All things egg freezing and back to help inspire, teach, educate women about oocyte cryopreservation.™
It started in 2014 when I heard that Facebook and Apple announced that they would offer egg freezing to their female employees — for free. I was captivated. What was egg freezing and why were these companies (which had more or less come to define so many aspects of my life) giving it away? As…
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you!” –Author Unknown After going through this journey I think I have even more empathy than I ever thought is possible to have. I really do feel like I have my cake and later can eat it too. Do you ever wish you could have your…
“At the end of the night, before you close your eyes, be content with what you’ve done and be proud of who you are.” –Charley Brown The day had finally come … after almost two weeks of intense meds and my stomach now protruding like I was pregnant, everything was leading up to this…
Hormones Week 2: Days 7 – 12 *Disclaimer: The prescribed medicine, drugs, doses, results, and other related information is not to be used for medical advice, self-medicating, changing your nurses or physicians orders, or recommendations for your treatment. Each person, response to the cycle, and other health related facts can vary significantly. Different variations of…
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” –Author unknown There is a timeline of events that will happen when you sign up for egg freezing. During the consultation with your fertility doctor, you will be asked about your medical history. Then an ultrasound and blood work will be done to measure your ovarian reserve….
My Egg Freezing Quest After a decade working in healthcare and women’s health, I have decided to freeze my eggs. The decision to take advantage of the technology that I have both been selling and suggesting to my girlfriends is one that I felt very compelled to do myself. The decision came easy for…
“We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don’t overlook it.” –Author unknown A week later was my yearly exam with one of my long-time favorite doctor. I have been…
Later, Baby After a decade of working in healthcare and women’s health, the “fertility” seed was planted long before I think I ever realized I actually wanted to freeze my eggs. It was rounding my 33rd birthday that it was as if time and the years were passing far more quickly now. My girlfriend…