I’m Half Way There…by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


July 29, 2013. The last time I got my period. Exactly six months ago. A blessing of bliss. I am only “half way” towards reaching full menopause. Three of my doctors and my lab reports all indicate that my “childbearing” days are far gone. Full bliss. I have heard from friends that ...

Adventures in Attachment Parenting: Infertility Awareness Charley’s Story by Allison Silver


I recently found out that April is Infertility Awareness Month. Since this is a topic that many of us older moms deal with I thought I would take a few minutes with you and share my story. Like many girls my period began when I was twelve and seemed pretty regular. ...

Holiday Snafu – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


Last week I wrote about how joyous it was to have time to “breathe” when you celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. Joyous my reindeer hoof! A week ago, I had an endometrial biopsy. I spoke to at least a dozen women who had that procedure, including one who had one unexpectantly ...

Menopause, O’ Menopause – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


I may be going through menopause and I couldn’t be happier about it! My Gynocologist wanted me to get a blood test to determine how far along I was in terms of coming close to menopause or actually reaching it. My last blood test was two years ago and I was ...