The Moms Of The Miss USA 2020 Contestants

2020 has taken a lot from us: social events, the ability to travel to see loved ones and, at times, even a basic sense of health and security. But something 2020 didn’t rob from us is the Miss USA pageant!…

My Egg Retrieval Experience

Even though an IVF cycle only takes a few weeks, it can feel like it’s never going to end. The process itself isn’t all that complicated… but add in the emotional highs and lows, a hormonal free-for-all and the inherent…

An Open Letter To Anyone Who Mothers

Today is Mother’s Day. I woke up to a series of messages from friends sending virtual hugs, well wishes and support as they anticipated that it might be a hard day for me. I lost my precious mom, Judy Rose,…

The IVF “Firsts:” What To Expect

If I learned one thing going through IVF, it’s this: TIP 1: Prepare FOR ANYTHING. As a young-ish woman (31 in IVF terms is still a spring chicken) who didn’t have any known fertility problems, I went into the process…

Why I Am Undergoing IVF Treatment

I talk about a lot of things on All-in with Allyn, and they really run the gamut: living in a foreign country, breast health, pageants, the Electoral College – you name it! But what I never thought I’d be talking…