Big Old Indie Mom
Welcome to the BOIM community! I’m a big, old, indie mom-to-be. Follow me on my journey to motherhood through IVF as a plus-size, 48-year-old, single woman.
I’m sharing every step of my story in hopes of inspiring other women who might be struggling with similar “barriers” in the world of fertility, motherhood and parenting.
Whether you’re big or small, old or young, single or in a relationship, this community is for you. Welcome!
Recent Posts
Tick Tock Goes My Biological Clock
Honestly, I never thought it would happen to me. That proverbial clock that everyone talks about… mine had always been silent…
Researching My Options
Once I made the decision to pivot from my adoption plans to having a baby myself, there were so many new things to investigate, information to gather, and choices to make…
Making The Call
With some research under my belt, and my fertility clinic chosen, I felt ready for the next step… making that call! I nervously dialed…
So. Many. Appointments.
Just two weeks after my initial information meeting with the clinic, I was scheduled for my first ultrasound. I was excited and nervous…
Next Steps
Two days after receiving my test results by phone, I got a follow-up email from the fertility clinic. This email outlined …
Fertility Counseling
A pre-requisite to IVF treatment at my fertility clinic was to complete fertility counseling. My clinic provided a list of recommended counselors …
Selecting Genetic Material
With my fertility counseling complete, I was ready to start exploring donors! The process is a bit daunting, and I wasn’t exactly sure where to start…
Meeting My Fertility Doctor
Two weeks before my genetic materials were to be delivered to my clinic, I had my first meeting with my fertility doctor. Up to this point I had met many wonderful team members …
Acupuncture For Fertility
I’m a huge fan of acupuncture. My first experience with this form of treatment was in Calgary, back in 2013. I was on a health kick and explored a variety of treatments to improve my overall health and wellbeing…
All The Medications
Dr. Gurau had prescribed a number of hormone medications to help prepare my uterus for the embryo transfer. The specific goal is to thicken the uterine lining …
Eating for Health & Fertility
I have a complicated relationship with food. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE food. I adore it. Probably too much…
Creating Embryos
My donor eggs and sperm were delivered safely to my fertility clinic. Five days before my scheduled transfer, it was time for the Lab …
Transfer Day!
I woke up on transfer day feeling so excited. So damn excited! So sure of my decision, and so sure there would be a positive outcome…
The Test You Can’t Study For
The waiting was finally over… almost! It was finally the day to go to the fertility clinic for a pregnancy test…
Just To Be Sure
I was called back to the fertility clinic two days later to repeat the pregnancy blood test.
Week 6 - Riding The High
My first week post-transfer was dreamlike. I was walking around with a permanent smile on my face and carrying a sweet little secret…
Week 7 - Early Symptoms
I’ve been feeling pretty good ever since transfer day. I’ve been paying close attention to how my body is feeling…
Week 7 - Ultrasound
I was sooooo excited for today! I was scheduled for my first ultrasound since transfer day. Finally there is something in there…
Week 8 - When To Share
Timing. They say it’s everything. A well-timed announcement elicits joy and excitement about a baby’s impending arrival.
Week 9 - Ultrasound
It’s been two weeks since my last ultrasound and my first glimpse of my little baby. I was beside myself with excitement today…