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Archive for May 2008

May 21st, 2008

Navigating the Cold of Cryopreservation and What to Do with “Extra” Embryos

I don’t know if you remember, but a few months ago I wrote about donating embryos and what a tricky, tricky topic this can be: for those in search of embryos looking to “adopt” as well as those who may have embryos available after their fertility treatments.
What are the options available? What are the questions […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

May 19th, 2008

Fertility in History - Happy Anniversary (to the Head of) Anne Boleyn

Ah Anne, I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately. Probably because this show is currently the reason I look forward to the ends of my weekends, my Sunday nights.
Today is a memorable day for you, Lady Anne. After a brief marriage and far too many miscarriages and missed chances to provide your husband a […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

May 19th, 2008

Does Estrogen Enhance Your Physical Appearance?

For the last week or so, my husband has been commenting almost daily on how pretty I look, how my skin glows, how fresh and young I look. What’s the deal?
To my knowledge, there’s no reason for him to sweet talk me, no major fight to make up, no major purchase or splurge to reckon […]

By Gabrielle -- 1 comment

May 18th, 2008

Stop by the Women’s Health Expo in Time for National Women’s Health Week

You have one more day to celebrate National Women’s Health Week.
Don’t feel like leaving the house today? Just stop by the Women’s Health Expo at Revolution Health. It’s kind of like an online health fair. Even better, Revolution Health will make a donation to an organization every time you click on its booth. Lots of […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

May 17th, 2008

Homework from My Acupuncturist – Stimulating Points for Fertility

Check out my new gear.
No, no, not the earrings. The earbuds. Those lovely little patches that contain magnets, perfectly placed to stimulate points in my ears that are related to fertility.
That’s my homework assignment.  Given to me by my acupuncturist last week.
24 pulses on each point. 4-6 times a day. In fact, these instructions on […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

May 16th, 2008

The Fabbest Five Posts from Fertility Notes (so far)

I’d like to think that every post at Fertility Notes is fascinating, scintillating, thought-provoking…but this week, the Health and Wellness channel has asked us to pick our top five. So here are mine - a combination of my favorite, your favorite, most commented, most viewed:

Breaking News: Teens Can Get Pregnant After Having Sex - Thank […]

By Gabrielle -- 5 comments

May 15th, 2008

Fertility Notes Joins Bloggers Unite for Human Rights

May 15 is Bloggers Unite for Human Rights Day. I hate feeling left out, so Fertility Notes has joined the charge!
In my mind, reproductive rights and women’s right to affordable and accessible health care are human rights issues. I think the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights agrees with me. Article 16 in […]

By Gabrielle -- 1 comment

May 13th, 2008

Health & Wellness Recognize Mental Health Month Around the Channel

And a big thank you goes to Alicia at Mental Health Notes for hosting this month’s theme. Be sure to visit Alicia to see a review of the first set of posts (including mine at Fertility Notes) from around the channel and how they connect with your mental well being. Stop by Daily Tomorrow for […]

By Gabrielle -- 0 comments

May 12th, 2008

Get Connected for Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Month, but don’t worry. I’m not going to tell you to “just relax.” This year’s theme is “Get Connected.” Let’s talk about that.
In celebration of the event, I want to remind my readers that in addition to their online resources and forums, the National Infertility Association RESOLVE actually offers two […]

By Gabrielle -- 2 comments

May 12th, 2008

Did Infertility Drive Mark Saunders to Desperate Stand Off?

I am used to hearing adjectives like, “baby-desperate” and “obsessive” when people talk about people struggling with fertility issues.  I am not used to infertility being used to describe the reasons behind why a mild-mannered, well-respected barrister turn into a “crazed gunman” shooting at his neighbor’s home in Chelsea West London until he was eventually […]

By Gabrielle -- 3 comments