IVF retrieval #3.1 - for real this time!
After my failed IVF attempt in December and having to cancel my cycle on Day 7 of stim injections, I couldn't put off another retrieval...
IVF Retrieval #3 - jokes on me
You're probably wondering why I have crossed out the THREE in the photo. Well read on for this cruel twist of fate. First things first -...
IVF Retrieval #2! Here I go again on my own...
… I don't know where I'm goin' But I sure know where I've been Hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday And I've made up my mind I...
Embryos: from blastocyst to PGT-A (genetic testing)
The the day after my retrieval, in the afternoon, I got the call I'd been waiting for. Fertilization - day 1 post retrieval From 18 eggs...
IVF Cycle begins: I live at the clinic now
Cycle begins - let's go! May 6th was CD2 (day 2 of my period) I had my first appointment for morning monitoring to see how many choc...
IVF meds, I could run my own pharmacy!
Returning from vacation on April 27th, I felt ready to tackle whatever was thrown my way. I was refreshed, recharged mentally, and I...
Mind & body - the stress is real. From weight gain to emotional turmoil
After the 2 failed IUI's, I started really beating myself up about everything. Pretty silly really because I knew the chances were less...
TWW...again. What to say or not to say to someone trying to conceive.
What did I do during this two week wait? I still ate my pineapple core & brazil nuts. I did walk a lot more, plus added in some exercise,...
Am I fertile? Drum roll please.....
After what felt like 10,000 doctor appointments, blood tests, ultrasounds, home testing and self research, the results are in! The doctor...
Acronyms & Abbreviation - what are they talking about?
Let's take a little break on my life and let me help provide some insight to the second language that comes with any fertility journey. ...
Clinics, Costs & Consult
My virtual consult appointment was made (since it was still a pandemic, they were doing all initial consults via Zoom!). I was all...