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January ICLW Welcome!

Hello all! It’s one of my favorite times of the month because it’s ICLW time again. In case you don’t know about ICLW, check it out here. It’s also a great time for me here at Stress Free Infertility because I recently celebrated my 2 year Blogiversary and I’m very proud of how much this blog has grown in the last two years. And, I’m most excited about my memoir, Ordinary Miracles, which is nearly finished and will be out to the public within the next couple of months! And, in case you missed it in my last post, I was recently awarded Editor’s Choice recognition by my publishing company and I am so very honored!

Here’s a little bit about me in case this is your first time here. I went through 6 IVF cycles (3 fresh and 3 frozen) over a 3 year span and I now have an almost 5  year old daughter and 2 year old boy/girl twins. I teach 1st grade full time and I live in NY, on Long Island with my husband, my three miracles, and my boxer Toby. I decided to write this blog (and my memoir) to help others through their infertility journey. This blog is also on Facebook and Twitter (and I would LOVE some more followers and friends there!) I will also be creating a website for my book and keep you all posted on that as well.

I am now working on my next book which will be a collection of success stories, stress free techniques that worked, and advice from those who’ve been there. I usually post stories on Sunday (but I don’t have a new one to post today). If you’ve been successful and would like to share your story here and in my new book, go to Calling All Success Stories to get the Q & A format I use. If you’d like to read stories I’ve already featured, go to Success Stories.

It’s a new year, here’s a recycled post to keep you focused: Get Your Zzzzs! And, we’ve had some snow this past weekend here in NY. If you’re experiencing cold weather near you, here’s a recycled post about keeping warm: Hydrate Your Body, Warm Your Belly.

Thanks so much for stopping by! ;-)

Happy January ICLW!

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Promises and opportunities…

Ok, so I know I promised a blog love post tonight. It’s been a while since I had one and I apologize. But, I have exciting news and an opportunity I just can’t ignore right now. I recently received Editor’s Choice recognition with my publishing company for my memoir which I was told only goes to about 5 or 6 authors out of 7,000 each year. WOW! I was really surprised and humbled to get that news! So, now I am in the running for the Rising Star program and there’s lots of questions I need to tackle and focus on. I will keep you all posted on this very amazing opportunity! Thanks for understanding!

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Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations! The winner of my InJewels giveaway is…Cassandra! I hope you enjoy the Believe necklace! Wear it proudly! Happy New Year!

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Creme de Le Creme and The New Year

Before we begin here, have you heard about my InJewels giveaway? It ends December 31st! :-)  


Creme

 
  Have you heard about Stirrup Queens’ Creme de le Creme list that goes up every January for the past 6 years? Basically, she wants you to pick your very best post of 2011 and submit it here and that’s it, you’ll be on this amazing list. It’s for anyone in the ALI community who writes a blog (even if it’s a pretty new one)! How awesome is that? I am a bit out of the loop so the deadline to be on the list by January 1st was December 15th….but you can still submit until January 5th to be on the list, it just may be a little while. Also, there’s a whole bunch of cool prizes you can win! I just chose the post I thought was my best in 2011 and submitted it. Now, it’s your turn! Take a look through your archives, don’t be shy, and put yourself out there! Oh, and read the Creme de le Creme post to learn more about it!

And after reflection on the past year, we’re about to start a brand new one! So…

Happy New Year!

*Whether you get all glammed up, go out and party like a rock star until midnight, or get jammied up, stay in and cozy up to the one you love while you count down the night–>make it magical.

     There’s something to be said about New Year’s Eve around the world. It’s the one day when you can reflect on the past year and look forward to a new beginning. It’s like starting all over with endless possibilities! So, dream the night away and toast to peace, love and happiness in 2012. Cheers!

*recycled from a past post 
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Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas!

 Love, The McVicker family!

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2 Year Blogaversary!

  Hello everone! I am so excited today because it is my 2 year blogaversary! That’s right, I’ve been writing here at Stress Free Infertility for 2 years now. So much has happened in the last 2 years, I wanted to share a bit with you.

