Well, I just got back from my mini-vacation and it was fabulous. TMI alert: frankly we lounged around naked for two full days alternating between the couch and hot tub! Gotta love secluded cabins!So I am on pins and needles wanting to start this IVF ball rolling but since I’m on a microdose protocol (aka no bcp) I have to wait for AF to start stimming. HURRY AF…wow haven’t said that … ever!I am gearing up by creating myself a “Flourishing with IVF” (as opposed to just “surviving”) care package. I got some good books to read that AREN’T What
I saw Baby Mama this evening. Overall the movie was very funny and enjoyable to watch. As an IF patient there were parts that made me cry although I’m in a place where that is ok. They did a good job of showing how overwhelming the desire to have a child can be and some of the crazy things people say. It was also an uplifiting and “feel good” comedy so it doesn’t dwell on the horror or pain at great lengths.I would recommend it as long as you are in a place where the pain of… Continue reading Baby Mama
I’ve been travelling for work and I have to say it is a blessing. It is keeping me busy so I don’t read every piece of research on IVF success. Being a science librarian sure has its down sides!I was in Washington DC this past week learning about the legistlative side of NASA – very interesting. This week I’ll be in California at NASA JPL working with Google. Very exciting.When I get back, hubby and I are spending 3 days in a cabin in Hocking Hills State Park to relax/ramp up for our IVF which will begin when AF arrives… Continue reading Brief Update
I’ve been on a little bit of an infertility advocacy kick. My sister has a rare disease called psoriatic arthritis and I always thought she would feel more powerful if she became a crusader for it. I am now part of the Women’s Advisory Group where I work. (Even though I realize this is not just a women’s issue) This provided a great forum to talk about infertility. The idea was well received and it was..well…invigorating!Ok, long story short – I wanted to find some swag and headed to Resolve, where I can’t find a single shirt! (tell me if… Continue reading Soap Box and T-shirts
This podcast is just chuck full of information. She really addresses questions that real women would ask. I would recommend it!
Yesterday hubby and I had the day off and we took a “window shopping” visit to Babies R Us. We just walked around and talked and dreamed. I know some people think this is a terrible thing to do but it just keeps us positive. I’d rather think positive and be happy than “not get my hopes up” which, of course, means pretending that my hopes aren’t up. News flash: my hopes have been up for over 8 years. What is so bad about hope anyway? I say hope away! A BFN is going to hurt…it… Continue reading Bye Bye Belly Ring
