Category Archives: infertility

Fertility & Ovulation Explained in Pictures

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Tick-Talk

http://www.webmd.com/baby/slideshow-understanding-fertility-ovulation?ecd=wnl_inf_052711 I was sent this link on a listserv.  Thought it was an interesting & different way to inform people about fertility.

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Memorial Day Thoughts

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Tick-Talk

I personally have never experienced a miscarriage, but I know many who have.  I can’t imagine the heartache that you must feel, especially if you  fought  hard to conceive.  One couple I know went though IVF multiple times.  Each time … Continue reading →

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Welcome New Followers

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Tick-Talk

Welcome new Tick-Talk followers.  With new readers/subscribers I wanted to take the time to introduce the blog.  Up until recently the blog has primarily been about my perspective and what others have told me about their experience with infertility.  I … Continue reading →

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Unwanted

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Tick-Talk

I was speaking with a colleague who told me of a coworker who experienced infertility issues. He/she works as Child Protective Services social worker.  Her coworker was handed cases for which infants needed to be removed from their homes to keep them … Continue reading →

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Resilency

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Tick-Talk

This is somewhat unrelated, but a story of resiliency.   My sister-in-law has downs syndrome.  She participates in a choir for individuals with disabilities.  Last night they had a fundraiser. I was looking at the faces of all the choir participants … Continue reading →

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Share Your Infertility Story

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Tick-Talk

I would like to post stories from my readers.  If you have a story to share, a random thought, a myth to bust, something about advocacy, a historical piece about infertility, or even something you want me to write about … Continue reading →

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Anticipated Loss Makes It Easier – Or Does It?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Tick-Talk

I was talking with a woman who has struggled with infertility.  She has experienced a few miscarriages following infertility treatment.  She told me one of the things that struck her most is how people assumed that she should be okay … Continue reading →

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Family Act of 2011, S 965

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Tick-Talk

Family Act of 2011, S 965 introduced in the U.S. Senate Legislation will remove financial barriers for infertility treatments RESOLVE:  The National Infertility Association applauds Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) for introducing a bill in the U.S. Senate that would provide … Continue reading →

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You Are Going To Know

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Tick-Talk

When I went through my first round of IVF I started a journal to help me process my thoughts.  I also thought that my journal could be a great resource for someone else if I decided to pass it on. … Continue reading →

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Misinterpreted

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Tick-Talk

I over heard someone taking the other day about their experience with IVF.  Her tone was different from most.  I have enough experience as a social worker to know that people cope with difficult situations in different ways. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Roll Of The Dice

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Tick-Talk

One fear I think many women have entering fertility treatment is the possibility of multiples.  We hear all the stories about octomom in the headlines and don’t want to end up a mom with 8 babies all at once.  Parenthood … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Tick-Talk

Mother’s Day can trigger an emotional response that you had not predicted.  I have a message for those of you who wish to be parents, but thus far have not had success.  Do not think of Mother’s Day as a … Continue reading →

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What Does That Mean?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Tick-Talk

During the first cycle of IVF we were given a folder.  We were told everything we needed to know was in the folder.  We reviewed the folder, but were left more perplexed than before we looked at the information.  I … Continue reading →

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Fable of an Infertile Female: Sigh of Relief

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Tick-Talk

After six years of trying the old fashion way, clomid, IUI’s, and a magnitude of other interventions it was time to move on with our life.  Answers were needed.  Several tests were run to figure out where the problems existed and nothing … Continue reading →

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The Weight of the World (For the Guys)

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Tick-Talk

I often wonder what the process of infertility is for the guys, especially when the cause of infertility is due to a medical issue pertaining to him.  On the surface it looks like all the guy has to do is give … Continue reading →

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