Category Archives: reproductive immunology

Finding the light, part 1

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Melanie

Change happens all the time. Mostly, it’s good. I’ve been in a sort of metamorphosis, but it’s taken 3 years. I will try to explain it. I’m still working on it. I’m also not 100% on what IT is. Three … Continue reading →

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Braveness In Infertiliy

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Melanie

The first time I heard Sara Bariellos’ song BrBraveave, I was sitting in the waiting room of the reproductive specialist. I remember looking at the tv, while waiting to pick up our last embryo for it’s trip to Manhattan. I … Continue reading →

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NIAW-the awareness continues

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Melanie

My family was visiting last week and they left on Tuesday and today was my last day of work before starting my training for my new job next week. Last Wednesday, I was sitting at the aquarium with my cousin … Continue reading →

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Pretty happy

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Melanie

I woke up the other day feeling excited. I’m doing it! It’s time to get back the old me in a new and improved way! When I was in my twenties and early thirties, I was so confident. I’d go … Continue reading →

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I’m doing it! Need some

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Melanie

I have decided that it’s time to start a more inclusive support group for women with invisible illnesses. I know a bunch of women who suffer silently with autoimmune diseases, endometriosis, infertility and other life altering issues. I love that … Continue reading →

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Happy Blogaversary to Our Last Embryo

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Melanie

Sunday, February 9th was officially my blogging anniversary (blogaversary?). Thank you to everyone who has been here by my side through one of the hardest years in my life. Writing about everything helped me a lot. It was very good … Continue reading →

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Leaving 2013 behind, good riddance

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Melanie

This has been quite a year for everyone. For me, well, it has definitely not been boring. Let me summarize. January, hubby and I were ready to do another FET with our last embryo. We got to my Endo doc … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture at its finest

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Melanie

I switched my post. I was going to start off by complaining about my pains again. However, there are so many others worse off than little old me! So, while I am doubled over with my heating pad on and … Continue reading →

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Autoimmune disease sucks

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Melanie

Autoimmune disease sucks! I said it and I will repeat it. Autoimmune disease sucks! Big time. My immunologist told me my hashimoto’s thyroiditis was caused by Lyme disease. Did I mention I had Lyme in 1995? Yeah. My early twenties … Continue reading →

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Dear readers,

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Melanie

I was thinking about the name of this blog today. Part of me wants to rename it. In fact, I started another blog, but I just can’t keep up two at this time. Plus, all my wonderful followers/readers may not … Continue reading →

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