In this life there are many things to be grateful for… The air that we breathe, that our body is functioning properly, our children.. That’s why when I found out I was pregnant again I was elated! A third child is what my husband I have been hoping and praying for. Afterall, my youngest child […]
Infertility
My First Pregnancy – A Lesson in Managing Expectation
I had gotten married “late” at age 31 and assumed since it took a while to find my bashert that having children would come when we wanted it. When it didn’t come easily I immediately went for help. After three failed “natural cycle IUIs” and two failed “hormone assisted” ones, I finally got a positive “Beta*” back. […]
I’m Sorry I Didn’t Bring Brownies
When Risa* showed up at our door, two hours into moving day, with a platter piled high with homemade chocolate chip cookies, I promised my nine-year-old self that I would always be that kind of neighbor. And twenty plus years later, I certainly am! I love an excuse to bake (there will always be an […]
Support Systems – A True Lifeline
In 2012, I was pregnant with my second child. Some of my friends knew the scary drama that came with this pregnancy because I was open about it, I needed the support and their tefilot helped give me strength. One friend called me up and asked if I could give her friend, Emma*, strength. I said […]
What’s in My Bag?
I’m a former Girl Scout, so I like to come prepared. Here’s what I brought in my bag for yesterday’s egg retrieval (ER). This was ER #4, so I’m becoming somewhat experienced with all this, and there wasn’t anything I lacked on my trip to the surgical center. Of course, there were a couple of […]
A Story of Faith, Survival, Loss and of Hope for the Future
Every married couple once they hear the news that they are expecting their first child is overcome with joy: “Wow we are going to become parents!”. For my wife and I, it took four long years to achieve this goal. In 2009 our first pregnancy was miscarried at 13 weeks and we were told the […]
