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Kassandra Mayo
December Presidents Letter
DATE : December 5, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
As I reflect on my first year as president, I can’t help but feel grateful for all of you. Without you, Conceive Nebraska couldn’t exist! Whether you donated to the cause, were one of the 300 individuals who personally attended one of our events, volunteered on our board, started a conversation in one of our […]
READ MOREOur Adoption Story
DATE : November 19, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
~By Amber Owens Failure after failure is what describes the last 4 years of our lives. My husband and I started trying to have a baby a year after our marriage. Nine months went by and still no baby. I am impatient and went to my doctor. This is a time when my impatience was […]
READ MORENational Adoption Month-Our Open Adoption Story
DATE : November 8, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Infertility treatments, miscarriage, foster care, failed adoption, open adoption. All of these things have been apart of my life that last 12 years. I had always wanted to be a mother and when I finally met the man of my dreams we started trying a year after marriage. After a missed period and negative tests […]
READ MORENovember Presidents Letter
DATE : November 1, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
November is here which means, the holidays are upon us. So many who are TTC (trying to conceive) find themselves dreading this time of year. Yet, here I am trying to find some encouraging word to share with you and remind you that even though the leaves change color and fall to the ground, we […]
READ MOREPregnancy/Infant Loss Awareness Month
DATE : October 30, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
As we end National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, we want to acknowledge and honor those who are grieving and offer our support. Statistics tell us that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss so chances are, you know someone if you haven’t experienced it yourself. While talking about it is still considered taboo, […]
READ MOREOctober’s President’s Letter
DATE : October 2, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Last month, the Conceive Nebraska board held a tailgate fundraiser at Kros Strain Brewing to celebrate another awesome year and raise funds for upcoming projects. 70 individuals came together to cheer on the Huskers, chow on BBQ, and support the on-going work Conceive Nebraska provides to our community. We are so thankful for our underwriter: […]
READ MOREDate Nights On A Budget
DATE : September 22, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Written by CN Secretary~Megan Dalton-Gifford During your infertility journey you begin to feel alone, frustrated and even separated from your significant other. Spending time together either intimate or not can begin to feel like a chore. You may begin to feel disconnected and that you are on a schedule for everything. With all of this […]
READ MORELife with PCOS~By Megan Gifford
DATE : September 4, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : 4 Comments
Missed periods, mood swings, strange cravings, unexplained weight gain… No I am not pregnant, I have PCOS. What is PCOS you may ask, well it is polycystic ovary syndrome. It is one of the leading causes of infertility in women 18-44 years old. It is a hormonal imbalance caused by an excess amount of male […]
READ MOREExciting News For You!
DATE : August 22, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
We at Conceive Nebraska work hard to find you free to low-cost resources to help you on your journey through infertility. We understand the costs that come with infertility due to appointments every day, treatments, medications overnighted, and the procedures that it all requires. We also understand the emotional and mental toll it takes on […]
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Motherhood After Infertility
DATE : August 14, 2019 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Written for Conceive Nebraska by Sheena Stafford Ya know, when I was in the middle of infertility, I would imagine what it was gonna be like to be a mom. I pictured myself to be a cool Mary fucking Poppins. Patience, kindness, compassion, and wisdom…I’d have all of those and I’d never yell while we […]
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