I'm a little more freaked out now that the initial shock has worn off, but I wanted to say a few parting words ...
First off - THANK YOU, each and every one of you, for being so damned awesome. You were all here to pick me up after my failures and scares. And you stuck by me when I was schnarky. I love you all.
Now, for today, the plans remain the same. I'm leaving for hospital now and my doc is going to try to turn the baby for a vaginal birth at around 5pm. If we're successful, we'll start the process with cyrotec and induce in the morning. If he's stubborn and stays breech, we'll have a c-section immediately after the version. I think I can text to my blog, so I'll try to do just that.
Wow. Here I go.
... 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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40 comments:
Please turn ok for your mommy, Karl... Pretty, please with a big cherry on top.
~~HUGS~~
Velma
OMG! I hope he turns for you Nancy. Either way I am so excited for you! Karl is on his way...
I will be thinking about you.
Good luck Nancy!
--Kristin
Good luck, Nancy! I can't wait to see pics of Karl.
Holy SH*T! WOW! I was just popping in to wish you good luck for tomorrow, and it turns out that I need to wish you good luck for right now. So good luck! Can't wait to hear the details about beautiful Karl!!!
Fingers crossed that the version works, too......
Can't wait to hear all the happy news once you get back to us all.
Thinking of you through the weekend...
Can't wait to hear what happens.
Good luck!
I am so excited for you! It seems like just last week that you found out that you were knocked up!
I can't wait to hear if he turns for you or not...Brooklyn was breech too and my water broke a couple of days before my version.
Good Luck to you! Cant wait to see your update!
Wow! Wow! Turn boy - ok?
Nancy - next time I read you blog you may have a baby in your arms!
so excited for you!
So excited and anxious to see an update...hoping everything goes great!!!
AHH! Good luck!!!
"And you stuck by me when I was schnarky."
I stuck by you BECAUSE you are schnarky.
Best of luck. I'll be thinking of you.
Holy Shit Nancy!! Good Luck I'm hope that version works for you!! Turn Karl for your mom so she doesn't need that c-section!!
I'm on edge now for you....can't wait to hear the news/story!
Oh yeah...and super good luck with the version!!!
I can't believe Karl is about to arrive. Weren't you just getting that positive pee stick and worrying about whether or not he was ectopic? The way time has flown by is pure craziness. I'm thinking of you and can't wait to see the pics.
OMG... the blogger wouldn't let me on, but showed the the titles of the last two messages... CRUEL!!!!
Ok.. Ok... Wow.. I'd have made a horrible man. I get all freaked out and paniced.
Good luck, thinking of you, sent you a text and can't wait for the photos!
Within 24 hours, you will have your son! ~sniffles~ It's about time hon!... you have waited a long time for this!
~hugs~
holy fucksters, Nancy. I cannot believe the moment is here. Hoping Karl turns for you. But either way, cannot wait to celebrate on your behalf this weekend. Good luck, and for chrissakes, put the mobile down. We'll all be here when you are ready to share the great news.
Good luck, Nancy!!
Good luck! I'm so, so excited for you!!!! Can't wait to see baby Karl!
Good luck!!! Stay strong!
liza
ohmygod!! will be thinking of you! good luck!
Wishing you the best!
*BIG HUGS* honey! I have my fingers crossed for you!
Good luck! You're in my thoughts!
Good luck Nancy. Safe delivery to you!
GOOD LUCK TO MOMMY AND KARL!!
Whoa! My thoughts are with you, Nancy!
Good luck. I'll be thinking of you with lots of "turning" thoughts towards Karl! Can't wait to see pics of the new little guy!
Sending lots of luck your way! Can't wait for an update! XOXO
Good luck Nancy! Whatever happens, everything will be great!
((HUGS)) and I can't wait to see Karl!!
Best of luck to you Nancy!! I pray that everything works out just fine for you and Karl. ((HUGS))
Steph
Good luck Nancy. Wishing you a positive birth experience and a happy healthy baby!
Good luck Nancy! Can't wait to see pics of the little guy. Everything will be fine. Enjoy!!
Best of luck Nancy... and congrats on your new baby boy. :)
Good luck Nancy! I am sending all the positive "turn Karl" and "vaginal birth" vibes I can. I look forward to seeing pics of the new little man!
Awww!!! Good Luck Nancy!!!! Sending turning vibes for ya girl!!!! Can't wait to see pics of the lil stinker!!!!
Oh my Gosh!!! I go out to the mall for 2 hours and look what happens. You are leaving for the hospital!
I'm so excited for you and I hope Karl turns so you don't have to have a C-section.
Good luck!!!
~~~~~TURN!!!!!~~~~~
Boys need to listen to their mommies!
~~~~~TURN!!!!!~~~~~
Kick ass, Nancy!
Oh Nancy, I'm sooo excited for you!! Please know that you, Karl, and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't wait to read your birth story, and I pray that everything goes smoothly.
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