Wednesday, May 20, 2009

The story so far - welcome intrepid visitors of ICLW!

Hello again, ICLWers. This is my second month doing it and I am looking forward to it! I hope I get some work done this time in between commenting on your wonderful blogs.!
The short story is this: (borrowed from Ira Glass' "This American Life").

act i. ambivalence, therapy, soul searching, envisioning, money worries and woes, family drama, baby postponed till a later date ( 5 years)

act ii. decision making, temping, IUIs, clomid, anovulation, low ovarian reserve, age, more family and life drama, IVF attempt number one aborted after no response to heavy meds ( 1.5yrs)

Intermission
(Heavy servings of gingersnap lattes, carbohydrates, shoe throwing, anger, misery, therapy, blaming, acceptance, adoption research)

act iii. donor eggs on the table, bcps, starting Lupron tonight for trial cycle, picking donor, baseline u/s and b/w on Friday ( 1 month)

Credits and acknowledgements :
my honey Susan, therapist, dogs, cats, supportive friends and bloggers.

Watch out for the next installment.
Leg going to sleep, tireegal going to sleep!
night night!
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35 comments:

  1. ..alMay 20, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    Nice introduction there...and unusual around here!


    *ICLW*

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  2. GeekByMarriageMay 21, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Great luck on this upcoming cycle!!
    I'll add you to my reader so I can follow along!

    ICLW

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  3. BillyMay 21, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Good luck with your cycle :-).

    ICLW

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  4. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    love the format of this post, very clever! :)

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  5. twondraMay 21, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Here from ICLW. You sure have been through alot. I, too, am looking at donor eggs. I wish you the very best in your journey sweetie!! (((HUGS)))

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  6. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Lovely intro :) Best of luck with this cycle.

    -ICLW

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  7. LisaMay 21, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Missed you there for a few weeks. Glad you are back. Love the format.

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  8. GinaMay 21, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Good luck with your upcoming cycle!

    ICLW

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  9. CeliaMay 21, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I love NPR. I listen everyday.

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  10. cindyhoo2May 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    I knew I liked you!! You are definitely speaking my language with the NPR reference. Very cute.

    Very excited to see how your practice cycle goes.

    ICLW

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  11. Mr. ShelbyMay 21, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    mmmm gingersnap lattes :)

    Good luck on the cycle!

    Mr. Shelby

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  12. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    I loooove Ira Glass. :)

    Hey......since you are there......I'm considering donating eggs, what do you look for in a donor? Just curious. :)



    iclw

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  13. jennMay 21, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Nice Intro! It's my second ICLW too!

    ICLW

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  14. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    I too am familiar with the need for just STOPPING this fertility train and taking a detour. It is hard to live it day in and day out, all the drugs making you feel like PMS on steroids (literally!)!
    I look forward to hearing more of your story and hope you can finally get off these tracks and onto a new path of parenthood.
    (Metaphor much?)
    *ICLW*

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  15. CabaMay 21, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Love your intro! Best of luck with your upcoming cycle!

    ICLW

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  16. BellaMay 21, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    How exciting! I'm just starting a DE cycle too! Good luck to you!

    ICLW

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  17. MissyMay 21, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    That's a great intro and I'm eager to read more of your story. Good luck on the IVF cycle!

    ICLW

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  18. BMay 21, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog.I'm so impressed that you managed extra comments in ICLW. Best of luck with the upcomin donor cycle. May this be the one.

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  19. HeatherMay 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Love the format! I could hear Ira's voice in my head as I read.

    Best wishes to you and Susan as you begin this donor cycle.

    ICLW

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  20. Beautiful MessMay 22, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    I love your intro! It's so very unique! Sending you so much luck for your up coming cycle!
    *ICLW*

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  21. AnonymousMay 22, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    awesome intro--i get so excited with each new podcast of This American Life!

    good luck on this next step of your journey--i look forward to following it.

    ~ICLW

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  22. AnonymousMay 23, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Good luck on your cycle!! Nice intro too!

    ICLW

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  23. Lori Lavender LuzMay 23, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    May this be the one!

    *ICLW*

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  24. Jessica WhiteMay 24, 2009 at 4:04 AM

    Great intro and summation. I'm hoping this cycle is it for you guys. GOOD LUCK!

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  25. JennyMay 24, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    i just found out about it. and i think im a few days late. lol. but im finding so many new blogs and i hope i meet some new nifty people.

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  26. LupronGirlMay 25, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Great intro! Best of luck on your cycle! *ICLW*

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  27. MAJ BryenMay 25, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    I love anything ginger snap, lattes, scotland and sadly sperm catalogues (just in case we need assistance). My fave is California cryobank's donor of the month which hubby and I read occasionally as bed time reading!

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  28. looking4#3May 25, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    My first of many ICLW!!!! Great intro!!
    Good Luck in the upcoming cycle!!!
    Looking forward to hearing more.
    Happy ICLW Week!!!

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  29. Stefanie WolfaardtMay 26, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Great introduction, and good luck with the new cycle.

    ~Stopping by for ICLW~

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  30. Mrs. GamgeeMay 26, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    great intro... good luck on this cycle!

    ICLW

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  31. Word NerdMay 26, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Best of luck with Act III. I hope this story has a happy ending.
    ICLW

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  32. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    I too loved the intro - it's very unique! Wishing you the best on your upcoming cycle.

    ICLW

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  33. thewormsMay 27, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    What a unique intro. GL with your cycle.

    ICLW

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  34. KristinMay 27, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    I hope act iii has happy results. Best of luck!

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  35. In Due TimeMay 28, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Suddenly, I'm craving a gingersnap latte. Thanks! Heh. Good luck!

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