As promised, I now present to you the true tale of our fertility journey. But first, a warning: If you think I share too much in other posts, you will definitely not enjoy this one. So stop reading. Now. Go back to the wedding blogs. So why am I writing this? Until talking about fertility struggles is as taboo as discussing the weather, it’s up to those who feel comfortable sharing the details of their process to provide some comfort to others who are suffering silently. So here’s what surprised me the most about trying: Continue reading
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Maybe to Baby: Two Wholly Unrelated Events That Made Me Ready to Become a Mother (Oh, Yeah, I Have Some News)
The Adorable Way My Friend Shared Her Pregnancy News
Last week, one of my pals suggested that a few of us get together for lunch. We all managed to be free at the same time (no small feat for us), and we were treated to an amazing announcement in our company cafeteria. Continue reading
Josie’s Ready for a Baby! But Here’s Why She’s Waiting
Like a lot of Merital Bliss readers, Josie wants to be a mom someday. Unlike the majority, though, she wishes someday were yesterday. I’d be remiss if I didn’t share her perspective on family-starting. Maybe you’ll relate… Continue reading
The Strange New Party That Married Couples Are Throwing
I like any excuse to throw a party. I desperately wanted a half-birthday party when I was six months away from turning 14. Paul and I celebrate our dating anniversary by hosting dozens of guests at our apartment each year. I even started planning a hypothetical five-year wedding anniversary party before we were married a full 365 days. So I would’ve expected myself to be on board with this new kind of party, but I’m so not. Continue reading
6 Reasons You Should Never Ever Ask a Woman If She’s Pregnant

The pretty blonde lady is Liz, whom I ALMOST asked if she was pregnant when she took her Facebook profile down (she was--with twins!).
2013: The Year of Fewer Brides and Babies?
Let’s discuss triskaidekaphobia, aka fear of the number 13. It’s as real as claustrophobia (fear of closed-in spaces, which I have) and hemaphobia (fear of blood, which I also have). In fact, it’s so real that I’ve yet to encounter an elevator in Manhattan with a button for floor 13. So how is 2013’s impending arrival affecting young women toying with the idea of getting married or pregnant? Continue reading
Maybe to Baby: Emily Knew the Time Is “Never 100% Right” for Having a Baby
Emily was my first very close friend to get pregnant. I was in awe of the big decisions she made during this time. Here, she breaks them down. Continue reading
The Best Before-a-Baby Advice I Never Got
Paul and I recently made a big decision, which is requiring a lot of money and a lot of planning… Continue reading
Maybe to Baby: Lauren Realized She Was “Less Not Ready” for a Family
Since you married-and-childless ladies wrote in to say how much you enjoyed hearing about how Cynthia decided she was ready for a baby, I just had to ask my friend Lauren about how she came to the conclusion that it was time to become a mom. Everything she said really resonated with me. I bet you’ll feel the same way. Continue reading