Tag Archives: infertility.

Don’t Call It A Comeback

The last time I managed to write and post a piece on my blog was September 8. It’s been over four months since I’ve written. Around the time of my last post, my daughter’s nanny quit unceremoniously and without notice. … Continue reading

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Fear of the Known, Fear of the Unknown (The Belly Dispatches)

So, I am an infertile woman who’s fought tooth and nail for nearly seven years to have a baby. And tomorrow, I will begin the 29th week of my pregnancy. Yes, even reaching the 3rd trimester has not deterred me from identifying myself … Continue reading

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The Long Overdue Post

I’ve wanted to write this entry countless times ever since September, when I had my first positive pregnancy test. And my mind has been so preoccupied by pregnancy that I’ve had to stop blogging, for fear of not being able … Continue reading

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What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You More Brilliant

Originally posted on atilovesparis:
It’s Halloween night 2011. Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. That’s because it is the only day of the year when it’s totally ok to be as outrageous, expressive, colorful and brilliant as you want.…

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Strange, Flawed, Different, Just Like You

“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways … Continue reading

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Life Lesson from a Weed

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on this blog. That means no creative work and that brings me down, making me anxious and edgy. As a friend recently put it, “I need to do something creative everyday.” And … Continue reading

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Happiness Dispatch-The Snail Mail Edition

We live in the age of instant gratification. We want something, search for something or write something and finding it, getting it and publishing it can happen as fast as we can power up our computers and click a few … Continue reading

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Father’s Day 2013

It is after 8 pm as I finally put pen to paper (or rather finger to keyboard) to write my feelings down about this day. Father’s Day is nearly over and, frankly, I’m so glad for that. The emotional toll … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day to Us Infertiles

Happy Mother’s Day to Us Infertiles by ati-loves-the-world on Polyvore

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Make Me A List Monday (What I’ve Learned from My Life Lately)

So, I collect a great deal of inspirational books. I’ve got quote books, I’ve got art books and I’ve got books on French living and culture. I’ve got memoirs, cookbooks and biographies. I’ve got inspirational books you read on daily … Continue reading

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