Parenting after chronic infertility. Our story involves working with CCRM after experiences with diminished ovarian reserve, severe male factor infertility, 4 reproductive endocrinologists, 8 donor embryos, 2 IVFs, 6 FETS, 1 fresh donor egg cycle, 1 failed agency egg donor, 15 vitrified donor eggs, 4 surgeries for her, 1 for him, 3 miscarriages, 1 chemical and 5 canceled cycles. After seven years, one amazing couple set us on a new path by choosing us to be parents for their son.
Showing posts with label hope. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hope. Show all posts
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
A strange feeling
What is that? I turn my face slightly toward the ceiling and squint my eyes a little bit.
Is that a little hope I'm feeling?
Oh man, it's been a while...
I almost didn't recognize it.
At the mall today, I turned and looked through the window of a maternity clothing store. Can you imagine such a crazy thing?!?
I have caught myself reading about baby names on more than one occasion. Even thinking about twin names, bahahaha! I was scared that it might induce a baby hangover, but I didn't care.
I've been thinking about my minor home reno projects that involve painting or other chemicals, and wondering if those will ever get done. Because, you know I might be pregnant soon and all.
I'm livin' on the wild side here, folks.
A huge part of me doesn't want my hopes up in fear of the crash. And oh, it will be a big one if this doesn't work.... but I don't want to think about that now. I cannot help it. I'm actually starting to get a teeny tiny bit excited for our upcoming transfer which is tentatively scheduled for the first of March.
Oooh. The first of March, that means a November due date. See what I mean? My mind is wandering these days to places it hasn't been in a long, long time.
The hope of today feels to me like the first few times we tried donor embryos. Except this time it comes with a side of 'a lot more pressure' and 'scared shitless of failure'.
This is first time we're doing this with odds significantly in our favour (Dr. Schoolcraft said 80%). My uterus is good. I think. The embryos will be good. I hope. Holy crap, this just might be it.
Friday, 20 December 2013
A little hope and gratefulness
I actually let myself look at a list of baby names last night. There's a teeny tiny little bit of hope is seeping in to my heart. I'm scared to let it in, but it feels good.
Thank you for all of your words of support. Your words fill the emptiness that that my friends and family leave behind. I am so truly grateful for you, and your words.
This article really struck a cord with me recently on the topic of friendship and childlessness. It's worth the read.
http://gateway-women.com/2013/12/18/best-friends-forever-with-childlessness-not-always/#comments
Wishing you all a good weekend during this busy time.
Thank you for all of your words of support. Your words fill the emptiness that that my friends and family leave behind. I am so truly grateful for you, and your words.
This article really struck a cord with me recently on the topic of friendship and childlessness. It's worth the read.
http://gateway-women.com/2013/12/18/best-friends-forever-with-childlessness-not-always/#comments
Wishing you all a good weekend during this busy time.
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