tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post520055227837249269..comments2023-10-28T10:15:45.901+01:00Comments on Reproductively Challenged: Building bridges?Ms Heathenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06404067891155971103noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-84861859151894991802008-08-11T16:44:00.000+01:002008-08-11T16:44:00.000+01:00I've been saving this post unread in my reader (a ...I've been saving this post unread in my reader (a 21st century phrase, indeed!) because I knew it was important and I wanted to make sure I had time to comment. This is a brilliant idea and there is a rich source of stories and experiences here, I think. One of the biggest things for me has been a different understanding of what constitutes a life. I've always been pro-choice, and that hasn't changed, but when I've found myself posting encouraging, loving comments to pre-transfer embryos, I've had to re-think where I am with the whole issue. <BR/><BR/>Can't wait for you to get to work on it!annacyclopediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461037288546901657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-22939464012437193582008-08-02T21:36:00.000+01:002008-08-02T21:36:00.000+01:00AWESOME book idea! I have to say, IF has made me u...AWESOME book idea! I have to say, IF has made me understand very deeply how my fate has been impacted by my gender, and the quiet, latent pressures I've felt. I never before felt particularly limited or bound by my gender, until this time.<BR/><BR/>Whip that thesis out, and get to work! :) If there's any way a wacky historian can help, let me know...Shinejilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353174053245279899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-51247945428303787942008-08-01T23:28:00.000+01:002008-08-01T23:28:00.000+01:00I've yet to find a satisfying read that speaks...I've yet to find a satisfying read that speaks to my infertile, career-driven, feminist self. The books/articles just don't exist, and those that crop up seem to conclude that IF is a blessing in disguise or they promote the idea that "breeders" or women who want to be "mommies" are bad, or stupid. There's such divisiveness, and I don't understand it.<BR/><BR/>The feminist philosophy I identify with (and that I *think* has a healthy following -- at least I've never had trouble finding like-minded female friends) is supportive of all women being true to themselves, making individual choices & having the opportunity to do whatever they want in this life. <BR/><BR/>Finish your dissertation and get on it! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179416251623111334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-85756081213015975512008-08-01T14:35:00.000+01:002008-08-01T14:35:00.000+01:00This is a fantastic idea for a book, and I hope yo...This is a fantastic idea for a book, and I hope you have a chance to pursue it soon. We're certainly seeing more about ART in the media these days, though for the most part information about it simply serves to reinforce wrong ideas (my current favourite being the 100% guaranteed IVF process). I too would be interested to know why many feminists don't embrace infertility as a key issue.Mallorynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11914993188185068883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-81905471160601004712008-08-01T14:18:00.000+01:002008-08-01T14:18:00.000+01:00I too struggled with how much to reveal, how much ...I too struggled with how much to reveal, how much self-disclosure was necessary in order to reach others, tell my story. I too was inspired by Mel's Building Bridges and revealed something about myself that I was reluctant to do, but I do feel that it is extremely important. If I inspire, help or just provide solice to one person, it is worth it.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990774863319269154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-81004139334010448802008-07-31T23:14:00.000+01:002008-07-31T23:14:00.000+01:00Go for the book. I think you are a very good posi...Go for the book. I think you are a very good position to write this, not least for being able to draw on and develop ideas within the blogging community you have developed.Lisa Rullsenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02020425273742237299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-75364970483001069872008-07-31T21:22:00.000+01:002008-07-31T21:22:00.000+01:00Brilliant! I echo the enthusiasm for what your new...Brilliant! I echo the enthusiasm for what your new project. I eagerly await your updates...<BR/><BR/>My identity became a casualty when infertility reared its ugly head. I've been trying to sort it out ever since...Pamela T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11474998003921896431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-41012175305006741592008-07-31T19:43:00.000+01:002008-07-31T19:43:00.000+01:00Thank you both for your enthusiasm about my propos...Thank you both for your enthusiasm about my proposed book - now all I need to do is finish this damned thesis so I can start work on it! <BR/><BR/>I think you've hit on something really important, Loribeth, when you raise the issue of reproductive rights. What concerns me is the way in which the issue of infertility doesn't seem really to register in feminist campaigns around the right to choose - one of the things I want to do is to try and work out why that is. And thank you for your reading recommendations - I'm aware of the Linda Layne book, but not the one by Mardy Ireland, so will definitely add it to my list of things I need to get round to reading!Ms Heathenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404067891155971103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-51130510991889035062008-07-31T19:23:00.000+01:002008-07-31T19:23:00.000+01:00I would also love to read such a book! Proud femin...I would also love to read such a book! Proud feminist that I am ; ) I think infertility & pregnancy loss have received short shrift from feminists (perhaps because they also touch on the reproductive rights debate). You may already be aware of these two volumes that touch on these ideas or similar ideas (although not specifically): "Reconceiving Women" by Mardy Ireland, and "Motherhood Lost" by Linda L. Layne.loribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272814565916935113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416163271277237319.post-14087498191719698622008-07-31T19:05:00.000+01:002008-07-31T19:05:00.000+01:00oh ms. heathen, there is so much here. first, wha...oh ms. heathen, there is so much here. first, what a wonderful idea about the book. I would love to read such a book. I love the idea that in telling our stories we are creating a discourse that does in effect raise consciousness. <BR/><BR/>I also love what you write about accessing your own life narrative through reading other women's stories. great post!lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455301696832647867noreply@blogger.com