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Recent news of Elton John’s surrogate baby, Nicole Kidman’s “gestational carrier”, and Kelly Preston’s introduction of her new baby seems to have the media and bloggers alike all a-flutter about the current state of fertility options and infertility treatments.  What I’d … Continue reading

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In the past year several countries have made pretty significant changes to their legislation related to third party reproduction – particularly IVF with donor eggs or surrogacy.  Some have been progressive, and sadly, some made access to treatment more difficult … Continue reading

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As I sat in my doctor’s office I was reading an article today and came across a new word that struck me. Saudade.  It is a Portuguese word that supposedly means longing, incompleteness and desire – all in one.  In the … Continue reading

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After someone decides to do donor egg IVF, one of the very first decisions to make is anonymous donor, known donor, or something in between (sometimes called semi-known).    This one question will help determine which clinics you can use and what … Continue reading

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Well, I’m back after a long radio silence.  Do you ever just need some time to process and re-group?  Well, that’s my excuse.  So, I’m back, but this time, I’ve decided to take a slightly new approach to this blog.   … Continue reading

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When I was a teenager, LEI was a brand of jeans.  Today, I found out what it means as an IVF patient, Luteal phase endometrial injury.  Big ominous sounding name, right? Actually, it’s a rather new technique that is gaining … Continue reading

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Life really has been getting in the way of my travel planning lately.  I think it is time to get serious though and get my hotels booked at the very least.  It is hard to believe that I’m leaving in … Continue reading

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The rollercoaster has left the platform, and my medications have started.  It reminds me of those few moments after you get strapped in to a rollercoaster and start slowly creeping away from the platform in that slow climb to the … Continue reading

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Who knew that a google search late one night would lead us halfway across the world in our quest for a baby? Our story actually started several years ago. My husband and I were married a bit later in life … Continue reading

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