National Infertility Awareness Week
Posted on April 2, 2012
The week of April 22-28 is National Infertility Awareness Week.
RESOLVEis working hard to help the general public understand the disease of infertility, which is commonly discounted as a life style issue instead of a true disease.
Through RESOLVE’s efforts they will ensure the public:
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• understands that infertility is a disease that affects 1 in 8 couples of reproductive age;
• acknowledges that there are many ways to build a family;
• understands that the disease of infertility impacts the physical, emotional, and financial health of those who are facing it;
• and those diagnosed know when to seek the advice of a specialist.
If you have been diagnosed with infertility the best action you can take this week is to tell someone you know about your struggles. While it may be scary, it will be a relief to let them know. The challenge, however, will be their response. Some people will be able to support you and others will not. This is okay and allows you to depend on those who are willing to be there for you during your journey.
If you have survived your infertility journey, share your successes!
Visit RESOLVE for more information about events during NIAW. Share the resources with RESOLVE with others so that they can have a better understanding of what infertility is and how to help someone who has been diagnosed with the disease or who is struggling to build their family.
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RESOLVE Walk of Hope in Arizona
Posted on March 19, 2012
The 4th Annual RESOLVE Walk of Hope event is coming up this Saturday, March 24th. The Walk is at Eldorado Park in Scottsdale, Arizona. The main cross streets are 77th Street and Miller Road.
The Walk is about 1.8 miles and the weather should be perfect. Join us for a great time to celebrate families and support RESOLVE. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. We have a few donations, including jewelry, spa gift certificate and a few other items, that you can win. For more information about the Walk visit the RESOLVE website.
Thanks to the following for donating items to our event:
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The Center for True Harmony & Wellness for a spa gift certificate and herbal tea.
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Metal Stamped Memories for a beautiful “believe” necklace.
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T.K.I. Designs for a beautiful “waiting” necklace.
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Jillian Burden for a beautiful “Have Faith” necklace.
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BugABoo Jewelry for a key chain, Pea Pod necklace and a Glass tile necklace.
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Hope of My Heart Designs for a necklace that says, “For this child, I prayed.”
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Starz Jewelry for a beautiful “hope” necklace with beads.
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New Book
Posted on January 2, 2012
Looking for a raw and helpful book on infertility? Visit the website of Kristine Waits and purchase a copy of her book, Every Drunken Cheerleader…Why Not Me?
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Family Act of 2011
Posted on December 20, 2011
RESOLVE is the advocate for family building. In 2011 the staff of RESOLVE and volunteers worked with the legislators in Washington, D.C. to draft family friendly legislation.
If you or someone you know is looking into fertility treatments, namely IVF, visit RESOLVE’s Center for Infertility Justice to find out how you can help move this legislation forward. A tax credit for IVF would be an amazing financial benefit for those of us who use medical treatments to build our families.
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You Are Loved – TSS Awareness
Posted on August 10, 2011
A mother lost her 20 year old daughter to Toxic Shock Syndrome, visit You Are Loved for information and stories from women who have suffered from TSS.
I have read the warning about TSS that comes in each packet of tampons. But I have not really taken warnings seriously. Based on the information on You Are Loved, I am going to make some changes to my monthly routine. And my changes will impact my daughters once they start to experience the joys of womanhood.
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Motherhood After 40 – A Resource
Posted on August 4, 2011
FlowerPowerMom.com—The Truth About Motherhood After 40, features real mom stories, expert advice and the first online community to empower all women on the journey of motherhood after 40. A Child After 40 online offers support and free “Ask Our Expert” educational forums on midlife motherhood—from fertility, ART, pregnancy, birth or adoption, to parenting after 40.
A Child After 40 was launched in May 2011 and provides an online support community featuring a new Summer Series of free educational Q&A Forums for midlife women. A Child After 40/FlowerPowerMom.com has been featured widely in the media since launching in 2009, including several interviews on CNN, and a multitude of radio programs and newspapers across the USA.
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For the Love of Babies – A Book Review
Posted on July 25, 2011
For the Love of Babies is a book full of stories about different experiences you may have if your baby is born premature. The author, Dr. Sue Hall, shared a variety of stories of triumph and sadness. The book is helpful for those with a baby currently in the neonatal ICU as well as those who might be in the midst of an at-risk pregnancy.
One of the stories in particular hit home as one of my girls had the same medical condition, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Like the baby in the book my daughter did not have “short gut” syndrome and is healthy today. We do manage her diet a bit more than we would have it she didn’t have NEC as a baby. NEC is a very scary disease as it can progress really fast and can be difficult to treat.
The book discusses both the devastation when a baby doesn’t survive and the triumph when a baby does well. There are stories in between as well where the baby does survive but has short-term or long-term disabilities.
The mention of breastfeeding as the best option for babies is through-out the notes sections as the end of each chapter. Breast milk is good for all babies, but especially for premature ones. There is discussion of kangaroo care too – an activity that I loved when my twins were in the NICU. Parents of full-term babies can use kangaroo care too! It is healthy for all parties.
Each chapter is short with enough details to inform the reader as to the circumstances of the baby’s NICU stay and the result. At the end of each chapter Dr. Hall provides insight as to the disease or issue associated with the baby as well as resources for further research/knowledge. At the end of the book she provides tips for parents to help them navigate the NICU.
Dr. Hall does not discuss the risks of multiple gestations due to fertility treatments, however there is no doubt she sees many babies that are the result of fertility treatments. There is mention of how fertility treatments have resulted in an increase in multiple gestation pregnancies and therefore prematurity in Appendix B.
The goal of the book can help parents with NICU babies or at-risk pregnancies prepare for their experience. By sharing a variety of stories with the reader she is able to capture most of the medical issues a parent of a preemie might endure.
To purchase a copy of For the Love of Babies visit: Amazon.com
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Family Act of 2011
Posted on June 16, 2011
On Monday, June 20th RESOLVE is organizing an event for the support of the Family Act of 2011, S 965. S 965 is a bill that creates a tax credit for out-of-pocket costs associated with infertility medical treatment. The credit is not a “refundable” credit; however, it appears any unused portion can be carried forward for 5 years. It was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY). This bill is an effort to minimize the financial impact of fertility treatment costs. Currently medical expenses, including those for fertility treatments, are subject to the 7.5 percent AGI limitation before they can be claimed as an itemized deduction. The credit created by S 965 bypasses the 7.5 percent limitation and instead allows the expenses to be claimed as a credit. It is definitely a step in the right direction and should help mitigate some of the financial burden associated with treatment.
To learn more about the benefits of the bill visit RESOLVE.
In order to participate in the calls on Monday, you must first send a letter to your representatives. Use the link above to do so.
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