July 22, 0.5ml Suprefact @ 6:30 pm

And that's how our weekend started. Well, it was me in our room. Danny Michel was there too on my iPod.

Most people make babies the old fashion way. And most people don't blog about the process because let's face it, it would be really awkward and most certainly qualify as a career limiting move.

But Nic and I are not like most people. We started trying for a family back in 2008. Really excited, full of hope, on our honeymoon in Turkey actually. I believed that as a successful, well adjusted adult, I could achieve anything I wanted if I was committed, determined and consistent. At 35 years old I learned an important life lesson, there are times, that no matter how badly you want something, life says " sorry, it ain't going to happen the way you want it to"

And so, we can't have children the conventional way, but we can turn to science and innovation and have our own Chemical Romance.

I'm starting this blog for a few reasons. Before I explain, I should add that it's not my intention to use this blog to complain about the process. We both made our peace a long time ago that this not our preferred option. This is my path and I'm starting this journey with eyes wide open. I am interested in sharing my experience because most people don't know details of the IVF process. I've been inspired by our friends and family who want to better understand how it works, what it means for us and how soon it will be before we can share more details.

Second, I'm a science geek. I had a microscope at 8 years old and my own telescope by age 10. I am fascinated by human innovation. Dr. Robert Edwards many years ago began studying fertilization and thanks to man's innovative spirit, found a way to create a life using science.

That's just really cool!