BrokenBrownBelle: “The other side of my infertility” Part 3

There were more appointments then ever. And instead of reading about people talking about beating PCOS and drifting into motherhood, the talk had turned to talk to exclusively the word miscarriage. That word could strike fear in my heart like no needle ever could and it was suddenly everywhere. Oh my God, could I have come this far only to spend every set aside dime and then lose my baby?!? This never was [...]

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

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

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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 |

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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 | Feb 24, 2011
Posted in: Abortion, Advocacy, Foundations/Organizations, Latest, Procedures, Race & Infertility, Responsible Conception |

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Scare Tactics: The Great Reproductive (in)Justice

Planned Parenthood is not our enemy here. Nor is the African American womb. Our enemy is the lack of education and resources. Our enemy is a misrepresentation of the idea behind Reproductive Justice. Our enemy is a political machine that is willingly allowing millions to fall by the wayside in a false effort to “save” children that they are proving they won’t adequately support once their born, anyway.

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

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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 4, 2010
Posted in: Advocacy, Celebrity Infertility, Celebrity Letters, Diabetes, Latest, Parenting, Pride, Success Stories |

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Dear Sherri Shepherd,

Dear Sherri, I don't know if you're aware of how important your humor and honesty is for Black women dealing with infertility, but please, let me enlighten you...

The EggShelf: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot

By Mrs.Tiye | Aug 12, 2010
Posted in: Advocacy, Cancer, Conditions & Diagnosis, Nonfiction, Procedures, The Eggshelf, The Emotions |

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The EggShelf: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot

"Patients believed what doctors said..."Especially black patients in public wards", she writes." How The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks increased my passion for Reproductive Health Awareness, and a need to engage more African Americans in medical literacy.

By Mrs.Tiye | Jul 1, 2010
Posted in: Latest, Videos |

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Take a Girlfriend to the Gyne Day

So, I’ve been thinking about this movement for a few weeks now, but was even MORE impassioned about it yesterday when visiting the doctor’s office with a friend. I planned to write out my response and feelings, but I knew it would be a rather lengthy post. So I videotaped it instead, and unfortunately, it STILL ended up pretty lengthy, but at least you can listen and not read. (See, [...]

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

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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 [...]

The Waiting Game – Submitted Anonymously

By Mrs.Tiye | Jun 4, 2009
Posted in: Friends of BBE, The Emotions |

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The Waiting Game – Submitted Anonymously

The following was submitted anonymously by a great and loving friend of mine who graciously shared her story with us. Thank you to my special Broken Brown Eggshell! The Waiting Game I am 37 years old, married for 3 years, and we have no children. We have been on the journey towards motherhood for 2 years. I am grateful for my awesome insurance policy… a lot of people complain about [...]