CNY Fertility Center http://cnyfertility.com Providing comprehensive and affordable reproductive services in a compassionate, honest and friendly environment. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:02:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 cnyfhttp://feedburner.google.com Dr. Rob’s Monthly Teleworkshop with Kristen Magnacca: Be Good to Yourself http://cnyfertility.com/2012/02/07/dr-robs-monthly-teleworkshop-with-kristen-magnacca-be-good-to-yourself/ http://cnyfertility.com/2012/02/07/dr-robs-monthly-teleworkshop-with-kristen-magnacca-be-good-to-yourself/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:25:24 +0000 Kristen http://cnyfertility.com/?p=8070 Monday, February 20th, 6:00pm please join Kristen as she shares her unique insight as she experienced it while on her journey to fertility. All participants will have an opportunity to share, ask questions or just listen in. Listen in from the comfort of your own home. RSVP to Kristen@cnyfertility.com or email any comments or questions before the workshop. No cost to attend.

Be Good to Yourself:
When was the last time you were good to yourself?  I mean, when you woke up and thought: “Hmmm… What do I need today? What do I want to do today?” When was the last time you said “Me first,” and didn’t consider what you should, would, or could do, but what you wanted to do for yourself?

Being good to yourself is creating a habit that becomes a practice, a philosophy of being.

Maya Angelou’s quote explains this concept perfectly: “If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me?”  The energy of giving to others and not to oneself creates a vacuum in the flow of conscience and unconscious energy patterns, both internal and external.  This creates an unbalance.

The month of February is known as the month of romance, which perhaps makes you immediately think of sharing yourself with another person through romantic love.

So often we women frantically try to make things come together to flow perfectly while forfeiting our needs to the needs of others.  It is the erosion of our needs, without an internal connection to self-love, that creates a sense of being half filled rather than feeling your cup runneth over.

It is foreign for women to think about themselves first. We are the nurturers and the home keepers not in the “housewives” sense but in being the creators of the home sacred space and the providers of a sense of familial connection.  We are hard wired to think about the whole unit and not just our singular being.

Ahh, but then comes the fertility speed bump.  The natural progression to motherhood is abruptly stopped or altered.  The flow is clogged and blocked, creating stress in the homeland and in yourself. So who you are? Reaching your heart desires might feel elusive.

Here’s what I have come to believe: You must hold and create the internal sense that you are fully supported and loved on this green earth and beyond. This takes the sting out of life’s challenges even if currently the future looks a certain way. You are no more disconnected from the birth right of creation then you are disconnected from the oxygen you breathe.

WOW!  That is a mouthful to swallow, but it will resonate on some level and bring deep peace in knowing that you’re really ok and there is a great abundance of all things for everyone and peace, love, creation for all.

Recently I was speaking at the RESOLVE of New England annual conference. In the middle of my presentation I said, “This is not about the baby!”   Immediately, one of the attendees tweeted that line out into the universe through waves of energy.

It is not about the baby! It is all about you and anchoring  yourself . It’s about believing that you are a powerful, peaceful and magnificent being of the universe who has the ability to create what you want!  Yes, what you want.  Are you ready?

So in this month of love, I beg you to love yourself first. Fill yourself up first. Embrace yourself, your body, your smile, your gifts, and your being. There is only one of you blessing this planet and all of us needs you.

Let’s talk again about Maya Angelou…. She says “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.”

Life can be challenging, so you need to take action by going out and knowing where you want to go and what you’re going for!!  Your pure intention of heart will do the “kick ass” part without any effort!

So get your game on, put on some red lipstick or high heels and be good to yourself first.  Then create!!!

Love and blessings to you.
Kristen Magnacca

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Without Dr. Kiltz I wouldn’t have my son who brings me joy everyday of my life. For 22 years I had wanted another child and couldn’t have one and then I met Dr. Kiltz and all of the wonderful people at CNY Fertility Center. My two sons are 22 years apart something I would have never thought could happen. Georgie will be 5 in a month and he has brought nothing but joy into our lives. He is a blessing and cherished everyday. Thank you so much Dr. Kiltz and everyone at CNY Fertility. You guys are miracle workers. There is no way I could repay you for all you have done.
Thank you!!
Elizabeth

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My husband and I had a daughter 10 years ago and we tried several different methods to have another child without success. We decided last February to try IVF, our one last chance. We only had enough money to do one cycle so if it didn’t work we would accept that it wasn’t meant to be. We started our cycle in April and found out we were pregnant in May. We were so thrilled, after 10 years, WOW, we couldn’t believe it. By the third ultrasound we found out we were having triplets. We always wanted 4 children and here was our other 3. On November 25, 2011 we had Edward, Sydney and Hunter. They are all doing great and we couldn’t be happier.

