On a recent morning walk, I listened ‘The Pretender’ and lost myself in the lyrics of this Jackson Browne song. I want to know what became of the changesWe waited for love to bringWere they&hellip
Infertility’s Collateral Damage
Reelin’ in the Years…
I had a Peter Pan moment over the weekend with former colleagues in town on business. We met for drinks at a hip and lively boutique hotel bar in San Francisco. The first woman to&hellip
A Glimpse Into A Parallel Universe
“How old is your daughter?” The woman behind the pharmacy counter caught me off guard. I was flummoxed. I instinctively looked around to see if she was talking to someone else. Then it hit me.&hellip
There’s More to Life Than Planning
Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans. That’s become one of my favorite expressions. I appreciate it all the more because until very recently I was a “planner.” I mistakenly thought I&hellip
On The Road to Recovery
Hi, I’m Pamela, and I’m Infertile. How’s that for an ice breaker? I haven’t tested it in its raw form, but I’m coming pretty close. It seems at times like I’m following my own 12-step&hellip
Please Hold For The Children
Children — especially preparing for them during fertility treatments — play a central role in our lives. When children don’t arrive it can be devastating. Can someone please turn off that annoying hold music? I’m&hellip
Big Families: The New “Status Symbol”
Ah, just what society needed … the pursuit of yet another status symbol to separate out the “haves” from the “have nots.” I caught this ironic newsbrief in the Salt Lake Tribune (guilty as charged:&hellip
Any Idea How to Exorcise Annoying Thoughts?
Confession time. I’m grateful that I have a full time job but not for the usual reasons. Yes, it helps to cover our operating expenses, provides some personal satisfaction and ensures that I’ll have something&hellip
New Study: Men Suffer, Too; Online Support Beneficial for Couples
We all know that men are socialized to be tough guys. For the most part, they are less emotionally volatile than women — especially those shot up with extra hormones. A recently released study, however,&hellip
Our Brother’s Children
I satisfy my craving to know what our children might have been like during extended visits with my two nieces and two nephews. We have a set on either side of the family. Our connections&hellip
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