This Labor Day weekend was the first I'd had off - really actually had to myself - for the first time since I was probably 4 years old. I've lived my life by the school year calendar, the first chilly morning hints of fall ushering in another year of backpacks, textbooks and new … Read More »
Archives for September 2012
CD30: Steady as she goes + Happy ICLW!
A quick bulleted post today because I'm running around like a madwoman today. If you're here from ICLW, welcome, welcome! Come and stay awhile. I gots lots o'cool things around here. For those just tuning in at home... New here? Here's the scoop: Hi! I'm Keiko. What's … Read More »
Voices of PCOS: Gabriela’s Story – A Fertility Specialist Takes Charge of Her Fertility
September is PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects as many as 5 million women in the United States alone and is often one of the most undiagnosed endocrine disorders in women. PCOS doesn’t just impact a woman’s fertility; it can affect her mood, weight and … Read More »
CD27: Keep calm and carry on.
So, remember how I promised my big amazing news today? My big news is on hold for a bit while some official things are worked out offline. Sorry to tease you with a cliffhanger like that. But don't worry. You won't miss it. I'll be firing off all the bells and whistles when I can … Read More »
CD26: My Three Wishes for the New Year
L'shana tovah, folks. The Jewish New Year begins an incredibly sacred period known as the Days of Awe. In synagogues around the world, Jews began yet another new year by hearing the story of Hannah chanted aloud. It's interesting how the subject of infertility gets perhaps one … Read More »
Voices of PCOS: Tricia’s Story – PCOS (Or Why I’m Obsessed With Polka Dots)
September is PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects as many as 5 million women in the United States alone and is often one of the most undiagnosed endocrine disorders in women. PCOS doesn’t just impact a woman’s fertility; it can affect her mood, weight and … Read More »
CD19 Meets CD1: Wordless Wednesday
Big news, folks. It's officially our donor's Cycle Day 1. *squeeee!!* Team Zoll: Houston? Are we ready for launch? Houston: Mission TZ3, you are cleared for launch. Begin countdown sequence. That means tomorrow, she starts in on her box o'fertility drugs, … Read More »
CD17: The wavelength unseen.
Our cycle continues to march forward with a steady pace. Our donor has finished her birth control pills, so her CD1 should be any day now. We're still on target for a 9/22 retrieval, 9/25 transfer. My RE has upped my estrogen. I'm now taking 6 mg daily in addition to wearing … Read More »
Voices of PCOS: Amy’s Story – Discovering My Diva
September is PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects as many as 5 million women in the United States alone and is often one of the most undiagnosed endocrine disorders in women. PCOS doesn't just impact a woman's fertility; it can affect her mood, weight and … Read More »
CD11: Ooooooooh Hormones.
You so crazy. I now have a patch on my ass that's as big as the palm of my hand. There is nothing subtle about it as it continuously pumps estrogen into my blood stream. Well, just as soon as it gets through all my ass fatness (assness?). The hormonal train has left the … Read More »
