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

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

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

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

It Will Happen: An HFM Experiment- Guided Imagery CD Review

It Will Happen: An HFM Experiment- Guided Imagery CD Review

I bought this CD (or rather mp3) when I was still going to acupuncture weekly.  I had a hard time sitting still for 45 minutes with little needles in my skin.  Some folks find it easy to relax, but often I would … Continue reading

Impending Birthdays & National Infertility Awareness Week

Impending Birthdays & National Infertility Awareness Week

This has been one of the most difficult posts I’ve ever tried to write.  And I’m not exactly sure why.  Originally I just wanted to touch on the fact that I turn 31 years old tomorrow and that my birthday … Continue reading

Ask Me About My Za-hoon & Other Things I’ve Done to Increase My Fertility

Earlier this week, I mentioned that’d I’d had a Za-hoon treatment at a Korean bath house in my area.  Now it’s time for the big reveal.  A Za-hoon service is also called chai-yok, a V-steam or (let’s just call it what … Continue reading

It Will Happen: An HFM Experiment

It Will Happen: An HFM Experiment

When I started my freshman year of college, I took a class from Dr. Henry Parker to increase my chances of graduating.  It was technically listed as a Race & Ethics class, and those topics were addressed too, but honestly … Continue reading

Say That to My Face: High School Skinny, Egg Donation and Car Mechanics

Say That to My Face: High School Skinny, Egg Donation and Car Mechanics

Listening to commercial radio these days is nothing but a barrage of advertisements with a tiny, tiny bit of music thrown in.  And without going into the quality of today’s pop music *raises cane and tells kids to get off her lawn* … 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