My period is late. Cut to: 20 negative OPK tests and one BFN. Or maybe it’s not that my period…
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genetics
Setbacks
I am really upset. About lots of things. Our FET won’t be happening next month because the SHG is happening…
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18 Months
Eighteen months. That’s how old my girl is. A year and a half?! When they say the days are long…
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Surrendering
Before giving birth to me, my mother was pregnant with another baby. She had a miscarriage, and that person wasn’t…
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Who Are Our Children?
Over the past year or so, a number of people have reminded me that their kid looks nothing like them…
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Mother Shrugger!
At this point, I’m fairly open about egg donation. If it comes up and I feel like sharing, I share….
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February 26th Confessional
Two years ago today, it was confirmed Mizuko Bean had died inside me. One year ago today, two little dots…
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Birth Story Part 2: Recovery
{ Read Birth Story Part 1: Delivery here. } After DH left the OR, he called my dad to let…
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The Countdown Has Begun
A year ago today (Wednesday — or, tomorrow, September 25th) I learned that I have a chromosomal issue which means…
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24 Weeks: Viability
Dear Baby V, Today is our biggest milestone yet: viability. If you were born now, you’d have a 50/50 chance…
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