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A Thing With Feathers

I sat in a chair at a table in the fertility clinic exam room thinking about how this would be a defining moment in my life. … Read More »

From Ending to Beginning

By Melissa Miles Carter

It’s been over ten years–ten years of waiting, wishing, and hoping for this ending: The ending of my infertility. After ten … Read More »

Trusting Your Inner Compass

By Kirsten Karchmer

There’s an old proverb: "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." But what if physically taking even that … Read More »

I’ve Been to Mexico

By Elaine H.

When I graduated from college, I packed my Toyota Corolla to the brim with clothes, sentiment-laden knick knacks, two … Read More »

Seeking Redemption in My Body

By Guest Blogger

Welcome to the 2014 Voices of PCOS blog series at The Infertility Voice, in honor of PCOS Awareness Month! Seeking … Read More »

Our Journey to Adoption

By Guest Blogger

Guest Post by Adopt1soon We would like to share our journey in the hopes that we might help someone else who is struggling … Read More »

Infertility is the Most Painful Journey of Self-Discovery You’ll Ever Take

Jan. 29, 2013

I was selfish, fickle, flighty and distracted four years ago. I still am, but the difference today, four years later, is that I recognize these qualities about myself now. I am also brave, strong, bold and empowered. If you told me four years … Read More »

Understanding Premature Ovarian Failure

Apr. 1, 2009

Premature ovarian failure (POF) was originally termed "premature menopause." The term premature ovarian failure more accurately reflects what is happening within the body. Essentially, if ovarian function ceases before age 40, it's considered … Read More »

Diet Week 1 & Quick Update

Jun. 22, 2009

Even with our lavish brunch on Saturday with nothing but plates of fine cheeses, fruits, salami, and crackers... I managed to lose 3 lbs last week! Larry lost 4.5! I'm ⅓ of the way there to my first goal (5%). Next step: add a little more physical … Read More »

L’shana tova, 5771!

Sep. 8, 2010

Photo by Ron Almog via Flickr.Apples dipped in honey: the sweetest treat, savored as we welcome the new Jewish year. The calendar turns again. I have lived my whole life by the academic calendar, so as the wind picks up just the slightest chill, as … Read More »

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