All those years ago, I never thought my AP human biology class would come in handy. Today is the day! I am not going to lie, I am exhausted by all of the articles, studies and posts I have read about mosaic embryos. I have even gotten my mother to fall down the rabbit hole with me and every 20...

When Michael and I finally started our IVF journey we had to have a LOT of conversations. Not limited to what happens to our embryos if one of us dies, we get divorced, if both of us die and so on.... we also talked about testing them. I felt strongly that since our insurance only covered two rounds...

Hi Embabies, You made it! Our two. You beat the odds, and made it over the hurdle of 5 days in a dish. You passed your first test. I know there are many more to come... but for now you are safe and sound in a state of suspended animation. Mommy and daddy love you very much, you’re the first thing...

When Michael and I started our IVF journey we never expected it to be easy. However I felt this false sense of hope like maybe it would be easy for me. Surely, I’m healthy enough and I take good care of myself and my cycle is perfect and my OB assures me I have a very hospitable womb. The road...

We woke bright an early to get showered and out of the house at a decent time. Our arrival was supposed to be at 7:45... but I wanted to get us there early so we left the house over an HOUR before we needed to be there. The clinic is usually a 25 minute ride so we should have had MORE than enough time....