I held it in my hands. Actually, I held it in my hands and then quickly put it into a brown paper bag and carried it in a secluded fashion like a 40 oz on a city street over to the cryo lab. Such an amazing opportunity and a juxtaposition of feelings in that act, the act of providing the “male component” necessary for IVF. Let’s not sugar coat … [Read more...]
The Passing of Dr. Howard Jones, The Man Who Made the Impossible… Possible
Candace-As we walked down the long hall of the iconic Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, we paused to look at the memorabilia encased prior to entering into the lobby. In that case, there were news articles and relics from the first successful IVF in the US. Staring back at you as you walk into the lobby area are large painted portraits of … [Read more...]
A Father’s Day for a Surviving Hopeful Father
You reached out for my hand. 9 years ago we found out you had a brain tumor. You reached out for my hand as you were getting ready to be wheeled back to the OR for your first craniotomy. I stood there watching the doors swing close and my heart sank to the floor. Until that point, I tried everything in my being not to cry, not to show you how … [Read more...]