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DATE : January 29, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Do you or someone you know suffers from infertility? While infertility knows no bounds, we are a volunteer non-profit located in Nebraska. Our goal is to provide resources, events, and encouragement as you navigate your journey. Thanks for visiting us and we would love to hear from you!
READ MOREUnderstanding infertility and how to support those going through it ~By CN Board Member-Julie Potter Richt
DATE : April 12, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Infertility. Let’s start with the basic definition of the word because I think it is safe to say we all know there are lots of “meanings” of infertility. According to the Office on Women’s Health official website, infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant after one year of trying (or six months […]
READ MOREApril Presidents Letter
DATE : April 3, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
The month of April brings about the promise of spring as winter’s grip begins to lesson, cold rains begin to fall, and soft rays of sunshine begin to warm the earth. The world is seen through a brighter shade of glasses and we find ourselves a bit more hopeful as the signs of life bloom […]
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Endometriosis Awareness-My Story Part 2
DATE : March 12, 2019 AUTHOR : Heidi AndsagerCOMMENTS : No Comments
Our journey to conceive our second child wasn’t as quick as our first. With our first we tried for a year, my gynecologist said I had endometriosis, I needed surgery, and then we would start Clomid. Easy peasy… we were pregnant after our first month of Clomid.
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Endometriosis Awareness – My Story Part 1
DATE : March 4, 2019 AUTHOR : Heidi AndsagerCOMMENTS : No Comments
By: Heidi Andsager, Vice-President of Conceive Nebraska March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. One in ten women suffer from endometriosis. I am one of those women. I knew something wasn’t normal when I was about 14. The pain that accompanied my monthly cycle was unbearable. When I was 16 I finally went to a gynecologist. I […]
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Love Languages
DATE : February 20, 2019 AUTHOR : Elizabeth GiglioCOMMENTS : No Comments
By: E.Giglio February. The month where LOVE is celebrated more than any other time, right? Valentine’s Day is all you see in the stores the day after Christmas. The candies, chocolates, flower bouquets, and of course the must-have cards for everyone from your significant other to the kids in your child’s classrooms and play groups. It […]
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February President’s Letter
DATE : February 15, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
By: Kassandra Mayo It’s February and love is in the air! This month we tend to focus a little more on our significant others through sappy love notes, glittering gifts, and elaborate displays of chocolates and roses. Of course, when you’re going through infertility, love can look a lot different. In fact, most relationships feel […]
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January President’s Letter
DATE : January 21, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Hello and Happy New Year! It is an honor to be able to introduce myself as I take on the role of President of Conceive Nebraska for 2019. My name is Kassandra Mayo and I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for 15 years. We struggled with infertility for 12 years and had a […]
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