Journey to Baby Rentas

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  • Birth Story

    Our due date came and gone. There were no signs lovebug was ready to make her appearance. Barely even dilated. Time to move on to every other day appointments and non stress tests to keep an eye on her. The… Continue reading

  • Half Way There!

    Crazy to think we are 20 weeks into pregnancy and have an estimated 20 to go. I have been blessed that this pregnancy has been fairly easy up to this point. The occasional migraine and back/rib pain is something I… Continue reading

  • First Midwife Visit

    This afternoon we had our first appointment with our midwife group. I’ve opted for a birth center. Walking through the clinic doors it instantly felt homey. The nurse/ tech that brought me back did not identify herself. B arrived moments… Continue reading

  • Finally the Call

    I’ve been anticipating a call from my PCP/ midwife since July 10th. Usually she is very good about calling or checking in as she said. Well time passed so I sent her a portal message. A few more days passed… Continue reading

  • FET

    FET day is here! Of course I am still a ball of nerves with my bladder full. The drive to the clinic wasn’t bad. The waiting room was full today and it was nice for B to be able to… Continue reading

  • Mock Transfer

    I’m not sure what I was expecting for the mock transfer as I wasn’t given much information other than to arrive with a full bladder. Essentially, if it is a test run why would I need Valium the day of… Continue reading

  • Progesterone in Oil (PIO)

    I have been anxious about this day since I started reading and educating myself on IVF. Progesterone in Oil is an intramuscular injection of progesterone. As stated it is an oil which means it is thick. A larger gauge and… Continue reading

  • Cleared for Transfer

    This week has been filled with appointments. My PCP stated I was looking good and healthy. She was not concerned with the weight I had put on nor really concerned about my labs. She acknowledged it is likely the hormones.… Continue reading

  • Day 6 Report

    Running on little sleep and having such a busy day at work I continually checked my phone to see if I missed a call from the clinic. 4-4:30pm passes as I think well I guess that means that embryo is… Continue reading

  • We only need one…right?

    I got the call from the senior embryologist at 9am. Only one of the five made it to a blastocyst today. It was noted one may become a blastocyst by tomorrow. I confirmed we still want to do PGT-A testing.… Continue reading