sisters out there, for each and every uterus out there. The State of … Read More »
Living Half a Life Together
It's not everyday when someone is able to say, "Today, I've spent half my life with this person." But today's that day. Larry Zoll, my ever-incredible husband, turns 30 today. By Larry turning 30 and adding up all the years we've spent together, today is officially the day … Read More »
Letting Go of Our Babymakin’ Fantasies
Sorry to be such a downer recently, but I walked away from this blog for over a week and now that I'm back, I'm returning to it for the very reasons I started it in the first place: it's a place of catharsis for me. I'm struggling with the holidays this year. Part of it comes … Read More »
That Time I Was Bullied – Repeatedly – As a Kid
I'd like to share a story from my childhood. This is not an easy piece to write or post. Please note: this post may be triggering to victims of abuse or bullying. . . . I am a victim of childhood bullying. My story takes place over a couple of weeks in fourth grade. I … Read More »