Tag Archives for insemination
Twin Speak or Twin Peaks
It’s no secret. We’re terrible at keeping secrets. The biggest news ever… we are unexpectedly expecting twins! I know Chrissy announced this in her previous post (check it out the ultrasound pics), but I’m here to give you the details! … Continue reading
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
The rabbit died and other good news
In the old days, women didn’t have reliable pregnancy tests, so they were forced to turn to nature. According to Wikipedia (search term Rabbit test): “The [Rabbit] test consisted of injecting the tested woman’s urine into a female rabbit, then … Continue reading
Attack of CJ Crinone
OMG, I’ve been super bitchy lately. Like super super irritable and I can’t control it. It’s not like me really… is it the heat? Is it the progesterone? Maybe a bit of both? I feel so bad for Shannan because … Continue reading
Artificial insemination…it’s not like you’re not getting inseminated
Chrissy’s ovulation was a lot less dramatic this month. Tuesday and Thursday we had morning monitoring check ups, then on Thursday afternoon, we learned that the procedure was planned for Friday morning. Working on nature’s schedule, we can’t be choosy … Continue reading
Ready for the 4th
It’s that time again. Time to measure the follicles. I’m happy to report Chrissy’s follicles are measuring up nicely. This morning’s check-up tells us that we should be inseminating via IUI again in 2-3 days. Besides that, … Continue reading
Father’s Day and the Magical Mustache
Father’s Day hasn’t been the same these past few years since the passing of my dad. It’s become a day where I just quietly reflect on my memories of my father. I can’t wish him a “happy” father’s day anymore. The … Continue reading
Not resorting to Plan B
Chrissy has an appointment tomorrow morning which will help the doctor determine when to schedule the next insemination. The third insemination. The one we thought we wouldn’t reach. Optimism and probably a little naivety had us believing we’d be pregnant … Continue reading
Third Time’s a Charm
Woe is me, the cramps! I’ve had intense cramps for about 3 days in a row now off and on. They’re finally starting to let up but damn, I can’t remember the last time I’ve felt like this. Aunt Flow … Continue reading
Maybe Baby is toying with us
I can’t sleep in today. Shannan is snug in bed and I just couldn’t lay there any longer. As you might guess, today makes it two weeks since I was inseminated for the second time. Throughout these whole two weeks … Continue reading
