Tennessee Fertility
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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
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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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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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Waiting for Cycle One
This week has been filled with fluctuating emotions. With starting Estrace I experienced my first hot flash. I am glad that I had never experienced one before and that it isn’t a part of my normal life. The fatigue is… 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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TESE/ PESA Day
I sit here as I patiently wait for B to have his TESE procedure. At 7:50am Dr. Pollard walked by. It’s quiet and lonely. The thing I like least currently is lack of communication, that is always my biggest peeve… Continue reading
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Fourth Quarter Fumble
A myriad of emotions hits me at 5:40pm tonight when we got alerted by text of the amount due for B’s procedure scheduled Tuesday morning… only 48 business hours away. Of course the total is due ASAP. B called a… Continue reading
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Here’s to 3 IVF cycles
Next steps are here. With B’s procedure scheduled for next week now time to start focusing on my cycle. The doctor noted I will likely have to do three cycles to get enough eggs. Since only 4-5 follicles were noted… Continue reading
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Thank goodness for insurance
This week has not been bad. Some of my anxiety regarding the injections has dissipated after discussing it with my therapist, colleagues and friends. I didn’t know I was doing my Wegovy injections wrong so I’ve learned some additional techniques… Continue reading
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Confirmed DOR
So far Tuesdays in 2024 aren’t my thing. Our doctor got my labs results back and confirmed I have DOR and time is of the essence or well… “expeditiously” as she said. I don’t think I have many questions but… Continue reading
Journey to Baby Rentas 