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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Good news for once: We'll take it where we can

I've been feeling beaten down by the infertility part of our lives. Really saddened by it, and for the moment stymied. And one of the things I've been trying to do to cope with that is make sure that the other parts of my life - the non infertility parts - don't wither away and atrophy from lack of attention.

One of those areas has been my physical health - eating, weight, etc. Which I am working on (more in a later post).

The other is professional. I finished my PhD a while back and have been completing a postdoctoral fellowship. In my field there is also a licensing exam that has to be passed once you've accumulated 1750 supervised hours. This test is notoriously onerous and is sort of the Bar exam of psychology. I've been studying for it for a while, but really ramped it up after we lost the baby in November.

And I quietly took the exam a couple of weeks ago. (gulp).

Yesterday, I got a letter in the mail.

I PASSED!!! And cooler than that, not only did I pass but I earned a score in the mid-90s! (figuring I can brag a little since this is an anonymous blog)

What a relief! It's such a feeling of accomplishment to have finished this final hurdle to allow me to practice independently after years (and I do mean years) of classes and practicums and internships and dissertation research and writing and defending.

It's great to feel that I can actually influence something - that I can set my mind to something and achieve it - even if this whole baby making thing feels hopelessly complicated and confusing at the moment.

So a minor celebration going on over here. We'll take the good news where we can.

Mo



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60 comments:

  1. KathrynFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Congratulations to you! You must be an amazing mulitasker. This is great news. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. SerenityFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Congratulations - that's a HUGE accomplishment. Well done.

    Honestly, realizing that there ARE things in your life where you can work hard and see success? It's a big deal. Running is like that for me - if I work hard at my training, I see results. Feels a little bit like I'm taking my life back from all of the uncontrollable stuff, you know?

    Anyway. Well done. So happy to hear this.

    xoxo

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  3. Christy and KevinFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Mo,
    Please email me christyfaglie@yahoo.com

    I have something to say that I do not want to put in public comments.

    Christy

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  4. EmFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Congratulations! That is a GREAT accomplishment! Way to go, Mo!

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  5. sprogbloggerFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    YES! YESYESYESYESYES!!!!!

    Well done, girlfriend! Congratulations and - NO MORE TEST! WOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Congrats!!! So exciting.

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  7. gwinneFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Congratulations, Mo!

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  8. MyTwoLinesFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Super duper congrats! I remember feeling that way after passing my lipidology boards last year, in the midst of everything else it was something I could DO.
    I hope you do something wonderful to celebrate!!

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  9. It is what it isFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Mo:

    CONGRATULATIONS. This is something be celebrated and reveled in.

    It is SO important to acknowledge accomplishment and this is a BIG one.

    I don't even 'know' you but I am so proud of you!

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  10. TeeJayFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Congratulations! You have every right to brag and celebrate and be happy...you have worked so hard for this. Wonderful news!

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  11. DMFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Mo, Congratulations!!

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  12. DoraFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Go ahead and brag! You deserve it. Congrats, doctor. :-)

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Huge congratulations to you Mo! What an accomplishment indeed!

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  14. BrendaFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Mo, that's GREAT news! Congrats, you deserve it for all of the hard work you have done!

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  15. ChristaFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Wow! Congrats Dr. Mo!

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  16. NepsiFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Congratulations! :)

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  17. PieFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Holy shit - you scored in the 90s on the EPPP??? YOU ROCK!!!! That is amazing, you should brag!!! Great work Mo, you are one smart girl!

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  18. Another JuliaFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Congratulations...you have definitely earned the right to brag!
    I genuinely hope that the rest of your life follows suit, and falls perfectly in line. Good luck to you..I hope the future brings even more good news. :)

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  19. Glass Case of EmotionFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Congrats- that is awesome!

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  20. Momma, PhDFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Congratulations! That's is certainly cause for celebration!

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  21. BarefootFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Congratulations!! What a great accomplishment. You deserve to celebrate at least a little bit.

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  22. Miss MeganFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    That is STEALLAR Mo!! Congrats congrats congrats!!
    It's great to be able to be in total control in some aspects of life isn't it?! So happy for you! You go girl =).

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  23. Marcia (123 blog)February 8, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    You are fantastic! Congratulations, Mo.

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  24. LisaFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Terrific news, Mo! Congratulations - what an accomplishment!

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  25. Secret SloperFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    What an incredible accomplishment! The thought of finishing my doctorate is like a far-off dream, so I'm super impressed that you managed all of this while undergoing such hardship. You are such a rockstar.

