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Kassandra Mayo
July’s Presidents Letter
DATE : July 1, 2020 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
It’s been a crazy couple of months and through it all, I have come to value community. The people who create a safe place for me to live, work, and play while being my authentic self. One of the communities that I have come to appreciate is my “infertility crew.” The people who know what […]
READ MOREJune’s President’s Letter
DATE : June 6, 2020 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
This month, I’m reflecting on how everyone’s story matters. If you’re beginning you’re “infertility journey” or 12 years deep, how you feel and what you have to say about your experience should be valued and heard. Which is why this month, I would like for us to encourage the men in our lives to share […]
READ MOREOmaha Gives!
DATE : May 18, 2020 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
“Omaha Gives! is a year-round online giving platform organized by the Omaha Community Foundation to grow philanthropy in our community. The goal of Omaha Gives! is to inspire our community to come together for 24-hours to give as much as possible to support the work of public 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the metro area. Since 2013, Omaha Gives! has […]
READ MOREMay President’s Letter
DATE : May 8, 2020 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
May 1st came and went and here we are 8 days in. Time is blur as I’m still trying to figure out a “new normal.” However, the calendar doesn’t stop and the days keep ticking off. Imagine my surprise when I realized that this weekend is Mother’s Day! Between my husband and I, we have […]
READ MORENational Infertility Awareness Week
DATE : April 17, 2020 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : One Comment
This week kicks off the National Week of Infertility Awareness. What does this mean? It’s a chance for those of us who struggle with infertility to help change the conversations going on about the trials associated with trying to conceive. It’s an opportunity to shed light on a taboo subject that millions of individuals are […]
READ MOREKnowing When Your Done
DATE : March 16, 2020 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
How do you deal with infertility when you are no longer trying to conceive? I have always wanted a minimum of three kids. This was something my husband and I both agreed on long before we were even married. Here I am now with two perfect children. I know I have more than many others who are […]
READ MOREMarch’s President’s Letter
DATE : March 2, 2020 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : One Comment
Sitting in the fertility clinic waiting to hear my name get called for what seemed like the hundredth time in our 12 years of TTC, I noticed the waiting room to be a little more crowded than normal. Couples clasping hands, guys shaking their legs so hard they look like their gonna take off, individuals […]
READ MOREFrom a Friends Point of View
DATE : February 13, 2020 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
One of my best friends has tried to have babies with her husband since they married many years ago. They were never able to conceive. She has considered adoption – and would love to adopt. But I know her heart is set on creating her own life. I understand this feeling as I feel the […]
READ MOREFebruary’s President’s Letter
DATE : January 31, 2020 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
While most tend to put an emphasis on flattering their significant others with chocolates, flowers and love letters around the middle of the month, I wonder what it would be like if we celebrated every day of the month with just as much enthusiasm. Most of us would fess up and say that our relationships […]
READ MOREHow We Came To Choose Donor Egg Path
DATE : January 26, 2020 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
by Anonymous Contributor When I found out my best egg from IVF was missing chromosome #2, I realized I didn’t want to throw more good money at more potentially bad eggs. Months later, that sentence still raises grief. But I knew then the practical decision on a financial and emotional level was to get a […]
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