I was looking at Google Images before I started this post for the right picture to describe what I wanted to say. I found this one: a picture of an angel sprinkling little stars down below. Right on top of me, as it happens. You might think I’ve gone slightly mad. But these are my experiences, … [Read more...]
What happened with the fertility doctor…
I have had two cups of coffee. And a glass of wine. I feel very light headed!!! So you guys must figure out that I had some news that I needed to digest. And break my fertility diet for. As you can figure out by reading my post about the problems I have been having during menstruation … [Read more...]
PMS at Pick n Pay
Hello bleeps I am counting the days down to my appointment on 5 July at the fertility clinic. I think things are falling into place now. Remember when I said I booked two places on the same day? Well one of them phoned to cancel anyway as the doctor is going away. So I guess that makes the … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Dogs are Better Than Kids
(This is a tongue in cheek post: of course children top dogs any day, and I deeply and completely look forward to that day that I have them; but I have to pay tribute to my two "fur babies". For all intents and purposes, they are my kids) 1. You can leave them at home all day while … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day
I know that Mother’s Day totally sucks for all us infertiles. It’s a pretty painful reminder of our ?motherless? state. But I’d like to turn it around and pay tribute to my dearest mother. A Tribute to My Mother on Mother’s Day: -She carried me for nine months in the womb -She delivered me … [Read more...]
Two Brave Calls
Hello bleeps! For those of you visiting from ICLW - welcome! Not really much to say, except we have been battling infertility for about five years now. Have done 2 IUIs and planning a third one. I love my hubby dearly and we also have two love dogs. I spend my time mostly at work (I am a grade … [Read more...]
Infertility Myths
Myths: Just relax, take a vacation and be patient. The problem with busting myths is that there is often some relevant story, somewhere, that supports them. I’ve just finished reading "Trying to Conceive" (edited by Michaela Ryan) and without exception, every one of the 15 couples had to "relax" … [Read more...]
Another year
37 tomorrow Another year passes by The pain doesn’t get easier In fact it intensifies My dogs give me love Lick my hand Jump into my arms Hubby bought me beautiful roses I am so grateful for what I have But sometimes I get tired of positive thinking All my life I’ve … [Read more...]
Attention Seeking Seals and Lonely Penguins / My blog picture
Hello bleeps! How are things with you? It’s been an up and down week. Up: good news: Mommy in Waiting has a positive outcome for her 4th IVF! Go and congratulate her!! Down: my dear friend from varsity got a BFN for her first IVF. She has now moved on to FET. Please send her your most … [Read more...]
Fertility Focus Telesummit 2011
I am super excited!! Last year the Fertility Focus Summit was a huge help to me. I bought all the recordings and listened to them one by one. I savoured the information and learned from it. I also landed up getting some really cool bonus gifts (I remember one was a fertility yoga leaflet, which I … [Read more...]