“When I think something nice is going to happen I seem to fly right up on the wings of anticipation; and then the first thing I realize I drop down to earth with a thud. But really, Marilla, the flying part is glorious as long as it lasts…it’s like soaring through a sunset. I think it almost… Read More of soaring and thuds
My birthday was this week. I am now 37. If I’m honest, I’ve been dreading this birthday for awhile. It may seem like a random birthday to loathe, but for me it painfully marks the official shifting from my mid-thirties into my late thirties. Or to phrase it another way, almost 40. Just saying it… Read More of 30 somethings
Hey friends. It’s been awhile. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for gifting me a year of silence. One year. A year of reflection, of healing, and most importantly, a year of restoration. Hot on the heels of our second failed IVF last February I found myself in an emotional… Read More a southern sabbatical
Thank you all for journeying with me through a week in the life of an IVF cycle. I am so encouraged by all your messages of support, your gifts, your texts, your love. It has sustained me through dark days. I also want to specifically thank my rockstar of a husband Tim. IVF & IUI… Read More Update: of strength & support
One thing I’ll tell you now if you’re considering IVF is that it’s very difficult to have a normal life at the same time. That’s because you pretty much have to be available for appointments at any time, any day, for 2 weeks or more. And even if you have a schedule for appointments, and… Read More Day#7 – triggers & trust
Guys, this is embarrassing. Get ready, I have an iphone 5C. Old school baby. I’ve been patiently waiting for the past two years for it to die, because I cannot in good faith shell out $700-$1000 on a phone when I have one with no problems. Also with the possibility of moving back to england… Read More Day#6 – of shattered phones & dreams
I read some good advice early on in this journey on an IVF blog: the thing to keep in mind about fertility doctors, is that they see a problem (you can’t get pregnant) and they know how to fix that problem; (with western medicine, IUI and IVF). This was good advice for me because I… Read More Day#5 – it’s a east/west thing
It’s day#4 and I had my first Dr.’s appointment today after starting my stim meds. It’s always nerve-wracking to see how your body is or isn’t responding to the meds. Today was no different. But what do these appointments actually look like? Well today was a fun one so let’s walk through it. Some helpful… Read More Day#4 – appointments & advocacy
So I’ve shared some of my emotional and spiritual struggles going into this process,and let you in on some of the humorous aspects of when things do wrong. Today, I wanted to update you on where I am in this current cycle. I’m not gonna lie, this cycle, and 2018, did not begin well. While… Read More Day#3 – of medicine & mercy
I was pretty dang confident. We had passed our IVF prep course with flying colors. I was injecting foam balls like a champ, attaching and removing qcaps with ease, alcohol swabbing lids like there’s no tomorrow, and mixing meds like a mad scientist. Keep in mind, I was introduced to most of this with my… Read More Day#2: when it all goes wrong
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