Two Week Wait

The Two Week Wait… Some people find this two week wait excruciating. They start testing at 5 days past (dp) and then stress because they’re not sure if they see a line or don’t see a line, so they post … Continue reading

My Magnificent Body

I am feeling grateful for my magnificent body. A wondrous feeling! On Friday, like clockwork, as expected my body produced the last period I will have before the transfer. Earlier in the week I had a few moments of panic … Continue reading

The Seedy Side of Artificial Insemination

Artificial Insemination – The Who. Well. This is where the whole Artificial Insemination decision gets a little weird and sometimes a little ugly, and the ugly was only on day four of navigating this option. My first step was to re-watch … Continue reading

Screaming for help – Final Words

Final words on Screaming for Help! Continued from Part Seven… It’s been a long journey, and while the healing is not yet over there is now light at the end of the tunnel. I’m still seeing the physio once a … Continue reading

Screaming for help: Part four

The first two and a half weeks after surgery…

Following on from last week

I’m one day out of surgery, my arm is bandaged – not cast – swollen, and very warm.

I had pain killers that the hospital prescribed that I was to take every 3-4 hours (or as needed) along with Tylenol Extra Strength every 6 hours.

Those first few days, I set my alarm for both doses – even through the night.

When Karen left the morning after the surgery I felt sure this was the time to grieve. I wanted to cry my heart out for the experience of the past four days. Continue reading