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Sadly, yes. And my favorite pair of socks, too. Sad.
Commented Dec 21, 2011 on The Miracle Cure... For Dogs at Starfish Envy
The Miracle Cure... For Dogs
Since there seems to be some interest in the fabulous vomit-inducing treatment I used on Moose this weekend... I'll share it with you! But keep in mind that all dogs are different. My particular dog is 90+ lbs (and something of a brat). So the dose that worked for him, may not be right for you...
Yes! I checked with Anna, and thats exactly right! Thanks!
Commented Nov 25, 2011 on Anna's No Fail Pie Crust at Starfish Envy
Anna's No Fail Pie Crust
Like most good marriages, my dad and step-mom have their own domains. When it comes to cooking, my dad's domain is breakfast and grilling. Anna's domain is everything else. As I write, my dad is outside at the grill, my step-mom is checking on her apple pie, and I am drooling as the most div...
Ahhh!!! That is wonderful synchronicity indeed! Its a small world, isnt it? And your story totally cheers me up. Thank you!
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Commented Sep 7, 2011 on Grumpy, Sad, Frustrated, Tired. And How Are YOU Today? at Starfish Envy
Grumpy, Sad, Frustrated, Tired. And How Are YOU Today?
Apparently, I only have six follicles. If I had known that five days ago, I probably would have decided not to proceed with IVF. But seven, which is what I supposedly had back then, was juuuuuust enough to make it worth moving forward. Only I don't have seven. I have six. And by the time retr...
Careful... I might do that.
Commented Aug 20, 2011 on Puppy Power! at Starfish Envy
Puppy Power!
George is a smarty pants. In the last couple days, he's invented a game. He'll happily play it by himself for half an hour at a time, and would probably stick with it longer if I'd let him. (But it kind of drives me crazy.) The game revolves around a squeaky ball. A pink, fuzzy, squeak sq...
Love it! Thanks for the interpretation!
Commented Aug 13, 2011 on The Cards Say It All at Starfish Envy
The Cards Say It All
Every now and then my yoga teacher brings her tarot cards. These are the cards she pulled earlier this week, on what was a big day, professionally, for WP and me. According to the cards, the road ahead isn't all that easy... it never is. But the last card is the King of Pentacles. And tha...
I agree-- Jerie, Ill remove your comments if you really really want me
To, but I thought they were great!
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Commented Apr 22, 2011 on Quitting Time? at Starfish Envy
Quitting Time?
One day at a time. By which I do not mean the lightning in a bottle that was the 70's Valerie Bertinelli, Connie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips sitcom extravaganza. I mean me. One. Day. At. A. Time. For the first time, yesterday, someone suggested that I give up. "You've been doing this su...
How right you are! I have the best, most supportive readers in the universe! Which I appreciate more than I can say. Deepest thanks to Abi Grace, and to all of you!
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Commented Apr 21, 2011 on Quitting Time? at Starfish Envy
Quitting Time?
One day at a time. By which I do not mean the lightning in a bottle that was the 70's Valerie Bertinelli, Connie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips sitcom extravaganza. I mean me. One. Day. At. A. Time. For the first time, yesterday, someone suggested that I give up. "You've been doing this su...
Jennifer-- I hear ya!
Commented Apr 19, 2011 on The Television Cure at Starfish Envy
The Television Cure
Since I'm not exactly in my happy place these days, I've been self-medicating with great TV. As you know, I won't be watching the final season of Friday Night Lights until I can watch it in an uninterrupted marathon, so I've had to find other amazing shows to distract my fertility-obsessed min...
Well said, Jerie. I, too, have family members with mental illness-- and I would not choose to put anyone I love through the enormous difficulties mental illness entails if I could avoid it. Its the same reason I avoid donors with Alzheimers in their family history. My grandmother had Alzheimers and my mother has it now. If I can lessen the chance of passing it on to my child by choosing my donor carefully, thats what Im going to do. That choice doesnt diminish the value of those with mental illness, nor does it diminish the value of my mom and grandma. Its just a choice Im making to try to protect my (theoretical) future child.
Commented Mar 14, 2011 on An Unexpected Opportunity... at Starfish Envy
An Unexpected Opportunity...
