Tomorrow, on January 27th, we will finally get to see and hold the result of my third in vitro. Two and a half years, five timed cycles, three IUI’s, two failed IVF’s and finally, the third IVF that went from 13 eggs to only one embryo to transfer; in all that time, I never got […]
The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Read More »
In medieval times, when a knight went into battle, he would put on layers upon layers of armor. There were the small metal rings called a chain mail, a linen shirt, a pair of pants (as well as heavy woolen pads underneath the metal-ringed tunic), a bucket like helmet, his shield, a sword and on
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Today is my first day back from my holiday vacation (which consisted of napping, eating and wearing no make-up, bras, pantyhose or anything that constricted me in any manner). Years ago, I used to fantasize about being rich and famous. These days, I fantasize about being able to lay in bed as much as possible
Labor and Delivery: Do I HAVE To Be In The Room??? Read More »
In the last seven months, I’ve been fortunate enough to receive several generous compliments on how I’ve remained sensitive to those who are working towards getting pregnant even though I am now pregnant after my third in vitro. Although I have genuinely been mindful of what I write on this blog and who is reading it,
Infertile. Pregnant. Myself. Read More »
This morning, my boss asked me what the mysterious appointment in his calendar was. As it turns out, I accidentally put my upcoming OB/GYN appointment in his calendar and not mine. Perhaps, in attempt to make light of the mistake, I should schedule a breast exam for him as well. This is the way my
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I recently got a call from one of my nephews. He said, “Daddy told me where babies come out. I don’t think you’re gonna like it.” November’s ICLW is upon us (http://www.stirrup-queens.com/2011/10/icomleavwe-november-2011/) so I wanted to say hello to any new readers and give you a brief overview of me, my uterus and its scintillating
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Do you ever feel like you’ve had a problem or that even your whole life is like a game of Jenga? You know that game – it’s played with wooden blocks. You take the blocks and build a sturdy tower. Then, the players start taking pieces out and moving them to other areas of the
You Spin Me Right Round Baby Read More »
Literally on the morning I received the “Neena Comment” (see here for the blog post), I had my “End of the Year Review” with my boss. It’s amusing to me that in the same morning, both my boss and a total stranger would somehow bring up how much unhappiness my uterus has caused them. Take a
Infertility + Pregnancy = Pissed Off Boss Read More »
This morning, I received the following comment from “Neena” (I didn’t correct any of the typos… I’m literally cutting and pasting exactly what was written, how it was written): You should change your blog name from the Two Week Wait – because it is misleading. You are not in that place, and you stop pretending
Calling All Infertiles: I Want to Hear From You Read More »
Since I’ve been pregnant, I’ve noticed a very slight increase in angry comments and pissed off emails and an even slighter decrease in blog followers. Losing followers is one thing. It’s to be expected and frankly, I completely understand it. When I was in the thick of trying to get pregnant, reading blogs about others
Pregnant and Hated? Read More »