I'm not going to write on this blog any more about this stage of our infertility journey. I may still post occasionally about the topic in general. After all, infertility is a large part of my identity now. But this stage of the journey won't be posted here; I'll be posting elsewhere.
This includes the details of my appointment with the RE yesterday, which didn't go as well as I'd hoped, but didn't go as badly as I feared it might, so all in all, it was a wash, so to speak.
I know it's ridiculous that I'm starting Yet Another Blog (YAB), but I just can't think of another solution.
ChezPerky 
I have had so many blogs it’s crazy. We must do what we must do to survive 🙂 I wish you nothing but the best (I even delurked from google reader to leave you a comment!)
Whatever works for you, Karen! Blog for yourself, not for the whole stinking world.
Glad your RE appointment didn’t totally suck ass.
And how does one get the URL for this new blog? 🙂
If you are willing to give the url, I will be there.
You have to do what is right for you and your family. I will admit though, I’m kind of sad not to be able to hear about what’s going on. So just know that I am thinking positive thoughts for whatever you do.
Wishing you all the best on this continued journey…
would love to have access to yet another blog if you decide to share…! 🙂
I would be honored if you would share your other blog address. If not, I do understand.
I still want my singleton too. . .but am too afraid to go to the RE. . .and too afraid to entertain the thought of being pregnant with 3 2 year olds.
Wishing the best to you in this part of your mommy journey. . .
C
Good luck!
Is the new blog secret?
i’d love to follow you, if you’re sharing…you know how i feel about this issue, and you’ve got my support!! (((hugs)))
New blog please. 🙂
And are we allowed to follow along?
If you are willing to share for those of us still fighting the good fight…I’ve love to come along…
Good luck on your new journey to the land of fertility treatments. As a nosy blog reader I would love to follow along on your journey. However, as an IVF vet I completely understand not wanting anyone who knows you to know all the details of your reproductive system. My family knew we were doing IVF but no one knew specifics at all. My former boss (IVF mom) and cyber friends were the only ones who knew details. If you feel comfortable sharing your new blog I would love to read it. If not, I hope to hear news of a healthy singleton pregnancy soon.
wow, i find it hard to cope with two blogs. good luck! 😀
i know i haven’t commented in forever, but i just wanted to wish you the best of luck on your new journey!
Since I’m thinking of going through IVF again soon (in the hopes of a second child), I would be very interested in reading your new blog, if possible?
Good luck and I’m with the others, I want to follow along with ya! Please share the new site – pretty please.
Do you have a link to your new infertility blog? I would love to read it if you would share the URL with me. I have been reading your blog about J man and the triplets for ages and would feel lost without updates! Thanks in advance if you can share it. And I wish you much success – you’re a great mom!
We were also planning on starting back at the RE in January. Now I’m hedging though because right after Simchas Torah, we got a surprise positive (first time ever) that unfortunately ended shortly after. But now I’m wondering about holding out a little while longer to see if it was just lightning striking or actually means that something has changed. Since I haven’t yet figured out how we’ll handle the logistics of morning monitoring anyway, I’m trying to convince DH to give it 6 more months.
If you are inclined to share any of your newest journey, I would enjoy reading. Though if not, that’s certainly understood, too.
Hatzlacha!
I so get it!
I started a new blog dedicated just to my journey which re-starts TOMORROW!!
It makes total sense…infertility is a journey in and of its self, but its not the whole of our being. So it does make perfect sense to make a “new” blog dedicated to that. There is much to be learned from others journeys be it for “newbies” or vetrans or for those who are just looking for support. But again, it isn’t the sum of our parts.
Good luck, and if you wish to share the URL I would love to read up on it! After all I found you when we were pregnant and I was looking for info on potential multiples so I would LOVE to follow this journey as well!
I would love to continue reading on your new blog if you would like to share the URL. If not I will continue to read here and support you with any news you share here…
Hey, I 100% completely understand starting another blog for your next round b/c I can’t share ours on my current one. We will be doing one (2?) more next year b/c we still have some embryos left and this is something I can not share with family and lots of friends. That said, I’d love to have access to your next blog since we’re going through the same process of meeting w/re’s and making crazy decisions.
just like everyone else, I’ll follow you to your new blog if you’re inviting readers.
Ditto everyone — I would love to follow 🙂
I can understand your reluctance to post it here. I’ll hope to get an invite to the new blog, and I’ll look forward to hearing how your appointment went – either on the new blog, or send me an email if you have a chance.
I am still following just finding less and less time to comment (wonder why?!?!). Also would love to follow along on your new journey/blog if you want to send it. Prayers for as smooth a ride as possible….
I join the masses in asking for an invite to the new blog. Thanks, Elaine
I’ve been following you for about 6 months. When I first started I was just beginning the infertile trek. Then became pregnant, but had a miscarriage at 6 weeks. Next week we’re starting over again. I would love the url to your next blog. Your well thought out musings really are a part of my day now. Thanks,
Gillian from Canada
wishing you all the luck with this next journey, thought I would let you know, my two very best friends are both IVF mums to be…. So exciting, one is 31 weeks along with a singleton and the other is 14 weeks along with twins. Their journeys have been heartbreaking for so long and I have everything crossed for them and all other mums out there trying so very hard to become mums. I am not one of those mums, I was extreemely fortunate to have my babies with no heartbreaks along the way, although is saying that I am now struggling to keep one of my boys healthy, he has just been diagnosed with a life long dejenerative lung condition that we are not having any luck managing to date. Being a mummy is tough no matter how you get there. I am considering starting my own blog to journal our story towards what I hope to be a happy ending, right now it is hard to think that there will be one but i am working hard with a team of specialists to ensure my boy lives a long healthy life. Take care and all the best
Leonie
It’s NOT ridiculous that you are starting Yet Another Blog (YAB). You do what you need to do. Infertility sucks and if you need to blog about it elsewhere, then so be it!
Can I beg the new blog address? If not, I understand.
Bea
Karen, I’d love to follow/support you. e-mail me if you are inviting. Othwerwise, I totally understand and respect your privacy. Either way, I will be rooting for you!!!
Hey Karen –
I haven’t commented in forever because work life has been crazy (imagine that, I work for the auto industry as a lobbyist). Good luck with your new journey and I’d love to follow along if you are comfortable with that. I occasionally think we might want to try for another, but my husband is very happy with our trio.
Catherine
You just want us to beg for the new URL, right? Ahhhh c’mon Perky one, you got 30 plus comments begging you….what does a girl gotta do to get a formal invitation? I have tried Chocolate and Coffee in the past- GREAT SUCCESS!
Ok, I’ll be the thirty zillionth commentor to enquire about the new blog. Of course I understand if you don’t want to share.
And how is it that we rarely come out of an RE appointment thinking “that was the BEST doctor’s visit EVER”? Ok, unless it is one where you have an u/s and see your hard-earned baby, but you know what I mean…
Yep me too! Can I pretty please have the new URL too, I love reading you!
I loved reading your last blog about infertility and now this one about life with J and the triplets. If you are sharing the URL, may I have the address? I do not know you IRL, I just struggled with infertility then had boy/girl twins as a result.
I’m with the rest, here. I love reading your blog and keeping up with the Perkies. And I support your right to privacy. However, if an invitation to your new location is a possibility, I’d love to have one.
I would love the new blog info if you are giving it out. I e-mailed you a little background info last time around and I’m happy to say that I am now 21 weeks pregnant after 1 1/2 years of IF!!!
i’m just going to ditto everyone else. either way, still here to support you. 🙂
invite me to read the new blog please, pretty please