Mother of Ant my donor egg son. Stories about pregnancy, motherhood, my thoughts about infertility, and donor eggs.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Moving to Word Press
Well the time has come. I am moving my blog to wordpress. I am a little sad to leave blogger but it is time for a change. Check out my new updated blog http://donordiva.com Tell me what you think!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Diagnosis: POF
I am a little behind but last week at Fertility Authority I wrote about family building options for people with POF. Enjoy and tell me what you think http://www.fertilityauthority.com/blogger/donor-diva/2011/07/13/diagnosis-premature-ovarian-failure-pof
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sleep Frustration
The last week has been terrible and the worst sleeping Ant has done since he was a very tiny newborn. I will take blame for his sleep being off because I was the one who wanted to night wean him. After our trip he was nursing more at night and I was looking forward to a full nights rest. Needless to say Ant had other ideas!
For the last week there are been nights when Ant has been up for 3hrs!!! To top it off he would refuse to nap. So mama had to put on her big girl pants and let him cry it out. I am not a fan of this technique but it was the last straw.
So here we are about a week after trying to night wean and Ant is still nursing at night. Sleep is getting better but last night he was up for at least an hour. I know some of you are thinking it might be time to wean completely but I am even more convinced that Ant is not ready to wean.
To each there own!
For the last week there are been nights when Ant has been up for 3hrs!!! To top it off he would refuse to nap. So mama had to put on her big girl pants and let him cry it out. I am not a fan of this technique but it was the last straw.
So here we are about a week after trying to night wean and Ant is still nursing at night. Sleep is getting better but last night he was up for at least an hour. I know some of you are thinking it might be time to wean completely but I am even more convinced that Ant is not ready to wean.
To each there own!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Back on the Horse
Well, it is official, I am back on the TTC band wagon. Originally, I wasn't sure I wasn't sure if I wanted to get back on but WTH. Cycle #3 has started and AF is on her way out. There are some things that are going to be different this time around. I am not going in with my eye closed but I am going into this with my eyes wide open.
The plan right now is to take things slow. I am still currently breastfeeding, so seeing the RE is out of the question. Also, I am not ready for our FET. The plan for our little 'totscile' is to transfer a year or two from now. If we want to transfer next summer Ant will have to self wean by his second birthday.
Currently, we are in the middle of a family diet change. My DH has been doing lots of research on eating because of his high cholesterol. I have also been in some forums and groups talking about how these diet changes can help with TTC. The foods we are eliminating are meat and dairy to start. I have opted to leave fish in once a week. As a family we have switched to almond milk (minus my morning creamer in my coffee) and eat as meat free as possible. This means we are eating A LOT more fruits and veggies. Phase two would be the elimination of sugar and gluten. Phase 3 eliminate processed foods.
DH and have told a few friends and family about our food plan. Some are supportive and some are not. I will keep you posted on how our eating plan goes.
The plan right now is to take things slow. I am still currently breastfeeding, so seeing the RE is out of the question. Also, I am not ready for our FET. The plan for our little 'totscile' is to transfer a year or two from now. If we want to transfer next summer Ant will have to self wean by his second birthday.
Currently, we are in the middle of a family diet change. My DH has been doing lots of research on eating because of his high cholesterol. I have also been in some forums and groups talking about how these diet changes can help with TTC. The foods we are eliminating are meat and dairy to start. I have opted to leave fish in once a week. As a family we have switched to almond milk (minus my morning creamer in my coffee) and eat as meat free as possible. This means we are eating A LOT more fruits and veggies. Phase two would be the elimination of sugar and gluten. Phase 3 eliminate processed foods.
DH and have told a few friends and family about our food plan. Some are supportive and some are not. I will keep you posted on how our eating plan goes.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Optimist or Realist?
This week at Fertility Authority, I talk about being a fertility optimist and realist. Which are you? or are you both?
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