Boo!

November 1, 2010

Happy Hallloweeeeennnnn! I hope it was spooktacular! xo Beth

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I’m fine but my cervix is a jerk…

October 15, 2010

Wish me luck, ladies and gents. I will have more news to come. I don’t want to discuss the possible ramifications of HPV and cervical issues at this juncture but I will going through a second surgery next week because well, $%^& happens. And when that $%^& is caught early, it’s a huge deal. I’m [...]

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Yard Sale THIS Way!

October 4, 2010

I drove by multiple yard sales today. Multiple. At least ten. I’ve not seen so many people sell so much stuff since I went to the Portchester Flea in the 1980′s (and that was a legitimate weekend bizarre, you know?) I am presuming it’s due to the economic climate. Hells bells. I have a pile [...]

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Even Cowgirls Get The Blues :(

October 1, 2010

My work colleague just had a baby. She had three failed IVF protocols and finally it worked. She had a baby girl. Her name is Patricia. Yesterday my work colleague texted me, “Oh…Beth.” Turns out she was depressed? They don’t call it post partum depression for nothing, right? She was overwhelmed and feeling blue. I [...]

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Baby Boy Joins This World…

September 25, 2010

My good friend just had her son today. We met during our IVF cycles. She and I always sat in the same seats, next to one another, in the waiting room. Every day. Her first cycle failed but this one…SUCCESS IN A HUGE WAY. Welcome to the world, Mr. L. You are the reason so [...]

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My Fair Baby

August 28, 2010

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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MAD MEN, MAD WOMEN

August 23, 2010

So. I was watching MAD MEN tonight. What an awesome episode. But it got me thinking. Betty Draper has three children in fake tv land, right? Lucky her. She’s such a nasty piece of work and is a terrible mother to her children (great to her baby but probably until he is able to be [...]

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Would you rather?…

August 20, 2010

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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Using Visualization for IVF

August 18, 2010

Visualization can be extremely powerful…whether you are a world-class athlete, a corporate high-flyer, or an IVF patient. Think of a future with a child and just keep that thought in your brain. Even if the IVF doesn’t work the first time, you have a child. You know your child will be meeting you somehow. And go [...]

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One Year Ago

August 18, 2010

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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