I'm just going to be blunt and name today's topic: the extreme highs and lows of a sibling having a baby while you still struggle to have your own. I am going to get this out the best that I can. Hopefully, it will help people understand what goes on. On March 23rd, I became … Continue reading The Two Sides of Becoming an Aunt
Attention/Warning!!
New post tomorrow (April 5) at 9:00AM!! Make sure to check it out. Remember, you can follow me at the following social media. Instagram: @sarahdrinksallthewater Twitter: @SarahPCOS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahDrinksH2O/
Reset Again
We are back at the beginning today. It was a biochemical pregnancy, and period started on top of it. I am sad but hopeful. At the fertility specialist getting checked out. Also there to see if we can do another IUI cycle or if we need to wait this one out. Keep positive. Stay positive. … Continue reading Reset Again
Waiting Game
Author's Note: Today is Tuesday, March 13th. This is important to know when reading this post. When I started this blog last November, I wanted to create a honest account of what my life is like going through fertility treatments and living with PCOS. This post is keeping with that goal. Two weeks have passed … Continue reading Waiting Game
Thoughts From the Night Before
It's the night before my 2nd IUI, and I'm trying to distract myself. I've changed the sheets, sent sub plans for school tomorrow, rotated laundry, and cleaned the kitchen. Now, I'm sitting on my bed and writing this blog post while old episodes of Parks and Recreation play. (That show is life. I try to … Continue reading Thoughts From the Night Before
Ovidrel is my Friend
Just stabbed myself in the stomach. Take all the shots!!! Bring on the eggs and mood swings!!!
Full Speed Ahead- Mini Post
Hello, faithful readers. Sorry for not updating more recently. Life got crazy with work, illnesses, etc. Currently, I'm getting over a sinus infection less than a month after the flu. Luckily, I was still able to go to my mid-point ultrasound today (February 23rd) and got good news. I have a nice, large follicle in … Continue reading Full Speed Ahead- Mini Post
Try Again You Must
So... the last cycle was a bust, again. Sigh. As of this post, I'm on cycle day 1. I head to my baseline ultrasound on cycle day 3, and if everything looks good, we keep moving forward. Last cycle was stressful. My ovaries were being slow moving jerks. Steve and I got the flu. We … Continue reading Try Again You Must
Shots! Shots! Shots! (Updated)
Trigger shot today. Second one I’ve ever given myself. Third shot I’ve had this month. Video Below! Hope this works. Excuse the stomach in the pic.
Third Time’s a What Now?
This cycle has been a very frustrating cycle. Below is an actual photo of me sitting in the waiting room after my 3rd midpoint ultrasound. Review (You can read in more detail on the following posts: Midpoint Mania and Update Time): First, it was the weird beginning of my cycle (what I thought was the start … Continue reading Third Time’s a What Now?
Older Than I Thought 