Thanks CNY Fertility,
Kathleen

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If you are not ready to talk about your challenges yet, that is OK.  It takes time to open up, to trust, and to let go.  Whenever you are ready to share, we are ready to listen.  For now, please know that we already  hear you.

If you would like to sit amongst those who understand you and hear you, please join us for one of our many support opportunities this month.  All of our support groups and webinars are free.  You don’t even have to be an active client yet to participate.  For more information on our support opportunities, please visit our CNY Fertility Calendar.

I am also available to listen and offer encouragement.  Please don’t hesitate to let me know what you need.

Lisa

Lstack@cnyfertility.com

315-744-8073

]]> http://cnyfertility.com/2012/02/06/here-your-silence-is-heard/feed/ 0 Words of Support and Encouragement Week of February 6, 2012 http://cnyfertility.com/2012/02/06/words-of-support-and-encouragement-week-of-february-6-2012/ http://cnyfertility.com/2012/02/06/words-of-support-and-encouragement-week-of-february-6-2012/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:31:52 +0000 Lisa Stack http://cnyfertility.com/?p=8081 Good morning!  I hope that you were able to set aside some time just for yourself this weekend.  If not, that is a great goal to set for this week.  I often mention the importance of feeling comfortable with your cycle and treatment protocol.  It is just as important to feel comfortable with your practitioners.  We are lucky to have a larger office and the ability to treat many clients at once, minimizing  potential delays between cycles.  This also means that we have a large and talented team.  If you feel like you aren’t getting enough time with those treating you, I suggest that you take the time to attend a few of our support group sessions and workshops.  Many of our workshops are attended or facilitated by our nurses and physicians.  This is a great opportunity for you to encounter those that are treating you, outside of the exam room.

If you would like the opportunity to get to know Dr. Greene a little better, please join us at the Syracuse Circle of Hope support group session on Monday, February 13th at 5:30p.  This will be a relaxed session where you will have the opportunity to get to know his style of treatment, and his unique thoughts on balancing your hormones for both fertility and pregnancy.

To RSVP, please email me:  Lstack@cnyfertility.com

For our many other workshops and support groups, please check our CNY Fertility and CNY Healing Arts calendars.

I hope to see you on Monday!

Lisa

Lstack@cnyfertility.com

315-744-8073

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There are three main steps to donating eggs:  applicant screening, treatment cycle, and compensation of $4,000.

While no identifying information about the donor is revealed, detailed personal, medical and family profiles are provided to recipients in the process of selecting a donor.  Our donors are committed to the concept of anonymity and would not be interested in participating in the program in any other way. In most cases, anonymity best protects the privacy and interests of both the donor and the recipient.

Diane (not her real name), an egg donor at CNY Fertility Center, has written of her experiences from start to finish in the donation process.  Diane explains the process, in her own words on her blog here.  In fact, Diane’s story was so detailed and inspiring; it was recently shared in the 2012 Adoption and Fertility Directory that is published by The American Fertility Association.

While the egg retrieval procedure marks the end of the donor’s active commitment to the program for that specific cycle, we ask that the donor stay in touch with our office for the rare occasion that we need to contact them. The donor’s participation in this program is a generous gesture that is greatly appreciated.  Diane referred to the process as participating in “the miracle of birth”.

If you are interested in becoming an egg donor, CNY Fertility Center is here to help you every step of the way—click here for more information.

