nicole norstrud

  • Content

    I can’t deny it, I feel content. For the first time in 5 years, I feel as though a subtle, yet heavy burden is starting to lift from my shoulders. And it has everything to do with the fact that I am done. Not that I am done with infertility – oh no, I will […]

    nicole norstrud

    November 14, 2016
    Infertility
    content, done trying to have children, in-vitro fertilization, infertility, IVF, move on
  • Was It Worth It?

    I have been asking myself this question for 5 years. Has the cost, the invasive surgeries, the heartache, the anxiety, and the sacrifices we’ve had to make been worth it? *sigh* The short answer is yes. Everything we have done on our infertility journey has been worth it to get our two boys. The long […]

    nicole norstrud

    November 6, 2016
    Infertility
    consolation prize, in-vitro fertilization, infertility, IVF, Was it worth it?, what if?
  • Um, I Think My Water Just Broke

    Um, I Think My Water Just Broke

    Disclaimer I’m writing this post on approximately 4 hours of sleep. It may not be fully coherent . . . please forgive my ramblings. I blame all of this on my husband. While he was cutting tomatoes for dinner this past Sunday night, he nearly sliced the tip of his thumb off. He started yelling […]

    nicole norstrud

    October 30, 2016
    Infertility
    complications, cytotec, delivery, dilated, episiotomy, in-vitro fertilization, infertility, IVF, pain management, Pitocin, postpartum hemorrhage, pregnant, scar tissue, water broke
  • Waiting

    Waiting

    Well, I’ve made it to 36 weeks, and I am actively waiting. Waiting for this pregnancy to be over. You would think that I would be reveling in the fact that I am pregnant, basking in the maternal glow before the storm of delivery . . . but no. Mostly I just want to be […]

    nicole norstrud

    October 10, 2016
    Infertility
    36 weeks, in-vitro fertilization, infertility, IVF, move on, pregnant
  • Oh Poo, How I Hate You

    Oh Poo, How I Hate You

    I realize that I haven’t written anything pregnancy or infertility related in quite some time (eek! Almost 4 weeks) but not for lack of something to say. Rather I have been full-on inundated in the horrifying reality of potty training. And it sucks. So . . . starting about 6 or 7 months ago when […]

    nicole norstrud

    September 29, 2016
    Being A Mommy, Infertility
    defeated, frustration, hate, naked time, not potty trained, pee, poo, potty training, preschool, resistant, underwear, withholding
  • Imaginary Conversations

    Imaginary Conversations

    Okay, so please don’t think that I’m wacko, but I’ve been having imaginary conversations with my unborn baby . . . and it has really helped with my anxiety. Once the baby started kicking (and has subsequently refused to stop) my imaginary conversations have slowed down, but in the beginning my imaginary conversations were really […]

    nicole norstrud

    August 30, 2016
    Infertility
    baby, imaginary conversations, in-vitro fertilization, infertility, IVF, pregnant
  • Whoo-hoo!

    Whoo-hoo!

    I don’t have gestational diabetes! I was so excited yesterday when I found out that I immediately went and bought some sugar-loaded candy to celebrate. Not very smart, but damnit I wanted that candy! I also made some progress switching obgyns now that I don’t have to worry about any additional diabetic follow-up appointments. I’m […]

    nicole norstrud

    August 19, 2016
    Infertility
    gestational diabetes, in-vitro fertilization, infertility, IVF, OB/GYN, pregnant
  • When it Rains . . .Sometimes You Should Just Dry Off and Try Not to Freak Out!

    So the good news first – I don’t have vasa previa!! Well, at least the sonogram didn’t show any tissue between the cervix and the placenta this past week. The tech mentioned that the baby moved from a transverse position into a heads down position, which could have pushed stuff out of the way – […]

    nicole norstrud

    August 13, 2016
    Infertility
    advanced maternal age, AMA, delivery policies, failed glucose test, gestational diabetes, in-vitro fertilization, infertility, IVF, mantra, pregnant, switching doctors, vasa previa
  • Itchy Armpits and Drooling

    I think many women who have suffered from infertility would describe pregnancy as a long awaited oasis. It’s a dream come true achievement that is filled with thoughts about baby names, nursery decorations, and expanding belly lines. But that’s not what it’s all about. Being pregnant is also about itchy armpits and drooling so horrible […]

    nicole norstrud

    August 3, 2016
    Infertility
    drooling, hormones, in-vitro fertilization, infertility, itchy armpits, IVF, pregnant
  • In Memory

    In Memory

    I’ve been sewing off and on throughout this pregnancy, and I’ve been looking for ways to let go of my anxiety – especially after our miscarriage. I wanted to honor the baby girl that we lost so that I could prepare myself for the baby boy that is headed our way . . . so […]

    nicole norstrud

    July 20, 2016
    Infertility
    in memory, in-vitro fertilization, infertility, IVF, lost little girl, miscarriage, pregnant, quilt, sewing
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nicole norstrud

Nicole Norstrud Photography candidly documents infertility stories using still and video photography.

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