The Infertility Companion for Catholics: A blog book tour and giveaway!

18Apr12

Today I have the pleasure of introducing a new resource that maybe all of us at one time or another wish existed.  In fact, maybe its lack started us to writing about infertility on our blogs or made us start a blog all together. An actual book about infertility for Catholics!  Novel idea, eh? The [...]

Filed under: Catholic infertility support - California, Catholic thought, Fertility Treatment, Spirituality, Sub-fertility   |  12 Comments

Controlling your happiness

28Oct10

I’m sure most of you have seen these studies that reveal that parents report lower levels of happiness than their childless counterparts.  If you are anything like me, the fact that these two articles exist drives you a little crazy for two main reasons: 1)     There parents go again, completely taking for granted what [...]

Filed under: Children, Faith, Spirituality, Sub-fertility   |  14 Comments

Victim souls?

26Sep10

I know some of you have sought spiritual direction (at least from what I’ve read on your blogs) for dealing with the cross of sub/infertility.  I’ve enjoyed reading what you’ve written and gleaning insight into my own life.  I also appreciate your answers to what has helped you “get over yourself” – like serving others [...]

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The Desert

02Jun10

The husband and I went to “The Desert” this past Memorial Day weekend with his family, as is Memorial Day tradition.  His uncle owns a tiny one bedroom house out there and everyone piles in there to hang out, barbecue, and ride dirt bikes for the weekend. And yes, I rode an ATV.  By myself.  [...]

Filed under: Faith, Spirituality, Sub-fertility, Trips   |  2 Comments

Why I’m a Bad Blogger and Thoughts on Life

20May10

I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m just a bad blogger.  I know this is partially because this blog doesn’t really have a point and I struggle between talking about personal things and writing about what interests me.  I also feel like I have commitment issues and I’m too easily distracted!  I’ll think of something [...]

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To Thee Do We Send Up Our Sighs

16Feb10

As most people know, today is Fat Tuesday, which means tomorrow is the start of Lent.   The start of forty days of prayer, penitence, and fasting, mimicking the forty days Jesus spent in the desert fasting, so that we may come to personally understand his suffering and grow closer to him. Some people give up [...]

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Vulnerability

19Jan10

With my self proclaimed ban on posting during the day and my home being infinitely more exciting at night with our new house guests, I’ve found it harder to keep blogging regularly. I’ve missed being able to sort out my thoughts a little more. One important thing I’ve realized this past few weeks is that [...]

Filed under: Everyday Life, Faith, Spirituality   |  5 Comments