Is age really nothing but a number, when it comes to IVF? How old is too old? Being a surrogate, I realize that every woman should enjoy the gift of motherhood. It is a blessing that makes a woman’s life complete. However, to what extent should a woman’s want to have children be met? [...]
It’s official…..my endometrium lining is the heavy-weight champion of all linings! It is the Alex Rodriguez of the lining team…with steroids! It is the President of the lining country! Not only is it a member, but it is the ?!#*!*#@ President!! Get the picture??!!
After the disappointing visit I had with Doctor X, earlier this week, [...]
It seems that the only thin part of my body is my endometrium lining! If you read the post below, you are aware that the lining must be nice and thick, in order to proceed with embryo transfer. After weeks of waiting and following doctor’s orders, my lining is only a measly 4mm! The [...]
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To complete an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle, numerous embryos are created to ensure that they are healthy and viable for embryo transfer. The number of fertilized embryos are different for each couple. It can be two to twenty, it depends on how many eggs they are able to produce and retrieve, and more importantly, [...]
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I am CLEAR for take off! I recently had a visit to see Doctor X, and I am good to go! My pressure is great and controlled, although my White Coat Syndrome did get the best of me. The nurse had to re-take my pressure twice…yes…I know…embarrassing! The doc put me on the [...]
The best part of having a 3 foot person living in my house is having the opportunity to re-live my childhood. This past weekend was my daughter’s 3rd birthday. Being teachers, my sister and I thought that a trip to the New York Aquarium would be both entertaining and educational. So video camera ready, [...]
Keep a calendar to track your IVF Cycle and more.
Dr. Appointments
Menstrual Cycle
Medication and Instructions
Egg Retrieval
Embryo Transfer
Pregnancy Test
July 2009
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
SAMPLE IVF CALENDAR
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Menstrual Cycle (MC)
Day 1
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MC – Day 2
Dr. Appt. Blood work & Sonogram
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MC – Day 3
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MC – Day 4
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MC – Day 5
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MC – Day 6
Lupron
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MC – Day 7
Lupron
Dr. Appt. Blood work & Sonogram
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MC – Day 8
Lupron
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MC – [...]
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When couples are faced with infertility problems, what are the options? Which one is right for you?
Your physician will begin by treating you with first line infertility treatments (i.e. - clomid) for six months to a year, depending on your age. If all attempts have failed, he/she will refer you to a Reproductive [...]
I remember the day when I offered to be Angie’s surrogate. It was always an idea that I had stored in my mind but I wasn’t sure how my idea would be accepted. After having a long talk with my husband and expressing my idea, he, in return, demonstrated his support in any decision [...]
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With her little finger pointed at me, she yells, “Mommy don’t talk to me like that!” At that point I realized that my little princess is 3 going on 18. “Mommy I need you to stop!”, is what she tells me as I try reprimand her for her wrong doing. [...]
