When Things Don’t Go As Planned – My Sister’s Struggle With Infertility

These are my little sisters and me: Becky, Katie and Jessie.  We grew up playing House, Dress-Up, Barbies, riding our bikes, and having dance contests (I was always the judge, and coincidentally, I always won).  For as long as I can remember we wanted to grow up and have babies.  Well, we grew up and… Read More When Things Don’t Go As Planned – My Sister’s Struggle With Infertility

Quiet time

It is said that when a baby sleeps, you should sleep.  Of course, I think this is brilliant; what tired momma doesn’t want a little snooze once her baby has finally closed their eyes?  I must say, though, getting me to relax is no small feat; I think getting my niece to doze off at… Read More Quiet time

The doctor is in?

I think anyone who goes through an IVF cycle deserves an honorary medical degree. Am I right?  I’ve become a pro at administering (and receiving) shots—in my thigh, in my belly, in my rear.  I can use terms like “protocol,” “10 cc syringe” and “sharps container” and actually know what I’m talking about.  With the… Read More The doctor is in?

Baby vibes

As we prepare for our first IVF cycle, I’ll take all the help I can get.  I’ve been eating better, regularly taking my prenatal vitamins, getting plenty of sleep, and snuggling extra babies. Snuggling extra babies?   How will that help? I have this theory that, the more time I spend around little kids and babies,… Read More Baby vibes