I made a video of me talking to V about her—and her siblings’—conception + birth story. For the first time, I sat down with a pen and paper to illustrate the story.
En Vogue
I’m thrilled to share that I was interviewed for Vogue magazine about our journey to parenthood via egg donation! Here’s my favourite bit: I’ve always felt so positive about our choice, so it’s been easy to communicate that when explaining how my family came to be. You can hear a smile in someone’s voice, can’t … Read More about En Vogue
The Abortion Issue
I just sent out the latest issue of The Trying Times, after a 7-month hiatus. Life with twins has been an insane journey so far, but I hope to resume regular programming! What was the catalyst for my return? I wish I could say it were finding my groove + decent stretches of sleep, but no. It’s the abortion issue.
IVF Grant from FertilityIQ
It’s #NIAW and I’m a bit pressed for time (hello, life with twins), so my participation will be down this year. But I am thinking of all my friends and comrades still in the trenches, some of whom have been there for years. I wanted to share something that might help a little.
Book Review: “The Seed” by Alexandra Kimball
I bristle when someone refers to an unmedicated vaginal delivery as ‘natural’. The inference is that a medicated or caesarean birth is ‘unnatural’ (which is why I love the term ‘belly birth’) and therefore inferior to a birth where the baby was pushed—not pulled—out and without medical intervention. At best, ‘natural’ is a euphemism for … Read More about Book Review: “The Seed” by Alexandra Kimball
Protected: Twins’ Birth Story: A Healing Belly Birth
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Parenting After Reproductive Trauma
“Does red hair run in your family?” It’s a question I’m asked every time I venture outside with my daughter. The bold side of me longs to snarkily reply, Well, red hair is a recessive gene, so it would have to, wouldn’t it?
It’s Official: I’m DONE.
I’m 37+1 with twins, each of whom is anticipated to weigh 6 lbs at birth. I feel like John Hurt in Alien, just before the alien baby bursts through his abdomen…
Review of Netflix’s movie, ‘Private Life’
I first became aware of actress Kathryn Hahn in Transparent, and loved how she brought a gentle but feisty vulnerability to her role as the rabbi. Later, I was convinced to go to the movies to watch Bad Moms purely because she was in it—I really am not into chick flicks, but I will never … Read More about Review of Netflix’s movie, ‘Private Life’
Why Have a Doula for a Caesarean?
My hospital has a volunteer doula program. When you arrive at Labor & Delivery, you’re asked if you’d like a doula—even if you’re having a caesarean. Last time, I declined a doula. I figured, why ‘bother’ someone for an hour-long surgery. What could a doula possibly help with?
