Should ART Proceedures be Legislated?
Posted on February 23, 2009 - Filed Under Infertility | Leave a Comment
Thanks to the woman who had the octuplets there is discussion about whether or not Assisted Reproductive Technologies should be legislated by the government. Somehow I don’t think they are talking about insurance mandates. Currently the ART industry is self-regulated. Sure, cases brought against “bad” doctors, but for the most part the Reproductive Endocrinologist report [...]
Read More..>>Twin Peas Podcast (Episode 21): Do You Resent Your Partner?
Posted on February 19, 2009 - Filed Under Infertility, Marriage | Leave a Comment
Infertility is often misunderstood. Many people who don’t know much about the medical issues that cause infertility often assume that it is a woman’s issue. While it is true that women are the one who have to deal with the hormone injections and manage the side effects of the medications from fertility treatments, it is [...]
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Endometriosis Awareness
Posted on February 18, 2009 - Filed Under Resources | Leave a Comment
My friend Jeanne at Jeanne’s Endo Blog sent this email and I wanted to share it with you: There are * 89 MILLION * women and girls in the world with endometriosis.Let’s give them a voice and get endo FACTS published in print for a change.If More magazine was able to do such a fantastic [...]
Read More..>>Maintaining Your Friendships After Baby
Posted on February 17, 2009 - Filed Under Infertility, Relationships, pregnancy | 3 Comments
Your fertility treatments worked, you are pregnant. Now what? Are you prepared for how your life is going to change. Some women find the transition from infertility to pregnancy a difficult one. They are not sure what they are supposed to do now because all they’ve known how to do is “try” to get pregnant. [...]
Read More..>>Maryland House Bill 385 – Please Testify
Posted on February 16, 2009 - Filed Under Infertility, Resources | Leave a Comment
I received the following email from RESOLVE. If you live in Maryland I hope you can make it out to testify. Maryland Residents testify in Annapolis! On Thursday, February 19 the Health and Government Operations Committee in the Maryland House of Delegates will hear testimony concerning House Bill 385. The Bill clarifies the language in [...]
Read More..>>Contest Winner…
Posted on February 13, 2009 - Filed Under contest | 3 Comments
Congratulations to Allison at My Journey with Endometriosis blog for winning a Crabtree & Evelyn 60 Second Fix for Hands cream and mini-manicure set. Thanks to everyone who left comments!
Read More..>>Who Do You Love?
Posted on February 12, 2009 - Filed Under Marriage | 1 Comment
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and I still don’t have any small gift ideas for my husband. We are going to dinner and a hockey game with another couple Saturday night. We are both looking forward to a night out with friends. Date nights have become important events in our lives. We really need time [...]
Read More..>>Help A Non-Profit With Your Story
Posted on February 5, 2009 - Filed Under Infertility, adoption | 2 Comments
Parenthood for Me, Inc. a non-profit dedicated to provide financial and emotional support for those undergoing fertility treatments or adoption. They are currently looking for stories to share at their fund raising events. If your story is chosen you could win a $30 gift card. Visit Parenthood for Me for more information and to enter [...]
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