Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. If you'd like to know backstory stuff, click here. Not much has changed since last month's IComLeavWe, but here's what has:
I gained a puppy who is simultaneously the cutest thing I've ever seen and the biggest pain ever. (I spelled simultaneously right on the first try!!) We named him Kreacher after the house-elf in Harry Potter since the other two dogs are named after the other two house-elves. (Dobby and Winky).
We got a second opinion and wound up getting advice that was completely the opposite of what our RE was giving us. If we have to do another cycle, I think we'll switch.
Hopefully though, this last IUI did the trick. I am currently 5 days into my 2WW. I had 4 big follies (3 according to Dr. Wiz, since one was only 17mm) so I'm hoping at least one of them got hit with sperm. I keep thinking "Well, with four targets, one is bound to work", but I try to tell myself not to take things like that for granted. I guess we'll see.
Right now, I am enjoying my summer break from teaching. I am trying to write an essay for Glamour's personal essay contest. I thought it would be easy to right about our infertility, but I'm finding it much harder than I expected. It is not pleasant to relive all the crap we've been through in the past 8 months. But, if it helps even one person who reads it, even if it's only a judge at Glamour, than I'll be happy.
Look at you, in the 2WW, enjoying summer and trying to get famous too!
ReplyDeleteI love that you named all your doggies after the HEs in Harry Potter. I *Heart* Harry Potter.
as always, wishing you lots and lots and lots of luck with this cycle. Your good news will make me SMILE.
ICLW
Thanks for stopping by my blog & your kind words! That's wonderful you got a puppy, they're so awesome...especially once they get out of that naughty puppy stage:) Praying this IUI is the one for you & you get the fantastic news of a BFP! Also I think it's awesome you're writing in the Glamour essay contest, I love that magazine & would love to see the topic of infertility featured!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by (and helping me find you!) I will tell you that with our 3rd DIUI I had crazy weird cramping...and that was the cycle that worked so I'm crossing fingers and toes and anything else I can for yoU!
ReplyDeleteReally hoping this 2ww flies by to your BFP! Holding thumbs, crossing fingers and toes and everything else.
ReplyDeleteHappy ICLW!
Here's hoping that this cycle is YOUR cycle x
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Good luck with your cycle! And your summer off. I'm jealous...
ReplyDeleteBest wishes.
ICLW
Good luck with this cycle and staying sane during the dreaded 2 WW!
ReplyDeleteHappy ICLW!
Congrats on the new puppy and best of luck for some happy news in just over a weeks time! I'll definitely be checking back in for the good news :)
ReplyDeleteI hope that this IUI does the trick for you. Good luck with the essay as well. I know that writing about infertility is waaay harder than I ever thought it would be - even on a day to day basis. Go For it!
ReplyDeleteAnd - Happy ICLW!
Best of Luck!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your summer break!
ICLW #180
Hello and happy ICLW! How amazing that you have a DH that is willing to do DI, and also that you seem to be at peace with the decision yourself. My husband and I seriously considered it after almost 4 years of trying, but it's a decision we're still struggling with. I hope this cycle is the one for you, and I'm looking forward to reading more posts!
ReplyDeleteOh, and congrats on the puppy :)
I love love love that you named your dogs after house elves!
ReplyDeleteBlessings on this cycle for you... sending prayers that its the one!
ICLW
Thanks for stopping by my blog chicka!!! I have my fingers crossed for you girl. I just found you (I LOVE ICLW) from your comment- it really is amazing (um, not in a good way really) how many couples are touched by MFI/Azoo.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for blogs. :)
About the RESOLVE support group- I just 'attended' a teleconference/seminar in May that they hosted. It is called "How to Start a Peer Led Support Group" LOL. :) Go to their website and email them and let them know you are interested in starting one up. They are SUPER nice and very supportive. They send you a huge packet with all the tips/rules/sample fliers etc.
email me if you want to know more since I am hijacking your comments :)
babymakingjourney at gmail dot com :)
Good luck again!!!!!
My Bumpy Journey
#22 ICLW
I LOVE summer! (Can you tell I am a teacher, too?!)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the essay. I also feel like I need to "educate" at least one person every once in awhile about infertility and the impact it can have on a person. Hope to read your essay in a future Glamour magazine!
ICLW
Stopping by via ICLW. Yay, a puppy! I can relate to the pain in the ass/adorable love puppy thing, have fun with him.
ReplyDeleteAnd, good luck with the rest of your 2ww. I hope this is it!
I love the thought behind the puppy's name. How sweet.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best with the rest of this 2ww!!
Happy iclw.
We had a puppy who was the cutest and the biggest pain - he's now the cutest dog and a bigger pain than before!!!
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Here from ICLW -
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the IUI
and I remember those days with a puppy really well, but I still think the cutest made it worthwhile in our case.
Happy ICLW! Stopping by to leave you my best heart-felt good wishes that this cycle will be it for you! Love, Fran
ReplyDeleteICLW #130
All the best for the rest of your 2WW! I hope you get a BFP this time! By the way I thing that 17mm was big enough! Marion ICLW # 25
ReplyDeleteYour new puppy is a cutie!
ReplyDeleteI hope your 2WW goes by fast and you receive good news at the end!!