Wordless Wednesday – More Craftiness
So, I’m sure this is getting old for any of you who read my blog lately but I am continually amazed that I CAN SEW! Whodathunkit?
Read MoreCarnival of Nursing in Public Updates, Badges and Giveaways!
The deadline for the Carnival of Nursing in Public is right around the corner! Next Wednesday, June 30th. The response has been exceptional! Let’s keep the momentum going! Here’s some of the exciting things going on: International Involvement We are very excited to be partnering with Genitori Channel – an Italian parenting site. They recently ran a photo contest for breastfeeding “In the light of the Sun” – the Italian phrase for “Nursing in Public.” Allatta il tuo bimbo “alla luce del sole.” Isn’t that a beautiful...
Read MoreConstance Marie Speaks Out About Her Infertility Journey
I’m always happy to see celebrities admit and share their fertility treatment journey. I think it does a huge disservice, and I’m not naming any names, to all infertile women when some pretend they naturally conceived. Constance Marie (from The George Lopez Show) talks candidly about her journey including many things we’ll all recognize: HSG, Clomid, IUI, miscarriages, IVF. It was finally her FET that brought her daughter Luna. I love the way she describes ICSI; “They would take my egg and thin the outer layer — because it had grown hard and bitchy over my 38+...
Read MoreA Very Long, Overdue (not-so-sunday-ish) Sunday Surf
I finally caught up in my Reader so I have a long list today! Here is some of the great stuff I read this week! You can always see what I’m reading at my Google Reader Public Page. Visit Authentic Parenting and Hobo Mama for more Sunday Surfing! There were so many great posts related to breastfeeding! Don’t forget you can help normalize breastfeeding by participating in the Carnival of Nursing in Public. Avent Survey Suggests Half Of New Moms Aren’t Comfortable with breastfeeding in public from A Good Clean Life Kardashian’s Call to Cover Up from Code Name:...
Read MoreCome Home, Snowflakes, Come Home
Last Friday I had planned a Big Announcement but I was thwarted by this. So, here goes… We are doing our first Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) in July! We considered keeping it secret so we could surprise everyone if we get pregnant. However, I really need all of your prayers, positive thoughts, and support. It really means so much to me and I can’t imagine going through this without all of you. Yes, you. If you are reading this then you are part of my FET team. Welcome! What does a FET entail? Here is our protocol: In July when I get AF1 I start taking estrace...
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