June 13th, 2019. This day was one of the hardest, most emotional days for me as a woman in an infertile marriage. It was a day where I could not eat, could not sleep, and could not stop crying. I constantly had a massive knot in my throat and the butterflies never left the pit … Continue reading MicroTESE Pre-Op
As to be expected, Mother's Day is the most difficult day of the year for me. It is the one day a year where I am broadcasted to the entire world as a complete and utter failure. It is the time where I hear the endless conversations that either begin or end with, "I know … Continue reading A Mom-in-the-Making on Mother’s Day
On April 9th, Pierre and I woke up super early in the morning, packed up a few things to help us sleep and keep us entertained in the car, and drove to our IVF Consultation with Trio Fertility at the Barrie Fertility Centre. Although it's only a three hour drive from Sudbury to Barrie, we've … Continue reading IVF Consultation at Trio Fertility
It has been over a month since Pierre has started his HCG injections and, as raw as my blogs are, I'm not going to lie, it has been one hell of a month. One of the biggest questions I get from people is, "Why does your husband take HCG?" (because it is a female hormone). … Continue reading HCG Injection Update
After our last appointment with the Barrie Fertility Centre, our next step in this journey was to get a referral to the Male Fertility Centre in Toronto and to wait for a call with an appointment. After 6 weeks, we were fortunate enough to get an appointment for the middle of May. Sitting on this … Continue reading Our Appointment at the Murray Koffler Urologic Wellness Centre.
These past few weeks have been absolutely treacherous for Pierre and I. Stress is accumulating, pressure is rising, and patience are running extremely thin. The thought of having to sit around and wait for May to come is so disheartening. Although Pierre is extremely busy and preoccupied with work, school, and placement, I, on the … Continue reading I AM SO FLIPPING EXCITED RIGHT NOW!
On December 31st, 2018, we had an appointment with our Fertility Doctor in Barrie where we discussed a plan for our Journey to Baby Blais. Our next step was to make an appointment with a Male Fertility Doctor in Toronto, after being diagnosed with Male Factor Infertility. Before the doctor sent the referral to the … Continue reading After 6 Weeks of Waiting…
Universal Healthcare. What a great idea, right? Meh. I guess it all depends on who you are talking to and their experiences with the system. For Pierre and I, it's a double-edged sword. On one hand I am extremely grateful that it provides us with the financial freedom to do several tests that would normally … Continue reading A Step in the Right Direction
1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance Could you imagine feeling the 5 stages of grief every single day of your life? Imagine from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed, you experience these stages like the ups and downs of a rollercoaster. Oh, and sorry to … Continue reading Infertility and The Five Stages of Grief
My Dearest Husband, Right now I am angry. I am furious. I am livid. I am sad. I am lonely. I am excited. I am happy. I am just a goddamn rollercoaster of emotions, afraid of soon derailing from its tracks. But you need to stop thinking that I feel this way because of you. … Continue reading A Letter to My Husband
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