Month: December 2016
Why There’s No Tips (Yet)…
Every so often, I log in to WordPress and check on how this cute little blog is doing. (Okay, fine... like every-5-minutes-often) And every once in a while I wonder why the Tips section is blank. I mean, it's there for a reason, right? So here's a bit of info on why that went up … Continue reading Why There’s No Tips (Yet)…
Yes, No, Maybe So…
With four minutes to the hour our mashgicha still hadn't arrived at the scene. Needless to say we were at our wits end. In the preceding moments, Sruli had placed numerous frantic calls to the mashgicha's agency but to no avail. Our efforts to reach our Rav proved futile as well - although when he … Continue reading Yes, No, Maybe So…
Chanukah Reflections
These past few weeks have been a whirlwind. Too busy not to post, not per se time-wise, but mostly due to a lack of headspace. It's a toss up of emotions, and yet we barely have time to process it all as we run from appointment to appointment, keeping track of meds, clearing insurance, and … Continue reading Chanukah Reflections
Nursery Rhymes for the IF Mother Goose
Rainbow Red and yellow Green and blue Purple bruises, aqua too! All the colors that we know Live in my elbow Patty Cake Repro-Endo, Baby maker man, Make me a baby As fast as you can! Will you insert it? Inject it? Or pgd select it? Rock-a-bye Rock a bye baby, On a money tree … Continue reading Nursery Rhymes for the IF Mother Goose
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The “Ill”ities of Life
Insurance backing out on the first day of your cycle definitely makes life exciting! So after a looong day that involved 4 pharmacy visits, and no less than 6 clinic visits (no, I'm not exaggerating, and yes it all worked out in the end!) we sat down, DH & I, for some quality bonding time. … Continue reading The “Ill”ities of Life
Never Ending.
Another cycle ends, and here we are again. It's hard when all that's supposed to signify renewal becomes a searingly painful reminder of how stuck you are. It isn't easy to approach the process with the joy it rightfully deserves when something inside you cries haven't I done this enough? I think of the excitement … Continue reading Never Ending.
Wishlist
I ask Him for children because I want to love But instead - He teaches me how He wants to be loved, with all my heart, no matter when. I ask Him for children because I want give But instead - He teaches me to give to His children, the art of understanding those … Continue reading Wishlist
Memo to Self
Upward always, Shevy
Onward+up 