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 | Jun 14, 2011
Posted in: Frustration, Hissues, Miscellaneous Rants, PCOS, Sadness, Tales From the Darkside |

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Private Parts

"Your husband should never know when you are having your feminine time. Keep those things private!" Oh, really, now?

By Mrs.Tiye | Apr 25, 2011
Posted in: Foundations/Organizations, Joy, Latest, Race & Infertility |

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Family Is Relative

Why do people say "Start a Family" as though a COMMITTED relationship isn't family enough? Your definition of family is not necessarily mine, but respect is universal.

By Mrs.Tiye | Dec 27, 2010
Posted in: Hissues, Musical Therapy, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions |

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Musical Therapy: You Are My Man

As usual, I'm looking at something that has nothing to do with infertility when something drives itself home. This time, it was Tyler Perry's newest play "Madea's Big Happy Family".

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

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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 Mrs.Tiye | Aug 5, 2010
Posted in: Fiction, The Eggshelf |

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The EggShelf: “Here and Now” by Kimberla Lawson Roby

It wasn't until I was nearing the end of the book that I recalled my having read it years ago. The fact that I so quickly forgot the subplot of infertility, reminded me of how oblivious we are to infertility until we've encountered it ourselves. Which made this read all the more endearing to me.

Why We Should All Care about Infertility.

By Mrs.Tiye | May 27, 2010
Posted in: Advocacy, Celebs, Hissues, Latest, Tales From the Darkside, The Emotions |

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Why We Should All Care about Infertility.

The implications of infertility are important to ALL of us, not just those who are dealing with it personally. We EACH have a stake in spreading the word about this topic to help remove the stigmas and taboos that are tied to it.

By Mrs.Tiye | Apr 16, 2010
Posted in: Uncategorized |

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Selfishness, Grief and the Freedom to Mourn

I am so often amazed at how writers neglect the opportunities to truly expound on those things that are running rampant and un-adressed in real homes. They get so near to the breakthrough and then back away as though repelled. This was the situation when I viewed Why Did I Get Married Too, this past weekend. I would hate to spoil the film for anyone still planning to see it, [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Mar 18, 2010
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Are You and Your Partner on the Same Page?

You have to put on the big girl panties for infertility. I’m sorry, that’s just the way it is. So, I went to Walmart for you. Here’s a pair, Sometimes you’ll want to cry. Sometimes you’ll want to fight.I hope to always be honest about those swings of emotion on this blog.Thanks for letting me rant when I need to. I’m back, so let’s get started.Now, as I was [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Feb 24, 2010
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C’Mon Son!

Photosource Somebody lied to me. I was not aware that Chicago radio is allowed to play me the same twelve songs ALL DAMN DAY. Didn’t know that it was okay for AMC to show Forest Gump EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK. Just discovered that USA Television Network shows Law & Order Everything for the first SIX HOURS OF THE BROADCAST DAY.Only ONE of the Real Housewives of Atlanta was actually married. [...]

By Mrs.Tiye | Feb 15, 2010
Posted in: Miscellaneous Rants, MrsTiye, Success Stories |

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God…Stop Laughing…Hey, for real…What’s so funny, Man?

PhotoSource I lost my job this month. I’ve put in four years, a few tears, a countless amount of heart and dedication, and walked away without even my full last paycheck, (Good lookin out, heffa). It’s nothing more than ironic that just a few weeks ago, I spoke on this very blog about what it would mean if my situation changed in any way. I feel like I can almost [...]