I'm definitely anxious for tomorrow's ultrasound. I knew it was coming but didn't start being a bit nervous until this week started.
At 26 weeks, baby boy was at the 40th percentile for growth.
At 30 weeks, baby boy was at the 30th percentile for growth.
Now at 34 weeks, ~if~ he loses another 10%, things start to happen. If he's in the 20th %tile, my doc may or may not put me in hospital for monitoring. And he'll want to take baby soon, 37 weeks being latest. If he's in the 10th %tile, we're looking at a more immediate evacuation - being in the next week - or however long he thinks it'll take to make sure his lungs are good enough to be on the outside.
In looking at my pics, I don't see much change in size, so right now, I'm worried. Tomorrow's appointment isn't until 1pm, so I won't be updating until tomorrow afternoon.
... Once (and still) Infertile, but still Schnarky as hell. This blog is dedicated to the daily ramblings from the mind of Nancy. It isn't about anything profound in the grand scheme of things, but it ~is~ about things in my life, schnarkiness always included. I have a second blog, listed in my profile, but the blogs will continue to remain separate.
"I'm aiming for heaven, but I'll probably wind up down in hell"
About Me
- nancy
- I am a 39 year old woman. I am the mother of two beautiful daughters and a handsome son. I am a career woman. As for my TTC world, it certainly doesn't seem like I am "infertile", but I fought for my pregnancies and my TTC/IF history is on the sidebar. I have two blogs, which are both listed in my profile. One focuses on my daily life - including IF, TTC, pregnancy, delivery and even some "children mentioned" posts. The second blog is ~soley~ posts directly about being the mother to my three children.
Belly Pics for #3 only.
Click stick figure to see the consecutive pictures from this pregnancy only.
My TTC History
- Jul 01 ~ married
- Jan 02 ~ First cycle off bcps and opk shows ovulation!
- Dec 02 ~ Went to pcp for RE referral
- Jan 03 ~ Testing commences. S/A perfect. HSG clear.
- Feb 03 ~ Lap #1. All clear.
- Apr 03 ~ Clomid cycle #1. BFN.
- May 03 ~ Clomid cycle #2. BFN.
- Jun 03 ~ Clomid cycle #3. BFN.
- Jul 03 ~ Supposed to be IUI#1, but we missed cd3 so natural cycle
- Aug 03 ~ BFP on C18.
- Apr 04 ~ Ella born.
- Oct 04 ~ decided to ttc #2 and went off minipill to see if I am ovulating. I am. Will start next month.
- Nov 04 ~ TTC#2 starts. BFP. Holy Crap. No freaking way. No way.
- Aug 05 ~ Allison born
- Oct 06 ~ IUD removed. TTC#3
- Jan 07 ~ Large cysts found.
- Feb 07 ~ Femara cyle #1
- Mar 07 ~ Started w/ RE. HSG #2 showed R tube blocked. S/A normal.
- Mar 07 ~ more cysts, up to 9cms.
- Apr 07 ~ more cysts, 3 @ 7-9cms.
- May 07 ~ IUI #1 cancelled due to more cysts
- Jun 07 ~ IUI #1 (take two) w/ Clomid. BFN.
- Jul 07 ~ HSS showed scar tissue in 70% of uterus. Diagnosed with Asherman's Syndrome. Uterine surgery #2
- Aug 07 ~ HSG #3 showed clear tubes.
- Aug 07 ~ IUI #2 w/ Femara. BFN.
- Sept 07 ~ Monitored w/ hCG trigger. BFN.
- Oct 07 ~ HSS #2 showed scar tissue in 30% of uterus. Uterine surgery #3.
- Dec 07 ~ HSS #3 showed tiny amount of scar tissue. Uterine surgery #4.
- Jan 08 ~ HSS #4 showed clear uterus.
- Jan 08 ~ IUI #3, C16. BFN.
- Mar 08 ~ IVF #1, Transfer Cancelled due to lining. Out of 15 eggs, 9 were mature and all 9 fertilized. I have named my 9 embryos "The Mod Squad" and they are in the freezer, waiting for mommy to be ready.
- Apr/May 08 ~ FET #1. C20. 4 embryos "The Fab Four" transferred on 5/05. BFP!!! Very Low Beta (15 at 11dp3dt) but the numers continued to double every 48 hours. Told it was "most likely not viable" and later "most likely ectopic" but we beat all the odds.
- May 16, 08 ~ 11dp3dt (4w0d), beta #1: 15
- May 19, 08 ~ 14dp3dt (4w3d), beta #2: 43
- May 23, 08 ~ 18dp3dt (5w0d), beta#3: 213
- May 27, 22dp3dt (5w4d), beta #4: 1,073
- Jun 08 - Ultrasound showed one heartbeat at 7 weeks.
- Jul 08 - Had CVS testing. Chromosomes are normal and it's a BOY!! EDD: 1/23
- Aug 08 - Jan 09 ~ High risk due to: 1) Velamentous Cord Insertion, deemed biggest risk 2) Previous Placenta Accreta 3) Previous rapid degraged placenta 4) IVF alone can create weak placenta 5) AMA - Advanced Maternal Age. -- All resulting in almost 30 u/s and lots of testing, which ended up saving my life.
