So, my mom did all the cooking in our family until I was about 9. At that point, my dad took over. My dad, much like myself, likes feedback and encouragement on his endeavors. A running joke in our family is something my dad said after every meal: "well, it was marginally better than Applebee's."… Continue reading Marginally better than Applebee’s

Well, I had my second appointment with a blood draw and ultrasound yesterday to revisit my body's progress in responding to the stims. It was not super positive. She stated that they have "standards" for IVF and you have to have at least three mature follicles for them to even attempt the harvest. I have… Continue reading It only takes one?

Today was my first appointment to see how my body is responding to "stims." I was unaware of how much slang there is in this IVF bullshit, but I'm learning quickly. I'm thinking of making a cheat sheet and putting it on all of their counters so that new patients can feel hip to the… Continue reading Harvest Update

So, I got a card from my uncle Danny (who shares the same birthday as me) when I was turning 13 and it said "I hope your 14th year is wonderful." It took me a while to realize he did know how old I was and that you are always one year ahead. So, for… Continue reading Thirty First Year

Today marks day 2 of administering shots to myself!  It's fairly easy and allows me to live out the fantasy of being a doctor without the student loan debt of medical school. So far, things have gone well and I haven't slipped and stabbed J or anything like that. Also, this medication is in a… Continue reading Shots, shots, shots!

While we are thankful to be home after several weekends of travel, we had an absolutely amazing time in Las Vegas. I'm happy to say that we did not let Vegas beat us, though J did get his ID and one credit card stolen at the pool, along with his favorite t-shirt. Apparently, we aren't… Continue reading Vegas Recap….

"Huh, that's weird." Exactly what you want to hear when someone is swirling an ultrasound wand around your vagina. But, I've become slightly used to it. Today was my appointment for a baseline ultrasound and to pick up all my drugs (and learn how to administer them). It was also another time when I got… Continue reading Another episode of “huh, that’s weird”

J and I went to D.C. last weekend to see Kelly and Matt get married. We arrived late Thursday night after quite possibly the worst flight I've ever had. There were intense storms across the country and then we had to circle D.C. due to air traffic for an hour. I took that time to… Continue reading Washington D.C. Is for lovers

My BFFL is getting married this Saturday in Washington, D.C., then again next weekend in Vegas. I'm super pumped as it will be nice to get away. Plus, I've got a shot at winning my dignity back in Vegas, so that would be great. I'll learn from my past mistakes and employ the following strategies:… Continue reading Wedding Time!

It seems like when I read about other people's experiences with IVF, the process tends to move slowly. Maybe it's just because reading about things and anticipating updates is different than actually being in the situation. Anyway, I went in on Thursday for a "mock embryo transfer." I think I'm a fairly prepared person, but… Continue reading The Blue Tarp….and other new things.