PIO shots are a pain in my ass! PIO stands for progesterone in oil and seems to be a staple medication for many fertility clinics. Progesterone is essential for building and maintaining the lining of the uterus see link as well as supporting the developing embryo see other link. The previous links have a ton more information about … [Read more...]
Hysteroscopy: Whooby-Whaty?
After our previously failed IVF round, we both had a sneaking suspicion that during our WTF appointment with our RE we would probably be asked if we were game for another hysteroscopy. Really I think since I have such an epic uterus they can't stop wanting to look at it, ever stare at the sun? I kid I kid. What is a hysteroscopy you ask? Well … [Read more...]
2WW Jar
Chris: Candace is crafty, that's for sure. There is a saying that goes something like, "you can try to polish a turd, but in the end, it is still a pile of crap." Candace violated this with our two week wait jar. The two week wait is exactly that, a BIG pile of crap. You go to the fertility clinic and have your transfer, so effectively you walk out … [Read more...]