Bobbie Thomas Shares Her IVF Struggle, Inspires Us

August 6, 2014

My long and bumpy road to motherhood ultimately involved in vitro fertilization (or IVF), which is wonderful when it works but also a harrowing emotional and physical process. I’ve made no secret of my experience, but have by no means publicized it. Understandably, something so private is usually discussed in hushed one-on-one conversations rather than public ones… until now.

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Rita Mauceri is a writer and former television producer based out of Los Angeles where she lives with her husband and three kids. After a successful career at top networks including HGTV, Discovery, TLC and E!, Rita turned her creative juices to the world of the Web. In 2010 she launched the lifestyle site, Dotcoms For Moms, where she curated fresh daily content on the best sites, links, and products for women. In 2014, Rita launched a very personal internet project, The Fiq. The blog focuses on how to use simple, stylish fixes to create the life you want. Rita has also published two style books, Frumpy To Foxy in 15 Minutes Flat and Curves Rule and Flat Is Fabulous: Sexy, Stylish Looks for Every Figure. She is a self-avowed DIY and decor addict with over 35,000 Pinterest followers.