Finally got around to watching the much-acclaimed Private Life on Netflix. And if you're struggling with infertility, and looking for movies, books, anything that will help demystify your experience and make you feel even slightly better, and chance upon it, my honest advice is not to watch it. This isn't the right movie for you … Continue reading Review: Private Life (Netflix)
Tag: Random stuff
When I grow up…
I've been mulling over what it will mean if we are never successful in our quest to have children, and all ideas I ever had about what my future would look like are short-circuited: There would be no first steps or first words No messy diaper changes or stroller wheels broken by European cobblestones No … Continue reading When I grow up…
Ten things your infertile friend may not have told you
If you know someone going through IVF, it might feel tricky trying to tippy-toe around the issue. Here are some things I wish I could just come out and tell some of the people around me: 1. You don't have to bubble wrap conversations, but be mindful of the kinds of things you say: She … Continue reading Ten things your infertile friend may not have told you
A song for today
A Million Dreams: Because I needed a lift, and also because I found The Greatest Showman Reimagined album. This video of Pink recording the song (and the reprise) with her daughter also made my heart melt (and break a little). Incidentally, this song has been a part of pretty much every IVF playlist I have made … Continue reading A song for today
In other words: A three-day quote challenge #2
Day two of the three-day quote challenge I was tagged in. It's just a bit of fun, and a chance to share some of the wisdom we've encountered (#1 is here). Anyway, these are the game rules: Thank the person who nominated you. [Thanks, Amy from Awakening Wildflower. Everyone, do check out her blog, it's … Continue reading In other words: A three-day quote challenge #2
The Rainbow Connection
I am headed into the lab today to drop off the paperwork and samples to kick off the upcoming cycle. I had been feeling somewhat tentative this time around (few people talk about being "fifth time lucky"), waiting to start "feeling it". Outside my window, there is a sun shower, which is probably one of … Continue reading The Rainbow Connection
“Just try and relax”
Our friends in the US are marking National Infertility Awareness Week (April 22-28), and a number of women in an IVF support group to which I belong have been posting about being the "1 in 8" and the need to 'flip the script' on infertility. I admire them - going public about your infertility is … Continue reading “Just try and relax”
Check out: Infertility Illustrated
"Infertility is mostly sad. There are moments that you sort of have to laugh or appreciate the ridiculousness of a situation, but at the end of the day, infertility is awful." - Christine McDonough, Infertility Illustrated. Monday. T-10 (probably) to shots and a bit of a mixed-up mess, which has made it a little hard … Continue reading Check out: Infertility Illustrated
Going social
So - and possibly against my better judgement - I'm now on Facebook. This is in part to give my posts a little bit more reach (even if I have exactly no friends yet - not because I am a social idiot, but because I don't want to be friends with my actual friends - see Covert … Continue reading Going social
Almost Pregnant 