Category Archives: Personal Stories

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Today, we’re going to publish all of the personal stories you’ve been sending. We want everyone to hear us, and know why we’ll be voting NO ON 26 on Tuesday, and why we think you should too. Voices of the … Continue reading →

The following is a guest post from Renee Whitley, volunteer advocate with RESOLVE: The National Infertility Organization. My first experience with infertility advocacy came out of a sense of sheer frustration. I was sad that my body could not do … Continue reading →

When I was 23 years old, shortly after I was married in December of 2002, I discovered I was pregnant, despite the fact that I was taking the pill ortho tri cyclen at the time. My husband and I at … Continue reading →

Amendment 26 scares me because it could literally have life threatening consequences for me. My husband and I have been trying – unsuccessfully – to get pregnant for almost 5 years. After seeing numerous doctors, trying lots of different options … Continue reading →

I am a mother. I am not one of the legions of devastated women who have previously spoken up on this site and others. I’ve never been raped, had a tubal pregnancy, or had to seek treatment for infertility. But … Continue reading →

There are many stories out there of brave women and their families who had tragic, heartbreaking and inspirational experiences that could had been seriously affected if amendment 26 was in place. My story is simple and not nearly as tragic, … Continue reading →

I have stage 4 endometriosis and after years of IUI, fertility meds, etc., my husband and I decided that IVF was the right thing for us. With the expert care of Dr. Randall Hines and his team, 13 eggs were … Continue reading →

My name is Lydonia. I am currently expecting my first and very possiblly only child. I had my routine blood work done during my second trimester and thought everything was fine for the down’s syndrome test until the following Monday … Continue reading →

My name is Tony Giachelli. I am an attorney in Ridgeland, Mississippi. I am a Christian, I am a husband, I am a father, I am a Republican, I am Pro-Life, and I am afraid. I am afraid that this … Continue reading →