tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post115858630900654353..comments2023-08-15T05:02:58.115-04:00Comments on Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters: I'm in LoveLollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158780801532009732006-09-20T15:33:00.000-04:002006-09-20T15:33:00.000-04:00Great! I really think you will not be disappointed...Great! I really think you will not be disappointed.<BR/><BR/>...and I can log in with my account again! Yeah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158777916747782582006-09-20T14:45:00.000-04:002006-09-20T14:45:00.000-04:00Okay, you convinced me to give Cohen a try. I che...Okay, you convinced me to give Cohen a try. I checked it out of the library today.Lollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158759991413720392006-09-20T09:46:00.000-04:002006-09-20T09:46:00.000-04:00The Jon Cohen book was FANTSTIC! He really did go ...The Jon Cohen book was FANTSTIC! He really did go over everything in great detail: what new treatments (including baby aspirin and heparin) scientifically works, what works because statistically a woman would go on to have a normal pregnancy anyway, what works because you make yourself think it will work, and what works because of good old TLC from your doc.<BR/><BR/>What was really good about the book is that you also get HIS perspective on loss, as his wife had several miscarriages too. It was comforting to know how a man really feels through the process.<BR/><BR/>Also, the history as to how miscarriage has been studied - and why it is not a "popular" area of research to be in right now - is addressed too.<BR/><BR/>The forward does not do this book justice at all. I would go back and buy it - and I am not one to recommend a book at all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158635663869364052006-09-18T23:14:00.000-04:002006-09-18T23:14:00.000-04:00Tina--What did you think of that Jon Cohen book? ...Tina--<BR/><BR/>What did you think of that Jon Cohen book? I saw it today and I actually put it back because of the forward. The person who wrote the forward said that though Cohen thinks most of the RI treatments are futile, he doesn't judge those who try them. I was like...gee...thanks. But perhaps I judged too soon. Does he have info in the book on new treatments like heparin or baby aspirin for reoccurring miscarriage? Or does it provide more technical info on how/why things happen?Lollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158635420655798432006-09-18T23:10:00.000-04:002006-09-18T23:10:00.000-04:00To Anonymous who wrote around 2 p.m. :-)There were...To Anonymous who wrote around 2 p.m. :-)<BR/><BR/>There were two posts recently about prometrium--one was called "Got Prometrium" and you should find it in the September (or possibly the top of the August) archives. It gives a bunch of info about it. The other post is on the sidebar under Operation Heads Up. There is a link to a write up about progesterone suppositories (maybe it says something about oral and vaginal?).<BR/><BR/>Prometrium will delay your period hence why you need to either use a pee stick or have a beta to determine whether you're pregnant at the end of a cycle. And if you're not, you go off of it and get your period in a few days. If you are pregnant, you stay on through the first trimester. Or, if you're like me an extremely cautious, you stay on it through week 15. You can email me directly--thetowncriers@gmail.com--if you have other questions. I'm happy to pass along anything I know.Lollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158625141891465912006-09-18T20:19:00.000-04:002006-09-18T20:19:00.000-04:00I really liked What to Expect When You Are Experie...I really liked <I>What to Expect When You Are Experiencing Infertility</I> by Debby Peoples. It has a nice Q & A format that addressed both the medical and the emotional questions.Darcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15940921418521016210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158624025709234972006-09-18T20:00:00.000-04:002006-09-18T20:00:00.000-04:00Ebay...now there is somewhere I hadn't thought for...Ebay...now there is somewhere I hadn't thought for book buying. Heading over there tonight...<BR/><BR/>I'm starting to pull together the list. When you post one, let me know a little about the book. Maybe a sentence or two.<BR/><BR/>Here's an example of these two books that I placed in a general infertility category:<BR/><BR/>Resolving Infertity by Diane Aronson and the Staff of Resolve (the "Bible" of infertility books, this covers everything from the various hormones utilized in reproduction, tests and procedures, and lastly, your emotions).<BR/><BR/>The Infertility Survival Handbook by Elizabeth Swire Falker (a great companion to Resolving Infertility. It gives you an insider's view of tests and procedures while touching upon other paths to parenthood).Lollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158621741198688702006-09-18T19:22:00.000-04:002006-09-18T19:22:00.000-04:00I just bought both. Thanks for the tip. They wer...I just bought both. Thanks for the tip. They were cheap on eBay.Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727987440275720615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158617651059114132006-09-18T18:14:00.000-04:002006-09-18T18:14:00.000-04:00I loved Baby B by Michael Ryan...it was written wi...I loved Baby B by Michael Ryan...it was written with such heart from a father's perspective and helped my husband through our journey. <BR/><BR/>There are so many more books out there now than there were just two years ago and I am so happy for that. <BR/><BR/>I can't remember all of the books that I read, but this is a great idea.Momma Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348325351327677491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158613314193589992006-09-18T17:01:00.000-04:002006-09-18T17:01:00.000-04:00How does Prometrium affect your menstrual cycle. ...How does Prometrium affect your menstrual cycle. God, there's so much I don't know. I know, I should go get that book. I had an IUI 9 days ago and I have experienced mild cramping on and off. Is it the prometrium? Last month my period came on Day 24, which seemed really early - was that the prometrium? Sorry for all the questions - but when I call the nurse at my clinic, she's, well, not so forthcoming with all the information I may need.<BR/>Thanks in advance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158609902899549842006-09-18T16:05:00.000-04:002006-09-18T16:05:00.000-04:00Obviously I am a HUGE fan of "Conquering Infertili...Obviously I am a HUGE fan of "Conquering Infertility..." Ali Domar gets it.<BR/><BR/>I also really really REALLY liked Randine Lewis's "The Infertility Cure" as well. This is more geared towards eastern mind-body methods - acupuncture, herbs, acupressure, etc.<BR/><BR/>Those are the only two I've read and I like them both.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to check out Falker's book. Even if her name reminds me of that crap movie with Ben Stiller and Babs Streisand. :)Serenityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765237663006604157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158608694741872592006-09-18T15:44:00.000-04:002006-09-18T15:44:00.000-04:00Three of the books I recommend are:* Sweet Grapes:...Three of the books I recommend are:<BR/><BR/>* <I>Sweet Grapes: How to Stop Being Infertile and Start Living Again </I> by Jean W. Carter and Michael Carter<BR/><BR/>* <I>Adopting After Infertility</I> by Patricia Irwin Johnston<BR/><BR/>* <I>Inconceivable: A Woman's Triumph over Despair and Statistics </I> by Julia Indichova<BR/><BR/>I have many, many more, but those are my top 3 IF/adoption books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1158606156700915122006-09-18T15:02:00.000-04:002006-09-18T15:02:00.000-04:00Great idea on a list of books! My husband is alway...Great idea on a list of books! My husband is always yelling at me about reading self-help books...but they help.<BR/><BR/>Two great books are:<BR/><BR/>Miscarriage after Infertility: A Woman's Guide to Coping by Margaret Comerford Freda, Carrie F. Semelsberger (for the ladies who have had to go through both infertility and miscarriage)<BR/><BR/>Coming to Term: Uncovering the Truth About Miscarriage by Jon Cohen (evem though technically about miscarriage, it has great information in general about IF tests, procedures and such).<BR/><BR/>Tina (still having to log-in as anonymous)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com