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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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!
InJewels Giveaway!
OK! Are you feeling a bit bah-humbug rather than ho-ho-ho jolly? Want a little stocking stuffer to lighten your mood? Here’s a little Blog Love for you! I am hosting a giveaway with InJewels! They have an array of creative jewelry pieces that I know you will love! I love their fertility bracelets. There’s so many to choose from. What I especially like is how they incorporate specialty gem stones that have fertility boosting powers.
The Moonstone Fertility Bracelet is their most popular style (pictured to the left). It has a lotus flower which is a symbol for the sun, creation, rebirth, divinity, and fertility. And the stones are the moonstone (said to regulate a menstrual cycle and boost female energy), rose quartz (said to encourage fertility and emotional stability), clear crystal quartz (said to have healing, protection and balancing properties), and aventurine (which supports women’s reproductive health and the green color symbolizes a fertile earth).
They also have awareness bracelets, healing bracelets, love bracelets and freindship bracelets among others (including pregnancy bracelets if you have found yourself lucky enough to be wearing one of those! ). I also love one of their inspirational necklaces called Believe pictured below. It has a “Believe” Tibetan charm, a creamy fresh water pearl, and your choice of gemstone (The amethyst is pictured).
The best part about this giveaway is that InJewels is letting you choose which piece you would like to have! Yup, that’s right, simply go to their website and write a comment below, telling us which piece is your favorite. That is the main entry and must be included to win!
Go to –>http://injewels.net/, then comment below!
For extra entries: (it MUST be it’s own SEPERATE comment below!)
- Follow this blog or subscribe
- Follow me (@stressfreeIF) on Twitter
- Like this blog on Facebook
- Follow @InJewelsDesign on Twitter
- Like InJewels on Facebook
- Tweet about the giveaway with a link back to this post. (Please include both @stressfreeIF and @InJewelsDesign) You can do this once per day!
- Blog about the giveaway! This counts twice. Please mentioned you blogged and then tell us the url.
That’s it! The giveaway ends December 31st, just in time for the new year! Good luck! 
Giveaway Winner & Family Reprieve
So, since there was only one entry for my Godspell Giveaway, then there can only be one winner! Congratulations Emily from a Blanket 2 Keep. I really hope you enjoy the show! Don’t forget to try out Toloache when you’re in the area. It’s a fabulous restaurant!
Thanksgiving weekend has come and gone and while you may be still eating left over turkey or busy gloating about Black Friday deals and steals, you may also be still fuming from family drama. Your family are the ones who are supposed to support you in every way. But sometimes they have the power to get under your skin and cause you more stress especially when it comes to your infertility ~ something they most likely know very little about. This can make your holiday experience (a time that is already full of emotion and stress) even more stressful and upsetting. Well, hopefully you have a family reprieve (at least for a short while) until the next big holidays come. Until then, enjoy my past posts about family support.
Family Support
Facing the In-Laws
Surviving the In-Laws
This and That
Hi! If you’re here from ICLW and it’s your first time, welcome to my blog! On Sundays, I try to post a success story (so if you’ve been successful and want to share your story and be an inspiration to so many, go to my Q & A format for the details!)
I am currently having a giveaway for 2 tickets to see an awesome Broadway show called Godspell! Perhaps you’ve heard of it? You (or someone you know who you can win for and give the tickets graciously to as a gift) needs to be in the NY area or have the means to get there! Go to the Godspell Giveaway for more details. It’s such a wonderfully uplifting show! You’ll love it! **This Giveaway is now closed!**
Tomorrow, I’m reviewing Test Tubes and Testosterone by Michael Suanders, (aka @theIVFdad). It’s a wonderful memoir from the male POV which is so refreshing! So do come back!
On Mondays, I post a blog love post. You usually need to be on my blog roll and I randomly select you. (So if you’re not, just tell me and I’ll add you on!) During ICLW however, I randomly choose from that list. But today, I am extending a virtual hug to all on the list this month, I will try my hardest to get to most of you with a comment this week.