- Jan 09 (38w0d) ~ Karl is born! -- Crazy 3 days in hospital. Manual version to flip baby from breech to head down, Labor, Delivery, Emergency surgery due to cord detaching from placenta, Scary heart issues from losing over 40% of my blood supply, and then a blood transfusion due to the extreme loss of blood. Whew!
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38 comments:
I hope everything is fine with Karl. I'd say try not to worry, but that's a big "yeah, right!"so I'll just pass along some good thoughts your way!
I hope everything goes well and Karl's growth is holding steady...
Man oh man momma. I'm sorry you have such a worry filled day. I'm really glad your little girl is okay & sorry you have to go through more worry for your little man. I am hoping & praying with you that he is at least still at 30% & at best has jumped up somewhere higher...
Thinking about you all- xoxo
I'll be thinking of you & Karl tomorrow; all the best!!
I'm thinking of you both. Sending lots of big-boy thoughts!
Try not to worry, I'll keep you and Karl in my prayers. I really hope he's holding steady if not going up, but holding steady would be good.
You are in my thoughts, Nancy!!
I hope Karl has been growing well in the last 4 weeks. Apple and Banana are sending him good growing vibes!
I have been thinking about you and the baby a lot the last couple days 'cuz it's getting so close to the end. I'll keep you in mind tomorrow and think good thoughts.
::hugs::
Nancy~
I will be thinking about you tomorrow. I hope Karl is growing right on schedule. Hope your visit goes well.
(((HUGS)))
I'm glad your little girl doesn't have meningitis, and I will be keeping my fingers crossed that K. is doing all right on the growth front.
When I was at my OB last week, incidentally, I overheard her on the phone with a patient who has this same thing -- I felt very in the know on the subject thanks to you. :)
Sending good thoughts your way....
~hugs~ Ok.. Please Please call, write.. something. If you need anything... starbucks... cookies... Let me know. Even if you need someone to distract the kids...
It will be fine, Karl is a strong young man... and he's going to be waving at you Mommy!
Good luck tomorrow! I'll be thinking of you & Karl!
Good luck! I'll be thinking about you tomorrow!
I'm thinking of you and Karl. I hope he shows enough growth that you'll be able to carry him a while longer without medical intervention.
Sending good percentile vibes (not that i know what it means cos I've never had a baby, but none the less sending them...)
Will be waiting for GOOD news tomorrow pm...
xxx
I won't add to your confusion with my own point that ultrasound biometry really is a plus/minus a sumo wrestler a crap shoot about size. Really, it is. In my honest to betsy doc hat on.
xx
J
I'm hoping Karl is holding steady. Will be looking for that updated post!! Crossing fingers and toes and thinking good thoughts.
~~HUGS~~
Velma
Shit, Nancy. You've got a lot going on. I'm thinking of you today and hope to read lots of good news from you this afternoon. Hang in there, sweetie.
XO
Aw man - I didnt realize he was so tiny - Tiny's cute unless there sick. You'll be in my thoughts and Prayears today Nancy - I hope all is well and your little man is putting some meat on his bones.
sending you & Karl lots of love and hoping like a mofo that everything is GOOD!!
xo
Praying that you & Karl sail thru the appointment this afternoon!
Hoping everything is good news. Can't wait for the update. Prayers coming your way.
Im definitely thinking of you today--hoping that little man is doing well. Thanks so much for your comment--misery does love company. Hoping our little men get here safe and sound!
I know it's easier said than done, but I hope you can get some rest today and Karl will have beefed up by tomorrow! We'll be thinking of you and him
Thinking of you and Karl and hoping he is growing big and strong.
J - yup, I totally know the +/- an entire sumo wrestler thing, but it doesn't do anythng about the fact they are using these percentiles to determine if/when they are taking him out. If it was all dependent on just one u/s it would be more, um, invalid? but they're basing it off of weekly u/s plus the every 4 week growth. Still can be totally wrong, but if I see 20% today, it's happening. Oy.
I'll keep both of you in my thoughts! I'd send you a high-calorie hotdish to eat, if I could. I am totally kidding, LOL!
I hope everything goes well today and he stays on target! I'll be thinking about you today!
Sarah - ~giggle~ A hotdish. The thing is, I am gaining, but it seems just like my ass/thighs are the recipients. Ugh.
Thinking of you & Karl today - I hope he's growing well. (((hugs)))
Thank God your daughter doesn't have meningitis (sp) it's such a nasty ailment.
Will say a prayer for Karl that all goes well with today's scan.
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}
I really really hope everything goes well today. And having to wait until 1 p.m. is hell. Ugg.
But I hope his growth is good and strong, you have to keep him in a little longer.
And next week, weather permitting, I'm going to a press conference downtown at 8:30 or something. But I will wait till your appointment to plan something with you. You've got bigger things to plan than me!
Thinking of you this afternoon and hoping Karl has had a lovely growth spurt and can be kept inside safely a bit longer. Love to you.
I'm with everyone here Nancy -- this chorus of voices and hopes and wishes -- sending you the best vibes in the world -- hoping your worry eases...
XO
Pam
first of all thanks for all the support this week, I needed it. I wish I could say don't worry, but that is a waste of words. Just know that the doctors are the professionals and they are going to do what is best for you and the baby! I am praying for you both!!
Nancy, wishing you well. Hoping everything goes ok at tomorrow's scan. I can't imagine Karl being anything but a toughie. Hang in there.
Hoping the best for you and Karl. Maybe some kee-ray-zee growth spurt, even. Come on Karl!
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