I really enjoyed the final installment of Harry Potter. It isn’t just about the joy of watching the little good guy defeat the bad guy with the help of his faithful friends, it is just a whole different magical setting, where wands of shining lights are used instead of guns and deeper … [Read more...]
Messages from Angels
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...]
Father’s Day
-He is such a cheerful positive person who has taught me the importance of looking on the bright side. In fact looking at the flowers instead of the rain is something he has instilled in me. -I admire him for starting up his hardware business by himself and now employing a load of … [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...]
Happiness
Hello Bleeps! How are you all doing? I have been having a busy time as usual. Also wrestling with some decisions. The more I think about it, I would rather be doing IVF than IUI in August. Purely because there would be a better chance of success. However two obstacles stand in my way: 1) … [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...]