Today was weird and thrilling and scary and exciting all rolled into one. We had our first baby scan with Dr Thabo Matsaseng this morning, and my emotions were exactly as described above. On the drive to Tygerberg Fertility Clinic… Continue Reading
Today I’m 9 weeks pregnant! Is it weird that I haven’t bought anything for the baby yet? Actually, I lie, I plan on cloth diapering and I’ve bought 2 cloth diapers, but that was before we actually fell pregnant, so… Continue Reading
I had no idea how much fertility treatment costs before we started this journey. I just had a vague idea that it was really expensive. It’s partly the reason we put off starting a family for such a long time.… Continue Reading
I’ve (finally) finished writing all my semester exams – only one more semester to go before I finish my BA in Communication Science! I was telling friends last week that I am so tired of studying. KB and I have… Continue Reading
I know I’ve kept you waiting, but I just haven’t had a moment to sit down and write this post – I’m still busy with semester exams in addition to working full-time. Plus, I wanted a moment to myself to… Continue Reading
The anticipation, anxiety and excitement of this whole process is taking a toll on my sleep. It’s really difficult to get a good night’s rest when I have so many emotions all at once, especially ahead of the embryo transfer!… Continue Reading
I know I’ve written many baby- and fertility-related lately. But you’ll have to get used it I’m afraid, because you can bet your bottom dollar it’s (hopefully) only going to get more baby-intense in future! I was told that Dr… Continue Reading
Today was the day of the egg retrieval process in our fertility treatment. To say I was anxious is an understatement. I barely slept last night just worrying about the whole thing. But I’m happy to say I survived and… Continue Reading