Our journey (so far)

After 5 years of infertility, we finally got a BFP via IUI with donor sperm. Pregnant with healthy identical twin girls, my husband and I thought our dreams had finally come true!
On June 12th, 2008 our world collapsed. Our little girls hearts had stopped beating at 19 weeks, due to Twin-to-Twin Tranfusion Syndrome. Berber and Gerber were our perfect little angels, and we miss them dearly each and every day.

Seven months after losing the girls, we were fortunate enough to conceive again using the same donor. On September 15th, 2009, we welcomed our son, Sherbert, into the world. This is our journey.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

its a no-go

I had to cancel our attempt for this month. I realized I would likely be out of town when the insemination would need to take place...and, well, I don't have a stand-in uterus.

And I need to wean off some medication (Pa.xil) and caffeine...so I guess it's for the best.

So why am I still disappointed?

I also realized I'm scared. Like really, really scared. What if it doesn't work? What if it does? It's been so long since I've faced the IF fear, I've fogotten how awful it is.

In the meantime, I'm continuing to be thankful for all that I have - B, Sherbie, the dogs, and the rest of my family.

4 bazillion swimmers:

Ms. J said...

No, the fear never goes away. I don't wanna b.s. you about that.

How goes the weaning?

Wuv you. Here for you always.

noswimmers said...

I have an appointment next week to discuss the medication weaning...and I'm making a little bit of progress on the caffeine (ignore the coffee cup in front of me right now).

Thank you so much for your support - wuah!

~Hollie said...

I can totally understand the boat you are in. Weaning off of anything BLOWS! But I know you are equal to the task.

MissNoAngel (find me on Twitter) said...

Been catching up on your posts - I'm so excited for you! Eeeeeek! I know its nerve wrecking...I can't even imagine delving back into the IF party...But on the other hand how thrilling! Can't wait to read all about your next beautiful adventure. :)