Blood just drawn, and despite my best efforts, they went in through the back of my hand. The lab tech was pretty good; quick, patient, and hopefully minimal to no bruising.Predictions: FSH very high, LH mid range normal, estradiol very low.Won't know anything until Friday's appt, … Read More »
Keiko's Journey
The Infertility Voice™ first started as Editor-in-Chief Keiko Zoll's personal infertility blog, Hannah Wept, Sarah Laughed in 2009, shortly after her diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. Here is the record of her personal journey from infertility to motherhood from 2009 through 2013.
A Little (Much Needed) R & R
This weekend A and I took a "daycation" out to the farthest corner of our state to just relax and get away from everyone and everything, even if just for 24 hours. No email, no internet, no phone calls... nothing. Just "us" time.Between A's layoff and my Dx, we really just needed … Read More »
Questions for 4/24 appointment
My followup visit to my initial diagnosis is next Friday, 4/24. I'm having my FSH, LH, and estradiol retested on Tuesday. I'm assuming that since I haven't bled and it's been over 2 weeks since my progesterone challenge, my estradiol levels will continue to be low, my FSH high, … Read More »
A metaphor on Easter
Today, I "helped" A and my FIL replace an old AC unit. When I say helped I mean adding such witty comments as "Are you sure you cut the hole in the plywood big enough?"The old AC unit had this crazy huge bird's nest in it, and, as A and his dad were moving things around, I … Read More »
Dreams
I have been a vivid dreamer all of my life. I've been keeping dream journals for a long time now; they're always fun to go back and read. Last night was no exception- full-on complex plot with story arch and character development.My dream:From what I can remember, for some reason … Read More »
Made the Blogroll!
Thanks much to Melissa over at Stirrup Queens! I just made the IF blogroll over there, so I'm looking forward to lots more clickers :) SQ has been so helpful in finding other experiences and stories similar to my own, so I hope my story here can also help others out there.Also- … Read More »
Sarah Laughed: Being Around Babies
Of course, as soon as I posted yesterday's entry, I go to a seder at a friend's house with a 2 year old and a 5 month old present. Of course.I say Sarah laughed, b/c it's truly one of those "laugh at the universe" kind of moments.I have always felt a little awkward around small … Read More »
Happy Passover!
Fascinating post on BlogHer: The Perfect Storm of Holidays: Infertile at Pesach (found via Mel's blog, Stirrup Queens*). Got me thinking about religion, faith, and the Jewish perspective.Passover starts tonight at sundown. Last night Larry and I had a really long, thoughtful … Read More »
Understanding My Quest to Conceive
While we are not officially on our TTC journey yet, this document captures so much of what I've been thinking and going through since my Dx. It's a bit long to post here, but can be found here online:Understanding My Quest to Conceive(originally published 2000, Getting Pregnant … Read More »
Things I Wish I Could Tell People About Grieving My Infertility
Through various online support communities, I came across the list below, originally published here. I wanted to reproduce it in my own blog, expanding with my own thoughts. The bolded items are the original list, and I've added my thoughts below each point. I wish you would … Read More »
