Monthly Archives: May 2012

the results we have been waiting for

Posted on May 30, 2012 by godotchris

Received a call before noon from my doctor’s nurse. At last, my HCG level is negative, or in lay person speak – normal. I can stop going to the lab every week! I cannot believe it took 12 weeks. It … Continue reading →

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tuesday at the lab

Posted on May 29, 2012 by godotchris

Since Monday was a holiday, we were back at the lab today. It went okay overall, but I do not know how 20 minutes can be filled with so much craziness. When we arrived, there was a couple waiting. The … Continue reading →

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twenty-four

Posted on May 23, 2012 by godotchris

Ugh! The nurse at my doctor’s office just called. My HCG is down to 24. But 24 is still not <5. So back to the lab I must go next week. She tried to be funny. But this really isn’t … Continue reading →

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another monday at the lab

Posted on May 21, 2012 by godotchris

I really hope we get good news this week. I really do think if you stuck a fork in me, I would be done. I really do not know how I could do another week of this. My veins are … Continue reading →

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one visitor leaves another returns

Posted on May 17, 2012 by godotchris

It has been a tough week. Monday at the lab was my worst experience there to date. I really wasn’t sure I was going to make it out of there without passing out, but somehow I did. They had to … Continue reading →

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they leave at last

Posted on May 15, 2012 by godotchris

When heading to Asia from LAX, the red eye flight probably is your best bet, especially since you will technically lose a day. If you leave here late at night, you will arrive there early in the morning. And if … Continue reading →

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between a rock and a hard place

Posted on May 15, 2012 by godotchris

Yesterday we decided to go to the lab in the late morning, in case we wanted to do something with B’s family. I scheduled an appointment for 11am, as in the past it has not been too busy. Not so … Continue reading →

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m-day project (re)explained

Posted on May 7, 2012 by godotchris

I originally posted this in April of 2007. I have updated it a bit, with some further explanation. Well, I will try and explain it anyway. This is about the fifth time I have tried to compose this post. Where … Continue reading →

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the birthday dinner

Posted on May 6, 2012 by godotchris

One of the things I have come to dread is going out to a nice restaurant with the outlaws. Almost inevitably the manager will make an appearance at our table. Friday night, as we were out to celebrate B’s birthday, … Continue reading →

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no results

Posted on May 2, 2012 by godotchris

I gave in and called my doctor’s office this afternoon around 4 0’clock. I hate waiting, and I know not knowing the results stresses me out. I spoke with a woman named Lupe, who pulled up my file and said … Continue reading →

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