It starts as simple as this....

Pre Day 1
I started my period today. Yeah!

Since I started after 3:00 pm yesterday that day doesn't count, today will be counted as day 1 of our mock cycle. We contact the clinic to get days for testing set up.
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To an average women, even a young women this would be dreaded, a real bumming event in their lives. Probably there are women out there who sigh with relieve they started.

For Tom and I this has been the day that we have been waiting for. I know this sounds weird if you know us and how bad we are trying to have a baby, but we are going to do IVF, in vitro fertilization, and if you follow, you will see that even the simple things are a reason to celebrate. With IVF each day brings the unknown, and each unknown has the potential to rip your heart out, we laugh when we can, cry when we are defeated. Some posts here will be funny, some will cruel and mean. IVF isn't for sissies, hell, infertility isn't for sissies.

Infertility alone is madding and I feel that any women that has dealt with infertility for at least 3 years should get an honorable discharge from anything gynecological for the rest of her life, as well as should never have to ever shave her legs again.

I marvel at the natural precision involve for conception to the birth of a healthy baby. It really is mind boggling that the world is as populated as it is, or better yet, there really are "accidental" pregnancies. It is really very interesting IVF.

So your invited to follow us along. You might even laugh, or maybe learn something, or if the worse case occurs, you will count your blessings.

If everything goes well, we should get results in about 3 months. Please start to pray for good things for us. I believe in miracles, I have seen them, I know that faith and prayer can move mountains.

"Welcome to the roller coaster of Hopes and Dreams sponsored by PCOS, infertility and IVF! Guaranteed to be a thrill and adventure around every corner! Please remain seated during the ride,please keep all arms, hands and legs in the ride at all times, do not, I repeat do not, remove the seat belt until the ride has come to a complete stop. Enjoy the ride, hope you make it!."