Sometimes, with all of the focus and commitment and determination that is required of family building efforts, we lose the perspective that our journey is worth sharing and that the experiences of others struggling with infertility just may have something to offer the next Intended Parent…..and sometimes, we just need to have a little fun with this all.  Below are two events that I am recommending for your consideration. The first is a film-competition, the second a women’s only book event.  I share these events to remind you that you are partnered in your struggle to become a parent…partnered with a broader community and certainly, always partnered with my team.   
 “CALLING ALL ASPIRING FILMMAKERS”
Share Your Story about Infertility and Inspire Others!
Fertility LifeLines™ and RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association Present The In The Know Short Film Competition
The In The Know Short Film Competition encourages those 7.3 million Americans affected by infertility to share their stories and provide hope and encouragement to others.
Those who have been touched by infertility can participate in the competition by submitting a creative, inspirational short film about their path to parenthood (or the journey of someone close to them). The film must be under 10 minutes in length. The deadline to submit entries is August 1, 2009. Submitted films will be reviewed by a panel of judges, and competition finalists will have their films screened at a festival in New York City this fall where a winner and runners-up will be chosen and awarded prizes. The winner will receive $1,000 and two runners-up will each be given $500. Visit www.resolve.org or www.FertilityLifeLinesfilms.com for important details about the film festival and to view clips from the finalists.”    

“Join Village Fertility Pharmacy for a Ladies’ Night Out with RESOLVE’s Hope Award winner and author Kristen Magnacca!”

Women who attend will: · Have an opportunity to mingle with other women who have experienced infertility or who would like to learn more about infertility
· Meet Kristen Magnacca, author of Girlfriend to Girlfriend: A Fertility Companion and the award-winning book Love and Infertility: Strategies for Survival - Balancing Infertility, Marriage, and Life, and learn more about her battle with infertility
· Hear Kristen Magnacca give a brief talk about her “Honey Do List” strategy for keeping a marriage strong in the face of infertility

This event is open to all women and refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 5:30pm - 7:30pmVillage Fertility Pharmacy335 Bear Hill Road Waltham, MA 7818104151mnair@villagepharmacy.com for more information” Have a wonderful weekend!