First of all, to define AF for my older readers: it means "as fuck" or a superlative to add to any adjective. (Ex. Cool af = cool as fuck = super, duper cool.) I've been known to be called "thick" in my lifetime. Not meant as a pejorative, simply something to indicate my size. There… Continue reading Thick AF: for Alcohol pads and uterine linings only
Category: infertility
Uterine Hospitality
I'm hoping that the hospitality of my uterus is a bit more under my control than my body's willingness to create massive amounts of eggs. I caught an episode of Friends the other evening as I was doing my chores and it was the episode where Monica and Chandler found out they couldn't have kids.… Continue reading Uterine Hospitality
Shots & Pills. My favorite cocktail.
It's amazing how quickly you adjust to a new normal. I've been off of shots for a while and I've had a countdown in all of my planners to the day I get to start again. They signify progress and hopefully the last stop on this journey to my sweet babe. I took my last… Continue reading Shots & Pills. My favorite cocktail.
Hatchimals, the acoustic version
I'm fascinated both by the concept and the execution of Hatchimals. They are these little creatures that live in some weird plastic egg that "hatch" whenever you give them enough love and attention. They're like virtual pets for 2017-2018. For whatever reason, prior to watching YouTube videos (because no, I don't own one) about their… Continue reading Hatchimals, the acoustic version
Scrambled Eggs
Around 10:00AM on Wednesday, I got the call. The two non-mature eggs that we believed had a chance did not mature. So I'll out of the three eggs that were mature, all three fertilized naturally! They're hopefully growing and splitting and becoming strong babies to be transferred. I don't know when the shift happened, but… Continue reading Scrambled Eggs
Sperm Omelette
This morning, after five minutes of sleep, I went in for egg retrieval. Much like the previous time, I got undressed and into a hospital gown. (Business idea: more attractive hospital gowns.) It's funny because they say it has to open in the back but we can't tie it. I suddenly noticed how many doors… Continue reading Sperm Omelette
Day 81
I ended my shots on day 80. I triggered last night for tomorrow morning's retrieval. Nothing is pointing to success other than the suspect numerology. Today was the first day in 80 days that I haven't given myself an injection. I was not relieved, I was nervous. I got the results from my blood today… Continue reading Day 81
Expectations are the devil
So, another post that I haven't had the heart to write. I apologize in advance that I have back to back terrible posts. So, for all of you, I will start with something positive! J passed his big mortgage test and loves his new job. It's funny to be able to discuss things with him… Continue reading Expectations are the devil
IUI #2
On March 6, I went back to my RE on cycle day 3 (again one of those things where they like you to be on your period for the ultrasound...). They took a look, said I appeared to be healing fairly well and we could proceed with IUI for that month! I was ecstatic. In… Continue reading IUI #2
It’s easy, right?
For some reason, I thought that you decide you want to get pregnant, have some sex, and BAM! you are rewarded with a tiny baby. No one ever seems to talk about any other journey or the possibility that it might not be as easy as getting frisky at the right time of the month.… Continue reading It’s easy, right?
Adventures with the Quad Squad 