No baby, new… unicycle? Since we are theoretically about 10ish weeks away from our first go ’round of ttc and because I am a glutton for punishment, I decided to take on a new challenge! Our dear friend August learned to unicycle shortly before conceiving 2 1/2 years ago and was able to get back [...]
Although we’ve looked a little, we are now getting into the “time-to-pick-a-bank, can-also-look-more-closely-at-donors” phase. We definitely want an open donor, which is a PITA because there are way fewer of them. And then when you take into the factors we need (certain medical factors) and those we want (eye color, actually), it narrows them down. [...]
Again! After a bit of a wait. This past cycle was longer than my previous two (33 days versus 29 for each of the previous cycles), but I was solidly ill for several days (not to mention 32-34 days is much more normal for me than this 29 day stuff!). Of course, those several days [...]
It’s been in my head for a while, so I have to ask: Is there anyone out there willing to share (publicly or privately) about how much a total IUI cycle was for them? Including any labwork, etc. ? Because our RE charges a flat fee, but it seems VERY VERY high to me. His [...]
… my new motto for everything I’ve read about everything I’m finding I have… (because I have turned back to Doctor Google out of interest and learning (I swear! INTEREST and LEARNING!) Essentially, despite my hormones being all jacked up, I still have a period and it’s still regular… and most of what I’ve read [...]
While I am super anxious to begin squirting little swimmers into the nether regions*, I must say the charting process before ttc is kind of glorious, in terms of getting to know my body even better. I love seeing the chart come together, recognizing signs that I’ve sort of recognized all along, and yes, even [...]
… reserved the book, C is picking it up tomorrow from nearby bookstore. Light weekend reading, anyone? Thanks for all the advice!
