BrokenBrownBelle: “The other side of my infertility” Part 4

By BrokenBrownBelle | Mar 20, 2013
Posted in: BrokenBrownBelle, Choices, Friends of BBE, Guest Posts, Parenting, Success Stories, The Emotions |

BrokenBrownBelle: “The other side of my infertility” Part 4

Apologies for the delay, but even a year later, this post seems to be RIGHT on time. The final installment of BrokenBrownBelle's journey to her daughter, Buttercup.

By Mrs.Tiye | Mar 2, 2013
Posted in: Adoption, Anger, Confusion, Fear, Frustration, Latest, MrsTiye, Parenting, Sadness, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions |

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Hiding in Plain Sight

What have I been up to? Where have I been? Catching up with The Broken Brown Egg.

By Mrs.Tiye | Nov 28, 2012
Posted in: Choices, Latest, Miscellaneous Rants, MrsTiye, The Emotions |

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So Darn Funny, I Forgot to Cry

No matter where this road is headed at this point, be it a massive fundraising campaign to raise adoption/IVF funds, or even the decision that our two-person home is quite enough, I have to be willing to look at the map. And so do you. You're stronger than the sedative you may want to place on your dreams.

By Mrs.Tiye | Sep 20, 2012
Posted in: Hissues, Latest, Menorrhagia, Miscellaneous Rants, MrsTiye, Sadness, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions |

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The Best of Times…The Worst of Times

When this video ended, I was in tears. Not just for HIS pain. But because he understood mine.

By Mrs.Tiye | Sep 7, 2012
Posted in: Conditions & Diagnosis, Confusion, Latest, Medicines & Treatments, Menorrhagia, MrsTiye, PCOS, Sadness, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions |

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The King and I

Many times I've gotten private messages from those who wonder if I personally have a spiritual take on my own situation. They ask me if I have a relationship with God. I do. A discussion on faith, and the results of my hysteroscopy.

By Mrs.Tiye | Aug 31, 2012
Posted in: Anger, Conditions & Diagnosis, Frustration, Hypothyroidism, Latest, Medicines & Treatments, Menorrhagia, PCOS, Procedures, Sadness, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions |

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Stop the Ride, I Wanna Get Off.

Let me hip you to something I've been keeping silent for a while out of embarrassment, frustration, and a self-destructive need to make sure no one sees the kinks in my armor: I'm tired as hell.

By Mrs.Tiye | Aug 27, 2012
Posted in: A.H.A., Advocacy, Blocked Tubes, Coming Events, Latest, Procedures, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions |

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The Lovers The Dreamers And Me

When I was at my lowest, I found it very hard to dream. Hope was at a small, small level in my heart. Dreaming, however, put me back on track to move forward. I want the same for you. And if we can enlighten the world to what WE go through at the same time, then all the better. Join The Broken Brown Egg Pinterest Challenge!

By Mrs.Tiye | Aug 14, 2012
Posted in: Miscellaneous Rants, MrsTiye, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions |

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Today’s Needs

I feel blah today. I blame the hormone therapy. I don’t have much to say. Because most of it will come out angsty and harsh. But I did want to share this, Because it’s how I feel today, And maybe its what you need. So, Here.

By Mrs.Tiye | Jul 1, 2012
Posted in: Anger, Blocked Tubes, Conditions & Diagnosis, Confusion, Fear, Frustration, Medicines & Treatments, MrsTiye, Sadness, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions |

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Sh*t Just Got Real

You know how you visit a casino already knowing that the house always wins, but get pissed anyway when you lose? Yeah, that just happened. Finally, an actual infertility diagnosis.

When You Aren’t Where You Thought You’d Be

By Mrs.Tiye | Apr 22, 2012
Posted in: A.H.A., The Emotions |

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When You Aren’t Where You Thought You’d Be

Looking at another NIAW, it is easy to catch feelings about seemingly not having changed positions from where you were last year, or the year before that. But I’m going to tell you something today that I want you to own.

By Mrs.Tiye | Mar 25, 2012
Posted in: Celebrity Letters, Choices, Conditions & Diagnosis, The Emotions |

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Dear Braxton Sisters…

The season finale of Braxton Family Values opened with a fertility discussion for Tamar and Vince. The result was a hopeful and honest look at the discussion of fertility issues in a close-knit family. An important discussion and visual representation worthy of note.