It was the night before our transfer, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…who am I kidding! I couldn’t relax, rest, and much less sleep. My nerves, anxiety, fears, hopes and dreams were consuming every ounce of my being. I popped out of bed the next morning like a Jack in the Box, […]
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You’ve heard of a babymoon…I recommend those, but more importantly schedule and take an IVFmoon! If I can recommend anything to those of you about to embark on your IVF journey, please listen to this tip! Each of us has a different journey, and different ups and downs, but the one thing we can all […]
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I cannot begin to express my gratitude for this next post. I asked my very dear friend, Blair, to share her story many months ago, and I have been patiently (maybe not so patiently) waiting for her to write about her journey. Blair, you have inspired me and overwhelmed me with the strength you have […]
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During my IVF journey, I spent many hours reading blogs and articles about parenting and raising children. A couple of my findings really touched me, and I decided to keep record of them, to remind myself of the type of parent I hope to be. Teach My Daughter Bravery, Not Perfection TED talks have a […]
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We finally made it past the waiting period, and had our appointment with Dr. Greene for the trial embryo transfer, as well as the consultation appointment. We were told to drink 32 ounces of water, within 15 minutes, 1 hour before the trial transfer. It was important to have a full bladder so the ultrasound […]
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This waiting is killing me. We made our appointment with our doctor to discuss the frozen embryo transfer. I didn’t realize it would be three weeks before we could get in for an appointment. I felt so disappointed when our nurse explained to us how booked our doctor was. Then again, it was a reminder […]
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With my five healthy embryos safely waiting for me in the freezer, I worked on getting my body ready for transfer. I had two doctors appointments scheduled in the same day. The first appointment was for a Doppler ultrasound, which is a machine that emits sound waves into the uterus, to “view” the blood flow […]
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“To create your tomorrow, go over your day tonight when you are in bed just before you fall asleep, and feel gratitude for the good moments. If there was something you wanted to happen differently, replay it in your mind the way you wanted it to go. As you fall asleep, say, “I will sleep […]
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The day was finally here. Surgery day. Egg retrieval day. I thought this morning would feel like Christmas, like I would spring out of bed and be glowing and beaming with excitement, but that wasn’t the case. I was exhausted, I could have slept for many hours more. Even in my state of exhaustion, bloating, […]
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I have reached the peak of withstanding the bloating, and the peak of nauseousness. It’s day 13 of IVF and I’m due to drive to Littleton for my daily blood draw and ultrasound. I started my day early, so I could get this over with. I made it to the office, waddled inside, checked in […]
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I must say it has been a privilege to know and love Dana. She was a pillar of support and strength for me when I was making my way through my journey. She is extremely kind, giving and thoughtful, and I am honored that she has offered to share her experiences with me and our […]
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My story is raw and unfiltered, and I know it can be a bit scary or bring up too many emotions when reading. My purpose is to relate and offer compassion, not to conjur worry and fear. Each of our experiences are different and my goal is to connect our community. I strive to inspire […]
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Today is day 12 of IVF. Today is better than yesterday…thank God. Day 11 was my most difficult day thus far. I cried myself to sleep on day 10, forgot to take my Tylenol PM which resulted in a horrible night of sleep, and on top of the emotions I was sinking into, I was […]
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It’s now day 10 of IVF and I simply cannot control my emotions at this point. I feel like I’m on the verge of tears constantly, and for no good reason. I had another ultrasound appointment scheduled that morning and I was feeling anxious about the amount of time I would be laying in the […]
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There have been so many moments in the last couple of months where I have felt compelled to write, but couldn’t. So many things have been coming up in my life lately. I have been facing new challenges, new experiences and trying to navigate through so many highs and lows…but I didn’t write. I felt […]
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My love, I don’t believe I’ll ever be able to express in words how truly gracious I am for the gift God gave me, in you. I am full of imperfections, and you once told me that those are the qualities you love most about me. My impulsivity, my extreme sensitivity, my outspokenness, and my […]
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Mother’s Day is commonly a day of joy, a day of happiness, a day to celebrate the women who ought to be considered saints for the sacrifices and unconditional love they provide to their families. Mother’s Day is a blessed and sacred holiday, and it should be! There truly isn’t anything more precious in this […]
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I had nightmare after nightmare the night before our first injection. I had one dream that we mistakenly injected the evening medication in the morning, and ruined the entire process before it began. Then I had nightmares of needles coming at me from every angle, and feeling the horrible pain from each one. It was […]
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After finishing all of my birth control pills, I was feeling extremely anxious about our next doctors appointment. I was due for an ultrasound and blood work…these were two hurdles I had to clear before we could move forward with injections. Rick and I showed up to our doctors office on a beautiful August morning…truly […]
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Before sharing this moving story, I want to take a moment to express my sincerest gratitude to my friend for sharing her story. She is extremely brave, and her extraordinary strength to be so open and honest about her path, is something I admire more than I could ever express. I know that too many […]
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Let’s cheers to one holiday that isn’t focused on children, or a reminder of motherhood! Maybe it’s just me, but as every holiday approached I would begin talking myself down off the ledge, trying to take deep breaths and run through all the scenarios of what might be coming my way in conversations. Who was […]
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“Documenting details of your everyday life, becomes a celebration of who you are.” – Carolyn V. Hamilton I couldn’t agree more with this inspirational quote about journaling. I began documenting my journey shortly after we ventured down the road of IVF. I found myself consumed in my thoughts, consumed with worry, consumed with emotions, feelings […]
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March 8th is International Women’s Day, and it’s a day to celebrate the achievements of women socially, economically, politically, and culturally, and it also promotes the call to action to accelerate gender parity; but this day also shines a light on another important aspect…CELEBRATING WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENTS, PROMOTING AWARENESS, AND BRINGING COMMUNITIES OF WOMEN TOGETHER! I […]
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I remember walking into Church…my first day back since I had lost my path…lost sight of my faith…lost sight of my relationship with God…lost hope. I knew this was going to be an emotional day, because it was as if God called me to church himself. The title of the series we were learning about […]
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7 ways to pay for infertility treatments, IVF and IUI
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It is human nature to feel sorry for oneself, and fall deeper into the abyss of emotions when we aren’t in a good place. But if we can find the strength within, to pick ourselves up and find the lesson in each experience, it will bring you closer to peace, closer to yourself, and closer […]
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This quote made me think of so many women whose courage has given me strength over the past several years. It makes me feel proud and inspired by seemingly ordinary women, accomplishing the extraordinary each and every day. Know that your bravery is acknowledged, shared and celebrated.
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The journey a woman takes trying to conceive, is her own. It is her story, her pain, her heartache, her battle and hopefully her triumph. The journey and the road are different for everyone, and I want to create a place where these narratives can be shared. Whether you have experienced miscarriage, you were unable […]
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Ask. Believe. Receive. These are just three simple words, three simple steps that are necessary for creating what you want. However, many of us think we are sending out positive energy and asking, believing, but just not receiving. I’ve broken down the concept of each step to bring some clarity to the idea. ASK. We are […]
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Miracles Take a Little Time 