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Last Christmas – a note to those grieving
Recently there have been quite a few ladies on Twitter facing failed fertility treatments and losses. We all know it’s a really tough time of year to be going through this. When my cycle failed late last November I felt…
IVF #2: Silent insanity
Last night I spent most of my time awake and clutching my stomach. I’m getting pains whenever I need to pee. The cramps are cruel. Throbbing like AF. I cried just before I left for work because I feel unable…
IVF #2: Faint rainbow
I’ve been a bit quiet about the results today because last night I saw a glimmer of hope with a faint positive and a definite digital positive. However, my fears were confirmed. The faintness wasn’t because I’ve been drinking loads…
IVF #2: two week wait, baby showers + no symptoms
I love you guys for rooting for me. I’ve been struggling to transform that energy into my own and the truth is that I can’t function. The only thing I can do is obsessively Google symptoms and hide my face…
Tagged with: 2ww, baby shower, fertility, ICSI, infertility, IVF, two week wait
Posted in Infertility, IVF
Posted in Infertility, IVF
IVF #2: Post transfer – unicorn visited, still waiting on the rainbow to appear, Indian aunts banished!
I’ve been feeling on edge the last couple of nights. I think something’s wrong with the moon. Thought I’d write an update to help me process this and shake off the nerves. The Blind Date almost made me faint –…
Tagged with: early blastocyst, embryo, ICSI, indian aunty, IVF, morula, post transfer
Posted in Infertility, IVF
Posted in Infertility, IVF
IVF #2: Pre-transfer nerves
So tomorrow marks a big day – transfer. I’m planning my outfit because I want to go there feeling my best – not looking like death like the last time. I’m also envisioning how zen I’m going to be while…
Tagged with: Anxiety, ICSI, infertility, IVF, IVF transfer
Posted in Assisted Fertility, Infertility, IVF
Posted in Assisted Fertility, Infertility, IVF
IVF #2: Fertilisation report – ICSI worked!
I don’t want to get into the details just yet because if I learned one thing from IVF #1 it was DON’T COUNT YOUR CHICKS BEFORE THEY HATCH <<-click the link to see an awesome pic by Livenerddierepeat.,.. I can’t be…
IVF #2: Post egg collection update – 6 eggs, puking and trying to think glass half full
Thank you soo much for all the well wishes this morning. I couldn’t reply but it felt so good reading them after. Apparently I woke from sedation saying ‘eggs’ again. I think it’s because I fell asleep staring at the…
Tagged with: egg collection, ICSI, IVF
Posted in Assisted Fertility, Dr Trips + Medical, Infertility, IVF
Posted in Assisted Fertility, Dr Trips + Medical, Infertility, IVF
IVF #2: Egg collection nerves, blessings and traffic
Dressed in Sweaty Betty yoga pants, a loose T and a pair of Converse I’m telling myself that I’m all zen and ready for egg collection. Deep down I’m nervous of facing a replay of the last time. I’m dreading…
Tagged with: assisted fertility, fertility, ICSI, infertility, IVF
Posted in Assisted Fertility, Dr Trips + Medical, Emotions + Coping, Infertility, IVF
Posted in Assisted Fertility, Dr Trips + Medical, Emotions + Coping, Infertility, IVF
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