by Amy | Jan 31, 2013 | Babymaking, My Family, Wedding Plans
I had this dream last night: I’m walking down the aisle in a gorgeous couture bridal gown (it’s my dream, I can wear what I want to). Dave is waiting for me at the altar. Our eyes meet. Out of nowhere, a baby cries. And then all of a sudden, I have Fembot boobs,...
by Amy | Dec 27, 2012 | Infertility, My Family, Parenthood
The day we found out I’m not pregnant (again), Dave, Viv and I went walking in our neighborhood and spotted an adorable family. A smiling mom watched her son and daughter – ages 3 and 5 – racing up and down a grassy hill, squealing with laughter. “Do they...
by Amy | Dec 17, 2012 | Babymaking, Infertility, My Family
Fertility world is ruled by acronyms. TTC = Trying to Conceive. AF = Aunt Flo. BFP = Big Fat Positive (as in pregnancy test). And of course, IVF = It’s Very Frustrating. There are hormone pills and headaches, injections and bruising, mood swings and tears, constant...
by Amy | Nov 8, 2012 | Babymaking, Infertility, My Family
Do you want to see something disgusting? No? Aw come on. This is the “tea” that my acupuncture doctor wants me to drink twice a day to help me get pregnant. It looks like swamp mud. It smells like someone pooped poison mushrooms. When I confess to her that I just...
by Amy | Nov 4, 2012 | Babymaking, Couplehood, List, My Family, Parenthood, Pregnancy
Here’s my latest article for What To Expect… You’ve grown a tiny human in your belly for nine months and you’re about to give birth. As a mom-to-be, your role in this whole baby-making adventure is clear. What’s less obvious is how your...