So it's official - we have started IVF ( Read more... )

I often find myself trying to bargain with the universe lately.

I'm sure I've said before that I don't believe in a higher power of any kind - not gods or spirits or magical helpful creatures of any shape or size.  But, for the first time in over a year now I've had a fairly normal menstrual cycle, was able to do the deed at the appropriate time, ( Read more... )

Yay!  I've been peeing on a stick religiously every day for the last week and yesterday - success!  So, this is the first time in 2 years that my body is behaving in a fairly normal fashion.  I'd just decided that we should start straight into IVF now as I'm sick of waiting, but I suppose I can at least let this cycle play out.  It's sad, but as I ( Read more... )

Depression is taking over my life.  And most of it's not even MY depression.  I swear, are there support groups for people supporting people with depression?  I fear I will soon be needing professional help if things continue the way they are. ( Warning: Long-winded, self-indulgent complaining beyond this point - go back! )

The husband has decided it is time I see all the classic old sci-fi films as I've recently taken a liking to modern TV series / movies.  Over the weekend we watched:

Forbidden Planet 
I really enjoyed this one - fun and cheesy but pretty good effects considering when it was made (1956).  Robby Robot - classic!  Yes, I definitely feel that my life is ( Read more... )