Infertility. Whenever I start wondering if I’ve said all there is to say on the topic and the many ways the experience is misunderstood I find more raw material. Two good reasons for writing came&hellip
Fantasy Conversations
Listen Up, Universe…
I interrupt my self-absorbed slog to free myself from infertility’s clutches to get a few things off my chest. Feel free to join in… You see, more than a few of my favorite women in&hellip
Interviewed by a Vampire
When it comes to choosing entertainment or really good distractions in the form of TV/film, I’ve got range. I’m as comfortable in front of a classic Masterpiece Theatre or historical mini series (adored John Adams,&hellip
Red Meat Alert (Vegetarians Welcome)
Sigh. Once again the Universe is testing my mettle. As if any of us need more evidence that living infertile in a fertile world ain’t easy, I got a zinger of a reminder today. There&hellip
Climate Change in Infertility Land
Wispy clouds. Blue skies. Threatening gray. Streaks of sunlight. Gusty winds. Drizzle. Ominous clouds. Brilliant sunshine. Rain. While I’m describing the fast-changing weather outside of London as I make my way to Heathrow to return&hellip
How Would This Stack up to a Raffle Request?
Hmmm. How many times do your fertile friends put the squeeze on you? Raffle tickets for school fund raisers. Cookie dough sales for the little league team. Silent auctions to keep the school library buying&hellip
You Found Me, How?
Who knew search engine reports could provide such unique insights into the human psyche? With millions of people wrestling with infertility – a condition that doesn’t exactly lend itself easily to discussions over the water&hellip
The Hope Business: Step Aside Plastic Surgery, “Fertility” Beckons
The young woman sitting across the airplane aisle looked to be no older than 16 years old. I would not have given her more than a passing glance had it not been for what she&hellip
Evolved to Perfection
In this installment of the Barren But Beautiful series I’d like to address how to respond to the uninformed or those who are so self-absorbed they’ve never give a moment’s thought to what it might&hellip
Laughter Is the Best Medicine
Every once in a while I need a re-set — you know a “walk it off” moment. I started today with some good aerobic exercise to summon the endorphins. On the exercise bike I lost&hellip
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