All of the commenters on this post agreed that yes, definitely, more information on fertility issues and infertility should be shared as part of one’s education. Perhaps in sex ed; perhaps in psychology. I even put in a vote for it as a topic to be covered in “Christian Marriage” or “Social Justice” for those condemned (er, I mean, attending) Catholic School. But there is definite consensus around the fact that we should, as Pamela Jeanne said,
“be straight about the facts so that a new generation of young men and women can be aware of their basic ability to conceive …read more

Confession: I’m having a harder time with “Celebrity Week” here at Fertility Notes than I thought I would.
Of course, I can rehash the who used IVF and who didn’t and point to some current folks that everyone has their eye one (and the week’s not over, I might). But that info seems tired. Old. Not really helpful.
Unlike this article in the New York Times today.
Which is relevant. Fresh and well-written. Which are some things that can never be taken for granted in an article that discusses infertility or living childfree.
This article happens to star my blogging friend Pamela Jeanne whom …read more

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day.
Yes, thank you, Captain Obvious.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, this fact is painfully clear to you. Did you buy your mom a card? Does she really know how much you love her? Are you as good to your mother as she was to you? Hmmm? Hallmark, the diamond store and all of your local retailers want to know.
Because if your mom’s not good enough with the guilt trips, they will be happy to lay some on for you.
This “holiday” for the most part, repulses me. And no, it’s not just because I am not yet …read more