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Archive for February 2008

February 21st, 2008

Lunar Eclipse = Fertility Boost?

We’ll see won’t we?
I was just having dinner with some lovely lady friends when I got a text from my brother reminding me of the sight. Us girls grabbed our coats, ran outside, and did a little dance in the snow that had fallen earlier in the evening. Clear skies. The moon was just […]

By Gabrielle -- 2 comments

February 20th, 2008

February Focus on Our Hearts

Valentine’s Day is over, but hearts are still our focus here at the Science and Health Channel Celebrate February as American Health Month by reading some of the great posts listed below.
It’s funny, but infertility and heart disease are often mentioned in the same sentence, not as cause and/or effect of each other, more so, […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

February 19th, 2008

“Hold It Like a Dart”

I think it’s safe to say that if you decide to embark on any ART (assisted reproductive technique) path, odds are you or your partner or BFF will need to get comfortable dealing with needles.
My morning routine currently consists of giving myself a little shot of Lupron in my thigh. It’s not a big needle; […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

February 18th, 2008

“Maximizing IVF Success and Understanding IVF Failure”

RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association is offering a FREE teleconference this Wednesday evening at 9:00 p.m. (EST) and it’s not too late to register.
The teleconference is entitled, Maximizing IVF Success and Understanding IVF Failure and it will be hosted by Dr. Eric Flisser of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York.
This is just one of the […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

February 17th, 2008

“The” Tyra Show Aired Friday

As you know, I wasn’t planning on watching, “Motherhood at Any Cost,” aka “Infertility According to the Tyra Banks Show,” which aired on Friday. (You might recall my rant about this a few weeks ago.) But I do admit I was curious to hear how it all went down.
Luckily, Calliope from Creating Motherhood was […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

February 15th, 2008

Donating Embryos

This can be a touchy topic and is usually one of the flash points for opponents of IVF and other assisted reproductive techniques: What will you do if you are lucky enough to have any leftover embryos after a successful pregnancy?
Here are the choices: Keep the embryos to try another pregnancy. Donate them top another […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

February 14th, 2008

A Valentine for My Mom

Funny how I have no problem spilling my infertile guts to you, dear reader, yet it has taken me months to get up the nerve to talk to my own parents.
Obviously, they are aware of the post-cancer, no egg scenario. They were there. But even though Michael and I have been exploring our options for […]

By Gabrielle -- 9 comments

February 13th, 2008

This is What Infertility Looks Like

At least for me. Day one of an FET (frozen embryo transfer) cycle begins today.
Tags: fertility blog, Gabrielle Sedor, images of infertility, infertility, injections, IVF, meds, photo, reproductive health, trying to conceive, trying to have a baby, womens health

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By Gabrielle -- 2 comments

February 12th, 2008

Infertility Amendment Withdrawn in Committee

An amendment to Pennsylvania’s insurance law that would have required Pennsylvania health insurance policies to provide coverage for the treatment of infertility was withdrawn during the House Insurance Committee this morning.
What does that mean?
Not sure. That’s why I’m meeting with Representative Josh Shapiro, the author of the amendment Thursday morning. It could have been […]

By Gabrielle -- 6 comments

February 11th, 2008

Would You Do It?

Encouraged by me readers’ emails and comments, I am now full on in my search for an acupuncturist. I have a great lead for one in the DC area, but I need one closer, especially if I plan to use it after my little guys are implanted. I have one of my BFFs on […]

By Gabrielle -- 7 comments