Journey to Baby Rentas

Stims

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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