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The Cycle That Almost Wasn’t

Written by Heather & Kieran Friday, 26 February 2010 14:53

He said: I can’t believe it’s already day 9 into this cycle.

She said: I know! I’m just relieved that we were able to get this far. When they discovered that large cyst on day 3, I was sure that we were going to be benched this cycle. Fortunately it was a non-estrogen producing cyst, so I was able to go ahead.

He said: Yes, and once again I’ve proved myself useful giving you the injections!

She said: You sure have! I hate getting them but I must say you do a darn good job.

He said: Thanks. So you shared the good news with me today that there are already two maturing follicles for this IUI. Normally you respond quite slowly to the meds, what’s different this time?

She said: Well, I think the protocol of meds has worked better for me this round. But I also want to give credit to Circle+Bloom!

He said: You’ve been listening to the Circle+Bloom program each night before bed. How has it been helping?

She said: Well I’ve been sleeping better for one! I’m usually really anxious on nights before ultrasounds but I’ve honestly been falling asleep quite quickly and very soundly. I have enjoyed the relaxation aspects of it for sure but I also really appreciate the positive thinking behind it.

He said: Do you think that’s helping your response to everything?

She said: Well I’d like to think so! I just feel better about this cycle. I don’t have that sense of dread and those feelings of “I’m not going to respond well to the medication,” or “this isn’t going to work.” I’m really grateful that Circle+Bloom agreed to partner with us so I could experience their program firsthand! I’m definitely enjoying it!

He said: So for a cycle that almost wasn’t, this is turning out pretty good so far! Infertility can’t bring us down without a fight.

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About Heather & Kieran

About Heather (aka fertilitychick)
I am a 30-something who has been married to the greatest of guys for 10 years. We thought that waiting until our 30’s to have children would be a good idea – WRONG! In the past year, we’ve both been dealt infertility diagnoses. For me, it’s PCOS/IR which also brings things like anovulation and amenorrhea to the mix. As a recovering needle-phobe, I’ve braved two injectible IUI cycles with donor sperm and have recently added acupuncture and TCM therapies to my repertoire. Attempting to look at the world of infertility with humour and a dash of sass, you can also follow me at: www.fertilitychick.blogspot.com.

About Kieran (aka fertilityguy)
Irish boy falls in love with Canadian girl. They get married. She finishes school. They start careers. They have childre... wait, what do you mean it’s not that easy? My lovely wife always suspected fertility issues on her part. My diagnosis of azoospermia a year ago was a complete shock to us both. One of the things I learned at the urologist’s office? There are a lot of guys out there dealing with male infertility. But very few talk about it. Hoping to take the silence out of male infertility, follow our journey here and also at: www.fertilityguy.blogspot.com.