Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Baseball & Babies

When Armand and I started dating, he was already an Atlanta Braves fan, and I couldn't stand watching baseball.  Every time he would talk about driving down to Atlanta for a home game, I would roll my eyes and dig in my heels.  We went to a game or two a year, and the joke was that I went for the concessions alone.  I told Armand over and over that there was nothing entertaining about watching two guys play catch with 60 feet and a batter between them.  I would cheer for whoever was up to bat, hoping for a high-scoring game.

We've been married seven years now, and many things in our relationship have changed - including who is the bigger baseball fan.   This October has been blissful for me because my sweet husband is traveling on business, leaving the TV available for as much baseball as my heart desires.  I have three disappointments with the post season.  First, my beloved Braves were eliminated by the Rockies in the wild card race.  Second, the Yankees actually made it to the playoffs.  And third, Cole Hamels of the Phillies isn't locating his pitches as well as last year.  I can't wait for 7:57 p.m. tonight!

So when I realized that the Fertility Center's second Conception 101 class would fall during the World Series, I had a moment of fear.  How would I choose between a fun class about my favorite medical topic and the first game of the Fall Classic?  Fortunately for my fellow baseball fans out there, Tuesday, November 3, is a travel day for the Yankees and Phillies (if the Series lasts that long).  So come join us at 6 p.m. in the lobby of the Fertility Center for a free class with my docs to help you make a game plan for bringing your own little slugger home!  Here's some feedback from our last class:

"The forum was exactly what I needed in order to become familiar with your facility and the procedures available there.  The staff was extremely friendly and I would certainly not hesitate to use your facility or recommend it to others."   -Sharon B.