Journey to Baby Rentas

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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

  • 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

  • First Ultrasound

    The time has come to confirm our pregnancy. The only downside is ultrasounds are midday at the clinic and for us it’s an hour plus drive so it eats away a part of the work day. B came and picked… Continue reading

  • Finally the Call

    I’ve been anticipating a call from my PCP/ midwife since July 10th. Usually she is very good about calling or checking in as she said. Well time passed so I sent her a portal message. A few more days passed… Continue reading

  • Beta Day!

    So…I’ll be honest. I’ve tested every day since transfer as it the only thing I could control. I wasn’t bothered by the negatives the first few days because it would be unrealistic for a positive since we did not trigger.… Continue reading

  • 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

  • Mock Transfer

    I’m not sure what I was expecting for the mock transfer as I wasn’t given much information other than to arrive with a full bladder. Essentially, if it is a test run why would I need Valium the day of… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • Pre-FET Blues

    I wish I had known that leading up to FET would be the scariest/ hardest part for me. Aside from all the hormones making me extra emotional, I am seconding guessing everything. My rational mind knows either way if it… Continue reading