I'm jist a girl who cain't say no, I'm in a turrible fix I always say "come on, le's go" Jist when I orta say nix! This song, sung by the character Ado Annie Carnes in the musical Oklahoma, seems to capture how hard it is to say "No." In this case, she has a problem saying no to … [Read more...]
How My Infertility Empowered Me
Infertility can make a person feel profoundly weak and powerless in the face of repeated failures, the passing years and a loss of hope for the child you so long for. Some of the events that can feel like a shot to the gut include your period arriving again, or the announcement of a pregnancy as you … [Read more...]
Grateful for 2013: Blog Stats, Resolutions & Self Improvement Gifts Giveaway
I woke up yesterday morning, the first day of 2014, feeling very grateful. My husband breathing beside me, my dog hogging the bottom of the bed, and my little Nicky. Really, I have everything I need. And I'm so grateful. Nevertheless I think it does help to look back (and forward) and take stock … [Read more...]
Living in the moment
I am enjoying and appreciating seeing life from a baby's point of view. There is wonder in every little thing. There is joy in exploring any object. Everything must be explored with all the senses, and if this is not possible, much dismay ensues. Ok, I’m not enjoying the tantrums when he drops his … [Read more...]
New Year, New Baby?
I’ve just read that 2012, the year of the dragon, is the ideal time to have a baby. Those born in this year are supposedly "the strongest, smartest and luckiest" - well that’s according to this article. Personally any year is good for me! Just to have a baby is a miracle in itself. But if you take … [Read more...]
Infertility’s Survivor Guilt
Hello bleeps. According to Wikipedia: Survivor, survivor's, or survivor’s guilt or syndrome is a mental condition that occurs when a person perceives themselves to have done wrong by surviving a traumatic event when others did not. It may be found among survivors of combat, natural disasters, … [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...]
From Muddle to Meaning
Hello bleeps! How are you all doing? I went to a very interesting workshop yesterday on Techniques at the Counselling House at church (where I do the play therapy, uh, correction, not doing it at the moment due to work overload). We had to do various activities which would reveal … [Read more...]