And with the holidays coming up, I’m sure everyone likes to talk about what they’re thankful for. Well, I am thankful for my miracles of course. My daughter is now 4 1/2 (via an IVF) and my b/g twins are now 2 (via an FET cycle). You can read more about my journey in my upcoming memoir Ordinary Miracles which will be self published within the next few months. I am also thankful for this amazing online community because you are all so strong and supportive. And, I’m thankful for ICLW because it allows me the opportunity to meet others I may never have stumbled upon.
So, what are you thankful for this year?
The Lurky Turkey
So the holidays are nearly upon us. And as family (and their children perhaps) gather next week, you are most likely slinking inside with avoidance. I remember all too well the dread of holidays while suffering through infertility; foreseeing the happy, adorable children of your family members and crying inside, dodging the predictable questions people will ask like, “So, when are you going to have a baby?” over and over again and not knowing how to respond. Well, don’t be the Lurky Turkey in the room! You can avoid and smile or be your own advocate and seek support. I definitely suggest the latter. You may be surprised at how supportive your family can be. (This will be one of many posts that will hopefully inspire you and support you through this time of year.)
I am linking to an article from Attain Fertility about surviving the holidays. Happy Friday!
Holiday Craziness: Coping with Infertility
*If you would like another way to de-stress during the holidays, why not enjoy a spiritually uplifting night out to see Godspell on Broadway. If you’re not in the NY area, perhaps you know someone who is! It would make a great gift! I’m giving away tickets to see the show!
Godspell Ticket Giveaway!
Photo credit: Jeremy Daniel
I just found out that I can give one reader a voucher for 2 tickets to see Godspell which recently opened on Broadway in New York City! I saw it last Thursday and LOVED it (go to Godspell ~ A Review to see my thoughts and a really cool montage video). I’m sure you’ll love it too! I think it will be a wonderful night out (as a little break from the daily stress of your infertility). So, I’m spreading some blog love tonight with this giveaway which will end next Saturday, the 26th. Pssst…If you want extra discounted tickets to go with your free pair use the code GSPRD719, and you’ll get tickets as low as $79.50 (regular price $125). Here is a direct link to that discount: http://tinyurl.com/GodspellBloggerDiscount.
Here are the rules for the main entry: In a comment below, tell me why you would love to see the show! (How simple is that?) See below for what you can do for extra entries. Each entry MUST be a separate comment to be counted as a separate entry. Good luck!
- Tweet about the giveaway: (@stressfreeIF is giving away 2 tickets to see Godspell in NYC!) and link back to this blog post. You can tweet once per day. Please make sure you comment each time.
- Write a blog post about the giveaway! This will count twice. First, comment that you wrote a blog post and then in a second comment, tell me the url.
- Follow my blog
- Like me on Facebook
- Follow me on Twitter
- Like Godspell on Facebook
- Follow Godspell on Twitter
Here is another video from when the cast performed on The David Letterman Show:
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!
September ICLW!
Hello out there and welcome to my corner of the Internet! I am so excited that Fall is here and I’m looking forward to some fall foliage as I drive into Connecticut today for a family wedding. I’ve been writing this blog for nearly 2 years, shortly after my miracle twins were born via IVF. I also have a daughter who was my first IVF miracle and she is now 4 1/2. I recently wrote a memoir about my journey that I am self publishing and it will be out soon. It’s called Ordinary Miracles and I’m very excited about it!
It’s PCOS awareness month and I’m having a PCOS Awareness giveaway you should check out! (Not a lot of people have entered…hint, hint!) And there’s been lots of great information, success stories, and bloggers all related to PCOS this month, so stay around for a while and catch up!
I wanted to link to another great site today for Fertility News Friday. The site has a wealth of info. Go to: Your Guide to PCOS. Happy Reading!
P.S. I’m still looking for guest bloggers to share their experiences with PCOS. If you’re interested in writing a post for this blog this month, contact me at sfinfertility@optimum.net.
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.**)
