Flights

Hi All...

Tonight we purchased the BA tickets for travel from LHR to PRG. I cannot believe how much the dollar really sucks right now. American money is worth practically nothing. The total cost for the rountrip is $273.92!!! OUCH!! Turns out Dh has to leave sooner than me because of work. So we will not be traveling together which totally sucks. This is a long flight. I want to be able to relax for a few extra days after the transfer. (If we make it that far) So I cannot leave until the 27th. I'm sure I'll be ready to leave by then. Now all I have to worry about is my schedule. I'm not sure if I can get the extra days off needed. I'm feeling a little stressed out.

(Deep Breath)

On the Same Page?

Happy Easter all. Here I am in L.A. again on a holiday...o, how this job is soooo glamorous!!! Although, the buffet looks kick ass....crab legs, shrimp, salmon....yummy.....

I talked to Dr. P (Accupuncturist) she was wondering where I was all last week, Truthfully I got sidetracked with the restaurant. I was soooooo busy, I just couldn't make it there. I will be going this week on my days off. She asked about DH and reminded me how IMPORTANT it is for him to have accu as well as myself. DH had two days off and he chose to go golfing instead of the accupuncturist. So you see our priorities are different. As Usual. I won't mention it to him again. I will wait to see if he brings it up. In fact I will not mention anything about the upcoming trip or the IVF cycle in less he mentions it. This is par for this course......I plan EVERYTHING & he just comes along. I mean EVERYTHING too!!!

Big Sigh

O, BTW I called DHs mom to give her the correct information about the trip. Turns out she thought we were going to Russia? I have NO idea where that came from. She seemed to be supportive and I am happy about that. I certainly don't expect everyone to get this painful situation that we are in, but it's important to know that people get the correct information if they are even interested at all.

Reminder, this trip is NOT about a vacation.....it is ALL about trying to have a baby. This is the most affordable way for us to have another cycle of IVF. Yes, that means going to another country to do it. There is NO more of MY money after this is over. This is a make or break cycle for DH and I. I don't expect ANYONE to UNDERSTAND what we are going through!!!!!

Trudging on the road of infertility..

Feeling Positive

Well since the meeting we had the other evening, I'm feeling good and positive. Just thinking of little things like laundry and what to pack and how many suitcases should I bring. LOL OMG and how about SHOES???? I probably won't need 10 pair. What do you think? Don't forget there is a shoe factory there..ha-ha..........

Finalzing over clams!

Last night Josh and I met LNCS over clams and fish with wonderful conversation. We were able to pinpoint somewhat of a timeline for our DHs to leave for Prague. It would be on the 15th or 16th of May. We also talked to Craig and will wait for a semi-permanent timeline for the stimulation process to take place. Our intial consult is on May 5th so most likely stimulation process would start on May 6th. L & I will leave on the 2nd of May.

Thanks to our friend Rick for joining us and meeting our new friends that will be also going to the Czech as well. I want our friends and family who care about us to know what is happening in our lives. We appreciate you Rick, thanks for you interest!!!

I don't know if I mentioned the international proffer that IMA is offering, but I put my name on the list but will take it out ASAP. On the advice of SOS it will not be a good time for me to pursue getting back to international flying. Boo Hoo. I haven't been able to get back in for 8 years now. Timing is everything. This is a bummer. I could use the little bit of extra cash especially with BBY closing...(another Boo Hoo) First things first!

Singing off of the bumpy road of infertility!

Call Back

O.k....so I talked to Craig...turns out the family was celebrating Palm Sunday.

We talked about when to start the BCP, what day to arrive, and how many embies to transfer. Dr. Anna usually doesn't' transfer 4. That sucks. Although they do do a 5 day transfer verses a 3 day transfer, which would be the strongest embies of the bunch being put back. (If we get that far) Also the medications are different there. No Lupron. Also no Big Ass Progesterone shots..YAY They use gels and the inserts. That's cool. Ahh, I can breathe easy with not having to do THAT shot! So things are just a little different over there.

Also Craig and Marcela will not be there when L & I arrive. They will be there after we leave. No biggy I suppose.

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Where R They?

Big Sigh!!

