



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 can't believe you're 24 weeks already....
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Look at you looking fabulous! Great update!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful belly Mama!! Hooray for a fabulous update!! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful update - love the pictures! I can't believe you've passed 24 weeks already - time really does fly... x
ReplyDeletelookin' good.
ReplyDeleteWishing you continued ease as your belly gets bigger and bigger!
ReplyDeleteMichelle (ICLW #40)
That's awesome that your anxiety is going down by the week! Wishing you more calmness and happiness in this great time in your life!
ReplyDeleteHere from ICLW :) I LOVE baby bump pictures. I used to say that if I ever get pregnant I'm going to walk about in belly-shirts showing off my pregnant buddha belly. I'm anxious awaiting that day.
ReplyDeleteI think there's something up with blogger right now... I just tried to follow another blogger site and it failed too!
ReplyDeleteYour bump is cute. I love the signs too! Have fun nursery shopping!
ReplyDeleteSweet pictures of your baby bump! Congratulations and after such a long wait!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Stopping by from ICLW!
Once again, great bump pictures! I can't wait until my husband can feel the baby move. It's such an amazing experience for us as women to feel the baby move, but to be able to share it with our husbands is just as special.
ReplyDeleteI was going to send you a comment saying I wanted to see some belly pics :) and here you obliged. I can't believe you have only put on 7 lbs. I feel like a cow! But you look FANTASTIC!
ReplyDeleteHi - I'm here via ICLW (#102). What lovely pictures. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Love that you've taken pics of your bump every week.
ReplyDeleteHere from ICLW! Congrats on your pregnancy. I'm a few weeks ahead of you and I have been craving carbs too! Hope the pregnancy continues to be easy on you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your miracle baby! You look stunning :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously, your belly sticks out as much as mine maybe more, but it might not be as wide as mine. And yes I will prove it! Pics are coming! :)
ReplyDeleteLast night was not a good night for picture taking…
Love ya'
I see Bubba has done the same trick on you that the twins have on me - made our faces and extremities sooo skinny…
YOU look fantastic my friend!!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I got way more emotionally stable with pregnancy, more so with my son than this pregnancy. Continue to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous!!! Congrats on 24 weeks :-)
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Look at that gorgeous belly!! I cannot believe you are already past 24 weeks! It seems like just yesterday that you were surprised with your little Wonder Bubba... granted, time seems to warp itself in post-baby-land, but still. I am just so thrilled for you, loving watching this amazing pregnancy progress. You look amazing, and you sound like you're doing wonderfully. Happy, happy, happy!!
ReplyDeleteWhooo hooo, lookin' good lovely lady! That baby boy is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOMG, you look amazing!! So happy for you!
ReplyDeletehey beautiful girl....wow!!!!!!!!!!! that is one CUTE belly.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that things are going exactly the way they should!!!!!
plus you look so ADORABLE...those pics make me SMILE BIG :)
xo
Wow! I love that this baby bump is a miracle after failed treatments....gives me hope. :-D
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Congrats on your pregnancy! Great pictures of your belly too.
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