We have all been in a situation with a friend where we are both going for the same thing, whether it be a job, a promotion, a boy we both like, or in this case, a baby. I have been the friend who was left behind when I was the last one who wasn’t pregnantRead more
This month marks the one-year anniversary of our foray into assisted reproduction. We started with IUIs and after three failed attempts, we moved on to IVF. We’ve been in treatment nearly every cycle over the last twelve months and let me tell you – infertility sucks! I have found treatment cycles to be so wroughtRead more
Triggers. We all have them regardless of our struggle. It could be a time of year, a moment, an event, a photo, a smell. I learned one of mine recently and believe it or not, it’s a word—just a stupid word! Let’s rewind back a couple months. D and I had some pretty big appointments.Read more
There are so many things that I want to share with you but it seems they are harder to say then I thought. I wish that I could better understand what you are going through. I wish I was able to be closer to you throughout this journey. I hope you know how much IRead more
Which is worse? Stepping on broken glass, or on burning coal? What about stubbing your baby toe on the coffee table, or getting a paper cut under your fingernail? Now, what about miscarrying at 6 weeks, or 12 weeks? Or how about if you’ve had 1 miscarriage, or 3? Have you tried to conceive forRead more
Anyone who has ever been through an IVF cycle that resulted in at least one embryo will know the agony that comes with the two-week wait. At least the wait period after your egg retrieval is only five days to see how many embryos you have. The two-week wait is for me the most agonizingRead more
Since starting our fertility journey three years ago I have had quite a few things change in my life. Though none of the changes have resulted in a baby, I have learned a lot about myself and continue to do so along the way. 1. I have learned to say no I usedRead more
A few weekends ago my husband and I were camping with our good friends and they posed the question about what our greatest goal was in life. I quickly responded without even a second thought, to be a mother. You see, ever since I was little I have always wanted to be a mother. MyRead more
It all starts with “there must be something in the water” and you know what comes after that? Cue instant suffering in silence. I know I can’t be the only one thinking to myself, can I get some of that water PLEASE?! As I sat at work today, surrounded by a group of strong women,Read more
This weekend was a special time in my family as the first of the generation beneath mine got married. Both she and her now husband are in their mid-20s and have been together for number of years, much like my wife and I were a good decade ago. The weekend is, of course, celebratory, butRead more