My name is Krista and I’m married to a wonderful man, Chris, and we own a house in New England by the beach where we are kind enough to pay the mortgage and utilities for our two dachshunds, our furkids, Lucy & Cooper. 

I am 31 years old and was formally diagnosed with PCOS in 2010, but it has been suspected since 1999.  We have been trying to conceive since November 2009 and were referred to a Reproductive Endocrinologist in November 2010.  My first medicated cycle with Clomid and Interuterine Insemination (IUI)  began in late February 2011.  My second medicated cycle was stopped due to lack of response and some issues with follicle maturity / growth.  We moved on to Plan B, which consisted of injectables (Gonal-F).  My third cycle was a rollercoaster ride – we got through but ended up with a negative.  I began my fourth cycle with Gonal-F again and ended up overresponding so we made the decision to convert from IUI to IVF.  After an egg retrieval that got six eggs, all fertilized but five made it to the 3-day transfer.  We transferred two perfect embryos (8-3+) and froze the remaining three (8-3+, 7-3, and 6-3).  On August 21, 2011 a home pregnancy test showed positive for the first time – my 21st pregnancy test!  The following day my beta confirmed I was, in fact, pregnant!.  An u/s at 6w2d showed two sacs – we’re having twins!  My estimated due date is 4/30/2011.  My most recent u/s at 18w1d showed we are having a boy and a girl! 

At 26w1d gestation, our twins arrived via emergency c-section after suffering from preterm premature rupture of membrane (pPROM). 

Additional information about my cycles can be found under Summary of Treatment Cycles.

When not trying for our first child (or baking two babies!), I am a National Human Resources Business Manager for the field services division of a major retailer.  Chris is a pilot, currently flying for a major commercial airline.  I love drinking wine and margaritas, but not at the same time. I enjoy cooking, but prefer to dine out. I love to travel, but can’t wait to get home. I’m clean but sloppy and worry too much about my dogs, which I think is good practice for being a mom.

This blog will capture the trials and tribulations of TTC and everything I’ve experienced so far.  I am very open, honest, candid, blunt, raw, emotional, and I sometimes use profanity.  There’s no sugar coating one’s experience with infertility and PCOS but I invite you to come along with me on my journey – one that we hope ends with a pea in my pod!