So I decided to start a Twitter account. It will just be my musings on raising twins post IF and trying to balance career and family. If you're on Twitter and want to follow me, head over to http://twitter.com/TwinsAfterIVF.

Thanks everyone again for the kind e-mails and posts!

After much deliberation, I've decided to have this be my last podcast episode. This was a hard decision and I will miss talking with you all. But it was getting harder and harder to do. Nap times are a time to get so much done--dissertation, cleaning, etc. I also had mixed feelings about continuing to do this podcast after kids. The last thing I would want to do is have someone search for an infertility podcast and come across someone blabbing on about her twins. :)

I talk this episode about the kiddos turning one--it's a real time of reflection. I'm also getting ready to finish my PhD. So lot's of things are wrapping up--seems like a natural time to end this. I'm hoping to keep these podcasts up for awhile. I know the older episodes may help some others out--especially since there aren't many IF podcasts out there.

Thank you to all who have offered support and words of wisdom during this long journey for me. It helped me more than you know. And to those of you still struggling, I hope you find your happy ending very soon--with the least amount of money and needles possible.

To those of you who found your happy ending--I hope that IF becomes a distant memory but continues to give you the gift that it gave me--perspective and eternal gratitude for what I have. OK, crying as I write this and watch my kids play and laugh. Love to you all!

Another long break between podcasts for me. Things are going well here. Q and S are still growing like crazy and are so much fun to be around. I can't believe they'll be a year next month. I'm in the process of weaning from the pump now. Makes me sad but a year was my ultimate goal and I'm just about there. I talk in this episode about how the guilt you can feel during IF treatments has transitioned to a perpetual mom guilt. Also seem to be having some anxiety around my upcoming future--finishing my PhD? Entering the real world? Who knows!

Another month goes by but I'm still podcasting. :) I talk this episode about suffering from PTSD after a child gets injured (but is OK) and talk about being in limbo right now between getting ready to graduate and finding something to do after that. Things are getting easier and more enjoyable with the kiddos, which makes for more pleasant days. But it is still a ton of work--way more than I ever imagined. Dealing with yet more illness too. Ms. S has her first ear infection. And I also give my take on the whole 8 babies at once thing.

Well another month has gone by and I've finally gotten around to posting. Q and S are growing like weeds. I can't believe they'll be 9 months old soon. I talk this episode about how hard it is to live in 2 worlds- mom and professional/student. I also give you an update on our holidays, talk about dealing with sick kids, and share my resolutions. Also give you my opinion on this article written by someone who knows nothing about IVF. And finally, I talk about a new study showing that about 70% of couples who start IF treatment, have a baby within 5 years.

Another belated podcast from me. I sound like a real downer in this episode. I apologize. I am just feeling drained and have been fighting a cold for a long time. Trying to count all my wonderful blessing though, and get into the holiday spirit too!

Mon, 8 June 2009 Follow me on Twitter So I decided to start a Twitter account. It will just be my musings on raising twins post IF and trying to balance career and family. If you're on Twitter and want to follow me, head over to http://twitter.com/TwinsAfterIVF. Thanks everyone again for the kind e-mails and posts! Category: Twins after IVF -- posted at: 10:04 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 8 May 2009 May 8, 2009-Infertility Podcast-A farewell episode After much deliberation, I've decided to have this be my last podcast episode. This was a hard decision and I will miss talking with you all. But it was getting harder and harder to do. Nap times are a time to get so much done--dissertation, cleaning, etc. I also had mixed feelings about continuing to do this podcast after kids. The last thing I would want to do is have someone search for an infertility podcast and come across someone blabbing on about her twins. :) I talk this episode about the kiddos turning one--it's a real time of reflection. I'm also getting ready to finish my PhD. So lot's of things are wrapping up--seems like a natural time to end this. I'm hoping to keep these podcasts up for awhile. I know the older episodes may help some others out--especially since there aren't many IF podcasts out there. Thank you to all who have offered support and words of wisdom during this long journey for me. It helped me more than you know. And to those of you still struggling, I hope you find your happy ending very soon--with the least amount of money and needles possible. To those of you who found your happy ending--I hope that IF becomes a distant memory but continues to give you the gift that it gave me--perspective and eternal gratitude for what I have. OK, crying as I write this and watch my kids play and laugh. Love to you all! Direct download: Episode115_5-8-09-final.mp3 Category: Twins after IVF -- posted at: 12:58 PM Comments[3]

