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My IVF Experiences

My Fair Baby

So, my folks and I went to the fair. Of course the little baby came along. She was wonderful. It was very crowded and loud but she really didn’t mind. She people watched and smiled and was just…so happy. I’ve never been to the fair before – with a child. Usually? I went with friends [...]

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Would you rather?…

Ever play that game? Would you rather date Brad Pitt or George Clooney? (George!) Would you rather be stuck in traffic for six hours with air conditioning or walk one half mile in scorching heat to get to your destination? (Walk it, baby. Burn calories, burn.) Would you rather a pet spider or pet snake? [...]

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One Year Ago

ONE YEAR LATER: One year later, I have my child. One year later, I still remember everything. One year later, I still loathe and I mean LOATHE infertility. One year later, I shudder at the sight of any needle. One year later, I have read many old books watched many old films, gotten in touch [...]

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Me and My Baby and Bethenny Frankel

BORN. MATILDE KATZ. May 8th, 2010. 7:40A. NYC. Irony was, a REAL HOUSEWIFE OF NEW YORK (Bethenny Frankel) was literally sitting next to me earlier in the day on May 7th. We were both in labor and waiting for a room at the hospital. Why? Why did we wait in the hallway, on a folding [...]

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Umbrella…

The darnest thing happened today as I was returning from my OB/GYN appointment. I heard Rhianna’s song, UMBRELLA on the radio and imagined how my future daughter would respond to it. I could see her singing it with such joy in her face. It’s not salacious and it’s perfect for kids. Then I remembered that [...]

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Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up!

So. As I am struggling with lack of sleep and/or too much sleep for remainder of day, I have had a fried brain. Writing has been tough because sitting or laying down is tough. So is standing up. My remedy at nine months knocked up? A shower. For some reason it helps relax me in [...]

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Obsessed…

I am obsessed with the tv program, SURVIVOR. I’m so sorry but I am. That is all.

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Falling upward…when IVF does not work the first time

So. A friend of mine had her blood test yesterday after her 2WW and she is not carrying any children. Sucks. Her IVF #1 did not take. She and her husband had a rough time, getting through the night, knowing they would wake up and be asked by co-workers, “Sooooo? What’s the news?!” Worse yet, [...]

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Back…

Sorry for my absence. I needed a respite from the computer as the pregnancy was turning complicated and family issues…more complicated. But all is well and there are blue skies ahead. My due date is soon and I’m learning to breathe on my own. The other day, a close friend of mine told me, “Your [...]

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Poor Bedside Manner During IVF – It happens…

A friend of mine JUST started her IVF protocol. Tests after tests and birth control pills taken – you know what I am talking about. She’s JUST begun. And guess what? She wants to give up already. I’ll tell you why. POOR bedside manner at her RE’S office. I have to say, I relate to [...]

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