Hey everybody,
So a week off isn’t really going to cut it. The truth is a week from now is the one year anniversary of losing my son, and at the same time I’m having the cerclage done and beginning bed rest.
This combination does not a happy Mo make. And since I’m the one who edits these things and puts them online – I’ve gotta take a sanity break. We’ll be back though. We promise. It just may take a little longer than expected.
See you on the flip side!
Hi All!
Alas, a combination of Nemo-phobia, scheduling issues, and our own procrastination means that there will be no new episode this week.
But don’t think we don’t have stuff for you to do!
First thing’s first: We have a hotline! You can call and leave us a message and we’ll play your messages on the podcast! Yes, we’re psyched, hence the exclamation points!
Our number (US local) is:
(530) 424-8837 or – (530) 4BITTER
How. Awesome. Is. That?!?!
For reals you guys. Shelley is the one who pulled that off. She oozes awesome sauce.
Last but certainly not least: We’re looking for guests! Please email us if you are any of the following:
1) Recently applied for/received grant funding for fertility treatments
2) Found another creative/little known way to fund your fertility treatments
3) Are suffering from secondary infertility and are deep in the process: Either given up on a second child after failed ART, or toward the end of a treatment cycle, or just had a second child after a long battle (preferably one that included at least one IVF cycle), or in the process of adoption to complete your family after secondary infertility.
4) In a same-sex relationship and currently pursuing ART
5) Currently pursuing or resolved by pursuing surrogacy
So! Do you fit any of those topics? Want to come be a part of the ranty fun? Email us!
See you guys with a new episode next week!
Wherein we discuss living child – free – and how to make sure you are more than the sum of your lady parts.
Get it here or on iTunes!
Episode resources:
Living Child-free
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/10/health/10pati.html?_r=1&
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/06/10/health/healthguide/TE_INFERTILITY_CLIPS.html
http://www.bloggersforhope.com/2012/05/how-infertility-redefines-hopeful.html
http://www.ladiesinwaitingbookclub.com/2011/03/silent-sorority-infertility-amnesia-ask.html
http://jjiraffe.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/faces-of-adoptionlossinfertility-the-memory-keeper/
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/complete-without-kids/201108/peek-childfree-living
http://www.resolve.org/family-building-options/living_childfree/
Pamela’s blog
http://blog.silentsorority.com/
Loribeth’s blog
Infertility 102:
Wherein we discuss more of the basics – peeing on all the things, early pregnancy monitoring, blood tests, and more.
Get it here or on iTunes!
Episode resources:
HPTs/OPKs:
Pee On A Stick: http://www.peeonastick.com/hpts.html
Information on bHCG:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/duringpregnancy/hcglevels.html
Chemical pregnancy/Ectopic
http://miscarriage.about.com/od/onetimemiscarriages/p/chemicalpreg.htm
Infertility and divorce.
Wherein we discuss how to avoid the worst-case-scenario when it comes to your relationship.
Get it here or on iTunes!
Episode Resources:
CDGs blog: http://adventuresininfertilityland.blogspot.com/
Resources from RESOLVE:
http://www.resolve.org/support-and-services/you-and-your-partner/disagreements.html
http://www.resolve.org/support-and-services/Managing-Infertility-Stress/when-to-seek-help.html
http://www.resolve.org/support-and-services/you-and-your-partner/becoming-a-couple-again.html
Finding help:
http://www.resolve.org/support-and-services/Managing-Infertility-Stress/
http://www.resolve.org/resources/professional-services/mental-health-list.html
Wherein we discuss the Russian adoption ban, and, eh hem, yeah… We talk about Kimye’s spawn.
Episode Resources:
Russian Adoption Ban:
http://pailbloggers.com/2013/01/02/guest-post-missohkay-on-russia-banning-international-adoptions/
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/ct-oped-0103-russia-20130103,0,6215503.story
http://www.npr.org/2012/08/07/157844554/would-be-parents-wait-as-foreign-adoptions-plunge
http://www.npr.org/2012/12/29/168248979/u-s-deeply-regrets-russias-adoption-ban
International Adoption:
http://missohkay.wordpress.com/
http://mytwolines.blogspot.com/
http://fromif2when.blogspot.com/
Missohkay’s adoption posts:
Infertility 101!
Wherein we finally tackle the wonders of cervical mucus.
Episode resources:
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH:
http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your-Fertility-Anniversary/dp/0060881909
Website: http://www.tcoyf.com/
OPKs:
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/Ovulation-Prediction-Kits–OPKs–.html
Pee Sticks in general:
On Cervical Mucus:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/PECervical-mucus.html
http://infertility.about.com/od/tryingtoconceive101/a/cervicalmucus.htm
BBT Thermometers:
Some things to consider: http://infertility.about.com/od/tryingtoconceive101/bb/bbt_thermometer.htm
Cristy’s recommendation for a digital BBT thermometer: http://www.amazon.com/BD-524560-Basal-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B001AM43VY
BBT Charting Software:
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/
http://www.mymonthlycycles.com/
http://www.myfertilitycharts.com/
TTC Forums:
http://www.tcoyf.com/forums/default.aspx (TTC, infertility and parenting forum)
http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/forum.php (infertility, adoption, surrogacy, parenting after IF/loss, child-free forum)
http://babyandbump.momtastic.com/ttc-forums/ (TTC and pregnancy forum)
http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy-baby-message-boards.aspx (TTC and pregnancy forum)
http://forums.fertilitycommunity.com/ (Infertility forum)
http://forums.adoption.com/ (adoption forum)
http://childfreelivinguk.yuku.com/ (child-free living forum)
TTC acronyms:
The basics: http://mommyodyssey.com/2011/01/07/wtfisttc/
More advanced: http://www.babymed.com/pregnancy-fertility-abbreviations-acronyms
