Women and Falling Fertility: Women Lose 90 Percent of Eggs by Age 30 - ABC NewsSaw this lined at Fark.com, of all places. The article is interesting. The comment thread, like any comment thread on Fark, is a disaster. Still, premature ovarian failure is a fairly uncommon … Read More »
My First Blog Award!
Presented to me by Sara over at Life Goes On. I had no idea I had won until I did a lil vanity searching recently :) Thanks so much Sara, I'm touched and honored!The Rules:Share 7 things that you don't already know about me.Name 7 other blogs to receive this award.Leave a comment … Read More »
Cross-Pollination Post: Decisions, Decisions…
I'm Cross-Pollinating today! For one day, bloggers in the ALI community swap posts without revealing who their guest blogger is as a part of Xpol. We sign up, we get matched, and agree to post the other blogger's post in our own blog without revealing their name/blog. To see all … 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 »
Diet Week 1 & Quick Update
Even with our lavish brunch on Saturday with nothing but plates of fine cheeses, fruits, salami, and crackers... I managed to lose 3 lbs last week! Larry lost 4.5! I'm ⅓ of the way there to my first goal (5%). Next step: add a little more physical activity to my life.My caffeine … 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 »
Show and Tell: Fort Z.
It's time for...My virgin S&T post! I don't know how frequently I'll be doing this, but this week, I feature Fort Z., the affectionate name of our ridiculously large tent for 2 people. Since we're going camping this weekend, I thought it would be appropriate.Let's take a look … Read More »
Staying inspired and motivated
In keeping up with other blogs (I'm slowly getting back on the commenting horse - I will successfully complete an ICLW damnit!), I came across this post at The Hardest Quest. I credit Gil for inspiring me to start my own IF blog, after I read her blog shortly after I was first … Read More »
National Infertility Awareness Week: April 25 – May 2, 2009
RESOLVE is sponsoring National Infertility Awareness Week, starting this Saturday. Not only do they have a list of 7 things you can do in 7 days, they are also doing 7 days of free teleseminars on various subjects surrounding IF, as well as many local face-to-face events around … Read More »
Family Building Act of 2009 (H.R. 697)
Fertility issues are about to make their way onto the floor of House of Representatives in Washington. This piece of legislation would require insurers to cover fertility treatments. Obviously, this is a pretty big concern in the IF community.Don't know when this is going up for … Read More »