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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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Tagged acupuncture, czech, IVF, moxa, permanent needle, transfer
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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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Tagged brno, bus, czech, friends, Grand hotel, IVF, prague, restaurant, smoking, train, tram
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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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Tagged acupuncture, brno, egg retrieval, embryo transfer, fertilization, implantation, IVF, massage, transfer
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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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Tagged eggs, embryos, fertilization, IVF, petri dish, prague, sperm
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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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Tagged endometrium, IVF, IVF travel, lining, reproductive endocrinologist, ultrasound
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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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Tagged Czech Republic, IVF, IVF travel, prague, Reprofit
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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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Tagged acupuncture, brazil nuts, delestrogen, diet, estrace, estrogen, IVF, lining, pineapple, wine
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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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Tagged brno, czech, grand hotel brno, IVF, ivf vacation, prague, Reprofit
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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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Tagged czech, donor ivf, europe, fertility, infertility, IVF, ivf vacation, LEI, luteal phase endometrial injury, reproductive endocrinologist
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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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Tagged brno, czech, donor ivf, europe, fertility, grand hotel brno, IVF, ivf vacation, prague, Reprofit
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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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Tagged czech, donor ivf, europe, fertility, IVF, ivf rollercoaster, ivf vacation, Reprofit, surrogacy
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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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Tagged czech, donor ivf, europe, fertility, infertility, IVF, ivf vacation, Reprofit
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