I had a cerclage placed about two weeks ago due to my incompetent cervix caused by my unicornuate uterus. (I guess I’m extra, extra special?) Today I write about the cerclage as well as some data I collected about pregnancy outcomes of women with unicornuate uteruses and cerclages.
Read MoreI process what it was like to accidentally see my weight at the doctor’s office today and how evil diet culture is even in pregnancy.
Read MoreAll about this unicornuate uterus gal’s 18-week anatomy scan and cervix check. And what is a cervix anyway? And cerclage what?!
Read MoreI review eight pairs of maternity jeans from four stores: Target, Motherhood Maternity, GAP, and Old Navy. Read more for my ratings and recommendations, as well as the recommendations from many other women!
Read MoreI am 13 weeks + 3 days pregnant, and this post includes a range of updates including our 11 week ultrasound, a recent trip to the emergency room, and an awesome book I recently finished!
Read MoreDisclaimer: I asked my mom to read through this blog post before I published it to screen for “snarkiness.” She said, “It seems a bit angry at the beginning…but I understand why.” So know that I’m about to vent some schtuff. And don't miss the 9-week ultrasound update halfway through!
Read MoreTrigger warning: pregnancy talk. 7 week ultrasound update and gender reveal!
Read MoreTrigger warning: in this post I talk about pregnancy and the fear of miscarrying during this 6 week + 6 day update following our frozen embryo transfer (FET).
Read MoreWe have been waiting since Monday for the results from our second beta pregnancy test to confirm (for real, for real) our pregnancy. Today, I report the results and how I’m feeling.
Read MoreI share the details of our FET and what the past two weeks have been like for us. This post contains sensitive, vulnerable information. Thank you for joining our story. Much love and grace to you all.
Read MoreOur frozen embryo transfer (FET) is tomorrow: February 12 at 12:00 PM MST! In this blog post, I describe what the last month of FET prep has been like…the meds…the symptoms…and my survival strategies. Send us all the love and positivity tomorrow at lunchtime!
Read MoreI descended to the basement this morning to write a quick update about our frozen embryo transfer (FET). Two hours later, I find myself with 20 tabs open on my internet browser to different research articles. This research helped me make sense of why I have felt so negative and anxious about this upcoming FET.
Read MoreI vent about a recent frustration with my fertility clinic. I am angry. And I vent. Like a 14-year-old girl after not getting chosen for Varsity basketball…but more significant than that. (PS: Cory is the cover photo because he makes me happy and calm…and I need a little bit of that in my life right now.)
Read MoreIn this blog post, I summarize the past year’s infertility ups and downs. If you have followed along since the beginning, this post will be a refresher. If you are a new reader, think of this post at the CliffNotes to the past year and a road map to past posts.
Read MoreA lot has happened since early December, including an endoscopy (for my acid reflux), a hysterosalpingogram (HSG), a Trial Embryo Transfer (TET), a doppler ultrasound, an office hysteroscopy, and a follow-up meeting with Dr. Bush to determine next steps!
Read MoreWe received our genetic testing results of our two embryos from our second round of IVF yesterday. Results below!
Read MoreToday, I start by sharing what happened on Thanksgiving Eve. The story is a perfect metaphor for what IVF feels like to me. And then I share our Day 5 and Day 6 embryo updates!
Read MoreOur egg retrieval was yesterday (11/17/18), and it didn’t go so great. Fewer eggs retrieved and more reaction to the anesthesia. Even though our results weren't as stellar as round 1, Cory and I are incredibly grateful that we were able to do a second round of IVF with all the emotional and financial support from our friends and family!
Read MoreOur second IVF cycle starts today. I give a quick update about my first ultrasound and an overview of how I’m going keep my headspace calm and collected over the next two weeks.
Read MoreWelcome to this smorgasbord of a blog post. A little bit of this, a little bit of that. In today’s post, I share my thoughts about why infertility is great, a few updates about our second IVF cycle, and a creative introduction to who I am. Grab a plate and fill it with a little bit of this unicorn goodness!
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