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Monthly Archives: October 2013
October
It is quite remarkable the differences among celebrations between my born country, Brazil, and my home country, Canada. Culture and Economics makes it for unique perceptions of dates that may have the same roots, but carry singular importance depending where … Continue reading
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Hope
When enough is enough? This is a question I have felt having the answer for many, many times. An answer I felt conviction in giving, even though I sensed a painful guilt in admitting it. An answer I felt logic, … Continue reading
Common Wisdom
I must have been looking for couple’s infertility treatment in the wrong places, as my logic for deciphering common wisdom recommendations led me to believe that the best spot for us to get pregnant should have been a SPA. Tranquil … Continue reading
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Pain Scales
On a scale from 1 to 10, how much does it hurts? This is a typical question, and a very valid one, Doctors, Nurses and Health Practitioners would ask anytime one is in pain. Physical pain. According to the fictitious … Continue reading
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Confusing Unique Bunch
When it comes to couples infertility, I feel that yes: we are unique. Oddly unique. Hopelessly unique. Confusingly unique. I was taught at school, and got reassured through life, that all humans are different, unique individuals. Good? Bad? Indifferent? Until … Continue reading
Happy Ice Cube
A happy ice cube. That was me over 15 years ago. And I was living in Brazil, so no reference to the dreaded Canadian winter here… Shiny, squared with rounded edges, confident that no matter how full a glass was, … Continue reading
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There is nothing like home…
I think I found where “home” is when it comes to our infertility treatment. But, before I reveal its address, let me put a few things in context… I was born in Brazil and came to Canada when I was … Continue reading
Strawberries
Couple’s infertility has made me a better person. Yes, I strongly believe in that. As I also believe that the world is a gigantic strawberry… My friends and family would normally say that in reference to my sometimes almost naïve … Continue reading
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Hormones: Dealing with PMS on steroids!
I am sure that all men will agree with me: talking about her hormones is a touchy subject, even if you are not dealing with fertility issues. It has taken me many attempts to write these words as I was … Continue reading
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Rabbits
Mother Nature has a “formula” for life continuation that, let’s face it, has been working very well for the past few thousand years. This formula is easy: mix the right elements, and every life form on Earth will have the … Continue reading
His Take on Infertility 