Michele
Fibroid surgery before Pregnancy
I have a lot of background in this area now, more than I really ever wanted to have. The reason I'm writing this blog post is because I...
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Two years later...still searching for peace
The step of moving on without your own baby is the hardest of them all after all the struggle.
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ERA Test (for IVF failures)
The ERA (Endometrial Receptivity Test) is something that I have been thinking about doing for almost a year now. It is tough to decide...
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A year in reflection...
This morning I had a heavy heart waking up. I couldn't quite pinpoint why until I realized what day it was, then my heart sunk even...
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Emotions and continuing the journey to parenthood after multiple failed IVF cycles
For the first year of IVF, I took very little time off in between the next cycle or retrieval. This was how I was able to go through 6...
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Why I refuse to suffer in silence
Since going through infertility and medical interventions to try and improve our chances to have a baby of our own, I have met a lot of...
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IVF #3 (Fresh retrieval - low dose IVF)
After my husband and I had a discussion with our doctor to cancel the completion of IVF Retrieval #2, he mentioned a few other ideas we...
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Unanswered Prayers
Some days I show my scars for all to see I can barely remember who I used to be Nobody recognizes the new me All I focus on is the next...
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IVF #2 (Retrieval)
And so it begins. Today was my day 2 appointment after completing the "prep" meds last Thursday. I had to go into my local monitoring...
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Tips about starting IVF
Here are some tips that I wish I'd known before starting IVF just to help with my anxiety and expectations during the process: - There is...
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Pesticides and Hormones in meat and produce
I am very concerned about this topic. I am writing this blog post to share what I've learned with those of you that eat a lot of fresh...
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Focus on the positives
Now I'm going to try and focus on all the good things in my life since I've felt so incredibly negative inside lately. I think this is a...
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IVF and Irregular cycles
I just got done with a 56 day cycle - almost 2 months of delay without warning due to the amount of lingering medication in my body from...
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What's contaminating our drinking water?
I have done the research, and its not good people. Other areas of the world recognize their water issues (such as China or Mexico) and...
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The financial burden of IVF
When you start IVF, everything happens very quick from a financial aspect. As soon as you agree on the manner in which you are...
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Avoiding toxins
I have to admit I've become a bit obsessed with this topic after hearing all of the horrific things lurking in what I use on a daily...
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Fertility Drugs - my experiences
When I went through my first IVF cycle in May 2017, the medications were a total mystery to me. I wish I had found a blog like this to...
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What to say to someone going through IVF or infertility
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/38311820/ns/health-womens_health/t/many-couples-struggle-infertility-silence/#.WnSfPGdMqHs I know that a lot of...
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IVF timing - setting realistic expectations
When I started my IVF journey, I had unrealistic expectations of how long it would really take to get to where I would be taking...
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Acupuncture and Chinese herbs
I have read mixed reviews on this topic, and unfortunately not many insurance plans cover it, but acupuncture therapy has shown to have...
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