“No one has friends half as good as mine or loves them half as much.”
Read moreFertility Vacation // Down But Not Out
I woke up tired with a general low level of pain and a lingering sinus cold. The last two days I’ve had a really hard time waking up. I think my body misses the hormones. Mike thinks it could be psychological, or from the surgery, or sightseeing too much every day.
Read moreFertility Vacation // Egg Retrieval Vibes - Why Not Us?
It’s time for egg retrieval surgery and I’m alive with possibilities. I can almost feel the little hand of our baby wrapping his fingers around one of mine. Mike and I sitting on the couch, smiling at the cuteness. Maybe we are both holding a baby. How cool would that be? A little boy and girl.
Read moreFertility Vacation // A Darn Cold
Good morning, Morning Pages. Getting a cold a few days before egg retrieval during an IVF vacation is about as appetizing as being sick in bed when you’re supposed to be hosting Christmas dinner. There is never a good time to get a cold on vacation, but this feels a little worse.
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