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First Beta Today
So the number is in – 137 11dp3dt. That is right in the average for a healthy singleton pregnancy. Let’s hope it stays that way! Second beta to test doubling time is on Friday. Man oh man, this is surreal. … Continue reading
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It’s not over yet…
I have an overwhelming sense of sadness with every step in this cycle knowing that once it’s done, it’s done. Bottom of the ninth, down by 2. Two out. Bases empty. The other team has last at bat. Pack up … Continue reading
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never never
I’m having a hard time. I’ll admit it. I’m alright when I’m safe at home where Baby Olive was a real thing that happened to everyone who lives in the house. But outside my own little world it hits home … Continue reading
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OB, wand, kenobi
We met with the OB today and I actually quite like him. Seemed to be unfazed by my neurosis. He’s sending me to a specialist to check up on my ticker…(heart arrhythmia? no idea how to spell that.) It’s an … Continue reading
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One more sleep
Ultrasound is tomorrow. Kind of a day of reckoning. Is Bubble still going strong or did he not make it to the point where his heart started beating. I’ve been feeling terrible so my gut says yes. All is well … Continue reading
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So that’s why it’s called Morning Sickness
I think it’s official. I suffer from morning sickness. I’ve been feeling queasy at various times – usually between 1 and 6 in the afternoon. Today I woke up and did a little work before really getting moving. By the … Continue reading
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Where does the time go?
I’ve been reading the books I have (thanks to T and SIL) about pregnancy and so many refer to my advanced maternal age…(the ripe old age of 36) and I’m really irked. Mostly I’m ticked that we tried and tried … Continue reading
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Lub Dub
According to my pregnancy books, Bubble’s heart is supposed to start beating today. We have no way of knowing until next Thursday if this particular miracle actually happened – but I am choosing to believe it did. That Little Bubble’s … Continue reading
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JustinCases and IfWe’reNots
As most infertiles do, husband and I planned some things just in case it didn’t work. And we got excited about some things that we’d do if we’re not pregnant. Now that we are – and will hopefully remain so … Continue reading
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At the Crossroads
Now that we know crisis to Bubble has been averted, I have another that’s been on my mind. I’m having a bit of identity crisis – one that I suspect many infertiles find themselves having once they see the second … Continue reading
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