  In my life, my first IVF miracle is now 4 1/2 years old! She is so amazing and bright. I especially love how she hugs and kisses me daily and says how much she loves me! So precious. And my FET miracle twins, Mia and Logan are now 2 years old. When I first started writing this blog, they were only a couple months and boy were things a little hectic. Times are still a bit harried but there’s so much more activity from everyone around! They both just started saying “love you!” and it melts my heart each time! And in the last 2 years, I reached a personal goal of finishing my memoir that chronicles my journey through primary and secondary infertility! It is now in the final stages of being self published and I am so thrilled!

  In the last 2 years on the Internet, I have met so many courageous men and women pouring out their hearts and persevering through the trials of infertility. I am honored to be apart of such a tenacious group whom are so supportive. I have also met so many professionals and groups whom help out this IF community. If this is your first time here through ICLW, check out my amazing list of blogs that has grown considerably in the last 2 years. I now have 246+ infertility blogs listed and 39 infertility resources/websites. But what is pretty amazing is the 152 infertility blogs that have been successful through IF. (Most of them at one time were once on my other list.) That in itself should give you some hope. If you’re not on any of my lists, let me know, and I will of course add you on! ;-)

Happy ICLW! And a very Happy Holiday to all!

Psst..check out my giveaway from InJewels if you haven’t yet entered! They are letting you choose your favorite piece!

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PCOS Awareness Giveaway Winner!

Drum roll please, the winner of my PCOS Awareness Giveaway is….JM from Meier Madness! Congratulations! Enjoy your shirt and wear it proudly! ;-)

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PCOS Awareness Giveaway!

    

     I’m having a giveaway in honor of PCOS Awareness! Go to the PCOS awareness page of the Gifts 4 Awareness website and choose the logo you would like by clicking on it. Then, let me know the exact item you would like your logo on (shirt, tote bag, etc.) for up to $30 in your comment below. I will choose a winner on September 30th, purchase your item and send it to you! Good luck! ;-)

 

Main Entry: Write the description of the logo and item you would like (up to $30) in a comment below.

Extra Entries: (Each has to be a separate comment below!)

  • Follow my blog, subscribe, or use an RSS feed
  • Like me on Facebook
  • Follow me on Twitter
  • Tweet about the giveaway.
  • Blog about it! (**This counts twice. Write that you blogged and then in a separate comment give me the url.**)
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National PCOS Awareness Month!

  Wow! After six very long days, I finally have power after Hurricane Irene! Woohoo! ;-)

 OK, since September is National PCOS Awareness Month, I wanted to continue the monthly theme idea and make September everything PCOS! I would LOVE to have some guest bloggers post about experiences with PCOS and tips  on what you do and how you ease your stress and any advice you may have for others! If you’re interested, please e-mail me your post (at sfinfertility@optimum.net) and I will publish it with a link back to you (blog, FB page, Twitter, etc.) sometime this month. Also, please include a picture or two and thanks so much in advance!

  It’s Success Story Sunday! I don’t have a new story but wanted to link to past success stories that involved PCOS. So, check out Grace’s story, Sara’s story, and Alis’ story, among others who have struggled with PCOS but have been successful here. If you’ve been successful, I would love to feature your story!

  Come back soon to hear about an upcoming PCOS awareness giveaway!

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Power with Friends!

  So as many of you are aware, Hurricane Irene ravaged through much of the east coast of the US and hit Long Island yesterday. It left me this little present in my driveway and I am now without power.

But I wanted to send a shout out to all my friends who were in the path of Irene and hope that you are safe and sound. Sometimes it takes a crazy storm to help you appreciate life and all that you have.

Thanks to all my friends out here in computer land, blogging world and twitterville! I also wanted to say how much I appreciate all of you who took my poll, shared my survey with family and friends, and linked up and shared posts about friends in real life, virtual friends and furry friends! I may be without power, but I am empowered by all of you who have supported me and continue to support all in the ALI community!  ;-)

  That’ll probably be all the blogging I can do for Friends Month

I’ll write more when I can!

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