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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
Ohhh, I loved Rome. Your pictures brought me back to my trip! I am glad that you had fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, so lovely!! I need to get to Rome one of these days! I've done western and central Europe but never southern or scandinavia. Must, must go to both soon! Glad you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond beautiful! Hope you had a fantastic time!
ReplyDeleteAwesome awesome shots. But you know the food ones make me wanna jump through the monitor man, my goodness YUM! xoxxo
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing those gorgeous pics!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I just love Italy. Especially the food...YUM!
ReplyDeleteYummy pics! What a great weekend! So jealous! I love Rome, too! I love all the Bernini statures and fountains. I love the gelato, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics and yummy looking food! I hope you had a great time. :)
ReplyDeleteWow. Just wow. How can you LEAVE that?
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!!!! Just wow!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I was there...those pics are just glorious!!!! So glad you had such a beautiful weekend in such a beautiful place.
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Simply GORGEOUS! Looks like you had a wonderful trip! I've never been to Italy, but someday...
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL! Rome is definitely on my list of places to visit before I die.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh those pics are just wonderful! Some day I hope to visit. That pasta looks delicious and I love the sneak pic. haha You go girl! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos - looks like you had a fantastic trip, and they brought back great memories for me too. x
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