Another early morning to rise and be at the doctor's office before 7... a day in the life of an IVF patient. 😉 At this point, I, the human pincushion, have been through 11 days of STIMS (2 injections a night to stimulate multiple follicle growth) and 4 days of antagonist injections (1 in the morning to… Continue reading Come What May
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New Year, New Plan
This week has been a whirlwind of emotions, stress and follow-up emails! This past Monday, Mike and I had our consultation at Shady Grove to talk about moving onto IVF. Once we decided to move me onto Mike's insurance plan, things sorta fell into place for us... thankfully. Plus, my insurance carrier granted an exception… Continue reading New Year, New Plan
Grown-Up Christmas List
"Do you remember me? I sat upon your knee. I wrote to you with childhood fantasies. Well I'm all grown up now, and still need help somehow. I'm not a child but my heart still can dream. So here's my lifelong wish; my Grown-up Christmas list..." Our 6th and final IUI was unsuccessful. I had hoped… Continue reading Grown-Up Christmas List