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Archive for March 2008

March 30th, 2008

Thoughts and Conversations on J. Lo (She Doesn’t Have Infertility Cooties)

I’m sure by now you’ve all seen or heard about Jennifer Lopez’s article in People magazine where she plainly denies using anything beyond good ole fashioned will power and desire to pop out her twins even though there have been rumours, reports, previous articles, photos even, pointing to other conclusions.
Now, it’s one thing to not […]

By Gabrielle -- 2 comments

March 29th, 2008

Helping Friends Deal with Pregnancy Loss

This is the best email you could ever send someone who has recently experienced a miscarriage, pregnancy loss, or simply a rotten test result. This made me laugh, smile, cry, and most importantly, know that this friend meant every single word. It is simple, nonjudgmental, and unconditionally loving - exactly what one grieving needs.
I hope […]

By Gabrielle -- 3 comments

March 28th, 2008

Now We Know

Well, today certainly did end the wait as promised.
I just wish I had better news to share.
We learned this morning that our FET ended in a BFN (big negative. You fill in the middle)
So, our journey towards parenthood continues. Not quite sure which direction we will head next. Or when.
But fear not, Fertility Notes forges […]

By Gabrielle -- 9 comments

March 27th, 2008

How I’m Feeling Today (So Far)

Melissa sums it up so nicely in a recent post for BlogHer:
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the hope before the storm, it was the tears fought back before the fall, it was after a three-day transfer, it was during a natural cycle, it was the whiteness […]

By Gabrielle -- 3 comments

March 26th, 2008

15 More Days ‘Til RESOLVE’s Advocacy Day

From the National Infertility Association:
Who better to tell Congress about the need for change than you?
Register Now to Make Your Voice Heard!
Join RESOLVE for Advocacy Day
Details:
Washington, DC
Thursday April 10, 2008
Kick-off and Training: 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Capitol Hill Congressional Visits: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
FREE to first 150 participants; $20 thereafter
FREE spots are filling fast!
Important Advocacy Day Links
Registration […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

March 24th, 2008

The Wonders of Male Pregnancy - Part II

Ok, ok, I know I’ve blogged about male pregnancy before. But this time it’s different. I promise. I stumbled across this site today and learned about Thomas Beatie:
He was born biologically female, had sex reassignment surgery, and is now legally male. When his wife, Nancy, was unable to have children, Thomas, who still has female […]

By Gabrielle -- 2 comments

March 23rd, 2008

Happy Eostre! A Day of Rebirth and a Celebration of Fertility

Or Easter. Or whatever you’re into. Eostre is thought to be the name of an Anglo-Saxon goddess whose feast day was Christianized to Easter:
Eostre represents the re-birth of life and nature after the harsh weather of the winter months. The egg, which may be a symbol of Eostre, is believed to represent that very re-birth.
She […]

By Gabrielle -- 2 comments

March 21st, 2008

Celebrating 20 Years Cancer Free

Today marks 20 years cancer free for me.
This means I am part of an ever-growing group of young adult survivors of childhood cancers. And finally, finally! thanks to increased odds of remission and survival rates, we are growing large enough in numbers that lasting effects of chemotherapy, radiation and other treatments can be studied and […]

By Gabrielle -- 4 comments

March 21st, 2008

I Couldn’t Make This Up - A Response

THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE OBSESSED WITH BEING PREGNANT AND IT IS NOT HEALTHY TO BE OBSESSED WITH ANYTHING. Agreed.
I have friend’s who lost EVERYTHING because SHE wanted to be pregnant so bad….a homeless shelter is no place to raise a child and that’s almost where they were. I’m sorry to hear about your friend, […]

By Gabrielle -- 8 comments

March 20th, 2008

Sticks and Stones - I Couldn’t Make This Up

I debated for a while about whether or not to accept this comment on my blog or to let it linger in the “in moderation” queue. I talked about it with Michael and his first thought was, “hey, it’s just like yours and Ang’s Sticks and Stones videos only you didn’t make it up!”
He’s right. […]

By Gabrielle -- 5 comments

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