I am no longer seeking medical treatment for my infertility. I know that’s a jarring and blunt opening statement, but there’s no reason to surround this with fluff or filler. I’ve decided that I no longer want to subject myself to injections, bruising, bloat, mood swings, and acne. No more transvaginal ultrasounds and blood drawsContinue reading “Hopping Off the Mary-Go-Round”
Real Talk: I’m Not OK. Infertility and Depression
I’m excited to be back to blogging and getting back to normal, whatever that is. If you follow me on Instagram or have followed this blog for a time, you know its been kinda quiet around here. Like, ghost town quiet. Not just for a week or a month. Maybe Mama was silent for aContinue reading “Real Talk: I’m Not OK. Infertility and Depression”
Back Like I Never Left
Welcome to the newest incarnation of Maybe Mama! If you’ve subscribed to this blog, or been a follower for some time, you know its been quiet around here for some time. Life and this journey got very heavy and hectic for me. The best I could do was Instagram posts because I did not haveContinue reading “Back Like I Never Left”
NIAW 2018
Its National Infertility Awareness Week!! I’ve had this blog for four years, and I love that in April I can celebrate my “blogaversary”, and amplify my voice as a part of NIAW with advocates across the country. The theme this year: Flip the Script flip the script: phrase of script NORTH AMERICAN informal reverse the usualContinue reading “NIAW 2018”
I Skipped My First Baby Shower…And I Don’t Feel Guilty
In the infertility world, we talk a lot about doing what’s best for you to make it through this crazy journey. This was the first time I truly did what was best for me no matter how anyone else felt about it. I skipped a friend’s baby shower. I never thought I would be oneContinue reading “I Skipped My First Baby Shower…And I Don’t Feel Guilty”
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