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Putting the cart before the horse

Putting the cart before the horse

Oct 5, 2013 | IVF & Being Infertile, Pregnancy & Childbirth | 0 comments

It’s human nature to fantasize about the future, especially if you want something badly and are trying to achieve it. I can’t stop dreaming about something that’s still very far away.

The Hunt for Health Insurance

The Hunt for Health Insurance

Sep 2, 2013 | IVF & Being Infertile, Parenting | 0 comments

Looking for a new job shouldn’t be a search for the right kind of health insurance.

Resolutions for Year Two

Resolutions for Year Two

Aug 20, 2013 | Parenting | 1 comment

365 days of being a parent have taught me much. I have a few ideas of things I’ll do differently in Peanut’s Year #2.

10 Vacation Lessons Learned

10 Vacation Lessons Learned

Aug 6, 2013 | Traveling with Kids | 1 comment

If there’s a sweet spot for traveling with a baby, 11 months is not it. That aside, I offer a few travel tips I picked up during our first adventure as a family of three.

It’s So Easy (and other lies)

It’s So Easy (and other lies)

Feb 25, 2013 | Nursing & Breastfeeding, Parenting, Pregnancy & Childbirth | 2 comments

My expectations of breastfeeding were way off base. I underestimated how hard it would be, especially at first. This is my warning to the mothers-to-be: it sure ain’t easy.

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If you're going through infertility and want to see our journey, start in June 2011 (first two cycles) or January 2014 (third cycle). Hopefully reading about our rollercoaster with assisted reproduction brings you a little hope, and more than a few giggles.

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Hiya! I'm Lydia. I live in Iowa with my husband and two children, both the result of iVF. I started this blog in 2011. Since then, my priorities have shifted away from writing and toward other things. I'm leaving most of the content up here, in case it's helpful for those who stumble across it.

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