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

Positive OPKs, Working While TTC & Making Lists vs Making Tea

When this post goes live on Tuesday morning, I will be firmly ensconced at my temporary work station starting at 4 AM.  You see for pledge drives, even a one day pledge drive, I must set up a system of … Continue reading

OPK- Whose Line Is It Anyway?#itwillhappen

OPK- Whose Line Is It Anyway?#itwillhappen

I had a dream two nights ago in which I summoned the forces of nature to help with some landscaping. It was a bit of overkill. I mean a tsunami just to level out a yard? Come on Kristin-brain. But last … Continue reading

Singing The Femara Blues #itwillhappen

Singing The Femara Blues #itwillhappen

This post was supposed to be about some new technology I’ve recently acquired to assist in my writing ventures.  But the words wouldn’t come.  I had a really good opening line, but then— nothing. And the reason the muse refused … Continue reading

Back in the Saddle Again: Full Time TTC

Back in the Saddle Again: Full Time TTC

We’ve taken our break from the ups and downs of TTC (trying to conceive.)  Took time off for the holidays and to let winter pass- the hibernation season when nothing grows.  So yesterday, on a rainy spring day in the … Continue reading

Achievement Unlocked: HFM Gets Published in Literary Journal

Achievement Unlocked: HFM Gets Published in Literary Journal

Well it may seem like a little bit of nothing when you think about it, but yours truly got a story published in a real literary journal.  A huge, massive, ginormous six-word story.  HA!  I know, it’s just a tiny six word … Continue reading

Art of the Belly in Ocean City, MD…. Also PIRATES!

Art of the Belly in Ocean City, MD…. Also PIRATES!

If you were wondering where my wanderings will take me this weekend, then wonder no more.  I’ll be at the most excellent Art of the Belly conference in Ocean City, Maryland!   I’ll be taking workshops; hanging out on the (probably entirely too … Continue reading

Big Girly Photo Shoot- An HFM Coping Method

Big Girly Photo Shoot- An HFM Coping Method

Sometimes you just need to celebrate your own innate femininity.  Especially when you’re coping with an aspect of your female-ness that isn’t working for you- such as your fertility.  It’s easy to let yourself be angry at your body’s lack of … Continue reading

Pie-n-Tea Parties: An HFM Coping Technique

Pie-n-Tea Parties: An HFM Coping Technique

Last year, I very briefly mentioned an event that has become a regular thing in my life.  It’s called a Pie-n-Tea Party.  And the name has a pretty decent story behind it. I was filling my friend Tim’s poor eye … Continue reading

Because Of Course Not

Because Of Course Not

*sigh* This is what cycle day one looks like at my house. It’s for the best really.  I have the over time in March and the trip in April.  It would have been horribly inconvenient to be growing a tiny human … Continue reading