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  26. CaroleFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Congratulations!!! SO happy for you to have some good news!!

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  27. Auntie EmFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Congrats Mo! That is an amazing accomplishment, and you have every right to brag! I can't imagine the work it takes to obtain your PhD and pass such a difficult test! You are awesome!

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  28. limboladyFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Congratulations, Mo! What a HUGE accomplishment. I know it is on such a different spectrum than the whole fertility thing, but to have such success on any spectrum is a wonderful thing. Kudos!

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  29. ClareFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Great news! Well done indeed. Definitely worthy of a celebration - i wish you many years of success in moving on in your career. These things are good as it reminds us we are more than IF.

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  30. SassyMamaFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Well done, Mo.
    Well done:)

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  31. Paula KellerFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Hell yea!

    I am so happy something good, and a really good something good, has happened in your life!

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  32. mjFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    From one postdoc to another...I can't believe you have been dealing with this all while postdoc'ing! And that you were focused enough to pass a licensing exam. Good for you!

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  33. 'Murgdan'February 8, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Congrats, Mo!

    What an incredible accomplishment.

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  34. PeachesFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Wow! Congratulations!!! Way to put your energies into something productive and positive...and in the 90's! You are amazing!

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  35. hilFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Hurray! Congratulations!

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  36. KahlaFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    How awesome, you do have every right brag... congrats!

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  37. JenniFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  38. ~stinkb0mb~February 9, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    oh congratulations!!!! you should be so proud!!

    ~x~

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  39. Dandle DreamsFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Congratulations. What an accomplishment - to be able to focus on such a difficult task during a time of grief, and come out on top. Amazing work.

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    WOW!! you're one amazing lady!!

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  41. lindaFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Congrats Mo! Completing something this big with all that you've had on your plate is clearly a massive accomplishment.

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  42. tammigurlFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Congratulations!!!! Such a huge thing to accomplish!!!!

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  43. BrennaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    You're an inspiring individual, Mo! To accomplish such impressive things with so much on your mind -- well, clearly it's an industrious, well-honed multitasking mind you have there. Congrats on the huge accomplishment!

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Congratulations! This is a great accomplishment, even more so with everything else you have on your plate. I so much hope that you'll get positive news in other areas of your life soon, too.

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  45. Life HappensFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Congrats on your accomplishment! What a great milestone. You deserve to celebrate all the blessings in your life. :)

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  46. Erin BakalFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Congratulations-- you should be really, really proud of yourself for managing to be a total rock star! Way to focus on what you *can* do. Cheering from here!

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  47. JacksmomFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    That's spectacular news!!!! Congrats! You must feel so relieved to have that done and out of the way!

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  48. musicmakermommaFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    That's great Mo! I was wondering how things were going professionally for you. Hoping you'll have some good news on the IF front soon as well.

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  49. AlexicographerFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Wow -- congratulations!!! That is fabulous (especially the 90s part; impressive!).

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  50. MabelbFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Wow, well done! You have an amazing ability to focus, I really admire you.

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  51. BabystepsFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  52. winter blueFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    congrats Mo - that is a wonderful achievement. you should be very proud!!!

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  53. JemFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Mo, you should brag! That's great news! We are very proud of you!

    A ray of sunshine always feels good!

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  54. DanielleFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Hooray! I know what a big deal this is. Very impressed, Licensed Dr. Mo!

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  55. TXGirlieFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Amazing accomplishment, Mo!! Congratulations, Dr. Mo!!

    T.

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  56. HeatherFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Hooray! What great news. You must feel like a small weight has been lifted.

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  57. Hoping and Waiting and WishingFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Congrats! Dr. Mo, I am a psychologist too! Such a great accomplishment. I also quietly took the test and I know from first hand experience how hard it was. You really rocked that test.

    I am laying in bed after a laparscopy yesterday ouch. the doctor was trying figure out wjat my problem is. Now we know endo. I have been reading ur blog for some time now and u really have down ur homework. Can u recommend an re in nyc thay has good success rates ?

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  58. What IF?February 19, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Wow, Mo, that's incredible. Congratulations on this huge accomplishment!

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  59. ..alMarch 4, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Congratulations Mo! So nice to hear that!

    Rub on that little inspiration on me too...I am just too not-in-the-mood to finish that thesis of mine.

    But I am so so so glad you are doing well in the professional arena.

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  60. Hoping and Waiting and WishingMarch 17, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Come on girl, where are you? Worried for you.

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