The good stuff
Feeling baby kick for the first time Going for your first scan and seeing the foetus ….. as more than an embryo Hearing the heartbeat for the first time Seeing the development of the body,…
Week 37
37 +5 weeks pregnant. I’ve not felt like blogging but I have been journaling and will be posting them shortly. A night of Braxton hicks followed by contractions …….. not a great night. Up at…
And …. We’re pregnant
I’m going for blood counts every few days, but it is looking positive. I have a pregnancy test at home and we code to go for it. We take the test and ….. It’s the…
First test, scary …..
Today marks our first test. This week, my partner and I had a fight over something completely stupid and we know its because were scared about facing today. Anyway, we were up at the crack…
And then there were 8 …
8 Eggs have fertilized. Wow, awesome. Let’s hope they all stick it out. New Mom Diaries: Day 327
Egg retrieval day
Today is the day we retrieved the eggs and sperm. Went into hospital, finished the paperwork, paid the fees and waited my turn. I was then called into the ward by the sister / nurse…
How am I feeling?
Teary, emotional, anxious. Not anyone I can call to support me, and my partner is away for the weekend. At least he is back this evening. New Mom Diaries: Day 322
And final stages begin …
This morning I had the scan to determine when the trigger injection will be. 6 follicles on one ovary and 8 on the other, which means tomorrow ….. it starts. The process involved is: –…
Kicking-off 2013
I’ve not been able to write, I’ve not wanted to over the festive season since I was away on holiday and didn’t really want to think about it. My partner and I got sick on…
Post holiday update
Took a test while on holiday but alas no go. Since last test, I am taking it easy. Letting it come to me. It’s still sad but I know the babies will come when they…