August 2010
33 posts
Two little embryos that could.
What a day. What a beautiful, terrifying day. I woke up this morning feeling like I was on top of the world and then just before I left, the tummy enemy decided it needed to rock my world. I took a valium to calm my nerves (doctor prescribed of course) and of course it didn’t do much of anything.
The clinic asks that you come with a full bladder. I did so and it was agonizing. We...
I can count to 3.
I am a complete bonehead! I think my mind has been taken over by the baby fairy and I forgot how to count to 3!! But I’m back, so no worries.
I was just going through my paper work and now realize that if they do the transfer on Day 3 then it will be TOMORROW (Monday). They give you a ton of information on the day of retrieval that you are so overwhelmed with everything. We should get a...
No news is good news right?
If I could compare your daddy to anyone, I would say he’s like Axl Rose from the 90’s— a total rock star! I know he’s in a lot of pain but he just keeps looking at me and telling me how much he loves me. We’re in this together. I’m in pain and so is he. I think he finally realizes all that I’ve been going through because now he’s going through...
Grace in Shades of Gray: Not getting political on... →
I will just put it out there and say that I did not love our last administration.
I did however read something Laura Bush wrote about dealing with infertility and it really hit home for me.
The English language lacks the words to mourn an absence. For the loss of a parent, grandparent, spouse,…
Well put, thanks for sharing Grace!
I have a problem.
It’s a really really embarrassing problem. All my close friends and family know about it. I really should have bought stock in Imodium. I have the nervous stomach of a 90 year old woman. I “get it from my mama” (wow I just quoted a rap song). I am one of those people that are a weee bit OCD. Just a weee bit. But this isn’t about the fact that I sit and type with...
My diagnosis.
I was 19 years old (I’m 29 now) just starting my career in college and just living the typical college girl life.
My roommate and I decided to go home to Raleigh for the weekend for a “kegger”. I started to experience cramping— almost period like. We went to dinner and I kept complaining that the cramps were getting worse. My friends didn’t seem too worried at...
Top 3 reasons why I love Infertility.
I figure it’s time to turn things around a bit and be thankful for what can sometimes only be seen as a tragedy. Here are my top 3 reasons why I love Infertility right at this moment:
1- ME! I love me. I have found a fire within that I never knew existed. Through this journey I have learned that I have more strength than I ever knew. Even when I have a horrible day and feel like I ...
Oh Happy Miracle →
I’m sitting here with tears rolling down my face while laughing at the same time. My inbox is going crazy with new followers and I couldn’t be more delighted. Melissa truly is the meaning of a soul mate in a friend. I love her to pieces.
~K
dearbaby:
Before I left for Spain, I had dinner with one of my dear friends, Kristen. She’s hell on wheels in the best possible way -...
He's back.
(This is John getting read to stab me with one of these lovely little shots that I get to take every day. Note: see the giraffe to the right. I made that in woodworking when I was in 6th grade. Can’t believe I still have it.)
The past couple of days have been so much more bearable than the beginning-middle of last week. I think when you initially get the news that you’re...
Tortore.
Last night your daddy decided it was torture time. He does this creepy thing where he makes this scary face, puts his hands up and chases me. I HATE IT! But I can’t help but laugh. Sometimes I try to act like I’m mad but then I end up laughing again. He knows I hate/kinda like it, so he continues. Last night was the worst. He knows he’s stronger than me so he holds my...
Terrible Day.
Every day is getting harder. I try so hard to keep my head up but sometimes I feel like I’m in the water and someone is trying to tie a cinder block to my ankles.
The price of IVF in itself is just insane. Especially since our insurance company basically tells us they don’t give a crap about our “issue”. We got a call today telling us that we owe even more money than...
Crack Addicts.
When someone say’s, “Just don’t stress about it and try to occupy your time with something else”, I want to say, “That’s like telling a crack addict not to obsess over crack and not to think about when they’re going to get their next hit.” It just doesn’t happen.
At least a crack addict has the option to go to rehab. Maybe they should make...
Grace in Shades of Gray: Being realistic. →
This is very powerful and just what I needed to read today!
Irritable?
Your daddy just told me that when he went to the acupuncturist she was checking his pulse and says, “hmmmm, do you tend to be irritable?” And he grinned and said, “uh, yeah.”
Seriously! This lady must be a genius. They must have psychic abilities. He is one of the most irritable, passionate, moody, (but god I love you honey), people I’ve ever met. Talk about...
