A letter to my little embryo on Implantation Day
Dear emby, Welcome to the world. I know you have been very busy for the past few days. Fighting your way in the dark. Bouncing down a narrow passageway all the while dividing and dividing. You have grown into a morula and then a perfect blastocyst. You have finally reached your destination. I have made it a warm and inviting place for you to land. Hatch out of that hard outer shell and nestle down into the soft place I have made for you. Hunker down, cover your head. Stick. Be warm and nurtured. I will keep you safe while you grow. I know you have been doing most of the work so far...
Read MoreT-minus 11 days and counting
Captains Log…Stardate 11 days till POAS… I told DH to day that I can’t imagine being pregnant. I’m not trying to be negative I just honestly can’t imagine getting TWO pink lines. I think I’ll faint from the shock. Cycle number 82 since TTC. 6 years 11 months. I’ve seen too many negatives to imagine a positive. This, of course, will not make it any easier to see a negative. Luckily work is really keeping me busy. I wish I could say here where I work but I have the absolute coolest job ever. I love everything about it (except that insurance...
Read MoreAcronym of the Week: 2WW
The Two Week Wait, or 2WW, is the glorious period of time between ovulation and being able to a.) POAS or b.) greet that old bitch Aunt Flo. I know I’ve written previously about the agony of second guessing every twinge during the 2ww. Today I wanted to point out some good things about it. 1. No “wanding”2. No shots3. No getting up early to visit the RE before work4. No bruises on your arms from bloodwork (or at least fadded yellow bruises)5. No wondering if you can do more to make this cycle work6. Not temping at 5 AM Actually it is kind of freeing. I know that...
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