There are many avenues to becoming a parent, but for some people, assisted reproductive technology is the best way forward. One such approach is ROPA IVF (Reception of Oocytes from Partner), a technique that is especially important for female same-sex couples. By understanding the eligibility criteria and preparing for the process, prospective parents can navigate their journey with confidence. Understanding ROPA IVF ROPA IVF provides a unique opportunity for the partners in a lesbian partnership to be actively involved in conceiving a child. Here’s how this works: one partner provides the eggs, while the other carries the pregnancy. Unlike other reproductive options,…
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“When you need a miracle, just look at your child and realize you created one.” This is the quote wrapped around the edges of a beautiful piece of art known as a Spiritile, gifted to me for review by the Giving Tree Gallery. I don’t normally do full review posts involving just one item, but this one inspired me with its message. It’s a heartfelt reminder that I sometimes need after a very long day of parenting. If you’ve read my blog for some time, or follow my Facebook, you may have noticed I’m not one of those mushy “every…
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Infertility was not something that ever crossed my mind until it happened, and then it became something that I can never forget. Even though I have a son now, the experience will always be a part of me. It was something I dealt with for seven years, and I dealt with it quietly and privately because the constant disappointment and heart-wrenching roller coaster of emotion was just too much to share. This week, April 18-24th, 2021 is National Infertility Awareness Week, a week dedicated to highlighting the issues of millions of Americans struggling to build a family. A survey conducted…
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Every once in a while, I get on here to whine about trying to write my book. The book I made the big announcement that I was writing in January, in hopes to kick my butt into gear and actually get it done. The book I’ve actually been working on for the last 3 years. So, what exactly is my excuse? Well, I have several. Let’s mull them over and then tell me to get over it and write the darn thing. 1 – I don’t have the time– That’s everybody’s excuse, right? I don’t have the time. I’m busy.…
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A good way to hold yourself accountable while trying to accomplish something is to be public about it, so I started the year by announcing I was writing a book about my IVF experience. We are six months into the year and I’ve actually made some progress! I finally wrote my intro and got some focus. I had been bouncing all over the place with the direction- did I want to just include the funny stories or the boring medical details? I thought about how when I was going through it, I was obsessed with reading ALL the details. I…