Conception

Two Week Wait Torture: Tricorder, anyone?

Monday, December 13th, 2010
Two Week Wait Torture: Tricorder, anyone?

The two week wait or, more commonly known around the infertility cafes, the ‘2ww’ is pretty much filled with the sound of anxious fingers drumming on my desk. It’s hard to think about much else – and with the holidays coming up, I’m not doing so well thinking about anything but what’s going to come of this 2ww. I am really not feeling very patient – maybe I can find a tricorder on Amazon. Read more »

Cycle day 1: 28 days of fertility fun

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Cycle day 1: 28 days of fertility fun

So, another month of ‘doing what we are doing’ didn’t work, and today is day 1 of the cycle that will be our first (and hopefully last) try at fertility treatments.

The way this fertility cycle is supposed to go is as follows: Read more »

Chances of conception after 35

Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Chances of conception after 35

If you’re part of the over 35 club, you  might ask as I did, “What are my chances of getting pregnant after 35?”

I always thought it was going to be easy as pie to get pregnant – especially since my mother had so many children, well into her 40s! What I didn’t realize was Read more »

Welcome

Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Welcome

Welcome to all that stumble across this blog in search of answers, of comfort, of finding someone who understands your challenge. It may feel like it, but I assure you, you are not alone. Read more »