Hope Is Not Lost: An Update On Our Journey to Conceive
In this post, I provide an update on where we are now in our struggle to become parents after several rounds of IVF.
(In)Fertility
Erica Gordon
- Apr 11
- 4 min
40 is the New 30: From Fear to Newfound Appreciation
[Our bodies] were totally ready to procreate while we were ready to party. Society keeps changing, yet our bodies remain the same.
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Erica Gordon
- Mar 31
- 6 min
Out of Loss May There Be Light
I pray that this time is different. Our family seriously needs something to celebrate. I hope that out of loss there can be light.
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Erica Gordon
- Mar 22
- 3 min
Third Time Was Not the Charm -- Will IVF Round 4 Be a Success?
It's been a little while since I've provided an update here on my IVF journey. Round 3, which I began in January, was the first time I...
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Erica Gordon
- Mar 1
- 5 min
5 Things Not to Say to Someone Experiencing Infertility
Don't judge, don't ask questions, don't give unwarranted advice -- because unless you have your medical credentials, it's just insulting.
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Erica Gordon
- Feb 1
- 5 min
January 2021: A Month of Nurses, Needles, Numbers & News
So here's my rundown of my first month of IVF round 3, including what you might expect if you begin the journey as well.
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Erica Gordon
- Jan 1
- 5 min
My Look Back at 2020 & A Look Ahead to 2021
I've had a difficult time defining my goals for this new year, especially since so many things can happen on this IVF journey.
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Erica Gordon
- Oct 30, 2020
- 5 min
A Roller Coaster of Emotions
But this isn't something I'm going to just accept, at least not yet. I'm going to keep going, keep trying, keep fighting.
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