Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Article

Well, the article I was interviewed for (remember this post?) came out today. I’m only semi-happy with it. While they kinda got the gist of what I was trying to say, I was totally misquoted. I don’t talk like that! Especially the last sentence where I am quoted as saying, “…and that in another few months, D and I will be a mommy and a daddy.” BARF! That sounds so cheesy and I would never say that in real life. Oh well, c’est la vie.

Here is the article if you want to check it out.

The hard copy version also features a big ol’ colour picture of me alongside the article. It’s a terrible picture; I have no neck and I am sporting a smarmy and condescending expression. Have I learned NOTHING from all my years of watching America's Next Top Model??? I know that most people are critical of the way they look in photos, but no, in this case, it really is a bad photo. This is truly not a modesty thing.

So there ya go, folks! My claim to fame and my personal contribution to Canadian National Infertility Awareness Week! Enjoy!

5 comments:

Mama Bunny said...

Ugh. As a freelance writer, I can tell you that we're ALWAYS supposed to verify quotes with the person being quoted before their published - sorry that this doesn't seem to have happened with your article...but quite exciting for you to be featured!

sarah23 said...

Nice article!! I wish I could see the pic... I'm sure that it was not that bad!

Martin said...

Am I wrong or did it come across as a little aggressive, but with no real target?

and, yay for Europe!

CJ said...

Great Article!!! We transferred 2 and I am still not sure until June 3rd if I have one or two babies!

Barb said...

Very cool Hilary! It annoys me that they said "implanted" a bajillion times though instead of transfer. argh.

I'm glad you did your part though. :) SOrry she misquoted you.