Happy St. Patty's Day from here and there! Mike is in San Diego and Suzanne is in Prague. :)
Read moreFertility Vacation // Relax
I went to the clinic to meet with my doctor and pick up my hormone shots. The doctor seemed generally a bit cold. He told me that there was nothing I could do to increase my chances of getting pregnant, other than positive thinking. He then smiled strangely, as if smiling wasn’t an everyday occurrence. As if, he only smiled in this type of instance.
Read moreFertility Vacation // My Tribe
I feel so lucky to be surrounded by amazing people on this exciting and odd journey. Everyone at home has been so kind and supportive. {Thank you!} My tribe in Prague makes all of the tough moments bearable and the good moments even better.
Read moreFertility Vacation // 10% and all the Emotions
Today I had my first IVF appointment where the clinic re-did a few tests, including checking my current hormone levels. The doctor said we actually have a 10% chance of getting pregnant, not a 30% chance like we had understood on the call because I’m 41. I was told to come back in two days to pick up the injections and learn how to give myself a daily shot. Yikes. She said that some follicles were visible which is good for our chances.
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