Wed, 25 March 2009 March 24, 2009-Infertility Podcast Another long break between podcasts for me. Things are going well here. Q and S are still growing like crazy and are so much fun to be around. I can't believe they'll be a year next month. I'm in the process of weaning from the pump now. Makes me sad but a year was my ultimate goal and I'm just about there. I talk in this episode about how the guilt you can feel during IF treatments has transitioned to a perpetual mom guilt. Also seem to be having some anxiety around my upcoming future--finishing my PhD? Entering the real world? Who knows! Direct download: Episode114_3-23-09.mp3 Category: Twins after IVF -- posted at: 10:56 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 10 February 2009 February 10, 2009-Infertility Podcast Another month goes by but I'm still podcasting. :) I talk this episode about suffering from PTSD after a child gets injured (but is OK) and talk about being in limbo right now between getting ready to graduate and finding something to do after that. Things are getting easier and more enjoyable with the kiddos, which makes for more pleasant days. But it is still a ton of work--way more than I ever imagined. Dealing with yet more illness too. Ms. S has her first ear infection. And I also give my take on the whole 8 babies at once thing. Direct download: Episode113_1-10-09.mp3 Category: Twins after IVF -- posted at: 7:20 PM Comments[2]

Tue, 13 January 2009 January 13, 2009-Infertility Podcast Well another month has gone by and I've finally gotten around to posting. Q and S are growing like weeds. I can't believe they'll be 9 months old soon. I talk this episode about how hard it is to live in 2 worlds- mom and professional/student. I also give you an update on our holidays, talk about dealing with sick kids, and share my resolutions. Also give you my opinion on this article written by someone who knows nothing about IVF. And finally, I talk about a new study showing that about 70% of couples who start IF treatment, have a baby within 5 years. Direct download: Episode112_1-13-09.mp3 Category: Twins after IVF -- posted at: 2:19 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 12 December 2008 December 12, 2008-Infertility Podcast Another belated podcast from me. I sound like a real downer in this episode. I apologize. I am just feeling drained and have been fighting a cold for a long time. Trying to count all my wonderful blessing though, and get into the holiday spirit too! Direct download: episode111-12-12-08.mp3 Category: Twins after IVF -- posted at: 1:02 PM Comments[2]

Thu, 20 November 2008 November 20, 2008-Infertility Podcast A boring update from me. But boring is good right now. No drama, everything is good. I think going through infertility got me used to the crazy ups and downs of life. But I like boring and predictable now. I update you all on Q and S’s 6 month appt: they are huge. I also talk about my feelings on immune issues and infertility. In the end, I make a plea for you all to leave me some comments on the directions this podcast should go. I can’t podcast super frequently so I want to make the most out of each episode. Thanks to all of you who have continued to listen. Direct download: Episode110_11-20-08.mp3 Category: Twins after IVF -- posted at: 8:35 PM Comments[2]

Tue, 14 October 2008 October 14, 2008-Infertility Podcast A long time no podcast? I catch everyone up on the past month, which has included teeth, solids, and sleep training. I also end the podcast with tips for moms of multiples--both those who are expecting and those with new babies. Hopefully they're helpful to those of you out there with twins--and singletons, and triplets, etc. Direct download: Episode108_10-14-08.mp3 Category: Twins after IVF -- posted at: 4:17 PM Comments[2]

Tue, 16 September 2008 September 16, 2008-Inferility Podcast Another quick post from me. Always hard to find time but the kiddos had a longish nap today so that gave me a bit of a break. On this episode, I talk about how fast a year can fly by and how it is strange to look back on the years of IF--especially when I have them all recorded. Direct download: Episode107_9-16-08.mp3 Category: Twins after IVF -- posted at: 3:32 PM Comments[1]

Wed, 3 September 2008 September 3, 2008-Infertility Podcast Sorry for the long delay. It's getting harder and harder to podcast. The babies take up a lot of time--who would have thought? I talk on this podcast about my big babies (who are measuring at or above the 75th percentile for height and weight for 4 month olds--and that's unadjusted!), getting back to work, and getting out and being more social. And I'm finally starting to admit that maybe I'm a mother. Direct download: Episode106_9-3-08.mp3 Category: Twins after IVF -- posted at: 9:06 PM Comments[0]

A long time no podcast? I catch everyone up on the past month, which has included teeth, solids, and sleep training.

I also end the podcast with tips for moms of multiples--both those who are expecting and those with new babies. Hopefully they're helpful to those of you out there with twins--and singletons, and triplets, etc.

Another quick post from me. Always hard to find time but the kiddos had a longish nap today so that gave me a bit of a break. On this episode, I talk about how fast a year can fly by and how it is strange to look back on the years of IF--especially when I have them all recorded.

Sorry for the long delay. It's getting harder and harder to podcast. The babies take up a lot of time--who would have thought? I talk on this podcast about my big babies (who are measuring at or above the 75th percentile for height and weight for 4 month olds--and that's unadjusted!), getting back to work, and getting out and being more social. And I'm finally starting to admit that maybe I'm a mother.