TFI
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Transitioning to Transfer
The time between retrieval/ ICSI to now feels like an eternity. My brain is my worst enemy. Today, I received the PGT-A report from Progenesis. I thought it would have embryo grading on the report but it did not. I… 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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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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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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Retrieval One
We made it to our first retrieval! It’s been an emotional roller coaster. Like many others in the IVF community you need to travel to your clinic. For us, this includes combating Nashville traffic along the way. Now we are… 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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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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Adulthood Reality Check
Reality is starting to sink in. The burden of moving away from family, being in a military town and making friends and those moving away. I understand during this process it will not be feasible for B to attend all… 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
Journey to Baby Rentas 