Tag Archives: Japan

Lost in beta hCG translation?

Posted on July 5, 2014 by kiftsgate

My last failed cycle left me seriously down. Nevertheless there is a unique advantage from a failed cycle: I get my period. This is a given for most people but not for me: I normally need to take meds for a … Continue reading →

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My trip to Japan

Posted on November 3, 2013 by kiftsgate

This short trip to Japan was fantastic, a lot better than I expected. I did not have much time to visit, but it was just enough to feel like I want to go back and discover more. The Japanese people … Continue reading →

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IF Pumpkin smackdown – update from Japan

Posted on October 31, 2013 by kiftsgate

Hello hello dear pumpkin carvers and spectators to the coolest pumpkin carving competition ever! I am so impressed by all the pumpkins. You guys did such a fantastic job!! I bet you were worried that I had forgotten about the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin carving competition: surprise prizes!!

Posted on October 19, 2013 by kiftsgate

By now everyone must be aware of the fantastic IF PUMPKIN CARVING COMPETITION organised by Barren Betty and Fertility Doll. If you are not, Barren Betty explains all about the idea on her blog, and Fertility Doll’s blog lists the current contenders. If … Continue reading →

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Japan!!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by kiftsgate

Before I get to the core topic of this post (I know, hard to guess given the title…), a BIG THANK YOU for all the sweet and supportive messages to my last post. I feel a lot better after a … Continue reading →

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