Hi everyone! Welcome to The Chronicles of Violetta Margarita. If you are new here, Violetta Margarita is the code name Hubby and I have decided to use when we finally manage to get pregnant with a girl. Hopefully, that will be happening in a few weeks. We're just starting the birth control phase of our second IVF cycle. We are using the antagonist protocol with ICSI and assisted hatching, and are due to start stims aroun 8/12.
The Chronicles is the story of our journey to create Violetta (or her brother Luigi) and a little bit of the rest of life as it happens along the way. So far, our journey, which has lasted more than two years, has involved one chemical pregancy while trying naturally, a diagnosis of unexplained infertility, three clomid IUIs, 2.5 injectable IUIs, acupuncture, and one IVF, which has enlighted our diagnosis to include fertilization issues.
We're really hoping that the second time is the charm, as I am 36 (and will be 37 by the time any babies arrive, oh good god, did I really just admit that?) and Hubby is 42. It would be nice to still have enough movement in my knees to allow me to crawl around on the floor with my babies...but who am I kdding, my knees have been bad for going on four years now!
Anyway, thanks so much for stopping by! I happen to be extremely busy these days, but am working on solving some commenting issues at work (where I spend most of my time) so hopefully I will be able to fulfill my duties. I haven't done ICLW in a few months, but I'm in the mood to meet some new bloggers.
Welcome!
You're a few days younger than me...we'll be fine...my grandma was 39 in 1939 when she had her first baby....she proceeded to have 3 more after that over the next 8 years....if she can do it back then...we can DEFINITELY DO IT!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm not new, but I had to comment on the age thing....We're gonna be just fine and get through this together!
I'm a big believer in the antagonist protocol, especially for women our age ;) Wishing you much success with your upcoming cycle!
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Yeah, it gets harder to get up and off the floor, I won't deny that ;) But it's worth it.
ReplyDeleteNot looking forward to when my kids graduate from High School and friends are asking them "Who are those old geezers over there?" Whatever you do, don't add 18 years to however old you'll be when you have your baby...don't do it! You'll scare yourself sh*tless.
Jen you've definitely been through a lot in the two years. I think your code names are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing you the best of luck with this IVF cycle and I'm excited to see it through with you!
Stopping by from ICLW....best of luck with your upcoming cycle!! Unexplained IF sucks!!! your code name are great!! =0)
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