Journey to Baby Rentas

IVF Journey

  • Retrieval Three

    Today was the third and hopefully final egg retrieval. This cycle has been underwhelming and just seemed off to me from the beginning. I went into today’s retrieval with limited expectations. About six follicles were seen but I knew one… 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

  • 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

  • Realistic vs Pessimistic vs Optimistic

    Today was the first scan and labs for stims for this cycle. I saw the NP today. She started the conversation with we think you’re measuring ahead of schedule. The ultrasound saw several follicles ranging from 13-15mm again with an… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Retrieval Two

    Today was egg retrieval two. Thankfully, we stayed in a hotel and the drive wasn’t the worst. I was taken back pretty swiftly and was with nurse Rita again. I forgot the keys in my purse and had to have… Continue reading

    Retrieval Two

  • Back to Back Appointments

    It was an early morning for another ultrasound and lab appointment. It was bittersweet as this morning was likely my last of stims for this cycle. It flew on by. I picked my mom up from her hotel and went… 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