November 30, 2022. The date of my last blog post. 15 days after our 3rd embryo transfer. Two days after I took a pregnancy test. The test was positive đđ» A flood of emotions rushed over both of us. Excited, relieved, thankful, and at the same time terrified and worried that something would go wrongContinue reading “Never Give Up”
Category Archives: IVF
Thankful
Itâs been a while, my friends. It seems that once the school year starts, I am in sprint mode until the holidays roll around! Iâm sure my teacher friends can relate đ Finally coming up for air nearly 4 months since my last post. Iâve been wanting to share this story with you for weeks!!Continue reading “Thankful”
Motherâs Day
Sunday May 12, 2019 Today is Motherâs Day. To say that today was hard is an understatement. Thoughts of pregnancy what-ifs rushed through my brain the entire day. âWill I be able to celebrate Motherâs Day next year with a baby of our ownâ, âWhen can we even start trying again?â. My doctor said afterContinue reading “Motherâs Day”
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 âprime environmentâ 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 wouldâve 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 doesnât guarantee a living, breathing, healthy baby. Infertility is overthinking every. single. thing. you do of every. single. day. Thinking, âcould this hurt our chances of becoming pregnant?â Infertility is worrying that youâll 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 