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Lovin’ Her Royal Fabulousness, The Stork Diaries, and The Childless Mom

Jan 23rd, 2012
by Krissi.
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Happy New Year!

Today is Chinese New Year or a new Lunar year and it’s the year of the dragon which my husband tells me is the luckiest sign of the zodiac. So, with that being said, I really hope this is an extremely lucky year for all of you and 2012 is YOUR year! ;-)

If you’re here from ICLW, please go to my welcome post below. Now, it’s time for Blog Love, ICLW style!

First up, I’m lovin’ #4: Her Royal Fabulousness who blogs at Waiting For Little Feet.  In her newest post, sooooo slooooow, she’s writing about the slow and steady process of her first IVF cycle so far with a link to a great DOORS song. She also has a welcome ICLW post to learn more about her. And in Everything’s Coming Up Millhouse, she is getting and showing some love and adding a link to a really cool song by OK Go. So, go give her some more right now and wish her some luck with this cycle!

Next we have, #32, The Stork Diaries. In her newest post, The Labyrinth, she is discussing the timing, the questions, and the fears we may all think about from time to time but never really say out loud. She has a rather funny post called 5 Facebook Statuses You’ll Probably Never Post but Should that you must read for a laugh or two! The Stork Diaries also recently had a birthday and she writes about who she was as a teenager with a sister-in-law experiencing infertility and what she wish she could have understood then but does now. It’s quite a poignant post. Go send her some birthday love with a virtual hug!

And last but certainly not least, we have #51, The Childless Mom. In her newest post, Sometimes, I just shake my head, she explains some of the craziness in just one portion of her day. She has another crazy post in My Cell Phone’s Out where she writes about the stresses of getting meds on time for her IVF cycle, and I can totally relate to that! There’s more to this story in Let’s Hypothetically say I make guns. Go send her some good wishes for this cycle!

Go check out these ladies and all on the ICLW list and send them some love!

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January ICLW Welcome!

Jan 22nd, 2012
by Krissi.
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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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2 Year Blogaversary!

Dec 21st, 2011
by Krissi.
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  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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This and That

Nov 21st, 2011
by Krissi.
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  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? ;-)

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Lovin’ Maria, Stefanie, and Jenny!

Oct 24th, 2011
by Krissi.
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  It’s Blog Love time, ICLW style! ;-)

  First on the ICLW list randomly picked is #73, Maria who blogs at Every Day is A Country Song. She has a post on her history called Crazy Faith. I love how she posts a country song as the theme for each post! Her newest post was celebrating LOVE for her friend’s wedding and Natasha Beddingfield’s Wild Horses. And this post was both crafty and fun in Here For A Good Time.

  Next up is #14, Stefanie from Through the eyes of a Stranger.  In her Welcome post, she is hoping to meet some new followers! ;-) In Venting, she’s looking for support and reaching out. And here are some awesome pictures from her business trip to Dubai!  You can read more about her journey here.

  And lastly, we have #69, Jenny from The Long Way Around. In Too Much To Ask For? she writes about how mad she was that a friend didn’t acknowledge her miscarriage during a recent gathering and wanted to know if you had similar tales to share. She has a Welcome ICLW post and is looking for some support. In Doing Well, she writes so powerfully with how she is handling this second loss. I love how she writes, “I’m just grateful that I have been able to stay so strong about this.” 

Go visit these ICLW ladies and send them some love and support!

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The Truth About Trying

Oct 21st, 2011
by Krissi.
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  If you’re here from ICLW, welcome! It’s Fertility News Friday here at Stress Free Infertility!

   Have you heard the ground breaking news? Redbook Magazine has teamed up with Resolve and they are initiating a No Shame Campaign on The Truth About Trying. They are encouraging you to join them and post your own video about your “I Wish I Had Known” moments in your infertility journey (through You Tube)! Find out more about the videos and watch the more than 60 already submitted videos including ones from celebrities like Padma Lakshmi and Brenda Strong! I am going to try to do my own video this weekend! ;-) I hope it inspires you to speak up and add your own! Infertility shouldn’t have shame attached to it. Don’t put the blame on yourself. Become empowered by this amazing community of support and empower others at the same time with your experience!

