Introducing POP Infertility Editor, Maryfrances G. Botkin!

Introducing POP Infertility Editor, Maryfrances G. Botkin!

Late last week, POP Infertility posted a great piece by one of our editors, Maryfrances G. Botkin. You can read the in-depth article here! Maryfrances is a talented writer and newly published author as well as a prolific blogger! And let’s … Continue reading

The Walk of Hope – June 22, 2013

The Walk of Hope – June 22, 2013

I’ve thrown out a few tidbits on the HFM Facebook page and twitter, and mentioned it within a couple of other posts. But until today, I have not written an entire post about the fundraising the hubby and I are doing … Continue reading

Creativity in Infertility & Top Secret Project Reveal!

Creativity in Infertility & Top Secret Project Reveal!

RESOLVE posted this article on their Facebook page. As I read Grief and Growing: Creative Outlets to Grieving During Infertility, I was struck by how much the article applied to me. Written by Beth Jaeger-Skigen, a licensed clinical social worker, the article … Continue reading

Never Not Broken

Sorry to write so many “woe is me” posts in a row. But it’s just what’s coming out right now. I’m so angry at the moment. Nothing makes me feel better. Just a lot of pent up frustration. I feel … Continue reading

Gray Hair & Dental Work

Gray Hair & Dental Work

Remember when I said I was “totally cool” with being “in my thirties?” Well I take it back. A couple of weeks ago while in a Target bathroom washing my hands, I looked in the mirror and said to myself, … Continue reading

What Will You Do When You Succeed?

What Will You Do When You Succeed?

Tuesday was cycle day one for me. Yet another failed cycle. I was definitely angry about it. I thought for sure we were in the zone this time. I had what I thought was implantation bleeding a week before, but … Continue reading

Stateside Yakitori

This past Memorial Day, we got very American by grilling burgers, hot dogs, steak and veggie kebabs. But my husband had a craving for something decidedly Japanese– yakitori 焼き鳥. I’ve mentioned a couple of times about my previous life as an … Continue reading

Implantation Bleeding or Cycle Day One?

Implantation Bleeding or Cycle Day One?

Hell if I know. Last night I went from laughing and dancing to despair in one trip to the bathroom. Some of my favorite ladies came over for belly dance practice, but after my bathroom break and finding evidence of … Continue reading

Another Two Week Wait

Another Two Week Wait

I went to the doctor’s office yesterday morning. And was stuck there for about three hours total because the lab is understaffed. Even though it was a hassle and took time out of my day, I’m glad I went. Because … Continue reading