Snowy Days

For the last week Washington State has been in the middle of a huge ice/snow storm which has meant a lot of time inside, which means plenty of time to research.  I have discovered many resources for couples experiencing infertility over the years, but this is the first time in a while I've had long, extended periods of time to really explore them. 

As far as researching facts, I've pretty much got that part covered... I don't think there is one more book, pamphlet, or article that could tell me something I don't already know...  But what i did find this week was inspiring stories and research that is currently being done on the subject.  A friend emailed me this article about some exciting research that is being done with male infertility: 

http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/19/10191182-miracle-baby-born-from-single-frozen-sperm

I love stories like this because they reassure my heart that miracles do happen.  I was raised to believe that every baby is a blessing and a miracle, but I feel like the family in this article truly experienced a miracle.  When people think about infertility it is easy to think of it as just a woman's issue, but articles like this remind us that male infertility is an issue as well, and research like this, while few and far between at times, is key.

During my extended research sessions I also came across a site run by Conceive Magazine where they often post articles specific to couples struggling with infertility.  I found this article particularly interesting because it addresses a huge concern I have when it comes to IVF...

http://www.conceiveonline.com/articles/doing-embryo-transfer-what-may-help-you-avoid-miscarriage

 I could go on and on posting millions of links that I've found helpful in the past few days, but I've been sitting at the computer for a while now and the fresh snow is calling my name... 

  

Things have gotten so cold here this leaf froze just like this!

brrrr!