mental health
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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
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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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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
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Optimistically Hopeful
Today I went in for a monitoring ultrasound and labs. The doctor I saw today confirmed my doctor is okay she just delivered her baby yesterday. I can’t believe I didn’t know she was expecting though had my suspicions last… Continue reading
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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
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Hurry Up and Wait Part 1
It’s only been five days since egg retrieval but it feels as if more time has passed. The hurry up and wait of infertility is real. I know I was looking forward to a break from stims and appointments but… Continue reading
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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
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Cycle One Week One
This week has been a week of resilience and working to overcome fears. My biggest worry has been the injections. It’s not the pain of a shot though I get the heebie jeebies seeing a needle penetrate my skin. I’ve… 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
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$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
Journey to Baby Rentas 