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December 6, 2003 - I do!
May 22, 2007 - D's vasectomy reversal.
May 24, 2007 - First normal pap result since cervical cancer in 2001.
June, 2007 - Officially start TTC.
August, 2007 - Spotting between periods. OBGYN says don't worry, it's a good fertility sign (bah!). Painful periods.
October 22, 2007 - 3 days late. BFN.
January, 2008 - Hormone tests taken - all normal.
March, 2008 - D's 1st "date" with a cup. Low count, motility and abnormal morphology. Not good.
October 9, 2008 - Ultrasound. Suspected uterine polyp.
Move from Washington to England and take a break from medical issues.
February 2, 2009 - Repeat ultrasound. Polyp/cyst found in uterus.
February 9, 2009 - Hysteroscopy eval - confirm uterine polyp.
February 23, 2009 - Hysteroscopy - remove 1.5cm uterine polyp - mid cycle spotting and period pains disappear.
April, 2009 - Hormonal labs AGAIN. Still normal.
June 4, 2009 - Hysterosalpingogram. Left tube's open, right tube's a mystery...
August 7, 2009 - D's 2nd "date" with cup - less than 2 million.
August 21, 2009 - Meet fertility specialist in Sweden. D's 3rd cup "date" shows NO sperm. Opt for IVF with ICSI and PESA.
October 7, 2009 - IVF circus begins with daily shots of 225IE Gonal-F
October 12, 2009 - First u/s showed 3 follicles on right side, leftie was hiding. Increase Gonal-F to 300IE and add Orgalutran to daily shots
October 16, 2009 - Second u/s showed 6 follicles on right and 2 on barely visible leftie.
October 18, 2009, 7.30pm - Trigger shot of Ovitrelle
October 20, 2009 - Egg retrieval - 8 mature eggs - and TESA since no sperm is found in epididymus using PESA
October 21, 2009 - 5 eggs fertilized :)
October 25, 2009 - 1 blastocyst embryo transferred "The Acrobat", 3 for the freezer (1 day 5, 2 day 6)
November 5, 2009 - BFP in spite of bleeding
November 19, 2009 - Spontaneous miscarriage confirmed at 6 weeks 2 days - completed December 7th
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FET #1
February 19, 2010 - CD11 - ultrasound to check for lead follicle - 12.9mm right ovary
February 22, 2010, 10pm - CD14 - positive OPK
February 26, 2010 - CD18 - u/s and blood test confirms ovulation
February 28, 2010 - CD20 - transfer of Ice Skater, one day 6 blastocyst (day 5 blast didn't survive the thaw)
March 9, 2010 - 9dp5dt - Faintest of faint lines on HPT - Chemical?
March 11, 2010 - 11dp5dt - AF starts - BFN :(
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FET ATTEMPT #2
March 30, 2010 - Transfer cancelled when our last blastocyst didn't survive the thaw.
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July 6, 2010 - POAS when Bloody Monster is 7 days late - spontaneous BFP!!!
July 14, 2010 - 6w, Heart rate 118bpm, CRL 4.6mm, HCG > 100,000
July 29, 2010 - 8w, Weight 165lbs, Heart rate 173bpm, CRL 19mm
August 26, 2010 - 12w, Weight 164lbs, Heart rate 166bpm heard on doppler
September 24, 2010 - 16w, BP 123/78, Weight 168lbs, Heart Rate 140bpm, Cervical length > 5cm
October 28, 2010 - 21w Anatomy scan, Bubba is a boy! Heart rate 159bpm, Everything A+, Cervical length 3.5cm
November 8, 2010 - 22w4d, BP 128/66, Weight 172lbs, Heart Rate 153bpm, Fundal Height 25cm
December 9, 2010 - 27w, BP 123/70, Weight 178lbs, Heart Rate 150bpm, Fundal Height 28cm
January 6, 2011 - 30w, BP 119/69, Weight 180lbs, Heart Rate 153bpm, Fundal Height 33cm
January 27, 2011 - 34w, BP 123/71, Weight 181lbs, Heart Rate 148bpm, Fundal Height 36cm
February 10, 2011 - 36w, BP 119/78, Weight 183lbs, Heart Rate 142bpm, Fundal Height 37.5cm
February 24, 2011 - 38w, BP 125/83, Weight 182lbs, Heart Rate 140bpm, 1cm dialated, 75% effaced, Strep B negative.
