Baby Making Update: Pregnancy Testing After FET
Testing, Testing, Testing!!! Never in my life did I imagine I would have done this much pregnancy testing. Sigh.... So here we are. I shared my Frozen Embryo Transfer. Now it's time to share the results. Did it work? Will the there be a 2nd line on the test? Will the BETA blood test come back positive or negative? These are all of the questions that I wrestle with for days and days after my transfers or inseminations. The two week wait is torturous and feels more like two months. Those two … READ MORE
Baby Making Updat: Progesterone In Oil (PIO) Shots
Taking progesterone in oil, aka PIO, during a frozen embryo transfer cycle. This week's baby making update video is about progesterone. For the most part the frozen embryo cycle was super easy except for the progesterone. I did a medicated cycle which meant my ovaries were shut down and I took estrogen and progesterone to mimic what my body would normally do. With all of my other cycles, including the fresh embryo cycle my ovaries were still actively producing progesterone. So on all of … READ MORE
This Girl Is Off To Cuba
You will not hear much from me over the next few days. Why? Because I am going on Vacation. I will be in Cuba. That's right Cuba. The island country not too far from Florida that only recently opened up to travelers from the US. I was offered the opportunity to attend the trip with The Phoenix Chronicles and felt that I could not let this opportunity pass me by. For me this vacation is a mix of self-care and relationship building. The lovely Tee of The Phoenix Chronicles is a new girlboss … READ MORE
Frozen Embryo Transfer
Frozen Embryo Transfer day!!! Leading up to this frozen embryo transfer I was filled with so much anxiety. I went into IVF thinking it would work. Even though logically I knew it was not a sure thing, my heart believed it would work. I was crestfallen (Despite the meaning, crestfallen is my favorite word.) when my fresh embryo transfer failed. That rude awakening stuck with me. I had to battle with thoughts like what if this one does not work either, what if none of it works, what if I … READ MORE
6 Ways To Boost Confidence Before An Event
Have you ever simultaneously wanted to go to an event and not want to go to an event? That is how I felt about going to The Blog Connect blog conference this past weekend. I wanted to go and knew I'd have a good time. But social anxiety was stealing my confidence. Luckily over the years I have learned to do a few things to boost confidence before an event. I am excited to share them with you. Here is what I did to boost confidence before an event. Stress Dump Exercise - I do this exercise … READ MORE
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