I’ve been on a little bit of an infertility advocacy kick. My sister has a rare disease called psoriatic arthritis and I always thought she would feel more powerful if she became a crusader for it. I am now part of the Women’s Advisory Group where I work. (Even though I realize this is not just a women’s issue) This provided a great forum to talk about infertility. The idea was well received and it was..well…invigorating!
Ok, long story short – I wanted to find some swag and headed to Resolve, where I can’t find a single shirt! (tell me if I’m wrong). I went to Cafe Press, which has a little (and alot of cute things for IVF babies!). Nothing that got me excited. So, I made some up myself. I mostly made it so I could get one but I also made a “store” called 1 in 8 at Cafe Press if anyone else is interested (see my two designs below). I wanted something about raising awareness. I often say if I had <fill in blank of illness> everyone would understand without an explanation (or stupid advice). I know lots of people find infertility a very private matter but no one can advocate for us but US! Anyways I’d love feedback on the shirts, mugs, and bags! If you want something specific I can make it.
I think I deserve a pat on the back for not calling this post "Newt is an Ass". Newt Gingrich, the disgraced former speaker of the House that was pushed ...
It is so important that we celebrate the wonderful way that ART (Artificial Reproductive Technology) babies were brought in to the world. Studies have shown that making it a normal ...
I went to get a massage the other day. I was looking forward to relaxing and easing some of the strain of carrying around two newborns that had settled in ...
Shame on you PETA. I have been a long time believer in your cause and think your ads with celebrities going naked instead of wearing fur is wonderful but this ...
You may have heard that Dr. Michael Kamrava transfered 12 embryos into Nadia Suleman (octomom) and was kicked out of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine as a result. This ...
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 ...
I. Don't. Have. Secondary. Infertility. Thankyouverymuch.Secondary Infertility, as a medical diagnosis, is new-onset infertility after previously having a naturally conceived, biological child. According to RESOLVE:Secondary infertility is defined as the ...
So, I've made an important decision. I didn't make it lightly or quickly. It involved information that was, frankly, very hard to find. I want to include my research here ...
A.R.T. Assisted Reproductive Technology. I'm a Mom of an IVF/ICSI baby but there are many other types of A.R.T. parents: ZIFT, GIFT, Microsort, IUI, DI, DE, DI/DE, etc. Like what ...
UPDATE: You can now order one of the eCard designs in print at Cafe Press! Click here to view the card.I can say from experience that Mother's Day is the ...
