Pullin' the Trigger - Day 11 Stims Update — by Rachael Julia on

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Bloating last night was off the charts. I was puffy from my thighs to my boobs. I knew I needed a sodium fix, so I ordered the saltiest...

NIAW Balloon Release in Photos — by Rachael Julia on

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Pictures from my NIAW Balloon Release below Read the original post w/ video here

Expect the Unexpected - Day 10 Stims Update — by Rachael Julia on

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We did it! We hit 18mm today! Grew a whole 4mm overnight. Call me captain bloaty-pants. Thought it may have been the ice cream I ate ye...

National Infertility Awareness Week: Balloon Release — by Rachael Julia on

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When I started this journey to pregnancy over a year ago, well before I knew I would be faced with the reality that I am living today, ...

Time to Break Out the Stretchy Pants - Day 9 Stims Update — by Rachael Julia on

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Bloating is in full effect. I broke out the stretchy pants today. Though I thoroughly enjoyed loungin' in my elastic waistband, I c...

Ready, Steady, Grow! - Day 8 Stims Update — by Rachael Julia on

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My arms took another beating this morning! Six cups of water, two tourniquets cutting off my circulation, a heat compress and FIVE nee...

Party on the Left! - Day 7 Stims Update — by Rachael Julia on

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I'm convinced the veins in my right arm have packed their bags and headed for safety in my ass. Two needle pricks on the right, no bloo...

Hide and Seek Veins - Day 6 Stims Update — by Rachael Julia on

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According to my nurse, everything is lookin' good! Had a hard time finding veins this morning, which brings me to a total to 5 needle s...

Things Not to Google Minutes Before a Scheduled HSG — by Rachael Julia on

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Upfront Disclaimer: Everyone's experience may be different. However, if you're looking for a happy ending here, you'll want t...

Resolve to Know More — by Rachael Julia on

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When to stop accepting "It takes healthy couples up to a year to conceive" as an answer... Right now! Thank you and goodnight....

Baseline Appointment: Let the Stimming Begin — by Rachael Julia on

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CD1 has arrived! That was quick. Got emotional hoping this will be the last CD1 of 2014 (a girl can dream). My baseline appointment went we...

One Week Update: Lupron, Injections and Being a Big Baby — by Rachael Julia on

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So here's the deal. I still hate needles! I will admit, it seems to get easier with every injection but I still have my days. I've ...

Shit Just Got Real! — by Rachael Julia on

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The medication arrived, and was just as intimidating as I had anticipated... My baby-making care package includes: Lupron Menopur ...

Are You Emotionally Ready to Ride this Rollercoaster? — by Rachael Julia on

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Looks like we are getting started earlier than anticipated! As I mentally strap myself in for another ride, I'm flooded with emotions (a...

It Starts With Food: My Whole 30 Challenge — by Rachael Julia on

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After a year long infertility struggle that wreaked havoc on my life, I made a commitment to myself to restart and reset. The plan was to t...