I am holding office hours this week, but here's a photo essay you might find interesting...

Jun 13, 2023

This photo essay was published in 2016, but I only saw it a few months ago. I found it gripping and raw.

"A first time egg donor's story in 28 pictures."

Photographs by Matthew Bell of Maple House Photography.

This week and next I'm holding office hours. HeyReprotech turns five in a few months and I'm thinking about Year Six. If you are interested in chatting, please get in touch by replying to this email.

Here is a quick recap:

Just for a year, I'd like to switch things up a bit. I'm calling it my Year Six Project.

Newsletters will remain part of the mix, but I'm considering other things, like panel discussions or a journal club. You tell me.

I'm holding "office hours" this week and next, to chat with some of you, get to know you better and get a sense of what might be good to try.

Our chat can be about ideas for Year Six or not. It can be about thoughts on assisted reproduction in general. It can be about areas of the field you think I've neglected, or ones you think I got wrong — or right. It can be a story tip. I'd also love to hear from those of you who just want to say hello.

The office hours are taking place between Monday June 12 and Friday June 23. They can be by phone or by Zoom, as you like. In general, I'm looking to book 20-minute chats during regular work hours. But many of you don't live in my timezone (Eastern, North America), or are only available in the evening or on weekends, so I'm happy to be flexible.

If you're interested, email me to book a time. Give me a window of availability if you can. I will get back to you with something specific.

Both paying and free subscribers are welcome to sign up for a chat. (If you'd prefer to just email your thoughts, that's great too.)

Contact me directly at alison.motluk [at] gmail.com or just reply to this email.

I look forward to meeting you, hearing what you have to say, and exchanging thoughts!