I am all for daily novel writing and, of course, daily blog writing, but rather than 30 posts about the numerous bowls of Cheerios I consume throughout the week, I am for daily comment leaving. Hence NaComLeavMo--National Comment Leaving Month (the "national" is relative to wherever you happen to be). Comments are half of the blogging experience, yet the comments box often gets short shrift, leaving the post simply dangling in the blogosphere. Comments give affirmation, support, closure.
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* In parenthood, sometimes a blog is born
* The latest coverage on the BlogHer/Compass Partner Social Media Study from MediaPost and Biz Report
* The Today Show visits BlogHer Business and talks to Elisa Camahort Page (don't blink) and numerous MommyBloggers we love
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Pregnancy after Infertility is Neither Here Nor There
If only Babies R Us could start up a special registry for those pregnant after infertility. In the left column next to the pictures could be soothing thoughts for the jittery parents-to-be: "it's okay to look at bumper patterns." And an extra right side column could be notes from the parents to anyone shopping early for their child: "Thank you so much for considering purchasing this breast pump for us.
Pregnancy Announcements and Lessening of the Ouch Factor
As Yoka says, "glad for you and sad for me" pretty much summarizes pregnancy announcements for those experiencing infertility and loss. It is hard to see someone else getting what you want--but, of course, that happens in all aspects of life. I am jealous of other people's jobs or possessions and I have a scorching case of real estate envy.
Aliza Shvarts and Name Calling
Several press releases later and the world is no closer to learning the truth behind Aliza Shvarts's senior project but frankly, it only holds my interest by this point as a jumping board to discussing terminology. Regardless of what she intended to do, she never had a miscarriage.
The Infertility Dating Analogy
It's an easy parallel to draw especially since many times the two situations intertwine: trying-to-conceive bears many similarities to trying-to-partner. In both cases, we believe the timing is within our control until we discover that life has its own timetable. We can put in hours and hours of hope and hard work and have nothing to show for it on the other end. It may be the thing we want most, but the only aspect of our life that is completely out of reach. Both situations can move like a roller coaster once the tame ride picks up steam after the first twist or drop.