Monthly Archives: September 2012

THE SECOND TRY AT TFC part 1

Posted on September 30, 2012 by momsolo

My first insemination at The Fancy Clinic didn’t get me pregnant. Dr. X was on my case to do IVF because I was 41. Every time I went in for as test or appointment, I would have to stay on top … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S NEXT, LINDA?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by momsolo

After the cookie insemination, I wasn’t pregnant. I cried, of course. I was very sad. I had already been dreaming of October birthday parties. But I was even more determined. NO one had told me that I couldn’t get pregnant. … Continue reading →

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INSEMINATION COOKIES

Posted on September 26, 2012 by momsolo

I know it sounds crazy, but I got up at 5am to bake cookies for my first insemination with Dr. X. They were M&M chocolate chip. Our first meeting hadn’t gone so well, so I was trying to make a good … Continue reading →

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LOOK WHAT MY “HUSBAND” MADE ME TONIGHT!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by momsolo

TJ, my awesome husband, always knows just what I want and he never tells me to watch my carbs. This dish is my new obsession….  and it’s all from my husband, Trader Joe’s. These are all Trader Joe’s items:  Lemon … Continue reading →

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THE FIRST FANCY CLINIC MIX UP

Posted on September 24, 2012 by momsolo

 I got a call from The Fancy Clinic, where my sperm was residing. “Hi Evie,” the woman on my voicemail said, “When you were here on Saturday and said you left your wallet in the car, you never paid. You still … Continue reading →

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OUR FIRST AIRPLANE RIDE

Posted on September 12, 2012 by momsolo

When Spenser was 6 months old, we arranged a trip to visit Dan. We were taking our first plane and I was really nervous. Flying alone with a baby seemed daunting, but I was sure that many people did it; … Continue reading →

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VISITING DAN

Posted on September 11, 2012 by momsolo

We flew to visit Dan; Spenser’s third trip – 5th plane ride. If we weren’t visiting Dan, I’m sure I wouldn’t be arranging travel yet, but it’s pretty amazing how, though it isn’t easy, travel is doable. On this tip, … Continue reading →

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