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Ironic

Does anyone else find irony in taking birth control before IVF? It's a strange concept for those traveling down this infertility road.

I have to admit...although I am really anxious about the upcoming IVF cycle...I am so excited about the prospect of being pregnant. I am hopeful and optimistic. I really think it will work. I LOVE our RE and he thinks there is a really excellent chance we will get pregnant. (secretly, I would love twins) but no matter what...a healthy baby is what we truly desire.

I have a feeling our retrieval will be the end of September! So very exciting!!!

We are going to the IVF class August 17th, and then shortly after that we sign our consent. That's when they kindly ask you to show me the money!

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  1. DonnaAugust 3, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    The BCP always seemed strange to me too. September will be here before you know it!

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  2. BreeAugust 3, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    It is so exciting Kate! I can't believe you have to take a class. That's funny. Rooting for you! Xoxo

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  3. CourtneyAugust 3, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Oh yes, big time.
    We did our retrieval on Sept 13th and transfer on the 18th last year. You will be due in June/July. So very excited for you my friend.

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  4. AngelaAugust 3, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    So exciting. Yes I do think it is weird they want to use BCP's. They put me on BCP to try and kick my cycle in, before they put me on Metaformin, which I have not started yet...it seems counterproductive to me...LOL.

    Good luck and keep us updated!!

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  5. Akul's mamaAugust 4, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    You finally sound excited rather than apprehensive...Good Luck:-)

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  6. BrennaAugust 4, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    So excited for you! This is such a big step--I'm cheering you every step of the way.

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  7. BreeAugust 4, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Hey- I moved my blog to butterflybaby15.blogspot.com. Didn't want my some of my IRLs reading anymore.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Kate & Tim,
    I am so excited for you! I have been thinking about you lots lately. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. You are going to be such a great mommy! Miss you girl! Julie

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