Tag Archives: TTC

Pin Cushions R Us

Posted on November 15, 2013 by queerconceptional

After my sixth blood test in as many days, I had a third scan this morning to see the state of my follicle nation. To my great surprise I haven’t ovulated, so the selective follicular reduction is scheduled for 11.30 … Continue reading →

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a snippet of hope

Posted on November 13, 2013 by queerconceptional

After my depressing morning that resulted in another cancelled cycle, this afternoon Dr Dapper called to discuss what to do for the next cycle. He outlined three options for us to choose from: 1) An unmedicated cycle, which they just … Continue reading →

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well, fu*k

Posted on November 13, 2013 by queerconceptional

Canceled again. This time I had 5 follicles on half the amount of clomid. I am taking this one hard. I wasn’t surprised by one canceled cycle, but I had my hopes up for this one. I had a cry … Continue reading →

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slow and steady wins the race (I hope)

Posted on October 16, 2013 by queerconceptional

My scan yesterday (CD10) showed just one follicle on my right ovary. It was only 11mm. So I guess I haven’t responded that well to either medication. I am just telling myself that it is fine if it takes a … Continue reading →

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gonal-f, check

Posted on October 14, 2013 by queerconceptional

So the clomid hasn’t made enough of a difference (LH 11.3 and Estrogen 1100), and I have been given Gonal-f to take as well. It was a bit disappointing that the clomid hasn’t been a magic bullet, but I can’t … Continue reading →

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clomid, check

Posted on October 13, 2013 by queerconceptional

Clomid was pretty uneventful. My temperature has been quite erratic and high, but I haven’t had any physical symptoms. B says I have been a little bit snappy a couple of times, but honestly that probably wasn’t the clomid. Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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no more preparation

Posted on October 6, 2013 by queerconceptional

This is the real deal. Today is CD1 for me, and this month we are actively trying to get pregnant. This morning I called the fertility clinic and let them know, and the plan is under way. Next week I … Continue reading →

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so close right now

Posted on September 29, 2013 by queerconceptional

This morning I woke from a dream in which I was breastfeeding my baby. I could feel the warm weight of him and the soft fragility of his skin. I hope it’s a good sign, but probably just shows what … Continue reading →

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our day at the fertility clinic

Posted on August 29, 2013 by queerconceptional

This is my 40th post, and my blogiversary. I wrote my first post last year on this day. In the past year we have both changed jobs for better ones (me twice), we have lost people close to us (our … Continue reading →

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Liebster Award!

Posted on August 6, 2013 by queerconceptional

Thanks to Opening the Door for the Liebster Award! I am very excited about this! If you don’t know, the Liebster Awards are a way for small bloggers to recognize other small bloggers (200 followers or less). The rules: A) … Continue reading →

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