We made it to the egg retrieval! We had strict instructions to report to the fertility clinic by 7:45am for an 8:15am retrieval. They are very specific about timing because the eggs need to be extracted 36 hours after your trigger shot. I was nervous (nothing new for me), but even more nervous because L…
Every cycle has been slightly different in terms of medication. This cycle we did birth control leading up to injections. Then we did Gonal-F…
There is so much anticipation before starting an IVF cycle. Even when you’ve done it three times before, it can be nerve wracking. There…
This post is in partnership with CCRM (Colorado
Center for Reproductive Medicine) (#CCRMFertility, #LetsTalkFertility). All
views expressed are my own.
I am so grateful to partner with…
This post is in partnership with CCRM (Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine) Fertility (#CCRMFertility). All views expressed are my own.
CCRM Fertility has provided me…
Infertility. Hmmm. For me, that’s a multilayered, crazy, long series of stories, emotions, and experiences.
I started talking about infertility before I truly knew I…
We aren’t sure if this is the end of the (in)fertility road for us. We are at a standstill. Our last IVF cycle (3rd…
Before I begin, let me start with a word of advice. Do NOT do a fertility cycle during the holidays. Just don’t. I tried…
There is no secret formula for getting through an IVF cycle. It is a different experience on both a physical and emotional level for…
I have been watching Parenthood on Netflix…yet again. I love that show and have seen every episode at least a few times. Last night,…