Search:

Stronger than infertility : the essential guide to navigating every step of your journey / by Huhman, Heather R.,author.;
"This indispensable, comprehensive, and accessible reference book to infertility provides people with the tools they need to be their own best advocates as they navigate fertility treatments and highs and lows of their infertility journey. Author Heather Huhman guides readers through every stage of the process -- from knowing when to seek medical advice to parenting after infertility, and everything in between. There's the medical nitty gritty: getting a diagnosis (or not); selecting a fertility clinic that's right for you; understanding IUI and IVF and genetic testing; a comprehensive list of medications and their side effects, and much more. There are emotional high and lows: staying hopeful while managing grief and depression, maintaining and strengthening your relationship, and navigating religious and ethical concerns. And then there is the practical and often complicated questions around affording treatments, dealing with your workplace (including the military), and everything you need to know about insurance and fertility treatments. Stronger Than Infertility breaks down complicated clinical information and expert medical advice from top specialists in the field. The book includes first-person stories and hard-won advice from women who have been down this long and often painful road (Huhman included) and offers a clear-eyed look at the emotional and psychological landmines that come with the journey. The result is a book that inspires as much as it educates and is a much-needed source of support and inspiration for readers hungry for understanding and hope"--
Subjects: Fertilization in vitro, Human.; Human reproductive technology.; Infertility, Female.; Infertility, Female; Infertility.; Infertility;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The everything lawn care book : from seed to soil, mowing to fertilizing--hundreds of tips for growing a beautiful lawn / by Green, Douglas;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269), Internet addresses (p. 268-269) and index.
Subjects: Lawns;
© c2001., Adams Media,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Knocking myself up : a memoir of my (in)fertility / by Tea, Michelle,author.;
"From PEN/America Award winner, 2021 Guggenheim fellow, and beloved literary and tarot icon Michelle Tea, the hilarious, powerfully written, taboo-breaking story of her journey to pregnancy and motherhood as a 40 year-old, queer, uninsured woman. Writtenin intimate, gleefully TMI prose, Knocking Myself Up is the irreverent account of Tea's route to parenthood-with a group of ride-or-die friends, a generous drag queen, and a whole lot of can-do pluck. Along the way she falls in love with a wholesome genderqueer a decade her junior, attempts biohacking herself a baby with black market fertility meds (and magicking herself an offspring with witch-enchanted honey), learns her eggs are busted, and enters the Fertility Industrial Complex in order to carry heryounger lover's baby. With the signature sharp wit and wild heart that have made her a favorite to so many readers, Tea guides us through the maze of medical procedures, frustrations and astonishments on the path to getting pregnant, wryly critiquing someof the systems that facilitate that choice ("a great, punk, daredevil thing to do"). In Knocking Myself Up, Tea has crafted a deeply entertaining and profound memoir, a testament to the power of love and family-making, however complex our lives may be, to transform and enrich us"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Tea, Michelle.; Fertility clinics; Fertilization in vitro, Human; Lesbian authors; Women authors, American;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Hold my girl : a novel / by Carr, Charlene,author.;
"A heart-wrenching novel about two women whose eggs are switched during IVF. Katherine is a woman full of obsessions. Everything clean, everything perfect, all the time. After seven years of trying--and failing--to conceive, she finally gives birth to Rose, her IVF miracle child. But she's afraid that Rose may not be her daughter; her pale skin doesn't match Katherine's own. Tess never got her happy ending. She took on IVF alongside Katherine and a group of hopeful mothers, but her daughter, Hanna, was stillborn. After a series of poor choices, she's divorced, broke and stuck in a job that's below her skill set. Ten months later, Katherine and Tess get a call from the fertility clinic that reveals shocking news: the two women's eggs were switched. While Katherine's perfect life beings to crumble around her, for Tess it's the glimmer of hope she needs to get her life back on track. But it will take a custody battle to decide who deserves to be Rose's mother, a battle that will push both women to the brink. With themes of racial identity, loss and betrayal, this emotional novel centred around a difficult moral question beautifully explores the complexities of motherhood."--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; African American women; Custody of children; Families; Fertilization in vitro, Human; Infertility; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

