Welcome ICLW readers! I totally meant to post this earlier but we were out in the f'ing Boondocks for the weekend, and I had no Internet connection. NO INTERNET?!!!! Why not just cut off my thumbs while you're at it?! I really shouldn't complain, we spent the weekend with the owners of a small Winery about 3 hours Northeast of San Francisco. They spoiled us with an obscene amount of food and wine, but the lack technology almost took my will to live. ALMOST. At least I had wine to distract me from taking my own life. Anyway, I'm cautiously hoping that by the end of July I'll have a good reason not to drink anymore. I'll be doing my first dIUI next month. Woo Hoo!
This is only my second time participating in ICLW, but I just want to say how very grateful I am that it exists. It's been amazing to read and follow these incredibly profound tales from the world of infertility.
My husband and I had been ttc for 16 months when we were diagnosed with Severe Male Factor infertility. We were told we had less than a 1% chance of conceiving naturally, and that IVF with ICSI or Donor Sperm would be or only options for a biological(ish) child. You can check out our story in a nutshell if you look at my timeline and or profile. Or you can take some time to read the posts that carry the most significance. Like after we were diagnosed and sort of decided not to have kids at all, because it felt so good to just take control of the situation. Then when our RE first told us about the option of DI. And when we couldn't make up our minds between DI or IVF. Then I had a mental breakdown and we went to see a counselor. So once we finally moved on, and were able to look at a sperm bank website with out a martini and box of kleenex, this post talks about how we narrowed down our choice of donors.
I'm glad you were able to stop by. I look forward to reading a lot of your stories!
20 comments:
Dear Melissa...thanks for the comment on my blog...
Let's throw a quilt over Johnny Depp too, while we are at it!
We had to face using donor sperm and it was tough. :( I feel for you. Good luck sweetie! (((HUGS)))
Tammy
ICLW #68
good luck with th iui!
iclw
This post made me laugh and feel for you at the same time. This whole process is hard... and right now we're on the disabled list waiting for a better sperm motility rating for my husband. It sucks! :-)
hey neighbor. It sounds like you've been through a roller coaster of emotions in the past 6 months. I'm so sorry that you've had a tough time but perhaps the DIUI will work beautifully for you guys and you'll be parents soon. As a fellow bay area person and infertile I'm like to give you a virtual hug.
ICLW
Good luck to you with everything!
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I hope you had a great net-free trip. I always find it hard to go "off the grid" -- but it's kind of freeing once I can really let go. :)
Good luck with your IUI!
ICLW
NO Internet??? Wow...I don't know if I could manage that for 3 days! Lol.
Best of luck as you continue your ttc journey. :)
Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. I love ICLW, its a great way to fond new blogs and meet new people. Good luck with your journey
Welcome back to ICLW.
Wine is definitely the one think I'd love to hate to give up to! I'm x-ing my fingers for you and your DH and the brave and exciting new step you're taking.
We have severe MFI as well. Wishing you well on your first cycle. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ICLW
Thanks for your ICLW comment.
Best of luck with the DIUI cycle!!
Happy ICLW! ACK! No internet?!!?? Thank Goddess you had wine! Can you EVEN imagine what the weekend would have been like without wine?! *shudders* I don't want to think about it ;o)
Good luck with your DIUI! Sending you lots of good JUJU your way!
*HUGS and ICLW*
Wow, you've had a fascinating journey thus far!
Thanks for visiting my blog!
ICLW #31
Wowzers no internet?! How did you make it?! ;-)
Lots of luck for this upcoming DIUI. I know of another blogger who is going through that same struggle right now some of your posts may certainly help. I may be redirecting her to you!
ICLW
Thanks for checking out my blog!!
Good luck with your DI!
Thanks for the comment! I am already loving the new people I am "meeting" and all the new blogs/stories I am learning about! This really is such a great community!
I can't wait to follow your journey with the upcoming DIUI.
Tina
ICLW
Wanted to wish you good luck with DIUI!
GL witht he diui!
(The winery sounds amazing!! Though I feel your pain about the internet...)
iclw
Good luck with everything. My husband and I are experiencing male factor. WE are going back next Thursday for a second opinion and face the facts. I'm so nervous! Nice to meet you!!!
~Michelle
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