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Pre-FET Blues
I wish I had known that leading up to FET would be the scariest/ hardest part for me. Aside from all the hormones making me extra emotional, I am seconding guessing everything. My rational mind knows either way if it… Continue reading
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Transitioning to Transfer
The time between retrieval/ ICSI to now feels like an eternity. My brain is my worst enemy. Today, I received the PGT-A report from Progenesis. I thought it would have embryo grading on the report but it did not. I… Continue reading
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FET Prep
Today we transition to medications to prep for a frozen embryo transfer. I received multiple messages today from the clinic with my tentative transfer date and medication schedule. I was instantly overwhelmed and teared up at work. It’s not nervous… Continue reading
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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
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Bittersweet Days
Another appointment today. They keep saying I’m going fast but it doesn’t seem like it. I saw male Dr. M today and he was pointing out only like five follicles that were 12-13mm. To me that sounds like shrinking not… Continue reading
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Cheers to Cycle Three
We made it in the nick of time. The day I started my cycle I got a call from the clinic noting the manager was going to let me utilize the authorizations already on file to pay for this cycle.… Continue reading
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Fourth Quarter Fumble Again?
One time is an accident but two times… it cannot be a coincidence. WARNING: Rant Time. Here I am fretting as Cycle Three is a day or two away and we have no financials confirmed. Feels like a repeat for… Continue reading
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Hurry Up and Wait Part 2
It has been a week since our second egg retrieval. I’m anxiously awaiting to start our next cycle. Healing from this past retrieval looked a little different. I have been extremely bloated with more minor discomfort than last time. The… Continue reading
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Waiting for Cycle One
This week has been filled with fluctuating emotions. With starting Estrace I experienced my first hot flash. I am glad that I had never experienced one before and that it isn’t a part of my normal life. The fatigue is… Continue reading
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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
Journey to Baby Rentas 