Category Archives: IVF

Stimming .. day 1

Posted on April 12, 2012 by operationjaguar

I had my nurse’s appointment today, where I paid off my cycle in full. It’s the most I’ve ever put on my credit card, that’s for sure. After that, I met with my nurse – who was such a sweetie. … Continue reading →

Posted in IVF, Puregon, Synarel | 10 Comments

Timeline Fails

Posted on April 11, 2012 by operationjaguar

When we started TTC all those months ago, I was hopeful. I imagined dates that we’d be possibly pregnant by – our wedding in June, our first Christmas as a married couple, by weddings that we’d attend, by our first … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotions, IVF | 14 Comments

And…. breathe

Posted on April 9, 2012 by operationjaguar

I woke up this morning…. to AF. Thank the heavens! Now, all barring no more setbacks, I’ll have my stims appointment on Thursday. Phew!

Posted in AF, IVF, Synarel | 3 Comments

A Potential Setback…

Posted on April 8, 2012 by operationjaguar

So, let me preface this by saying that my IVF protocol might be slightly different to some of the common ones online right now – maybe because I’m in Australia? Anyway, here’s what’s gone down so far, and what I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in AF, IVF, Synarel | 4 Comments

Anticipation

Posted on April 7, 2012 by operationjaguar

I’m plugging away at the Synarel. I’ve realised a few things since I started taking it – my right nostril is less irritated by the spray than my left. The aftertaste effects are revolting if I lie down straight away. … Continue reading →

Posted in IVF, Synarel | 1 Comment

BRB

Posted on April 1, 2012 by operationjaguar

Off to Thailand. Birth control nearly over… and on Wednesday, I start a-sniffing the Synarel. Will update when I’m back. We’re getting to the GOOD stuff. Also: Phuket! Although if one more person nods and winks and tells me to … Continue reading →

Posted in IVF, Random | 1 Comment

The Protocol – IVF #1

Posted on March 21, 2012 by operationjaguar

I mentioned a few days ago that I was waiting for my treatment schedule to come in the mail. It arrived Monday, with one of my appointments booked in for a day where we’re in Thailand {did I mention we’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, IVF | 2 Comments

Grieving & Hoping

Posted on March 18, 2012 by operationjaguar

I’ve spent the last few days in a bit of a blur, thinking and over-thinking what’s to come in the next few months. It’s all baby-centred, of course – but that’s to be expected, since we’ve started our first ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotions, IVF | 2 Comments

Acceptance

Posted on March 15, 2012 by operationjaguar

After a temp drop yesterday, I woke up to AF-cramps this morning. Back to CD1 we go. Isn’t it ironic that on the day of our IVF orientation, I am back to square one? Hoping and praying they’ll let us … Continue reading →

Posted in Angry, BFN, Emotions, IVF | 2 Comments

Don’t Worry, Be Happy.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by operationjaguar

Have you ever had a day where one song seemed to be surrounding you, constantly? Today at work, there was a toy lion sitting in the ‘for sale’ book box – when you pressed him, he sang and danced to … Continue reading →

Posted in IVF, RE, Waiting = evil | 5 Comments