by Meg Benjamin | Jun 30, 2018 | 50 is the New Mommy
I remember it like it was yesterday. I’ll never forget it. My first hormone shot. I was standing in my bathroom, my stomach turning and my hands shaking as Steve stood next to me. We both knew what this first shot meant. We were taking the steps needed to...
by Meg Benjamin | Jun 29, 2018 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog
Great news today! All is good. My hormone levels are all where they should be and my lining has finally caught up. Next step is for our embryo transfer day! I’m so excited and proud of my body for doing such a good job at this pretending to be pregnant...
by Meg Benjamin | Jun 26, 2018 | 50 is the New Mommy
This morning I had my second lining check. I was super anxious before going to this appointment. At my last visit, my lining wasn’t thick enough and they told me that if it doesn’t get thicker we may have to postpone the transfer date. I’ve...
by Meg Benjamin | Jun 20, 2018 | 50 is the New Mommy
Today was my first lining check. When I was at the office, everything looked “good” but this afternoon I got a message from my fertility nurse, saying that my lining wasn’t where they wanted it to be. They wanted it to be >6 mm triple and mine was 5.1 mm triple. ...
by Meg Benjamin | Jun 6, 2018 | 50 is the New Mommy, Blog
I remember it like it was yesterday. I’ll never forget it. My first hormone shot. I was standing in my bathroom, my stomach turning and my hands shaking as Steve stood next to me. We both knew what this first shot meant. We were taking the steps needed to become the...
by Meg Benjamin | May 22, 2018 | 50 is the New Mommy
The day I dropped our donor gift off was super emotional for me. I basically balled the entire drive to the center, about 45 minutes away from my house. When I got there and was about to walk into the center, I got all choked up again. I really had to pull myself...
