by Jennifer A. Redmond, Editor-in-Chief, June 17, 2010 – Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes the Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates report, which provides a range of data related…
Finding Your Purpose While Dealing with Infertility
a blog by Beth Heller and Tami Quinn, Pulling Down the Moon, June 16, 2010 – Last week, after moving for the third time in the past nine months due to a house renovation, I was feeling particularly sorry for myself. While I was…
“Leaving” Infertility?
a blog by murgdan, June 15, 2010 – He’s here. My miracle is here. I can hold him in my arms. I can touch him, feel him, and hear him breathe softly in my ear. (Or scream loudly in my ear depending on the time of day or night)….
At Reproductive Crossroads
a blog by David Kreiner, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., East Coast Fertility, June 14, 2010 – Last week, I saw a patient with a question that made me feel like I was responding to a Dear Abby letter. As I pondered my patient’s query (one I’d…
Along for the Ride
by Stephanie Fry, The IVF Companion, June 11, 2010 – Infertility treatment cycles are often and accurately compared to roller coasters because they are filled with so many ups and downs. Moments of hope, excitement and…
Funny Or Infertile
a blog by the editors, June 10, 2010 – Kudos to EMD Serono for coming up with an ad campaign that’s witty, educational and makes us feel better about dealing with the insane beast, Infertilty. They’ve launched a series of five…
Stop Punishing Yourself for Your Infertility
Forgiveness a blog by Ellen S. Glazer, LICSW, June 9, 2010 – We’ve all had the experience of being angry at someone and believing that something that person has done is unforgettable and unforgivable. Sometimes we remain fixed in…
Baby Fever Won’t Burn Me
a blog by jennandtonica, June 10, 2010 – I don’t dare to dream the way many do while (or sometimes before) trying to conceive. There are names I like, but I don’t have any picked out for a future child. There’s a rug I like at…
How Old Is Too Old to Have a Baby?
It depends who you ask. If you ask your friend, she might say 42. Your brother might say 38. Your mom, 33. Now ask your fertility doctor. She’s likely to say something like, “Well, women are born with a set amount of…
Taking a Minute to Vent
On the internet, there are dozens of places for you to go. After FertilityAuthority (shameless plug), you can view any number of infertility blogs and visit all kinds of chat rooms. Nowadays, anyone can post anything! Not…