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The Cycle That Could Be

Written by Heather & Kieran    Friday, 05 March 2010 12:09    PDF Print E-mail
He said: So, tomorrow’s the big day.  IUI time!

She said: Yes, it sure is.  We got through all of those Follistim shots, did the trigger shot last night, so I guess you could say that we’re good to go.
 

The Cycle That Almost Wasn’t

Written by Heather & Kieran    Friday, 26 February 2010 14:53    PDF Print E-mail
He said: I can’t believe it’s already day 9 into this cycle.

She said: I know! I’m just relieved that we were able to get this far.  When they discovered that large cyst on day 3, I was sure that we were going to be benched this cycle.  Fortunately it was a non-estrogen producing cyst, so I was able to go ahead.
 

Preparing for Battle

Written by Heather    Tuesday, 16 February 2010 09:42    PDF Print E-mail
It has been almost eight months now since we’ve done any fertility treatments. Eight. I know! I never could have predicted that it would take us this long to get back into the swing of things, but finances and timing being what they were, it has. 


 

Birthday Wish

Written by Kieran    Thursday, 04 February 2010 11:04    PDF Print E-mail
On February 2, I turned 38 years old.  To be honest, I don’t really feel 38. It’s not so much about the number as it is wondering where time has gone?  It was a great day.  Heather and I celebrated together; we enjoyed a meal out, and just spent some quality time catching up.  She also had not started the Provera yet (more on that in our next post!) so her mood was still good (she let me type that!)
 

P is for...

Written by Heather & Kieran    Friday, 29 January 2010 15:59    PDF Print E-mail
He said: What’s up, hon?  You have a frustrated look on your face.

She said: Ugh, I am frustrated.  I’m also angry.  To be honest, I’m frustrated, angry, and irritated.
 

Injection Rejection*

Written by Heather & Kieran    Friday, 22 January 2010 12:11    PDF Print E-mail
He said: Hey hon, I was thinking that it won’t be long now before we start up another injectible cycle.  Are you ready for another onslaught of needles?

She said:  Injections and needles?  Have you gone mad?  I can’t stand them.  They hurt oh so much and the meds make me sad.
 

Infertility Rhymes!

Written by Heather    Wednesday, 20 January 2010 15:47    PDF Print E-mail
Thanks to PCOS, I’m still waiting on my period to arrive and get this show on the road!  Trying to conceive (ttc) requires a lot of waiting doesn’t it?   Waiting to see doctors.  Waiting for test results.   Of course there’s also that elusive two-week wait when all hope is put on the line.
 

Waiting Game

Written by Heather & Kieran    Monday, 11 January 2010 11:12    PDF Print E-mail
He said: Ummm, Heather?  You seem a bit restless.

She said:  Do I?

He said: Yeah.  You’re doing that whole leg shaking thing.  You always do that when you’re restless.  Or, (ahem), impatient.

She said:  Well I guess I am a bit restless.  Okay, okay, maybe a wee bit impatient too.  I’m waiting for my period to arrive.
 

Fear Factor: PCOS Style

Written by Heather & Kieran    Thursday, 07 January 2010 09:42    PDF Print E-mail
He said: It’s been a long day.

She said:  It sure has.  You know my track record as a morning person.  Getting up at 5 a.m.?  I do not like - especially when I can’t eat or even have my morning coffee.
 

Resolutions

Written by Heather and Kieran    Monday, 04 January 2010 11:56    PDF Print E-mail
He said: Well, here we are, at the cusp of another year.  To be honest, I’m kind of ready to say good riddance to 2009.

She said:  Me too.  It was kind of a rough year.  First my PCOS diagnosis, then your azoospermia diagnosis.  Add in two failed IUIs, and yes, I’m pretty much ready to kick 2009 to the curb!
 
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