Monthly Archives: June 2007
The Pros and Cons of IUI vs. DYI
That would be intrauterine insemination at a doctor’s office vs. do-it-yourself intravaginal insemination at home with a needle-less syringe. Cons of IUI: 1. I had to drive to Manhattan after the most stressful day of the school year to avoid … Continue reading
Ok. Just a Little Pinprick… there’ll be no more AAAAaaaahhhh…
Gwen came over with two sterile alcohol swabs in hand. We sat on the couch and I started reading the insert that came with the trigger shot. [Gasp!] Is it ok to drink alcohol with this? I glanced over at … Continue reading
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A Few Answers and a Big Thank You
Hmm. I have to answer a few questions. The schmoe (donor) is a person I don’t know. It was between him and some other guy I don’t know. This guy won because he has dimples. When we downloaded the long … Continue reading
No Rockin’ Hula Luau
I’m not a good liar. Let’s just get that out there. My principal is great in many ways, but she is known for being uncouth about people’s pregnancies. I don’t really want the powers that be to know yet that … Continue reading
Back in the Saddle Again…
… stirrups and all. I dragged my achey-from-packing-my-classroom body into Manhattan this morning to have Dr. Mug give me an ultrasound. Good news! I have a “very nice looking follicle” on my right ovary. The doc thinks I will be … Continue reading
Oh, Bloody Hell.
This last full week of school, the longest week of the year, has included as well the longest menstural period of my life. It won’t go away. I won’t trouble you with all of the gory details, because… eww. I … Continue reading
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Are those wedding bells I hear?
Check it out! The Massachusetts thing was a step. This NY state thing is another step: “Just a few minutes ago, the New York State Assembly passed the Governor’s marriage equality bill by a vote of 85 to 61 and … Continue reading
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I have 5 rights now…
as A’s domestic partner in the city of New York. But thanks to some wonderful people in Massachusetts, I am one step closer to having hundreds of more rights and a wedding registry. Now, should I ask for the Vera … Continue reading
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Happy New Year
Teachers have two New Years every year: the January one and the school year. The last day of school is like New Year’s Eve. (Party!) The first day of school is like New Year’s Day. (Hung over, but hopeful.) Every … Continue reading
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Have a Happy Period?
I’ve always thought that the campaign for a certain feminine hygiene product which tries to make periods seem like a fun thing was way off the mark and probably written by a man who has never lived with a woman. … Continue reading
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