It has been a long while since I have posted on here. I know, I have been a slacker, but for all the best reasons. After undergoing treatment, I had fifteen eggs removed. Only five of those made it to the blastocyst stage. It surely was not as many as I had hoped, but the doctors felt […]
Operation Tarsha Baby Part 5: January Update
Well, it has been an eventful time since my last post about IVF. Since then I have started the birth control, received the Lupron, HCG and remaining Monopur, and have undergone a new sonohysterogram and bloodwork. We have been given the results of the testing and have been placed into a pricing tier. Unfortunately, the […]
Operation Tarsha Baby Part 4: December Update
We have decided to schedule the IVF procedure for the end of February or early March. I have scheduled a new sonohysterogram at the VA in January. University of Utah will put us into a pricing tier based on the results of that. I talked to a nurse at the U of U and they […]
Operation Tarsha Baby Part 3: November Update
Since my last post about raising the funds for IVF, I’ve kicked in to fundraiser mode! I began sewing and painting like crazy for upcoming craft shows. Both shows have ended, and I am pleased with the results. I will continue to work on items that would make great Christmas gifts, in an effort to […]
Operation Tarsha Baby Part 2: Fundraising for IVF
Before a person can begins IVF treatment, all costs have to be paid upfront. That’s a scary thought. I don’t know many (if any) people who have an extra $12,000-30,000 laying around! Depending on what medications the Veteran’s Affairs will cover for me, I estimate our procedure will cost $15,000. There are medical loans available […]
Operation Tarsha Baby Part 1: Re-Lighting the Fire
Last weekend I attended a Baby & Toddler Expo as a vendor. I was excited to attend a local fair as a way to get my name out there and hopefully make some good sales. I thought it would be a great place to sell my baby quilts and accessories. The sales, really, could have […]