This IVF stuff is a lot of waiting. 1 week on BCP and I don't even start Lupron till next week. I have been trying to keep myself busy. I had planned to start de-weeding my gardens over the weekend but it has been very rainy and cold so my little projects have transpired inside.
I created a photo wall shortly after we moved in, I love it. I finally have a place to display family photos in an artistic way. My latest color edition is teal. I purchased teal spray paint from Menards and sprayed some old frames and finally added the frames to my photo wall. What do you think?!
I love to entertain and this photo wall is a nice conversation piece for our guests. I've planned to fill up the entire wall over time. I cannot wait to add to our 'family' photo wall, I just need to be patient and keep Waiting...
Infertility refers to an inability to conceive after having regular
unprotected sex. Infertility can also refer to the biological inability of an
individual to contribute to conception, or to a female who cannot carry a
pregnancy to full term. In many countries infertility refers to a couple that
has failed to conceive after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without the
use of contraception.
Chances of conceiving within one year In Europe, North America and
much of the world approximately 85% of couples will conceive within one year if
they have regular unprotected sex. Averages in the UK are as follows
(National Health Service):
20% will conceive within one month
70% will conceive within six months
85% will conceive within 12 months
90% will conceive within 18 months
95% will conceive within 24 months
Infertility has humbled me. I am a completely different person today than I was 4 years ago... Before all the surgeries, OPKs, negative HPTs, preseed, tears, Fertilitea, advice, more tears! I have to admit that the above statistics are kind of painful. The statistics are another reminder that my husband and I are not living among the "normal" couples TTC. The above statistics open doors for people to ask questions: "How long have you been married... 4 years? Oh, why don't you have children of your own?" My response? I usually just kindly say: "we are trying, just hasn't happened yet."
For me, Infertility is a test. I am reminded daily that my husband and I do not fit into the above statistics but I like to think that I am learning daily life lessons and feel like infertility has changed me for the better. Afterall, life is full of challenges, it's how you respond to them that makes a difference in your life.
This is my very first post, I'm not really sure how to put 3 years of TTC feelings into 1 post so I will try to spread it out through our first IVF experience.
I couldn't be more excited to start my period. It means I can finally get this show on the road! I will be starting BCP CD1 for 21 days (I think) although I will get my actual IVF schedule on Tuesday after our IVF class. My husband, Rob and I are secretly excited to learn about the injectable medications. Every time the nurses say the word, NEEDLE, my husband looks at me with these creepy/loving eyes as if he's saying: "that's right, I'm gonna get you!"
Alright, let's get something straight, I don't exactly feel excited about the shots BUT, I am excited about the prospects the shots bring. 8-10 Juicy follicles that will become sweet little embryos and finally a little baby Held.
