by MeiMei Fox
A recent article in The New York Times points to a growing mountain of research supporting the idea that gratitude is good for us. The article states that “cultivating an ‘attitude of gratitude’ has been linked to better health, sounder sleep, less anxiety and depression, higher long-term satisfaction with life and kinder behavior toward others, including romantic partners.” […]
by MeiMei Fox
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Yesterday I was describing to a wise older friend my emotional ups and downs of the past month as I’ve gone through the process of freezing my eggs. “There have been many times in the five years that have passed since my divorce when I felt like a failure for not having a family of my own,” I told her. “This egg freezing process has forced me to confront the self-doubts that have hung around in the shadows: ‘What’s wrong with me? I screwed up. I’m a loser for being 37 and childless and alone.’ […]
by MeiMei Fox
18 Buns in the Icebox
The bad news is I feel like crap. My ovaries ache when I walk (I kid you not—it is a bizarre sensation). My rock-hard stomach juts out so much that I can’t fit into my pants. The discomfort in my belly region has kept me up every night this week. […]
Note to the Reader: We are honored to feature three of Huffington Post writer MeiMei Fox’s five posts regarding her recent experiences with egg freezing, commonly called “oocyte cryopreservation.” MeiMei shares her personal experiences in an effort to spread awareness of this fertility option to other women her age. Please do not consider it a substitute for advice from a medical professional.
The Box
This morning, a FedEx box arrived containing $3,300 worth of medications. And so begins the process of freezing my eggs.
“It’s a miracle!” says my best friend Jen, the mother of two. And I agree. […]