I went to see my RE (reproductive endocrinologist) today, and my uterus is completely all better! Which was great to hear, of course. Then, this afternoon, it suddenly hit me that-- what with my healthy uterus, and all-- I could try to fit in an IUI this week. I have a follicle that's abou...
An excellent thought. Probably exactly whats going on. And now Im crying again!
Commented Mar 14, 2011 on Nah-Nah-Nah Naah Nah Naah Nah, Feelin' Weepy at Starfish Envy
Nah-Nah-Nah Naah Nah Naah Nah, Feelin' Weepy
I miss my dogs. A lot. As in, so much it keeps making me cry. Which is absurd. I haven't even been gone a week. I've been away from home longer than this, and while I always miss them, I'm usually pretty even-keeled about it. I mean, Moose and Daisy are extremely well taken care of when ...
I got the baby!! (but it took two pieces.)
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Commented Mar 8, 2011 on A Little Bit O' Luck In A Box at Starfish Envy
A Little Bit O' Luck In A Box
Guess what wonderful surprise came my way today? This!! A Mardi Gras King Cake from Gambinos!!! Along with some other very fun stuff: I don't know if I'm supposed to know who it's from... but I do! (A little birdie gave me a heads up something lovely was headed my way.) So Jerie B., THANK...
The consensus seems to be Mario. But hell always be Maria to me!
Commented Mar 7, 2011 on The Most Famous Goose In the World at Starfish Envy
The Most Famous Goose In the World
There have been some developments in the life of our favorite goose, Maria. For one thing, she and her human, Dominic, have become quite famous! She's been written about in the Wall Street Journal, featured on several blogs, appeared on the local news, and even-- as you'll see below-- the natio...
Just have to say, I understood Chris comment to be light-hearted, so I didnt read it as judgmental at all. I actually found it particularly funny because Im quite fond of red-heads! My step-mom is always saying When are you going to give me a little red-headed grand-baby?
Commented Mar 2, 2011 on An Unexpected Opportunity... at Starfish Envy
An Unexpected Opportunity...
I went to see my RE (reproductive endocrinologist) today, and my uterus is completely all better! Which was great to hear, of course. Then, this afternoon, it suddenly hit me that-- what with my healthy uterus, and all-- I could try to fit in an IUI this week. I have a follicle that's abou...
I know! Me too! Thats why I put off seeing the movie for so long. Of course, I dont mean to make you or me or anyone feel bad. I mean to nudge us all into some kind of action-- as little as calling or emailing our legislators or donating to a fund that teachers can use to buy supplies for their classrooms. Im not expecting anyone-- including myself-- to give up our lives or goals. Just to think about what we, individually, can do. But for goodness sake, dont feel bad! (I, for example, feel quite sure Im not meant to be a teacher as my profession. Im cool with that. But that means I have to work a little harder to find other ways to make a difference, thats all.)
Commented Feb 24, 2011 on Still Waiting For Superman at Starfish Envy
Still Waiting For Superman
After I graduated from college a million years ago, I joined Teach for America. For two years, I taught high school English and Creative Writing at a rural high school in North Carolina. My kids were incredible-- except for the one who brought gun magazines to class and fake shot me one day, ...
At a Canucks game right now. Go Canucks!!!
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Commented Feb 20, 2011 on Right Here, Right Now at Starfish Envy
Right Here, Right Now
Y'know how, every now and then, things just work out perfectly? Today was one of those days. Of course, I'm not holding my breath that tomorrow or the next day will sustain the trend-- that would be foolish. But I'm certainly grateful for today. Which is one of the things I'm working on-- app...
Im going!!!
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Commented Feb 19, 2011 on Right Here, Right Now at Starfish Envy
Right Here, Right Now
Y'know how, every now and then, things just work out perfectly? Today was one of those days. Of course, I'm not holding my breath that tomorrow or the next day will sustain the trend-- that would be foolish. But I'm certainly grateful for today. Which is one of the things I'm working on-- app...
Wow. Thanks for that. I like the way you think!
