Monthly Archives: March 2011

A Baker’s Dozen

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Regina

I got the call this morning from the embryologist with such good news. Thirteen fertilized eggs! After all those ultrasounds and counting of follicles and measuring the size of them (with such great disparity 7mm-28mm), in the end, I have … Continue reading →

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Retrieval Surgery Day

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Regina

Dreamy Dreams I had a good night’s sleep. I dreamt that Gina and I renewed our vows and got married again. It was our dear friend Jill Wooldridge that married us. I also remember my computer chord plugging in to … Continue reading →

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Eve of Retrieval Surgery

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Regina

Feeling Full Today is the day before the surgery. I feel so full. Full of goddess energy as my friend John says. Full of eggs, I say. My estrogen is likely over 4000 today but I am already feeling better … Continue reading →

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Here we go!!!

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Regina

It’s been a very exciting day! We are just about done with meds and all set for surgery on Wednesday to retrieve my pretty little eggs. I met with Dr. H this morning to do final vaginal ultrasound (for now) … Continue reading →

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Hormonal Torpor

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Regina

The last few days have been intense- to say the least. The hormones that are racing through my body are making me feel… I can hardly even describe. I feel like my energy and aura is supple, squishy, permeable and … Continue reading →

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Trigger Happy

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Regina

Follicle and Surgery Update Normally one goes to the doc about every other day but because my follicles are all growing at such different rates, I’ve been having to go daily since Thursday. This means extra vaginal ultrasounds and blood … Continue reading →

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Cheating

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Regina

Every now and again I have the feeling like I’m cheating. Like IVF is the shortcut, easy way to get knocked up. Is that crazy? After ALL we’ve been through, I still feel like maybe I should suffer more? Work … Continue reading →

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Day 6

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Regina

Day One is set by the first day we started the stimulation meds. We have a calendar up on the fridge that helps us know what “day” we are on and keeps track of all the daily meds. We take … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of an IVF Recipient

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Regina

Gina and I woke up early this morning, mixed our Menapur cocktail, got dressed, shot me up and headed out the door to the doctor’s office. There was an accident on the Marquim bridge and snow on the west side … Continue reading →

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