I'm trying to close this deal and it's not happening in my time as usual..........I have e-mailed the IVFvacation.com, the company that is to arrange the whole trip and they have not gotten back to me since I wrote them on Saturday......I forwarded the Saturday e-mail last night (Sunday) and again (Monday) I still have not heard from them....Do you think they celebrate St. Patty's Day? What could be the problema?? Hmmmm...I know one thing is for sure...They have my MONEY............I realize we told them we were on the fence about when we could go, however should not matter......I need information. I'm really upset. This should not be a factor in my life right now. I should not have to worry about IVFvacation.com when I should be preparing for the trip itself. This is very strange...Tomorrow I will call them....

Still trying to concieve..................What a Bitch.......

Getting A Grip

Hi all,

I've been working the last couple of days and feel a little more connected to the world. Too much time off is not good for me. I have been thinking of course.........I want to go to Zlin. I have nothing to lose. It's a gamble anyway I look at it.

Needles, Needles everywhere!!!

Well I got in to see Dr. P the accupuncturist. They made me feel very special and wanted. They kept calling and calling over the last few months but I never returned the call. I'm so glad I did now. She really wants to help us. She listened to my story. She suggested no flying after the transfer. All the pressure and altitudes create havoc on the body. I suppose if I could stay in Zlin for 3 weeks after transfer, that would be a better option. She helped me today ease my anxiety, lots and lots of little needles everywhere. (Ewww) She says I need to calm down. She says I am overheated LOL I feel alot less stressed at this moment. In any case, I think the decision is just about cleared up and we will stay in the States to do 3rd & final attempt at IVF. It'll be boring for sure. But I'll feel better (Big sigh)

Everything is just so rosey. NOT

LOL I changed the template to pink for a brighter outlook. The other was too dark and dingy. Hope you like. I'm still trying to post pictures and make it more fun in the coming months. Stay tuned.

Well another day and still indecisive. I've talked to friends and family and the result is about 50/50. There are pros and cons to both situations. My IVF support group says go with my gut. I think DH is basically wanting to stay here. I could do this trip. I know I can. It's just it's so important to be stress-free for this third and final attempt at IVF. I think once I got to Zlin, I would be relaxed. I could take a deep breath and just RELAX. Ha-Ha! A luxury that doesn't come easy for me. In any case, our friends that are also going to Zlin, (LNCS) are so supportive of whether we stay or go. They are a fantastic couple. A new friendship is definately blooming. In any case I will ask the universe what to do and hope the desicion comes flowing soon.

I wanted to share this. The accupuncturist has been calling me for months. I haven't returned their call due to scheduling and defeated feelings. She has been so persisitant. I am so grateul for her thoughtfulness. They haven't forgotten about me! Yay! They want me to be successful. I am going back as soon as an appointment is ready. That may help my anxiety.
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Should I Stay Or Should I Go????????????

Today DH & I went to Dr. G's for bloodwork to be sent in for the Czech trip. Turns out they want to cut me a deal to stay with them at their office. A very generous deal. I am really on the fence now. For one thousand more dollars I can stay here in the states with the Doctors and nurses that I know and have come to love. Or we can go to the Czech Republic to a place I've never been or seen. To doctors and nurses I haven't even met yet. It would be considered a vacation too, and that is pretty cool. I'm not worried about traveling, that's what I do for a living. I'm just worried about traveling back, maybe being pregnant, that's a long flight. Why is this happening now? After I sent in the deposit and have done all this homework.
I need to get some feedback. Remember IVF is BIG BUSINESS. It's my hard earned money going into this venture. I want to use it wisely.

Anyone out there care to comment? Please do..........

Nail Bitting

Hi all...there is soooooooo much to do before we leave. I feel pressure and overwhelmed, not quite sure I can process all of this before we go.............

The Check is in The Mail!

Well the money has arrived...Ching, Ching......I should be happy but more nervous now as ever. Happy too, but feeling some pressure. May is so soon, right around the corner....So many things to wrap up. I'm not sure I made the right financial decsion concerning the money. Desperate times desperate measures.
Josh wants to go in May. He feel it is the best time for us as he will be in between jobs over the summer.
Man o Man, my stomach all aflutter......