June 17th, 2008
All of the commenters on this post agreed that yes, definitely, more information on fertility issues and infertility should be shared as part of one’s education. Perhaps in sex ed; perhaps in psychology. I even put in a vote for it as a topic to be covered in “Christian Marriage” or “Social Justice” for those […]
By Gabrielle -- 5 comments
May 25th, 2008
Friendly reminder: NaCoLeavMo begins today.
The what you say? That’s not a word. Did she make that sh*t up? I didn’t, but Mel at Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters did.
What’s it all about? It’s National Comment Leaving Month (the national refers to wherever you are reading) from May 25th to June 25th. A full […]
By Gabrielle -- 7 comments
May 25th, 2008
I am taking this gorgeous long weekend to replant some herbs and plants and enjoy fertility of a different kind. But before I head into the sun, I want to share some news around the b5media Health & Wellness channel that might interest you:
1.) Elaine at Genetics and Health reports about a new study which […]
By Gabrielle -- 2 comments
May 16th, 2008
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
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 12th, 2008
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 3rd, 2008
The Kentucky Derby is an event that always gets me emotionally. Even if I know none of the back stories, even if the first time I see a horse is when its bursting from the gates, watching it push through to the finish line and then seeing the joy rushing out from its owners, its […]
By Gabrielle -- 3 comments
May 3rd, 2008
A few months ago, I wrote about having a perfect opportunity to talk about infertility with another young woman. Like a fool, I let it slip away.
Believe it or not, the opportunity presented itself again. This time, I took it.
And it was so much easier than I thought it would be.
This time, we were […]
By Gabrielle -- 2 comments
May 2nd, 2008
Declared and founded by holistic lifestyle expert Anna Getty, May 2008 marks the inaugural year of Pregnancy Awareness Month (PAM). And if I weren’t green with envy, I am now when I take a peek at all of the sponsors who helped kick off their inaugural event last night. Where can I get some […]
By Gabrielle -- 3 comments
May 1st, 2008
If you already read Kids Health Notes, you know Grace is a smart cookie. Well, she came up with another great idea and asked the Health and Wellness bloggers to round up their favorite posts from the month of April. Here are mine!
Oh Wait, Are We Sure We Want to Do This? - Second thoughts […]
By Gabrielle -- 1 comment
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