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Closing a Chapter
Where oh where to begin. Obviously I have not been very good at updating things on here, 2023 was a bit of a whirlwind. We started the...
thebiggestmisconception
Aug 15, 20245 min read


Our Frozen Embryo Transfer Timeline
I will start off by saying this cycle was SO much easier and more relaxing than our first go around. Not sure if it was because we knew...
thebiggestmisconception
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Frozen Embryo Transfer Prep Tips & Tricks
Since some have asked what I did to have two successful transfers, I thought I would share my routine. Whether or not it actually helped...
thebiggestmisconception
Aug 15, 20241 min read


PIO Survival Guide Tips & Tricks
I have yet to meet anyone that says they enjoy the PIO shot part of the infertility journey, and no wonder…they are miserable. When I did...
thebiggestmisconception
Jun 21, 20233 min read


We Have a Date
It’s official, Frozen Embryo Transfer #2 will be happening on June 22, 2023. Yesterday was my lining check and everything looked great....
thebiggestmisconception
Jun 21, 20231 min read


Forth Time's The Charm?
Well here we go again...forth time is the charm? We started the process for a frozen embryo transfer in February for baby #2,...
thebiggestmisconception
Jun 5, 20231 min read


And We're Back
Here we go again, hearing up for FET #2 for (hopefully) baby #2. After much debate and decision making, we have decided the time is right...
thebiggestmisconception
Jan 18, 20231 min read


The shots continue...this time for him
It has been a while, 1 year and 9 months to be exact since MicroTESE surgery. So now what? I stayed on the Anastrozole and Clomid for a...
thebiggestmisconception
Jun 18, 20211 min read


Eric's Hormone Levels and Testing Timeline
I have gotten a lot of questions about my timeline and hormone levels throughout our journey so I thought why not put them all here in...
thebiggestmisconception
Jun 18, 20211 min read


Sharing our Story
Eric and I were honored to be interviewed by local media and Cleveland Clinic to discuss and educate others about the difficulties of...
thebiggestmisconception
Jun 18, 20211 min read


Goodbye for Now but not Farewell Forever!
For anyone that stumbles upon this blog because you too are on the same journey or even if you aren’t, I have decided to add a contact me...
thebiggestmisconception
Nov 19, 20201 min read


In grand fashion, He has arrived!
It has almost been 3 weeks since our son made his entrance into this world, three weeks before his due date which was November 25th. On...
thebiggestmisconception
Nov 19, 20205 min read


The Permanent Effects of Infertility
Now that we are pregnant and only 10+\- weeks away from being parents we have started to really reflect on everything it took to get...
thebiggestmisconception
Sep 20, 20202 min read


30 Weeks Down 10 Weeks To Go
Yikes, I cannot believe it. Today we are 30 weeks which means only 10’weeks to go until baby boy’s due date. For some reason I have a...
thebiggestmisconception
Sep 17, 20201 min read


FET Prep Routine
I have gotten lots of questions from several women asking what I did to prepare for our successful FET. As you know I really upped the...
thebiggestmisconception
Sep 14, 20201 min read


Seeing & Feeling
I’m 21 weeks currently, it’s honestly hard to believe. I’m still not showing probably due to my retroverted uterus and I still have zero...
thebiggestmisconception
Sep 14, 20202 min read


Boy oh Boy!
It’s official, baby Alves is a boy. I can’t believe I was right all along. We did a fun little "What Will it Bee?" themed gender reveal...
thebiggestmisconception
Jun 21, 20201 min read


The Secret is Out
Finally. The parents, grandparents and siblings have been told. Lots of happy tears and excitement. It’s also social media official so...
thebiggestmisconception
May 17, 20202 min read


The Most Beautiful Sound
With Covid-19 and all of the craziness surrounding it, prenatal appointments have basically taken a halt. We had our first appointment ...
thebiggestmisconception
May 17, 20202 min read


Our Infertility Timeline
-April 2010- -We met -May 2014- -We got married -June 2015- -Brienne went off of Birth Control, started natural tracking -September 2017-...
thebiggestmisconception
Apr 13, 20204 min read


Is this Real Life?
We had our first ultrasound on March 8th. I was 7 weeks pregnant at the time. Unfortunately with Covid-19 Eric was not allowed in the...
thebiggestmisconception
Apr 13, 20201 min read


BETA #2 Numbers are In
Keeping this short and sweet, this morning was BETA test #2. Just got the call from our nurse and my number is 12,633. They expect to see...
thebiggestmisconception
Mar 30, 20201 min read


BETA says YES!
I’ve been trying to figure out how to write this post and put it all into words. Maybe because I cannot believe it’s true, maybe I’m...
thebiggestmisconception
Mar 27, 20203 min read


PUPO
Just another little acronym in the infertility world for you! But it’s true, I am pupo (pregnant until proven otherwise). Our frozen...
thebiggestmisconception
Mar 27, 20202 min read


Here We Go Again - FET #2 Timeline & Protocol
Well here we go again, FET attempt #2 is underway. My period started almost immediately so we were back to cycle day one before we knew...
thebiggestmisconception
Feb 26, 20202 min read


FET #1 CANCELLED
I will keep this one short and sweet, our FET cycle was a bust this time around. I was just fine at midnight when I went to bed and then...
thebiggestmisconception
Feb 19, 20201 min read


PIO Here We Go
Today was day one of the dreaded and potentially never ending PIO shots and I have to say it wasn’t bad at all! I requested a smaller 25...
thebiggestmisconception
Feb 12, 20202 min read


FET # 1 Timeline & Protocol
Our FET protocol is pretty standard, here is the timeline and medications I have been given/following. 1/26/2020 - cd 1 - start Estrace...
thebiggestmisconception
Feb 10, 20202 min read


Hot Flashes & Headaches
Today is day 4 of FET (frozen embryo transfer) meds and the hot flashes are real and the headaches are intense! Right now I’m taking...
thebiggestmisconception
Feb 10, 20201 min read


FET Meds Ordered
Here we go again, another medications order done. This time not nearly as painful, thank goodness! I will be taking Estrace (estrogen)...
thebiggestmisconception
Jan 23, 20202 min read
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