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Book Review: Happy For No Reason by Marci Shimoff....

While I was helping my parents move this summer, I found the book Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out . I felt a little foolish reading it for some reason, as if in my head I was really thinking, "Happy for No Reason?... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Meet my new art journal....

I created the cover in June but didn't give it life until late last night. Boy, did it feel good! By the way, lately I have fallen in love with Instagram on the iPhone (thank you Karen for convincing me to try it!). If you want to join me and... Continue reading

Posted Aug 13, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Peek into the art journal....

Before we left for the lake I re-did the cover of my art journal. And here's a spread I did while there inspired by Christine Mason Miller's book Ordinary Sparkling Moments: Reflections on Success and Contentment . I filled up this art journal and soon plan to begin the next... Continue reading

Posted Jul 31, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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We Need One Another.....

I took this picture one day while walking the dog. The sun was shining beautifully behind the tree and drawing attention to the little angel statue. I'd walked by it many, many times and never noticed it before. As to what I've been up to for the last month, I'd... Continue reading

Posted Jul 8, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Quote on what needs to break so you can fly....

"The shell must break before the bird can fly." -Tennyson Sorry I haven't had much to say lately. It's going to be a busy summer with moving my parents here and my mom having surgery yesterday. I may need to do some shell breaking, too.... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Quote on trusting yourself...

“Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” – Dr. Spock Continue reading

Posted Jun 1, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Expressing Motherhood Infertile Style....

One of my many infertile and outrageously talented, thoughtful, funny and insightful friends, Lisa Manterfield, recently was invited to be part of a performance called Expressing Motherhood in Los Angeles. She beautifully expresses her infertility journey in the video clip below (6 min.). I only wish I could have been... Continue reading

Posted May 21, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Quote on not being pushed by your problems....

"Don't be pushed by your problems, be led by your dreams." - Proverb Continue reading

Posted May 18, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Quote on taking the moment and making the best of it....

“Some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity…” – Gilda Radner I feel this way right now. I'm not clear about what... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Sun salutation and personal affirmations....

Back when I was doing Wii Fit, I learned their modified version of the Sun Salutation. It's a nice way to start my mind and body each day. I even started adding in my own personal affirmations. Here they are along side the notes on movements. Inhale as you bring... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Never take anything for granted....

After my Mother's Day post, let me follow up with this quote, "Never take anything for granted." - Benjamin Disraeli If I would add something to it, it would say, "Never take anything for granted, including yourself." Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Honoring myself this Mother's Day....

In years past I have reached out to friends without children, infertile and not infertile, to wish them a Happy Mother's Day. To thank them for their love, nuturing, compassion, advice, laughter and more they have provided to me and so many. More and more I realize these unsung women... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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On how to finish each day....

I actually own this magnet and I think I need to start reading it every day because I love it's message: “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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A quote on worrying....

Here's a good quote on worrying: "Worry is like a rocking chair. It will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere" - Proverb Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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A quote on the past and the present....

I guess I have been taking my In Praise of Slow book more to heart than even I had realized. I am enjoying Slow. So today I went looking for quotes because I so love them. I found this quote, which is a good one after a recent visit from... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Have a slow day.....

I recently got this book, In Praise of Slow: Challenging the Cult of Speed , free via my Bookmooch.com account. I haven't had a ton of time to devote to yet but I am intrigued by the concept of it being okay to slow down and in fact that we... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Take part in a research study about Living Without Children After Infertility....

Thank you to Pamela, author of Silent Sorority, for mentioning a research opportunity being done by Marni, a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice. Read Pamela's full blog post on the topic at her blog here. I will be contacting Marni, although I'm... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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A few highlights from my birthday..

A box of Godiva Chocolates from my best friend. She knows me so well. A new set of colored pencils that I asked for from my husband. I opened them up immediately and started testing all the colors - so vibrant and smooth! Flowers from my parents. Lilies because I'm... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Sometimes you can't help but come back to life....

Now that the weather is warming up in spurts I am thrilled to start my routine of walking my beagle again. I always love my dog's enthusiasm for walking around a neighborhood we've walked literally hundreds of times. So today I made a point to stop and take a picture... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Quote on being strong.....

While I was riding in the car for 12 hours on the way home, I did a little quote surfing at FridgeDoor.com. This one really struck a chord with me: "Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Look at the sunny side of... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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The Final Four and pregnancy loss? An unlikely connection....

So tonight we settled in to watch our local Butler Bulldogs take on (and win!) over Virginia Commonwealth. Before the game started on the CBS Sports Pre-Show, there was a story about the Florida Gators Basketball Coach, Billy Donovan and his connection to two of his former staff members, now... Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Woke up with a garden party on my mind...

My parents were here this weekend and it was more than a bit exhausting keeping up with their many requests. They are moving here soon and I know my life is going to undergo some major change. Then my mom sends me a message last night that she's worried about... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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Listen to a piece of Lori's infertility story....

Listen to a glimpse of my personal friend (we met on our infertility journeys) and new author Lori Green Leroy's story in this interview on Sound Medicine. It's about 10 minutes long and well worth the listen. http://soundmedicine.iu.edu/segment/2782/Book--The-Inadequate-Conception If you haven't picked up her book The Inadequate Conception already, I... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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World's most spoiled dog

This is my beloved beagle in one of his many nightly "pitiful" poses. Don't be fooled, this precious little face can be quite a little food terror. However, with a face like this he gets away with everything! I love little beagle's face and spoiling him. He doesn't seem to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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My body is trying to tell me something....

Lately I have been feeling sluggish, and seemingly cannot get enough sleep. I thought it was stress and it very well could be. But I think my thyroid is asking for my attention, sending me subtle signals that not until just last night I began putting all together. I have... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2011 at The Infertile Mind

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