Journey to Baby Rentas

Baby Rentas

  • Next steps to prep for Cycle One

    I did decide to reach out to the clinic the day following B’s procedure. Once that occurred my nurse responded that she was unexpectedly out for a week and is working on my prescriptions and medication protocol. Again, working in… Continue reading

  • TESE/ PESA Day

    I sit here as I patiently wait for B to have his TESE procedure. At 7:50am Dr. Pollard walked by. It’s quiet and lonely. The thing I like least currently is lack of communication, that is always my biggest peeve… Continue reading

  • Fourth Quarter Fumble

    A myriad of emotions hits me at 5:40pm tonight when we got alerted by text of the amount due for B’s procedure scheduled Tuesday morning… only 48 business hours away. Of course the total is due ASAP. B called a… Continue reading

  • Adulthood Reality Check

    Reality is starting to sink in. The burden of moving away from family, being in a military town and making friends and those moving away. I understand during this process it will not be feasible for B to attend all… Continue reading

  • Here’s to 3 IVF cycles

    Next steps are here. With B’s procedure scheduled for next week now time to start focusing on my cycle. The doctor noted I will likely have to do three cycles to get enough eggs. Since only 4-5 follicles were noted… Continue reading

  • The day the decision was made to blog

    Today we finally got the information to schedule B’s TESE procedure. February 13th is around the corner, nearly 11 months to date since the vasectomy reversal. I was able to see a colleague today who also went through IVF more… Continue reading

  • Thank goodness for insurance

    This week has not been bad. Some of my anxiety regarding the injections has dissipated after discussing it with my therapist, colleagues and friends. I didn’t know I was doing my Wegovy injections wrong so I’ve learned some additional techniques… Continue reading

  • $20k for one cycle of IVF and FET?!

    I will say this week has been better than last. I feel I am managing better. I spoke with a colleague yesterday that went through IVF nearly 20 years ago. I appreciated her sharing her experiences and lending a listening… Continue reading

  • Confirmed DOR

    So far Tuesdays in 2024 aren’t my thing. Our doctor got my labs results back and confirmed I have DOR and time is of the essence or well… “expeditiously” as she said. I don’t think I have many questions but… Continue reading

  • One good egg and one good sperm.

    We are just about two weeks into our IVF journey. In the span of two weeks we found out that IVF may be the only realistic option for a biological child. I was hopeful for IUI and undoing the potential… Continue reading