Today, I came across a blog post about journaling. The author of the blog talked about making cute, attractive, with a touch of personality journals and then writing in them. The best part…she includes some great ideas of how to make journaling fun and exciting. It is always a good idea to spice up our journal writing and to make it interesting to us now and intriguing for anyone else who might read it now or later. So, I was inspired to add “Take Up Journaling” as an Emotional/Mental way of coping with infertility on ldsinfertility.org. I have included the blog post that did the inspiring as well as an excerpt from my book…so, check it out here.

This year, National Infertility Awareness Week (hosted by the National Infertility Association, resolve.org) is April 24-May 1. I have decided to host a Kickoff Event on April 24th in Salt Lake City, UT. It will be an opportunity for couples dealing with infertility as well as those who are supporting friends and family dealing with infertility to come and learn more about this disease that affects 7.3 million Americans. The event will include educational sessions on various topics led by Reproductive Endocrinologists and Therapists.

I am looking for volunteers to serve on my committee. If you are interested, please email me at kerstin.daynes@ldsinfertility.org.

The results from February’s Think & Share have been posted. Thanks to all who participated. I am always amazed by your insights and the perspective you offer. If you would like to read what others have been thinking about “Life in Other Realms”, click here.

I am excited that I can now say that the official website for my book, Infertility: Help, Hope, and Healing, is up and running. You can visit it at www.ldsinfertilitybook.com. While you are there, you can learn all about the book–you can read an excerpt, see what people are saying about it, and find out where to purchase it (if you so desire). I am excited to announce the book’s publication. It will be one of only a couple books about infertility from an LDS (Mormon or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint) perspective, offering couples everywhere hope. Please take a look at the new website when you have a moment or two.

Just over a year ago, the Vatican released an article linking the Pill to male factor infertility. I was instantly intrigued and asked “Why are men taking the Pill?” Come to find out, that is NOT how men are being affected by the hormones in the Pill. It is interesting to read the article and learn more about how the environment plays a role in our ability to conceive. When I think of infertility, I instantly think of physiological limitations which affect fertility, since that is my diagnosis. I forget that the environment can play a factor in many cases of infertility.

Read the article here…I find it very interesting. Let me know what you think…

I have included several links from various sources relating to the story from the Vatican that you might find intriguing:

The Medical News

Reuters

The AFA Blog

I am excited about this month’s Think & Share and I think you will enjoy thinking about it. The topic is “Life in Other Realms” and explores things that can be a part of our lives which have nothing to do with having children. I look forward to seeing what you have to share…

Click here for more information about this month’s Think & Share. The deadline is February 15th…