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Fertility Notes- a fertility blog with all the news your womb can use

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 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

January 15th, 2008

Outside the Junoverse

Juno is the first movie that’s sparked my interest in a while. Trailers are funny. Topics are relevant (perhaps too close to home for me on some levels). Characters likable. Reviews are good. My MIL loved it. My co-workers – ditto. Bloggers whose opinion I trust like Jade and Pamela Jeanne give it the […]

By Gabrielle -- 4 comments

January 12th, 2008

Screw You, Tyra

Please, I beg of you, do not watch this episode of the Tyra Banks Show which asks:
Do You Know A Woman Obsessed with Being Pregnant?
According to Tyra and her producers, this woman obsessed will be characterized by “unvoiced jealousy,” silent “desperation” and will walk around “disappointed and heartbroken.” This woman uses “extreme methods” and has […]

By Gabrielle -- 3 comments

January 2nd, 2008

The Best Infertility Blog Posts of 2007

You already know that there is a legion of blogs that discuss fertility, infertility, and various (sometimes unconventional) paths towards creating a family. While we share a common theme, each blogger brings to the table his or her (sometimes his and her) unique circumstances and perspectives.
If you are looking to learn more about personal experiences […]

By Gabrielle -- 1 comment

November 29th, 2007

We Are Not Exhibitionists. Come Look.

It seems that I was not the only one to take offense to the Globe and Mail’s article and particularly it’s title, “Baby-desperate moms share every detail online.” And that was before readers started to add their two cents and sage advice to “just adopt.”
Here’s what I said about the article. Pamela Jeanne takes it […]

By Gabrielle -- 1 comment