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Lisa:  Hi, Dr. Kiltz!  How are you?
Dr. Rob:  Spectacular!  Another awesome and amazing day in the universe.  Every day, I say those words.
Lisa:  It really helps.  I believe it does.
Dr. Rob:  We are so blessed.  Here at CNY Fertility & CNY healing Arts, Lisa is really helping bring support together for everyone, no matter where you’re from.  Often, we’re seeing clients from all over the world.
Lisa:  Absolutely!  Traveling thousands and thousands and thousands of miles just to reach us.
Dr. Rob:  We say “out of town” but I want to change the words because they’re “travel clients”.  It’s the words and the connections that are so important.  We’re here to help anyone from any place.
Lisa:  Anywhere!  We have clients contacting us all the time.  I have clients asking me all the time, “Is it possible to come to your center or to be treated at home?”  We really have so many ways to work around the traveling and the distance to make it feel like that you aren’t far away at all.
Dr. Rob:  Now with the internet and Face Time and Google, and whatever, it’s so simple to connect with people.  I’m talking to people on my iPhone every day.  Sometimes, it’s only a few minutes of words support and guidance.  Sometimes they get pregnant without even showing up.
Lisa:  It’s really wonderful.  It’s a really seamless process, essentially.  We are able to schedule a great phone consult with either you or one of our providers where it’s just like you’re sitting in the room here.  You get the same exact care that you would here.  We’re able to provide you with dedicated nurses that just work with our traveling clients.  That’s just what they do all day long, and they love it.  We’re able to do a lot of our treatment remotely, and then bring you in when we need to.
Dr. Rob:  Dedicated support and that’s really important.  We’re here to help no matter where you’re coming from.  Everything is possible!
Lisa:  If you ever are questioning if you can make the travel arrangements or how the timing will work out, please contact us.  We’ve coordinated more cycles than you can imagine with out of town clients and they’ve all worked wonderfully.
Dr. Rob:  Absolutely.  We have the help and the guidance.  Please don’t hesitate to call and ask.
Lisa:  We have great IVF treatment and fertility treatment here and it’s a wonderful destination as well.
Dr. Rob:  Thank you, Lisa for bringing the word and sharing it with others.
Lisa:  Thank you.  Please contact us.
Dr. Rob:  I appreciate it.  God Bless!  Take care!

Lisa Stack, Support Coordinator
Lstack@cnyfertility.com
315-744-8073

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CNY Fertility Egg Donation Testimonial – Radio Ad

We are excited to share this touching testimonial of the “woman to woman” giving aspect that embodies our Egg Donation Program here at CNY Fertility Center. Please spread the word with your friends and family about egg donation with us. It truly is a gift of life to couples that may otherwise not have been able to conceive.

Interested egg donors start here – http://cnyfertility.com/become-an-egg-donor-start-here/

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Syracuse

Circle of Hope Support Group:  Meet Dr. Greene!

Couples Candlelight Workshop

The Art of Living with Intent Day Retreat

Yoga Nidra Workshop:  Deep Relaxation and Meditation Workshop

 

Rochester

Circle of Hope Support Group

Synchronicity Partner Yoga

Healing Therapies Workshop

Yoga for the Heart

 

Albany

Circle of Hope Support Group

PCOS Support Group

Miscarriage Support Group

Partner Yoga Workshop and Brunch

 

Virtual

Interactive Recipient Support Webinar

 

I hope to see you at some of these great events!
Lisa

Lstack@cnyfertility.com

315-744-8073

 

 

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Hi!  My name is Lisa Stack, and I’m the CNY Fertility Support Coordinator.  I wanted to let you know that this month I’m going to be having an Interactive Recipient Support Webinar.  The webinar will be on Thursday, February 16th from about 6-7 (or 7:30pm).  You can access the webinar login information on our calendar.  Now, this webinar is open to everyone, and the purpose of it is to really get into the emotions and the challenges of the donor process.

So, if you’re a recipient and you’re thinking about selecting a donor, even if you’re just toying with the idea of a donor cycle—you’re loaded with all these different thoughts and questions, and challenges that many of those around you may not have any experience with.  While we can’t get everyone into the same room for a support group, I have tried to recreate a support group environment as much as possible on this webinar.  So feel free to send me any questions that you may have beforehand.  This is a great opportunity for your emotionally-based questions; any technical questions I’ll refer to our donor staff.  This is a great time to talk about the challenges of selecting a donor, maybe approaching your friends or family members with the potential idea of pursuing a donor cycle, any challenges or reservations that you may have with using donor eggs, or donor sperm.  This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions and just listen in even if you’re not really prepared with questions, that’s fine too!

So, come on and join us February 16th.  It’s going to be a great evening and I’d love to offer you any support that I can.

Lisa Stack, Support Coordinator
Lstack@cnyfertility.com
315-744-8073

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