Category Archives: Drugs and Medications

The Rebel Follicle

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Regina

Went to my suppression check this morning to ensure that all was quiet and small with my eggs. Dr. H measured the follicles (where the little eggs live) and they were all small, quiet and uniform; the result of having … Continue reading →

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Retreat Weekend and Dreamy Dreams

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Regina

I led the third Restoring Power Organic Retreat this past weekend and it was absolutely incredible. The women, the work, the land. And this time we were blessed with an amazing full Aquarian Moon and Gina. Made better together, even. … Continue reading →

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The first shot.

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Regina

Last night at 10:30pm Gina administered our first shot of Luprin. I’m sure after a few days (much less weeks) this will be old hat but for now, I wanted to document it. For the record, Gina was great and … Continue reading →

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IVF Class #2

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Regina

Class tonight was super cool. It made even more real that we are doing this… I feel so blessed and so excited! I also feel much better about all the drugs, calendars, injections, etc. It was sort of overwhelming to … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Regina

It’s Valentine’s Day and we are feelin’ the love! Basic Rights Oregon did a commercial with us in it last summer. Of the many couples filmed and interviewed, we were picked by the focus groups as one of a few … Continue reading →

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Surprise Call.

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Regina

Wednesday—February 9th, 2011 I have set a ringtone for Oregon Reproductive Medicine (ORM) so that I can hear if it’s them calling even if I’m in the other room. Missing their calls means phoning back through a crazy maze of … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Real

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Regina

Ever wonder what $4,000 worth of medication looks like? That’s exactly what showed up on my front door this week. Some of it needing to be refrigerated immediately so I stayed home half day Friday to receive the order. When … Continue reading →

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My “Husband”.

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Regina

My reproductive doc called in the (very) long list of prescriptions for our new adventure. The pharmaceutical company called me to verify my name, address, doctor and take the $4K payment before shipping. “Okay mam’m, just one last question before … Continue reading →

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That Was Weird.

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Regina

Walgreens will now notify you by text message when your prescription is ready. Cool, right? So I get a text. Two days later I get a phone call reminding me to pick up the first set of of my drugs … Continue reading →

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Surgery

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Regina

So, the surgery (technically called a Hysteroscopy) was Thursday morning at 8am and Gina was *just* well enough after being sick all day the day before (I mean REALLY sick) to bring me to surgery and stay with me during the … Continue reading →

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