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Not very elegant & graceful (but trying)
I have not written much lately! After I had my impatient/totally discouraged–breakdown a week ago Thursday (that seems like a million years ago, but it’s only been 11 days, crazy), I talked to my Mom about our treatment status. (I … Continue reading
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By the numbers
31 How old I’ll be on April 7. And how old hubs is. 27 The size of my cyst last Thursday (in millimeters). 16 The number of BCPs I have left to take until I can try again. (Hopefully. I … Continue reading
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Suckage
The cyst is still there. In fact, it’s even bigger (27×22, eeesh). Not sure how that happened since I’m “stagnant” in the hormone department. I guess it just has a mind of its own. They’ll call me back with my … Continue reading
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CD1: Hoping for an “on” month
Proving yet again that my body has a mind of its own, my period showed up overnight. YAY! (Cue the cheering crowd with a football-stadium sized ROAR of excitement!) It’s here a day earlier than last time I was on … Continue reading
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RE consult. Done.
Yay! This morning’s appointment was good! I still heart Dr. C, it was not just HSG-relief–prompted affection. I love my hubs for coming with me and meeting the doc who is trying to change our lives. I love hubs for … Continue reading
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I have the bits and pieces
RELIEF. Honestly, even after I read a half dozen horror stories describing incredibly painful HSG experiences, what had me most nervous was the possibility of blocked tubes. I run marathons and have pushed myself through some intense physical pain, so … Continue reading
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Control, how I miss you
Today I feel more like myself than I have in a looooong while. I met some girlfriends for Mexican last night. I got up early and went running this morning. (YAY!) I wore my favorite red and yellow plaid shirt … Continue reading
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Might as well
I am a big goof and subscribe to an “inspirational quote of the day” email. This one above popped into my inbox yesterday morning. “Action is the antidote to despair.”—Joan Baez Don’t worry, I am not in despair! But I … Continue reading
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Oh well (CD4 update)
I have a 20mm follie spewing out 210 Estrogen levels on my left ovary. So I’m sitting out a month. Wah wah wah. I actually got to talk to the attending doctor a few minutes ago (he called with results … Continue reading
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You-know-who is in the house…
She has arrived. Phew. (See what my body did there? It made me GRATEFUL for my period…sneaky!) Now, please friends, positive thoughts for no cysties because I really am a better person when I’m actively cycling. Sitting on the sidelines … Continue reading
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