In a way, I have simplified my life by setting priorities.

I just had that conversation this morning with my doctor. I just got back from the hospital a half-hour ago, and nothing will make me happier than to replicate the DNA of my amazing husband. I'm optimistic.

I still when I wake up hit the ground running; and having an illness, I'm only one of hundreds of thousands of people that live with an illness, and I'm just in awe of the bravery and dignity of the people I see at the hospital.

It's been an incredible odyssey to make the journey from a vibrantly healthy person to someone with a chronic illness.

Happiness is the best cosmetic.

Concealing an illness is like keeping a beach ball under water.

I never expected in a million years that I would have the honor to become an advocate of women's health care and education, and I'd dive on a live grenade to get this message out, so thank you for this forum.