Once an Infertile: For Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie, Uncle, and Uncle

Fertility Terminology

** AF - Aunto Flo (menstruation)
** BD - Baby Dance (gettin' it on)
** BFN - Big Fat Negative (refers to pregnancy test)
** BFP - Big Fat Positive (refers to pergnancy test)
** CD - Cycle Day (day 1 of a cycle begins at menstruation)
** DPO - Days Past Ovulation
** FRER - Fi.rst Re.sponse E.arly Re.sult pregnancy test
** FSH - Folicle Stimulating Hormone (used to grow and mature folicles [eggs])
** hCG - human chorionic gonadotrophin (the hormone given off during pregnancy - it is also used to trigger [or eject] mature eggs)
** HPT - Home Pregnancy Test
** IUI - Intra-uterine Insemination (injecting the sperm into the uterus via syringe - also known as the "Turkey Baster Method")
** IVF - In-Vitro Fertilization
** LP - Luteal Phase (the time between ovulation and menstruation)
** OPK - Ovulation Predictor Kit
** PG - Pregnant
** RE - Reproductive Endochronologist (fertility doctor)
** TTC - Trying to Conceive
** TWW - Two Week Wait (the time between ovulation and menstruation)

** The future is hidden from us by infinite wisdom, Molly, or else I should like to know it; one would calculate one's behavior at the present time so much better if one only knew what events were to come. ~Elizabeth Gaskell (Wives and Daughters)
** So apt are people to look forward to a different kind of life from that to which they have been accustomed, as being free from care and trial! ~Elizabeth Gaskell (Wives and Daughters)
** Madam your wife and I didn't hit it off the only time I ever saw her. I won't say she was silly, but I think one of us was silly, and it wasn't me. ~Elizabeth Gaskell (Wives and Daughters)

Here is a short little video for grandma, grandpa, auntie, and the two uncles, as well as any friends who wish to view it.

Much love!

Scrapperbo said... [Reply to comment]: She is PRECIOUS!; February 28, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Two Hands said... [Reply to comment]: She's lovely and so sweet. Thanks for sharing that. I'm sure the family will love it.; March 1, 2009 at 1:33 PM
louise said... [Reply to comment]: So lovely to see Baby Bean. x; March 1, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Potters said... [Reply to comment]: She is so adorable. I wish I could come visit and play. Thanks for the little clip. Definately will brighten everyone's day.; March 1, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Barb said... [Reply to comment]: Oh my goodness, she has so much HAIR!; March 2, 2009 at 11:38 AM
La La said... [Reply to comment]: Awwww, what a cutie pie!! Thanks for sharing!; March 2, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Potters said... [Reply to comment]: I just got done showing the video of baby bean to JJ and he was smiling from ear to ear. It was so cute. He was pointing to her and he even moved in closer to get a better look. He even watched it a second time.; March 7, 2009 at 9:51 AM