My grandma, Patricia (Fagan) Price would have been 100 years old this year. In fact, she would have been 100 years old on April 17, 2018. I remember the date very well because that is the day that Brett and I miscarried at 7 weeks. I did not know …
I’m Officially “Late” But Am I Pregnant?!
Two days ago was Cycle Day 28, which is normally the end of my cycle. I waited for any signs that “Aunt Flow” was coming to visit… and none came! I took a pregnancy test on Day 28. It was NEGATIVE! 😨 Okay, okay, technically my Two Week Wait isn’t …
I’m Scared to Take My Next Pregnancy Test
It has been nearly 28 days since my last Day 1 – which means that this week, I’m either going to find out that I’m pregnant, or that our IUI failed. I am simultaneously trying to stay positive, “willing” the baby into existence, hoping for a Big Fat Positive, and …
How I Handle Not Ovulating
It’s Cycle Day 18 and I’m still seeing big fat “0” s on my ovulation predictor kits. I am starting to believe that I’m not going to see a positive ovulation indication again this month. Here’s what I hate about ovulation predictor tests: If they’re cheap, they’ll leave you guessing …
I Found A Lump – Now What?!
While I was pregnant in March, I happened to find a breast lump while washing in the shower. I immediately started panicking- such is my nature. I tried to have my husband find it, then tried the same with my sister (who is a nurse practitioner). Because I couldn’t consistently …
Trying Again After Miscarriage: Week 5
It took only 31 days for my cycles to restart after miscarriage. Our doctor told us it could take up to six or more weeks to see cycle day 1 again. It’s now Cycle Day 5 and I have to keep reminding myself of a few things: I have to …
Why We Are Open About Our Infertility & Miscarriage
Infertility effects 1 in 8 couples. Up to 25% (1 in 5) pregnancies end in miscarriage, and up to 25% of women will experience a miscarriage in their lifetime. Brett and I happened to fall into these percentiles. That’s all. We fill it’s nothing to be ashamed about. I …
What made my Mother’s Day easier after miscarriage
When I was pregnant, Brett and I had planned on telling our friends and family the news on Mother’s Day. After my miscarriage, I knew Mother’s Day would be particularly difficult for me emotionally. It would have been the end of my first trimester and I would have been in …
An Infertile Wife’s Responses to “Do You Have Kids?”
My career requires meeting and starting business relationships with new people. Ultimately, I will get asked about children. Do you have children? Oh, no? Are you guys thinking about children? Of course I never give the real answer, which is, “I have a miscarried baby in heaven, her name is …
I Hate That I Hate Your Baby Announcement
There were seven weeks in the five years when I enjoyed seeing pregnancy announcements on Facebook and receiving baby shower invitations in the mail. Those seven weeks were the weeks Brett and I were pregnant. It was fleeting, but it was blissful. Now, it’s a different story. A sadder story. I …