thank you for giving me this miraculous story to tell
You who gave me a pregnancy as simple as a dance
and a delivery that was like taken out of a novel of romance
Thank you dear body for healing so fast
and thank you for making me a mother at last
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
Oh my goodness that is so beautiful!!! Congrats chickie!! Maybe your ode will make my body jealous and kick itself into gear! Your little man is so precious!
ReplyDeleteLove this post! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteAwww, that is a super cute photo, lol.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!! But please...don't tell you are back to pre-preg weight already!! What is wrong with me??!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely post! I'm so happy for you, and what a cute picture!
ReplyDeletewow, i have been gone for way too long! congratulations. he is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteCRYYYYYYING EVERYWHERE!!!!! I would love......love to share this if possible?!?!
ReplyDeletelucky, lucky you...
ReplyDelete~x~
Such a cute post. You two look adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you! Congratulations on your beautiful boy :)
ReplyDeleteTears in my eyes. Welcome to the world, Douglas. Your mommy has been waiting for you for such a long time.
ReplyDeleteHe is utterly precious - congratulations!
oh you look gorgeous and that little boy, he is just beautiful...so perfect in every single way. *happy tears*
ReplyDeleteMy heart bursts reading this.. sending you so much love and well wishes!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing. I really love Bubba. I am so happy for you.
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