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After hearing our baby's heartbeat, and then miscarrying, my fears about losing our living pregnancy and not knowing it were real. I was terrified that the tiny heart tones would disappear and I wouldn't know for weeks that the pregnancy had ended while I felt that things were going fine. By the time I had gotten pregnant with Ivy, I found something to keep my sanity in those months. A rented doppler from Stork Radio. The process includes contacting the company with your information and payment arrangements. They then send out a high quality doppler and gel to you along with instructions to help hear your baby's heart. I had tried the over the counter machines with absolutely no luck. The stork radio doppler was very easy… [more]

"Know More" A few years ago, it seemed like all of the rage was those yellow Lance Armstrong bracelets. My young niece had one, as well as my retired father in law. Then more and more causes and colors came on the scene. Along with school bans and controversies as well. I don't often see these types of bracelets any more. While my dad was sick with cancer, we looked into buying bracelets to show our support of him and to also do a little fund raiser for him while times were lean. For pancreatic cancer, the color is dark, deep purple. It was embedded with the words, "Share The Care". Through my cancer… [more]

In honor of World AIDS Day today, I wore my "WE ALL HAVE AIDS" t-shirt to work and around town as I ran errands. And there were quite a few errands to run as today is also my husband's birthday. Aside from both offices, I went to Target, Mail Boxes Etc, Dairy Queen, the grocery store, teriyaki restaurant and two banks. I was hoping that someone would ask me about my shirt. I wore it over a long sleeve black shirt, and under my denim jacket that was open so that the shirt could be read. The most that I got were some sidelong glances, except for one woman who actually turned around as I was walking through the parking lot… [more]

While flipping through the Creative Irish Gifts Christmas 2006 catalog, I happened upon the above plaque. Here is the catalog description: Never, Never, Never Give Up ! Lift the heart of someone special. This inspiring wooden plaque is hand-stenciled and signed by the artist. USA. 3 x 26 1/2 x 1". www.shopirish.com The price is $ 29.99 + shipping and handling. While I was trying to get pregnant, and also before we had decided to formally go through with Bec's adoption, I would leave myself little notes of encouragement on my mirror. I would also put them up in the bulletin board in my office. My self esteem was at such a low, that I needed all of the uplifting that I could get… [more]

Throughout this past year I have been coming across products here and there that would make thoughtful gifts for a woman that is experiencing infertility and loss. In honor of the Christmas spirit, I thought that I would begin to run these here and there just in case a gift idea was needed. My first website is called Wear A Prayer. They offer beaded prayer bracelets that represent prayers for women and for girls. The bracelets do run a little much for a casual gift, but would make for a special item for someone who was close to your heart. Here are a listing of their women's bracelets. The Psalm 23 Prayer Bracelet The Psalm 23 Prayer Bracelet is designed as an aid to contemplation of Psalm 23, beloved… [more]