EmcraneinInfertility JawnBreastfeeding vs. Formula? Both? Neither?During my pregnancy, I didn’t give a lot of thought to how I would feed my baby once she arrived. Breastfeeding just seemed like the…Aug 29, 2022Aug 29, 2022
EmcraneinInfertility JawnHey Google, Am I Too Type A to be a Parent?I haven’t written in this blog since November 17th of last year, the week before my embryo transfer. I never intended to stop writing so…Aug 22, 2022Aug 22, 2022
EmcraneinInfertility JawnThe Final CountdownSince we started getting serious about IVF back in August, there’s been a ton of milestones. Meeting the doctor. Orientation. First shots…Nov 18, 2021Nov 18, 2021
EmcraneinInfertility JawnStigma, Stereotypes, and SupportNovember…my favorite month. It’s the time of year to celebrate my favorite holiday (Thanksgiving), my wedding anniversary (4 years!), and…Nov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
EmcraneinInfertility JawnThe Edge of ExistenceI took last week off from writing because I needed to take a mental health pause. IVF has been making my personal life crazy and COVID…Oct 22, 2021Oct 22, 2021
EmcraneinInfertility JawnEmbryos and IntimacyA couple of weeks ago I wrote about feeling like I was stuck in a holding pattern in regards to IVF treatment. Today, the situation…Oct 8, 20211Oct 8, 20211
EmcraneinInfertility JawnGoosebumps for Grownups….Stay Off of the Internet!IVF Monitoring Week! I’ve been dreading it, but I was definitely unprepared for what a kick in the ass this experience would be. I’ve been…Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
EmcraneinInfertility JawnMeds and Mood Swings….Asking for HelpWell, the proverbial shit has gotten real. My period showed up on Tuesday morning, and on Wednesday I had my baseline appointment to begin…Sep 24, 20211Sep 24, 20211
EmcraneinInfertility JawnChildren Enrich a Family. They Don’t Define One.Our IVF holding pattern continues. It’s Day 35 of my cycle and although my boobs hurt and I have all the tell-tale cramps, there’s no sign…Sep 16, 20211Sep 16, 20211
EmcraneinInfertility JawnInfertility Has Options…Just Don’t Expect Everyone to Have AccessThe past week and a half has felt like a bit of an IVF holding pattern. Our IVF checklist is complete, and now we wait until I get my…Sep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021