February 27, 2011 - Baby Max "Bubba" is born at 23:29. Weight 7.38lbs - 3354g. Height 20.5" - 52cm.
Circus Princess - Yours truly
Diver Dude or D - My better half
Bubba - Our baby boy - born Feb 27, 2011
Kona - The Dogster
Athena - The Kitty
Sister - My only sibling
Mr. Sister - Brother-in-law married to Sister
Nephew - Sister and Mr. Sisters son (born in July -08)
Mini-man - Sister and Mr. Sisters second son - currently cooking
Mamma - Mom
Pappa - Dad
Farmor - Paternal grandmother, RIP Feb 13 2010
MOTHER - Mother-in-law
Hippie-Jew - Step-dad-in-law
Spoiled Brat - Youngest brother-in-law
Marie Antoinette - Sister-in-law
Billy-Bob - Marie Antoinette's middle son
The Professor - Marie Antoinette's youngest son
J-girl - Middle bonus-daughter
Snorkel Kid - J-girls husband and baby daddy
Froggy-boy - J-girls oldest son (born July -02)
Sta-Bas - J-girls middle son (born October -07)
Little Man Chevy - J-girls youngest son (born January -10)
Party Girl - Oldest bonus-daughter (lawyer)
Lost Girl - Estranged youngest bonus-daughter
Dr. Swedish - American OB/GYN at military hospital in England who spent time in Sweden w. his church
Lady Merlin - Our couples counselor
Nurse Inga - Awesome nurse at Fertility clinic in Sweden
Dr. Doodle - RE at Fertility clinic in Sweden (did ET at IVF#1)
Dr. Boss Lady - RE at Fertility clinic in Sweden (did ER at IVF#1)
Dr. Jaws - RE at Fertility clinic in Sweden (did ET at FET)
Mr. Circus Director - The guy upstairs, the decision maker and creative director
I'm so sorry you are going through this. I hope you finally get some answers from the hospital. It's ridiculous that the doctor hasn't given you the test results yet. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are going through this. I hope the ER can give you some answers. You are in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry :(. I also can't believe you haven't gotten any results yet. Please take care of yourself and keep us posted. You have a whole bunch of concerned friends out here.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe they haven't given you any results yet. I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. I hope the ER is able to help and give you some results.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. I hope the ER was quick and gave you all answers you need. Not having a beta back by now is unacceptable! Life really isn't fair, especially to us IF'ers. Please keep us posted, let us know your doing ok.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, CP... {HUG}
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you! ((((HUGS))))
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!!! That is terrible that they haven't given you your results!! I hope the ER will have good info for you. You are both in all of our thoughts and prayers right now. Good Luck and sending you lots of Hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. You are in my thoughts.
ReplyDelete**HUGS**I am so sorry you are still waiting for the results, that is criminal. I'm sorry that you have to go to the ER too. I wish the bleeding would stop.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I would be demanding that HCG. What the heck? Good luck at the ER. I hope they can give you a reason and help you with the bleeding issue.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are taking care of yourself and seeing the ER doctor.
ReplyDeleteWhy is it taking them so long to give you the results of the HCG? That's ridiculous!
Ugh. I can't believe you don't have the results yet. Huge hugs, lots of prayers.
ReplyDeleteHang in there. We are all here for you. You will get through this..... xoxo
ReplyDeleteThoughts are with you, sending iron and hugs.
ReplyDeleteI am in shock that they have not gotten you the HCG results...unacceptable. Sending heartfelt hugs.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you don't have test results yet! I am thinking of you.
ReplyDeletebug huge super hugs. so sorry that i have not been around to offer a little support through all of this. sending you tons of love and good thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of you, saying many prayers. ((((HUGS))))
ReplyDeleteThinking of you
ReplyDeleteme too. thinking of you. hugs.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking about you all day.
ReplyDeleteWorried about you. Hope your doing ok. Drop us a quick line when you get a minute.
ReplyDeleteOMG!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry.
I'll be thinking of you all night.
Let us know how you went at the ER.
I hope they can give you some answers.
For now,
Big gentle hugs honey.
All my love.
S
xxxx