Monthly Archives: August 2009

I went to the local Czech acupuncturist today – the same one I saw last time I was here.  She’s a bit of  a trip.  She is not exactly the soothing, supportive type; she’s more the shake her head negatively … Continue reading

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I made the journey from Prague to Brno yesterday.  I was a bit sad to leave Prague, it is such a gorgeous city!  That architecture and skyline is just amazing.  It was only a 2 1/2 hour bus or train … Continue reading

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I have no idea how I waited this long for my embryo update without going crazy.  I guess keeping busy is a good thing.   I had missed the Thursday update, the Friday update, and then I missed the window of … Continue reading

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Arrived in Prague  – the weather is almost perfect – 80s during the day, 60s at night.  Occasional clouds in the sky.  The trick for me to European travel is to stay awake until bedtime in the city where I … Continue reading

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Although I’m no Bo Derek, I always wanted to be a perfect 10.  But today, I was never so happy to hear I was an 8.   My lining that is-8mm.   Now, for a little background.  Last cycle, my lining was only … Continue reading

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About 7 days from right now I should be landing in Prague.  Wow, time flies when you’re having fun. Seriously though, I go back and forth between “I thought this day would never come” and “yikes,  how did this date … Continue reading

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I wish it were simple – instructions for building the perfect lining.  But not so.  Ask 20 people for their recommendations, and you’ll likely get 20 different answers.  I am amazed that this one element is so critical to a successful … Continue reading

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Flights are booked.  Hotels are confirmed. Plans are in place, and I’ve started the good medications.   It seems like I’m forgetting something…or lots of things.  This seems too easy this time – far less stressful than my last trip to … Continue reading

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When I was a teenager, LEI was a brand of jeans.  Today, I found out what it means as an IVF patient, Luteal phase endometrial injury.  Big ominous sounding name, right? Actually, it’s a rather new technique that is gaining … Continue reading

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Life really has been getting in the way of my travel planning lately.  I think it is time to get serious though and get my hotels booked at the very least.  It is hard to believe that I’m leaving in … Continue reading

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The rollercoaster has left the platform, and my medications have started.  It reminds me of those few moments after you get strapped in to a rollercoaster and start slowly creeping away from the platform in that slow climb to the … Continue reading

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Who knew that a google search late one night would lead us halfway across the world in our quest for a baby? Our story actually started several years ago. My husband and I were married a bit later in life … Continue reading

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