IUI #1 October is here and is harder than I imagined. Last year, I was sitting here on this couch, hopeful as we started our first round of IVF after two failed IUIs. Hopeful it would be the final holidays we would spend without a little one. Hopeful we could make our dream to be… Continue reading Our Infertility Story: Part 1
Tag: Endometriosis
The Story Behind the Photos
Catalina "Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always." ― Brad Meltzer Social media can be a blessing and a curse when it comes to infertility. I am so thankful for social media when it comes to the Facebook groups you can join and the amazing Instagram community of… Continue reading The Story Behind the Photos
Endometriosis
Endometriosis (Endo-me-tree-oh-sis) Endome..what? Unfortunately, this word is one I've came all too familiar with. This disease effects 1 in 10 women and there is currently no cure. With endometriosis, the tissue lining inside of the uterus that is called endometrium, grows outside of the uterus involving other organs. This can cause inflammation, severe pain and… Continue reading Endometriosis