Wednesday 4.17.19 The softball girls have all gotten a tattoo with the coordinates of our home plate where we played in college at EMU. I’m one of the few that have yet to get it. I told them all I would get it when one of them came out to visit, unless I was pregnant.Continue reading “The Calm Before the Storm ( Part 2)”
Author Archives: Natasha Kenton
The Calm Before the Storm (Part 1)
Monday 4.15.19 All day at work today, I felt like I was hiding something and had the biggest secret to tell! Obviously, I didn’t tell anyone. During my plan time I went to the printer room to call and make the OB appointment. The receptionist told me Congratulations and the appointment was set for MayContinue reading “The Calm Before the Storm (Part 1)”
The BFP
I remember sitting with some close friends on Superbowl Sunday and telling them how excited I was to stop taking birth control, February 4th was the first day without it. I had started taking a prenatal and wasn’t expecting anything immediately, so no pressure. At this point, I was still working out at least 4Continue reading “The BFP”
A Piece of Advice
I know, all too well, the things people say in regards to getting pregnant that push my buttons and activate rage inside of my empty womb that is longing for our rainbow baby. BUT… one thing, REALLY drives me absolutely CRAZY! WHY, in the actual F&$^, does ANYONE think it is okay to ask aContinue reading “A Piece of Advice”
This Wasn’t Our “Plan”
First of all, I want to send out a huge thank you to everyone who has been reading the past few weeks… I am blown away at how many of you have reached out to me personally to share your own journeys with infertility. Thank you for being brave enough to share, for referring thoseContinue reading “This Wasn’t Our “Plan””
Infertility is financially draining
Infertility is having surgeries and biopsies to make sure your uterus is the “prime environment” for an embryo. Infertility is shots. So many shots. [Injections, not the fun ones you’re taking to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, while I sit over here drinking my sparkling water.] Infertility is buying a basal body temperature thermometer and trackingContinue reading “Infertility is financially draining”
Infertility is grieving
Infertility is not being able to hold your first nephew, the one who made you an Auntie, your sisters first child for goodness sake; because the feelings and grief of your miscarriage 5 months earlier are still too raw to hold back the tears, and all you can think about is who he/she would’ve been.Continue reading “Infertility is grieving”
Infertility is an emotional rollercoaster
Infertility is finally seeing those 2 pink lines and holding back your excitement because you know this doesn’t guarantee a living, breathing, healthy baby. Infertility is overthinking every. single. thing. you do of every. single. day. Thinking, “could this hurt our chances of becoming pregnant?” Infertility is worrying that you’ll miss your sister in lawsContinue reading “Infertility is an emotional rollercoaster”
Infertility is missing out
Infertility is not drinking alcohol on your family beach vacation, because there is a chance you could be pregnant. Infertility is holding back and drinking sparkling water on a night out with friends during the 2WW, just in case that BFP is on its way. Infertility is sitting in a cooler float in your parentsContinue reading “Infertility is missing out”
Infertility is waiting
Infertility is wanting Aunt Flo to show up. Literally. Wishing for bloating, cramps, blood and tampons so you can email your doctor or nurse to call in your prescription for the next round of meds. Infertility is waiting for your nurse to email your cycle calendar so you can plan when/if you can go onContinue reading “Infertility is waiting”
Infertility: The Silent Struggle 