Click this for more info about this awesome campaign!

 In addition, I wanted to link to a few articles printed this month in the magazine.  I personally am so excited that infertility is being recognized by a major magazine and getting this much attention! Let them know you appreciate them too by spreading the word! Thank you Redbook! :-)

  4 Things To Never Say to a Friend Who’s Been Trying

Infertility Treatments: What Women Need to Know

The Invisible Pain of Infertility

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September ICLW!

Sep 23rd, 2011
by Krissi.
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  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.  

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Friday Friend Link Up ~ Furry Friends

Aug 23rd, 2011
by Krissi.
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  Welcome to all my ICLW bloggers! OK, so this is the last link up for this month and hopefully we’ll get more participants! It’s Friends Month on Stress Free Infertility. We talked about IRL friends (check out my poll) and virtual friends (read some heart felt posts). Now it’s time to pay homage to our furry friends, the fur babies that are near and dear to your hearts!

Here’s what you need to do:

  • Write up a quick post about your lovable 4 legged friend who has helped you through your infertility in some way
  • Include an adorable picture
  • Link back here to spread the word and get others to read the linked posts as well
  • Link up on Friday (*I will most likely put the list up by Thursday)
  • Have fun! ;-)
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Lovin’ Lauren, Damita, and Sarah!

Aug 22nd, 2011
by Krissi.
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  So, it’s ICLW time and in case you don’t know,  I do a little thing I like to call Blog Love Mondays where I pick bloggers at random off my blogroll. So, if you’re not on my list, let me know and I’ll add you on! At this time, I usually randomly select off the ICLW list but this week, since I’m featuring furry friends for Friends Month, I started reading and commenting until I found bloggers with four legged companions! So here we go:

  

First up, I’m lovin’ Lauren from Not Just an Army Wife. She has two pups, Bella (her crazy daschund) and Murphy (her lovable corgi). Read her  ICLW post to learn more about her. And, she is now 3 days past her IUI so go wish her some luck!

  Ok, next we have Damita from Digital-Damita.net. She has 3 cats Arthur, Kit, and Onion with pictures of them on a recent wordless Wednesday post. She has been trying to look for a job at the moment, so go wish her some luck as well! In other news, she’s been trying to get pregnant for a year now and is venting about “relaxing.”

  And last but not least, we have Sarah from The Rocky Road to Motherhood. She has two cats, Poppy and Lucy who you can see in her about me page. But even more exciting than that, she is a new mom and has adorable pics of her son! And she recently found out he has a heart condition and will need open heart surgery soon, so keep him in your prayers and send good wishes along.

Go send some ICLW love!

And don’t forget to write up your posts about your fur babies/furry friends to link up on Friday! ;-)

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Welcome ICLWers!

Aug 21st, 2011
by Krissi.
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  Hello! Welcome to my little corner of the Internet! I went through 6 IVF cycles to have my family and I wrote a memoir called Ordinary Miracles coming this fall. I write this blog to help all of you still on your journey to motherhood and I am looking forward to meeting new bloggers!

  On Sundays, I usually post a success story but I don’t have a new one this week. You can check out the success stories I’ve posted or if you’ve been successful, go to my Q & A for success stories post for all the info on how you can submit yours!

  This month has been a busy one! It’s Friends Month here on Stress Free Infertility. I posted a poll to see how honest you are with your friends in real life. Check that out for some interesting results! Also, I’m working on a new book for the fertile world. Please pass on this quick survey to your fertile friends and family members!

   And last but not least, I’m having a little link up and I would LOVE your participation!Write up a quick post about your virtual friends (all your besties in the ALI community) to tell them how much you appreciate them and then link up to my Friday Friend Link Up post. Also, get some posts ready for your furry friends and link up this Friday!

Thanks for stopping by! ;-)

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