Wow, my first blog post. Until a few months ago, I was still unsure as to what the hell a blog was. I realize this could probably get addictive.
Background
My dh and I have been trying to conceive (ttc) for almost 2 years now. Our official diagnosis is "Unexplainined Infertility." Dh - I'll refer to as A from now on, has absolutely no problem with his end of the game. His little soldiers bring their game face every time. I, on the other hand, apparently have some issues. I've been accused of being hard-headed and stubburn. Apparently, my little eggies take after me. After 3 failed IUI's, we are ready for IVF. I just recieved my latest negative test this week after my last IUI. The RE has informed me that our best chance is IVF. Now, as much of you going through this have probably experienced, I've been walking around in a state of WTF and disbelief for the past few days. My internet addiction actually saved me with the plethera (sp?) of information and personal stories regarding infertility and ivf.
For those of you end following my story, please feel free to comment and share your own experiences.
First of all, I have very little idea of what to expect. I started BC this week. I know I take them for about a month. I've been reading up on the list of meds needed for this process. The only thing I know for sure is that I have a "Mock Transfer" saline infusion scheduled for April 19th. The actual ER will be around May 19th. So far the main points that I have picked up on are the following:
1) needles - get used to them
2)patience - poor A had better find some
3)mood swings - as if I haven't already been on an emotional roller coaster for the past 22 months, apparently the party is just getting started. Beware, poor unsuspecting friends, family members, and innocent bystanders.
I know I've just barely touched the tip of the iceburg. Feel free to add to my list.
That is all for now. Have a great night!
1 comment:
Hi! Thanks for the comment on my blog; I'm glad my story might provide some help. I'm sorry to welcome you to the club no one wants to join, but you'll find a lot of support and advice here. I wouldn't have gotten through this experience without my blog friends, and like you, I didn't really even know what a blog was when I started.
The IVF process can be intensely overwhelming at first, but once you get into it, the actual medical part isn't that bad. (As I was told by my RE, "otherwise people wouldn't do it." It's the mess infertility makes of your emotions and mind that is usually the biggest problem. Hang in there. I'll be checking in.
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