Once an Infertile: Quick Update

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)

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Quick Update

I only have a few seconds to update before I head out to the installation site.

We saw the RE today, and basically our outlook isn't good. All I can say is right now I am wondering what the hell I do. My instincts have already led me astray, and a pregnancy could be extremely risky. Not new news, but not better news either.

I'll update more tonight.

4 Thoughts:

Leah said... [Reply to comment]: Thinking of you Michelle. I thought you were seeing the RE today (based on your facebook post) Looking forward to hearing more, and I'm sorry it wasn't positive. You are in my thoughts girly!; March 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Browniris said... [Reply to comment]: Thanks for commenting on my blog!

I am sorry to hear that you didn't get any good news at the RE appointment. Hopefully your second opinion appointment will give you some better news and options.; March 23, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Jess said... [Reply to comment]: I am so sorry to hear that you did not receive better news!!; March 23, 2010 at 2:53 PM
twondra said... [Reply to comment]: Awww, sweetie, I'm so sorry. I don't even know what to say. You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS))); March 23, 2010 at 7:26 PM

Fertility Terminology

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Quick Update

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