jude was conceived by fresh donor sperm, thanks to our dear friend the coach, aka uncle g. we inseminated at home every time, using a syringe with a catheter, ie the the proverbial “turkey baster” method.
- april 2007: first insemination attempts, questionable ovulation date. bfn.
- may/june 2007: false signs of ovulation resulting in many insems. no temp rise on chart. progesterone test at dr’s office confirms i am not ovulating regularly, if at all.
- july 2007: first month with clomid–a “dry run” as we make sure my body can handle it. picture perfect chart and opks confirm ovulation
- august 2007: first insem with clomid. perfect timing. bfn
- september 2007: my mom comes to visit just as i am sure of imminent ovulation. i frantically drop off mom at the airport as h does an early morning pickup of the swimmers. we perform a hasty insem just before i have to go to work. i make sure to prop myself up on a yoga ball for 20 mins. it is our only insem for this month. i’m pretty sure that timing is perfect, and i ovulate later that day. fingers are crossed
- 5 october 2007: 12 dpo, i test: bfp!
- 18 june 2008: judith marguerite is born at home with a midwife. she is absolutely perfect.
hi! i just found your blog, and am looking forward to reading more of your story. we have a lot of things in common! jude is beautiful.
that’s not a journey, its a fairytale! Im enjoying your blog too