Commented Feb 9, 2011 on My 'What If' List at Starfish Envy
My 'What If' List
The thought of having or adopting a baby on my own is scary. So scary, in fact, I was compelled to make a list: What if I’m a terrible mom? What if I die? What if I get a debilitating illness? What if it turns out I like dogs more than kids? What if I have a baby and pass on some terrible genet...
Lord, everything in my house looks askew! Its all wonky that way. Which is part of why Im thinking of getting a new door!
Commented Jan 31, 2011 on First Impressions at Starfish Envy
First Impressions
Most of my house is still a disaster area-- thanks to the fact that, since I moved back in, I've had exactly one day off that didn't involve some kind of catastrophe or post-catastrophe-management. Fortunately, though-- amidst all the chaos-- my front entry fell into place beautifully. Here's a ...
Just want you all to know how grateful I am for your comments over the last couple of days. Theyve been difficult, certainly, but your virtual kindness has been a real comfort. Sad as I am, I know I did the right thing for Chloe, and shes now in a much better place. XO, S.
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Commented Jan 23, 2011 on Dear January: You Suck at Starfish Envy
Dear January: You Suck
Here's the month so far: a gas line leak, a week with no hot water or heat, the flu, a surgery, an unexpected work-related hurdle, and now... I can't believe I'm writing this... I think I'm going to have to put my dog, Chloe, to sleep. For the last several months, she's been wheezing a lot aft...
Thanks, Shannon! I hope to be following in your preggers footsteps before too long!
Commented Jan 19, 2011 on Expect The Unexpected... In Your Uterus at Starfish Envy
Expect The Unexpected... In Your Uterus
First things first: Jessica, Aunt Gene is here! She says hi. On to the surgery, which went surprisingly well, despite some surprises. Turns out, I did not have the expected one or two polyps. Oh, no. My uterus doesn't do things half-way. If it's gonna have polyps, it's gonna HAVE POLY...
I went with pie.
Commented Dec 7, 2010 on In Which I Whine Like A Little Baby at Starfish Envy
In Which I Whine Like A Little Baby
Okay, I admit it. I'm totally overwhelmed right now. I woke up stressed, and haven't shaken it all day. I could keep it at bay while I was at work, but now I'm home, and all I want to do is cry. Or go to bed. Or cry and then go to bed. There's just TOO MUCH. Remodeling stress (It's a...
BB-- Thank you for this comment. Its helping me lift the black self-pity cloud hovering over my head! And good luck! Im keeping my fingers crossed for a BFP!
Commented Nov 30, 2010 on We Have A Winner! at Starfish Envy
We Have A Winner!
And the Give-Away winner is... Jen W! Jen, I'll send you an email so you can send me your info, and then your books (inscribed to Anna), etc., will be on the way by the end of the week! Thanks to Jen, and to everyone who donated to Water.org. I was actually amazed at how many people donated. ...
Chris, Im honored and thankful to be on your permanent prayer list!
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Commented Nov 23, 2010 on On The Second Day Of Thankful... Prayers at Starfish Envy
On The Second Day Of Thankful... Prayers
Yes, I said prayers. This will come as quite a shock to those who know me well. I'm not exactly religious, and I don't exactly pray. I mean, like most people, I pray when the airplane gets bouncy, or when I reallyreallyreallyreally want something and happen to have a little time because I c...
Yep, thats her! Love her!
Commented Nov 22, 2010 on On The First Day Of Thankful... Acupuncture! at Starfish Envy
On The First Day Of Thankful... Acupuncture!
If I have ever doubted the effectiveness of acupuncture, the last couple weeks have cured me of all doubt. Last week, I just happened to go to my acupuncturist as I was approaching ovulation. (This is where people who don't want to read about the nuts and bolts of the trying-to-get-pregnant pro...
Thanks, Vicky. :) You have a great Thanksgiving, too!
Commented Nov 22, 2010 on Swag and Drag at Starfish Envy
Swag and Drag
I'm new at this give-away thing, and I realized I forgot to set a date for ENDING said give-away. So, if you make a donation of any amount to Water.org in the next week-- let's say by 9 p.m. PST Thanksgiving night-- and then let me know you made a donation by leaving a comment or tweeting me o...
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