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On Fertility: It Takes a Village

It only takes 2 to tango, but there are so many collaborative musicians and choreographers in this dance called life.

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have caught that I have been live tweeting from NYC and upstate New York. I’m here because I attended an experiential fertility workshop in Woodstock. It was FUCKING AMAZING. I will write all about it in a follow-up post. I can genuinely feel my baby on its way to me and Dean as I write this.

But before I go to sleep tonight, I wanted to capture how blessed and grateful I am for the following:

1. My job which quite possibly has the most generous vacation time of any employer in the US of A.

2. The interweb. Where or where would I be without Google and the internet, and the fact that we have the capability to research anything and find help.

3. So many friends who generously offered to take me in, put me up, drive me around (including 45 minutes to the workshop), and share their homes for me to sleep restfully.

4. As my parents are immigrants and I have witnessed first-hand the poverty of the Philippines, I know how very lucky I am to be able to eat local farm fresh food, to be able to choose between organic and gluten-free, and to have a tummy that is wined and dined every single day. I try not to take it for granted.

Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported us on this journey.

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  1. patrick Weseman

    September 8, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    Congrats. As a father of two teen-agers, it may sometimes be diffcult but it is worth it in the end.

    I think that we all blessed and sometimes we take it for granted. Thanks for the reminders, we always need it.

    Reply
    • Catherine

      September 14, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      i agree, patrick. once i have a kid, i hope i will always remember the difficulty in getting to this point and that i will forever be grateful.

      Reply
  2. Janine Huldie

    September 9, 2013 at 4:37 am

    Sounded like a wonderful and amazing experience. And seriously fingers crossed, prayers and good thoughts are actively being sent that you will indeed be holding your baby very soon now!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Catherine

      September 14, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      janine, you are such an amazing support. thank you!!!

      Reply
  3. thedoseofreality

    September 9, 2013 at 5:04 am

    Wow! Cannot wait to hear more about what you learned. It sounds amazing! Am thinking nothing but good thoughts for you and Dean. :)-Ashley

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    • Catherine

      September 14, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      thank you ashley. it was a trippy experience, seriously like nothing i’ve ever done before. it was well worth it. i very much look forward to sharing more details in a post soon.

      Reply
  4. Michelle

    September 9, 2013 at 6:00 am

    Good luck! I am thinking good thoughts for you and Dean! Looking forward to hearing more!

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    • Catherine

      September 14, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      thank you so much michelle! as much as i’ve enjoyed my time here on the east coast, i’m looking forward to getting back home, sleeping in my own bed, and getting back to my work routine!

      Reply
  5. Tamara

    September 9, 2013 at 6:50 am

    I love, love, love Woodstock.
    So glad you found an amazing experience and I can’t wait to hear more.

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    • Catherine

      September 14, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      thank you tamara. it was pretty mind-blowing, i can’t wait to share more soon!

      Reply
  6. Savvy Working Gal

    September 9, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Good luck. I have my fingers crossed.

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    • Catherine

      September 14, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      thank you. all this good luck is working!!!

      Reply
      • Savvy Working Gal

        September 15, 2013 at 7:22 am

        Such good news. I am so excited for you.

        Reply
  7. Dana

    September 9, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Can’t wait to read more, Catherine, and I’m so glad you are feeling so positive!

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    • Catherine

      September 14, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      thank you dana, yes, it’s crazy but all this positivity is working. it’s really unbelievable.

      Reply
  8. Stefanie @ The Broke and Beautiful Life

    September 9, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I’m so glad your trip worked out well and that your friends were generous enough to drive you to the workshop. Who knew taxis in upstate NY would be so expensive :/ Makes me grateful to live near excellent public transit.

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    • Catherine

      September 14, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      yes, stefanie, it all worked out. me getting to rhinecliff was so seamless thanks to you! getting to woodstock, however, was a different story and i’m actually lucky that people were kind enough to give me rides!

      Reply
  9. Crystal

    September 9, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Keeping you in my thoughts! And sending positive energy your way! 🙂

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    • Catherine

      September 14, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      crystal, thank you! the positive energy is working!

      Reply
  10. ShesWrite

    September 9, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    So glad to hear about your trip and can’t wait to hear more of its amazingness! Prayers to you and your growing family!

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    • Catherine

      September 14, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      thank you melanie. i’m excited to share more. all these prayers and thoughts are so uplifting.

      Reply
  11. Charlotte

    September 18, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    Oh, I am sending so many good vibes your way! I can’t wait to hear about your trip when you get back!!

    Reply
    • Catherine

      September 19, 2013 at 9:31 am

      thank you so much charlotte. it was a great time and i feel so invigorated!

      Reply

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