It's been crickets around here lately, I know. I've been doing a bunch of writing on the side, battling depression and having all sorts of weird feelings about this blog space that I'm still parsing out. Also, since only one person registered for my eClass that was supposed to … Read More »
Do IVF Contests Gamble With Our Hope? (Updated)
I was recently named one of ShareCare.com's Top 10 Online Influences for Infertility. It's a privilege that still humbles me greatly and I am honored to have been independently recognized in that regard. I'm also very humbled to be on this list in the company of some true … Read More »
Our Cycle is Needling Away at Me
I realize I kind of fell off the radar this week. It's been a weird week, for a variety of reasons. It's been ungodly hot and we only just put in the AC two nights ago. I've been battling migraines. And I've been coming to the realization that perhaps it's time to rethink this … Read More »
Buy Buy Baby
When I made my "What IF" video two years ago, I included this question: What if I can't counter the thought I had to "buy" a baby? To this day, that question still eats at me. I'm not sure what bothers me more: how much we'll have to pay all told, or the fact that I … Read More »
New Hampshire: Call your State Senators RIGHT NOW to oppose HB217! (UPDATED)
Jump to the update below ↓ (And because the most spectacular flame war to ever hit this blog happened, comments are now turned off, for everyone's sake.) I have literally been juggling three different browser windows and on the phone with New Hampshire lawmakers … Read More »
We have an egg donor.
After 3 years, our infertility journey is finally moving forward! I've had this post sitting in my drafts folder for almost two months now, trying to figure out the best way to post this news. If I should post about this news at all. I know, it sounds funny that I wouldn't … Read More »
I’ll Be at the A Family of My Own Conference on Saturday
Two posts in one day? Madness, I know. I wanted to give a little love to the A Family of My Own Fertility & Adoption Conference happening in Rye Brook, NY tomorrow. It's the Tri-State NY/NJ/CT conference and since I was born a Jersey girl, I have to give some love to my home … 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 »
Welcome to IComLeavWe!
If you're here visiting from ICLW, welcome! It's been a while since I've participated and it feels good to get back on the comment horse again. For those new to ICLW, it's a great opportunity for ALI bloggers to connect with one another through comments. You can get the … Read More »
Hysteroscopy: Or, The Surgical Procedure I Cannot Pronounce
What a whirlwind launch week last week! Thank you to everyone who commented and shared posts - it meant a lot to me to see so many folks cheering me on :) So, back to regular scheduled programming. I've been quiet lately on my personal infertility journey. There have been … Read More »