As good as you [videorecording] / by Michele, Heather de,film director.; Michelfeld, Gretchen M,screenwriter.; Bhaneja, Raoul,actor.; Dechart, Bryan,actor.; Fitzwater, Anna,actor.; Heisler, Laura,1975-actor.; Potts, Annie,actor.; Tanky Productions,production company.; Off-Chance Productions,production company.; First-Run Features (Firm),publisher.;
Composer, Trevor McLean ; editor, Trevor M. Carlee ; producer, Reena Dutt ; director of photography, Robert C. Webb.Laura Heisler, Raoul Bhaneja, Anna Fitzwater, Bryan Dechart, Annie Potts.Jo is having a bad year. She has major writer's block, a rather dire caffeine addiction and is deeply mourning the untimely death of her beautiful wife. To top it all off, her biological alarm clock is ringing off the wall. In an attempt to address the latter issue, Jo asks her late-partner's brother Jamie to be her sperm donor. Craziness ensues, in the form of a visit to the fertility clinic's psychologist, and a love triangle with her two best friends.14A.DVD.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Authors; Wives; Fertility clinics; Best friends;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The seventh son / by Faulks, Sebastian,author.;
When a young American academic Talissa Adam offers to carry another woman's child, she has no idea of the life-changing consequences. Behind the doors of the Parn Institute, a billionaire entrepreneur plans to stretch the boundaries of ethics as never before. Through a series of IVF treatments, which they hope to keep secret, they propose an experiment that will upend the human race as we know it. Seth, the baby, is delivered to hopeful parents Mary and Alaric, but when his differences start to mark him out from his peers, he begins to attract unwanted attention.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Billionaires; Children of surrogate mothers; Fertilization in vitro, Human; Genetic engineering; Human experimentation in medicine; Human experimentation in medicine; Power (Social sciences);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Houseplants for beginners : a simple guide for new plant parents for making houseplants thrive / by Steinkopf, Lisa Eldred,1966-author.;
Choose the right houseplants for your space and then help them thrive with 'Houseplants for Beginners' at your side. Having happy, healthy plants can make a space feel happy and healthy too. They add color, texture, and beauty-and can also improve air quality. For new plant parents eager for these benefits, Steinkopf offers easy-to-understand information and advice. Each chapter deals with a key element of houseplant care, including light, water, soil, potting, and containers. The book also offers details on how to pick the right plants for your specific living situation. Go beyond just keeping your plants alive to understanding how to make them thrive. With 'Houseplants for Beginners', you will learn how to choose the right plants for your space and lifestyle, the specific needs of each plant species you have chosen, care essentials, including light, soil, and watering basics. This book is organized to take you from starter plants to caring for more adventurous choices like tropical, climbing, and flowering species. This is the resource you can depend on to take you from your very first plant to seasoned plant parent.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; House plants.; Indoor gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Truth and justice / by Michaels, Fern,author.;
The Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and years of adventure. Armed with vast resources, top-notch expertise, and a loyal network of allies around the globe, the Sisterhood will not rest until every wrong is made right. Every stranger has a story. The women of the Sisterhood know firsthand that sometimes, that story is one filled with injustice. When Alexis Thorn encounters a distraught young woman, Bella Nolan, alone in a restaurant, crying instead of eating, she offers comfort--and soon uncovers a mission that will require the very particular skills of the Sisterhood. Alexis learns that the woman's husband was recently killed in action in Afghanistan. Before he reported for duty, they took steps to preserve their chances of having children. But when Bella visits the fertility clinic, she discovers her eggs are no longer there--and the circumstances are beyond suspicious. Heartbroken at this tale of shattered hopes, Alexis recruits the Sisterhood to investigate. Soon they uncover a con artist on an obsessive mission. Tracking down the culprit behind such a cruel scheme won't be easy. But with their combined grit, courage, and determination to overcome any obstacle, the Sisterhood will make sure that this story ends on a note of triumph.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Widows; Fertility clinics; Swindlers and swindling; Female friendship; Vigilantes;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
unAPI

Conceivable : a guide to making 2SLGBTQ+ family / by Halpern Zisman, Laine,author.; Vivash, Kelsy,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Conceivable: A Guide to Making 2SLGBTQ+ Family moves beyond the birds and the bees to consider the politics, challenges, choices and opportunities for agency and joy involved in 2SLGBTQ+ fertility, conception and family building in Canada. With contributions from healthcare workers, mental health professionals and support people in the field of reproductive health and 2SLGBTQ+ sexual care, this book is an honest and thorough look at growing your family. Conceivable is for birthing parents, non-gestational parents, families seeking a surrogate or donor, and those who do not yet know what they need. With illustrations, worksheets and activities to help you think about the intimate questions of communication, relationship building and community, this guide will prepare you with the knowledge you need to navigate advocacy, rights and regulations."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Conception.; Family planning; Fertility, Human; Sexual minorities' families; Sexual minority parents;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Baby making for everybody : family building and fertility for LGBTQ+ and solo parents / by Rachlin, Ray,author.; Goodman, Marea,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In Baby Making for Everybody, queer millennial midwives Ray Rachlin and Marea Goodman use their professional expertise to demystify the dizzying process of pursuing parenthood as queer and solo people, offering concrete, gender-affirming advice on topics like tracking fertility, choosing a sperm donor, legal considerations, IVF, IUI, adoption, navigating gender and pregnancy, and more. The result is a much-needed how-to guide for every aspect of the complicated, messy, and glorious process of building a family as an LGBTQ+ or solo parent. Combining practical information with personal narratives and first person community wisdom, this book provides prospective parents with the information they need to grow their families outside of a traditional heterosexual nuclear family model"--
Subjects: Human reproduction.; Human reproductive technology.; Pregnancy.; Same-sex parents.; Sexual minorities' families.; Sexual minority parents.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI