By Mrs.Tiye    |    Jan 22, 2012
Posted in: Anger, Choices, Confusion, Fear, Latest, Medicines & Treatments, MrsTiye, PCOS, Procedures, Sadness, The Emotions     |    10 Comments

Good Mornin, Metformin

So, it has been a while since I’ve taken the time to actually POST some tidbits here on the site.  And it is all your fault.  See, most of you follow The Egg on Facebook and we have such great conversations there, that by the time I get over here, I have nothing else to say because we’ve talked it to death over the course of a day! But, getting [...]

By BrokenBrownBelle    |    Jan 19, 2012
Posted in: A.H.A., BrokenBrownBelle, Fear, Joy, Latest, Medicines & Treatments, Procedures, Success Stories     |    No Comments

BrokenBrownBelle: “The other side of my infertility” Part 2

I thought the entire time, I would get pregnant and that this would all be over. No one warned me that this is not a fight for the weak and that it lasts a lifetime. I was never this tough. If I knew then, what I know now, I might have never started this fight.  My story is just what I described in previous posts, and to be honest I’d spent [...]

By Mrs.Tiye    |    Nov 16, 2011
Posted in: Anger, Conditions & Diagnosis, Confusion, Fear, Frustration, Medicines & Treatments, Miscellaneous Rants, MrsTiye, Sadness, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions     |    1 Comment

Second (or fifth) Verse, Same as the First

I’ve decided to drink wine this evening. Yellow Tail makes a charming Merlot.  A Merlot that has helped a bit.  I plan to be at ease by the time I reach the latter half of it.  Today warranted that sort of planning. You see, basically, I got the same “news” today that I’ve gotten before: Say it with me now: “There is NOTHING gynecologically wrong.” Really?

By Mrs.Tiye    |    Jul 9, 2011
Posted in: Conditions & Diagnosis, Hypothyroidism, Medicines & Treatments, Miscellaneous Rants, MrsTiye, PCOS, Procedures, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions     |    1 Comment

Seems like You’re Ready….

So, when I originally became a member of the embattled, tough girls of infertility lifestyle, I thought the best way to make myself strong, was to completely act un-phased by things that were the cliche discomforts for infertile women.  The textbook cases of teen -pregnancy haters, bitter stepmothers, and weepy weak women who couldn’t bare to lay eyes on children until they had their own.  I was so busy avoiding [...]

By Mrs.Tiye    |    Feb 27, 2011
Posted in: Confusion, Medicines & Treatments, MrsTiye, The "Natural" Route, The Emotions, Weight Loss     |    2 Comments

Decisions and Pathways

It’s been so long since I’ve had a plan, that I’m not even sure how to execute one anymore. LOL I believe I’ve come to an actual decision about where to go from here.  My mind was jumbled and it was leading me down that dark alleyway we call depression.  Anyone who has stepped foot into the IF arena knows that depression is counterproductive to say the least. In trying [...]

By Mrs.Tiye    |    Nov 22, 2010
Posted in: Choices, Conditions & Diagnosis, Medicines & Treatments     |    2 Comments

Reproductive Health…in a Recession

Aside from losing income, the loss of health care is a large concern during a recession. Check out these ways to keep on top of your health, inexpensively and effectively.

By Mrs.Tiye    |    Nov 1, 2010
Posted in: Advocacy, Celebrity Infertility, Conditions & Diagnosis, Hissues, Latest, Medicines & Treatments     |    1 Comment

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Congratulations are in order for Mr and Mrs. Cannon, but where does their story fit in the land of infertility? Does it fit at all? Who decides, and who is in charge of sharing these stories? The Egg explores and contemplates.

By BrokenBrownBelle    |    Oct 16, 2010
Posted in: BrokenBrownBelle, Conditions & Diagnosis, Hypothyroidism, Latest, Medicines & Treatments, Nonfiction, PCOS, Procedures, Weight Loss     |    No Comments

Recovery

Our lovable and honest Belle is back with a message from her recovery room and a lesson on Metformin, Synthroid and learning how our meds work.

By Mrs.Tiye    |    May 18, 2010
Posted in: Choices, Foundations/Organizations, Friends of BBE, Guest Posts, Medicines & Treatments     |    2 Comments

Guest Post – Using ART to Start Your Family: An Industry Insider’s Tips on Managing Your Treatment

There has been an amazing influx of people seeking information!  Though I hate that there are so many people who need this info, I’m glad to see that there are those who have gained the courage to speak out and ask for it! Anywhoo, recently I had the pleasure of meeting a professional who I just love, Mindy Berkson of Lotus Blossom Consulting, an infertility consultant who everyday makes headway in teaching [...]

By Mrs.Tiye    |    Jun 24, 2009
Posted in: Foundations/Organizations, Friends of BBE, Medicines & Treatments     |    No Comments

The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation’s Family Building Grant

The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation’s Family Building Grant provides up to $10,000 to needy infertile families. The grant is used to assist with the costs associated with infertility treatment or domestic adoption. For additional information, feel free to call us at 443-896-6504 or email us at grantinfo@cadefoundation.org. Applications will be available at all TQCF activities in 2009 and online from July 15, 2009 until Sept. 15, 2009. Family Building Grant [...]

By Mrs.Tiye    |    Jun 12, 2009
Posted in: Conditions & Diagnosis, Hypothyroidism, Medicines & Treatments, Miscellaneous Rants, MrsTiye     |    2 Comments

Sometimes I need my ass whooped.

By Mrs.Tiye    |    Jun 4, 2009
Posted in: Advocacy, Medicines & Treatments, Procedures, Race & Infertility     |    1 Comment

Appropriate Questions and Responses

Birth Control? (Metformin, Prenatal Viatmins, Birth Control Pills) Since I’ve taken up this campaign, I’ve had countless friends and family members ask “Oh my gosh, Regina, are you saying these things because of me?” To them and everyone else, “NO!” LOL That is precisely the reason I’m opening up this dialogue! The problem in our community is not those who ask, “So when are YOU gonna have kids?” The problem [...]