Tennessee Fertility
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Telling the Kiddos
It was slightly debated whether or not or when we would tell B’s kids about this pregnancy. There are no guarantees with any pregnancy however I could not picture myself telling them over text or FaceTime. I could not picture… Continue reading
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First Midwife Visit
This afternoon we had our first appointment with our midwife group. I’ve opted for a birth center. Walking through the clinic doors it instantly felt homey. The nurse/ tech that brought me back did not identify herself. B arrived moments… Continue reading
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Graduation Day!
Today was our 8 week ultrasound appointment and the day to graduation from the fertility clinic! While driving to the clinic I realized it was exactly 8 months from our initial consult with female Dr. M that started this process.… Continue reading
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FET
FET day is here! Of course I am still a ball of nerves with my bladder full. The drive to the clinic wasn’t bad. The waiting room was full today and it was nice for B to be able to… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
Journey to Baby Rentas 