Dear Wanda*,Thanks for poking that pocket of newly discovered endo today as deeply and as uncomfortably as possible during our 15 minute tryst this morning. (Also- thanks for wearing a condom; we can never take our love for granted in this day and age.) All of the pain that I was … Read More »
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Cannot catch a break.
First question I ask: "Do I have any endometrial lining?" Answer: Yes. It's very very thin, but it's there. Ultrasound tech brings in the doctor. It's Lesley, the lady from last week. SOP: look on the outside, pee, drop trough, insert dildocam, call in the doc. This time, well … Read More »
Dreaming in anger.
Had a dream so real this morning I thought it actually happened, and then was so angry in said dream I woke up with a nasty headache. I wish I had written this down as soon as I got to work as opposed to so late in the day now, as the details are fuzzy. Essentially, it had this … Read More »
Let me show you my No Face.
I was hoping to eventually title a post "Let me show my my O face" but sadly, looks like I didn't ovulate. Blood tests and u/s seem to indicate a big fat nothin is happening up in my lady bits. Dr. G put it so nicely in an email to me on Thursday:"The lab tests look no different … Read More »
No answers just yet.
I managed to fail a breast exam today. My doctor's words, not mine. He says I can't be pregnant b/c I "failed my breast exam." I assume that since I had a mildly bemused "that tickles" expression on my face as opposed to clawing at his face while he did my breast exam means I … Read More »
Bingo cards and holding out hope.
A cryptic blog post, yes. Allow me to explain...Larry got a call from a close friend of ours from grad school about some theatre related things, as these boys love to talk about. Surprise surprise, in the middle of the conversation, we found out they're due in April, first baby … Read More »
Women and Falling Fertility: ABC News Article
Women and Falling Fertility: Women Lose 90 Percent of Eggs by Age 30 - ABC NewsSaw this lined at Fark.com, of all places. The article is interesting. The comment thread, like any comment thread on Fark, is a disaster. Still, premature ovarian failure is a fairly uncommon … Read More »
What the hell happned to January?
This happens every year. I work in higher ed, so January just vanishes. November is also notorious for just disappearing. Work has been crazy. I hate my job, I hate the people I work with... it's just a challenge to get out of bed every morning, which is extra hard when you live … Read More »
A donor for your thoughts.
Please indicate your preference:hair color, eye color, location, highest education received, religion, race, ethnicity, height, etc.My future child is being determined by a basic sort formula in Excel.. . .Larry and I have begun to look at donors. We're not committing, by any … Read More »
Two dichotomous posts on parenting
Two quick stories I wanted to share with two interesting takes on the limits of parenthood.1. A truly disturbing story from my current home state of Massachusetts: Mother of 9 claims she was sterilized against her will. Savicki acknowledged that some may feel little sympathy for … Read More »
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