Friday, June 29, 2007

Our Journey

If you're wondering what the journey looks like for someone diagnosed with infertility, here are some numbers that may be helpful. Although everyone's road is different, our statistics look like this:

Months actively trying to conceive: 41
Natural cycles (without meds): 13
Cycles on Clomid: 12
Months on Clomid and injectibles: 2
Cycles on serious injectible medications: 9
IUI Cycles with injectible follicle stimulation meds: 4
In Vitro Fertilization attempts: 2
Frozen Embryo Transfers: cycle in process
Months on post-ovulatory progesterone treatments: 30
Pregnancies: 4
Miscarriages: 3
Children at home: 1
Unborn Angels: 6
Dollars invested in fertility treatments: A mind-blowing number.
Tears shed during infertility struggles: Countless.
Being a parent: Priceless.

1 comment:

Kate said...

Lots to comprehend.

Thanks for a fun Mexican evening last night.

The Snodgrass clan -