and the 3rd month was the charm…

Cathy | July 21, 2010

I tried to get a better picture, but that’s the best I can do.  I’ve already decided to start using pregnancy brain as an excuse for everything.
That’s one of three positive tests I’ve taken over the last two days, from different brands.
My chart had very clear patterns this month, and I’m pretty confident July 8 [...]

Hope

Cathy | June 23, 2010

One of these mornings I’m going to get to rush out of the bathroom, positive pregnancy test in hand, and wake my husband up with some long-awaited good news.
It won’t be today.
I don’t know whose bright idea it was to make the symptoms of PMS the exact same as early pregnancy, but I would like [...]

Fertility Schmertility

Cathy | May 4, 2010

I’m in this odd place of being treated by a fertility specialist without being infertile.  Necessarily.  I mean, I might be.  Or Jerrad might be.  We really don’t know.
If you look at my about page or my various social media bios it sure looks like we’ve been actively trying for a long time with no [...]

We’re go for launch

Cathy | April 28, 2010

Yesterday I had my post-surgery follow-up appointment with Dr. Specialist and we got the official go-ahead to start trying to conceive again.
Well, I suppose again isn’t exactly the right word, since all of our previous trying efforts were destined from the start to be futile on account of how there were a bunch of [...]

Acceptance

Cathy | November 9, 2009

I swear I start every post lately with an apology and an explanation about where I’ve been.
Once again, the answer should be no surprise.  I’ve been unpacking and organizing, all while dealing with a moderate IBS flare-up. Which is kind of why I haven’t written – I’ve had things to say but not the time [...]

I Hate It When I Don’t Get My Way

Cathy | September 17, 2009

I’ve written and re-written this post many times over the last few days, mostly because I couldn’t figure out exactly what I wanted to say and how I wanted to say it.
When last we spoke, Jerrad and I were trying to sort out where we wanted to move.  We’re still trying to sort that out, [...]

Change is Hard

Cathy | June 22, 2009

sigh
After a 6 month “vacation” I’ve returned to the world of the gainfully employed, and let me tell you, the adjustment has been painful. Painful.
I mean, it’s not like I’ve never done this before. I’ve always worked – I got my first job when I was 14 – except for a few weeks [...]

Flashback Friday: About My Uterus

Cathy | May 28, 2009

Have I mentioned my love and adoration for Flashback Friday? Make sure you go visit our lovely hostess, Scary Mommy, and read all the other posts!
This one takes us back to the beginning of my infertility saga. It was originally posted in three parts so it’s super long. You should probably go get a [...]

A Case of the Mondays

Cathy | April 20, 2009

Don’t get all uppity with me, people with jobs. I’m perfectly entitled to have a case of the Mondays and spend the day moping around feeling sorry for myself.
Mondays are especially lame since that’s the day I file my weekly unemployment claim, so it’s a nice reminder that I’m still a loser. I’m [...]

Ovulation Not Detected

Cathy | March 19, 2009

My scale is totally broken. It’s the only explanation that makes any sense.
I have been very good since Monday – working out every day, drinking water, eating all the right stuff, blah blah blah, and somehow I am gaining weight.
It’s almost PMS time, but even if I am bloated and whathaveyou shouldn’t I at [...]