Since the start of this whole thing, wardrobe has been an issue. All the meds did an awesome job and bolstering my numbers on the scale, so the clothes were a little tight from the start. To add to that level of awesomeness, throw in food aversions, and my ability to pretty much eat nothing …
Breaking Brains: Ultrasound
We were not oblivious to the rarity of an IVF baby in our particular geographical area, and as previously stated, we expected a few hiccups. The idea of a 6 week and then 8 week ultrasound was an oddity in normal circumstance, but for an IVF baby, it's just a thing. They want to make …
Breaking Brains: The Pharmacy
Returning home we knew we were setting ourselves up for a logistical learning curve. After all the closest clinic was 8 hours away and our clinic was 18 hours away. IVF was not a common procedure in our small town, so we anticipated some hiccups at least. We had enough meds to last us about …
Secret Service Dogs
Many people out there have fur babies before they have baby babies. Our oldest pup is 13 years old! She has had a long history of being loving and protective. Before I met my wife, Micca enjoyed the comforts of my bed as she ensured my feet were well protected. We were two peas in a …
Squirters
It's been a while now and I have reviewed all the information absorbed to date and not once did anyone mention squirters. Like really... doesn't that sound like something that someone should be given a heads up about. On the plus side, I get to have fun while you try and figure out what crazy …
Well That Happened
The two week wait was over and we already knew what was going down. Â We aren't the most patient of people to begin with, probably why I am not a fan of yoga....as such, we both decided to do the at home test. Â Because we had to wait and do a frozen embryo transfer, we …
P.I.O…
After a couple of months of hitting this full on, I'm getting the hang of using these acronyms. Â Some may say that I even sound like I know what I'm talking about....They are mistaken, but at least it looks that way on occasion. PIO's are the new fun to help fill the time during the …
Game Day!!!
The last that we were told was that we would get the appointment time for the baby making the day before. The call came as we were driving. I have to say that all the nurses at the clinic are just awesome, but the one that called is usually the one I laughed the most …
Force Fields
Follow up day and we could feel it. Â We dropped the little one off with Grandma and were on our way. Â The drive to the clinic was a fairly quiet one, as both of us were rather anxious about the news we were driving toward. Â Is my force field finally in check? Â If not, will …
How to Kill Time
The worst part about this whole thing is the waiting. Â All the while we are supposed to be "regulating stress levels" which is so easy in this world of unknown. Â Luckily I am well trained in the hurry up and wait world. Â I did after all survive the military, and currently work for the government, …
Adventures of Offspring 