Entry 26: My Mommy Rocks!
I debated whether I should ask my mom to come over from California to stay with me with me while I went through the egg freezing…
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Entry 25: If You’re a Freak Like Me, This is the Hardest Part!
I am, quite literally, addicted to exercise. Specifically, running and Barry’s Boot Camp. Those things are to me what food, sleep and oxygen are to most;…
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Entry 24: My Version of a Happy Ending . . .Or is it a Beginning?
In the year leading up to finally finding the courage to go through with freezing my eggs, I often wondered how I would feel…
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Entry 23: And What a Ride It Has Been
Two weeks ago today, I started this crazy journey. I stood in my kitchen with my friend Heather, cheering me on as I braced myself…
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Entry 22: I’m Officially Over It!
It’s day 3 of recovery and it’s not going well. My belly looks like this: And…
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Entry 21: Good News & Bad News
Well, per yesterday’s post, the procedure itself didn’t go super smoothly. I had a near death experience when my blood pressure plummeted (ok, I’m…
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Entry 20: The Egg Collection Process
I was nervous about all the wrong things. I didn’t choke in my sleep like I feared, and my egg count, I’m happy to…
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Entry 19: Harvest Morning
I’m off to NYU in a few minutes for my egg collection. The three things I’m most nervous about as I head in: I’m…
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Entry 18: It’s Game Day – Time for the Trigger
While most people were preparing for a night of Super Bowl parties, booze and dips, I spent most of today preparing for my harvest, technically…
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Entry 17: One Week In – Are The Fertility Gods Trying to Tell Me Something?
One week ago today, I stood in my kitchen with Heather freaking out about my first shot. And only a week in, I’m nearly…
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