Journey to Baby Rentas

injections

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • SIS

    Today I went for an SIS to make sure my uterus is in an optimal condition to prep for a transfer. I was a nervous, anxious mess but B was there to help keep me calm. My friend Nikki was… Continue reading

  • Communication is Key

    Today has already been exhausting and the days not even half way over. Both B and I had mandatory obligations today. Unfortunately, we found out after the fact that I was obliged to be with B though that was never… Continue reading

  • Ahead of Schedule

    I met with one of the nurse practitioners for the first time today. She was nice. As of today, my body responded really well to this cycle of stims. My left side has 7+ follicles growing with most already at… Continue reading

  • Going with the flow

    Five days into stims and I’m doing okay even with some added stressors. I was told I don’t need to come in for labs for six days. I just got word that my doctor is out until expectedly so I… Continue reading

  • Mid-Cycle Exhaustion

    We’ve made it to stim day 11. Man, I’m exhausted. The kind of tired you feel in your face not just your body. I feel I’ve adjusted well to the injections though my body has started to bruise and be… Continue reading