Infertility - BREAK the SILENCE

After a long afternoon at my non-profit film making class. I spent the weekend putting together this 2 minute film on awareness. It is time to speak up. Even if I cannot help myself, I want to share my journey to help others along the path...

Infertility Break the Silence Film

Walk of Hope 2015 "Team Body Shots"

I am so overjoyed to share the experience our support group had at the Walk of Hope in Sacramento. The Walk of Hope represents more than just putting on a t-shirt and coming out together as a team to walk a mile—it’s a movement. A movement to tell the community that they are Not Alone and to inspire hope; a movement to make friends and family aware of what those with infertility feel; and a movement to raise money to help individuals have access to build their family and for legislators to consider expanding and creating greater coverage. Advocating for those among us, for those after us and for those that fought this battle before is truly inspirational. There is another side to this long roller coaster. I promise you. I am so proud of my team "Body Shots" for their courage to stand up from behind the closed doors of our monthly meeting and advocate for this disease that has shifted many of our lives forever. 

NIAW - support group - egg donor ---- what a week!

Well it's national infertility awareness week. Monday I hosted my second monthly support group meeting and surprisingly we had an absolutely wonderful turnout and a very meaningful supportive meeting. I was actually surprised that the group grew from 2 to 12 so quickly. Below is an anonymous email I received from one of the new members after the meeting...

"I just wanted to thank you so much for starting the support group and for creating such a warm and supportive environment - especially when you are in the midst yourself. In the 1.5 yrs I've been in this downward spiral this was probably the most positive thing I've done for myself. Thank you!"

It was such an inspiring group of individuals that came together to support each other.  It really feels nice to know that you can be there for others and relate to them in a way that really no one else can in less there going through infertility.

Today our egg donor went in for her retrieval and we ended up with 25 eggs. They said she is doing great and resting. Now I am just praying that we will have 20 frozen embryos by the end of the week.

Yesterday when I was hosting group and listening to others around me I thought to myself wow we have this egg donor now and we're moving forward and everything is happening but yet I can't even think about it because it's been so many years now that my emotions are somewhat detached from my own experiences.... In the spirit of infertility awareness remember #youarenotalone

I am hosting a new peer-led support group in San Mateo!

The support Group has been moved to the 2nd Monday each month at Beresford Recreation Center in San Mateo, CA. Please email me directly if you have any questions.