Month: February 2020

egg donation update and frequently asked questions

Egg Donation Update & FAQs

Several weeks ago, I had repeat labs to check the status of my FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and AMH (Anti-Müllerian hormone) levels. Click here to read my previous post about my initial labs and ultrasound. We rechecked these labs (with my functional medicine nurse practitioner) because we wanted to see if things were improving as more […]

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dylan update 2.20.2020

Dylan Update 2.20.2020

We have a 6-year-old!! So far, Dylan has had an amazing day, being spoiled by a constant stream of gifts and treats! The outpouring of love for our sweet girl is nothing short of amazing. Dylan perked up quite a bit towards the end of last week. We think she cleared the medications from Mexico. […]

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dylan sitting with her cat

Dylan Update 2.12.20

We spent last week in Mexico and Dylan received her 3rd treatment there. She had a rougher time with the treatment this time. They used the ommaya catheter and she seemed to have more of an inflammation response – headache, fatigue, etc. The travel was harder on her as well. She also began to complain […]

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a couple stands in the sun with blue skies

My IVF Journey: Part 1

I vividly remember the day this journey began. It was the spring of 2017. I had healed from my endo surgery done in late 2015 and had been doing every diet, supplement, weekly acupuncture, reiki, and any other possible thing I could think of. I was ready to face that we needed the help of […]

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a family stands in the woods at cabin

The Lightness of The Before

We aren’t sure if it’s just us or if everyone that experiences tragedy feels this way, but there is a distinct “line in the sand” moment of our lives now. There is the “before Dylan was diagnosed with DIPG” and “the after.” Looking back, the before is so light and energetic. The smiles are so […]

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