Tag Archives for artificial insemination

It’s a little slow but slow is good

Oops, did I forget to tell you that I’ve been writing at another blog?  It’s featured at a really awesome website called It’s Concievable, which is a great resource for LGBT prospective parents. Check out my last post, Keep Calm … Continue reading

12. January 2012 by shannanster
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Anatomy scan at 21 weeks (them bones)

Yesterday’s full anatomy scan (it takes over an hour for twins!) went very well. According to the sonographer and our Drs, both girls are doing very well and are growing right on schedule. The sonographer was quite taken with Baby … Continue reading

01. December 2011 by shannanster
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Two for one deal

People, I was never one for keeping secrets.  I can’t hold back, I have no control.  And right now, I’m bursting with news.  I need to explode! We just got back from our 3rd ultrasound and WOW… we’re having TWINS!!   … Continue reading

19. August 2011 by cjappleking
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We’re expectant mothers

We had a very fun (but tiring) visit to my parents’ house in Northeast Pennsylvania (where I grew up). It was a rare opportunity to get all of my siblings (April, Matthew and Melanie) and my parents in one room … Continue reading

11. August 2011 by shannanster
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Tired

I’m really tired.  Tired of AF visiting me each month.  Took the hpt this morning, got a negative… stopped the Progesterone, immediately got AF.  She’s evil.  Yet another cycle I was convinced worked but was wrong.  I’m trying to stay … Continue reading

03. July 2011 by cjappleking
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Naysayers 1; Positive Thinkers 0

I hate to admit it but I guess the naysayers were right.  I took two tests this morning and both were a big fat not pregnant, or as the Trying To Conceive (TTC) community like to call it: BFN.  I … Continue reading

05. June 2011 by cjappleking
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