My OB just called me at home. He was reviewing my BPP, NST, blood work and 24 hour urine test results and said this to me:
"I know you want to wait, but I'm just not comfortable letting you go until Wednesday. Come in tomorrow for your NST/BPP and I'll review it in the evening. Then I'll call you on Friday and let you know what time I want you in the hospital on Saturday."
Um. Yeah. I'm having a baby in 3 days.
... 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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- update on me.
- I ~puffy heart~ tek.
- Do I comment on your blog?
- I broke a rule.
- Pneumonia.
- Wow, I'm ~really~ sick. (upd comments)
- It's question asking time.
- The last belly pictures.
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- Well that's not cool at all.
- explanations, bullets and pictures.
- My eyes sting.
- I love her, I really do.
- 3 hours!!!
- So I just handed her my debit card.
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- Moo! Im hooked up to a pump right now. Fun times.
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- Confirmed still breech. Waiting for epidural now. ...
- Alright. I'm off!
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- There is no way he'll let me wait.
- Holy Fucking Crap.
- 2 appointments
- Urgh.
- "Would you like to have your baby on Saturday?"
- The Misfits want my girls' skulls.
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72 comments:
Wow! That's incredible! I guess the bright side is that you get to meet your little man in 3 days!
YIKES!!!! I know this isn't the scenario you were hoping for, but I'm excited for Karl's arrival.
Oh shit! I guess Karl wants to come now.
::Hugs:: I'll be thinking of you.
Woo hoo, mama! Get ready, here he comes.
Oh my god. I'm with you babe. I really really wish I was closer to you now!!!
I hope it all goes great, can't wit for pics and the gory details!
Not that you asked, but I actually preferred having an 'appointment' to give birth to Mr. Farty...made planning my leave and having a sitter available for Ceara easier. Also avoided a middle of the night dash to the hospital, which would've been pretty inconvenient for a single mom, having no one to drive me and all!
Ahh man...that means I don't win the totally fucking awesome prize!
I am sorry you are dissapointed...but glad that your doctor cares about Karl enough to want him out here instead of in there...
Wooo BABY!!! You'd better find a computer at the hospital so you can blog during labor. ;-)
Whoa- that was fast!Saturday will be here before you know it!
Holy moly you are having a baby Saturday!!!
Oh Wow!!! Its going to be sooo soon! I cant wait to see how cute he is. Thats the same thing that happened to me too with my son, I had to do that 24 hr urine and I turned that in and had my appt and my doc was calling and telling me to come back to the hossy before I even made it home. And then I went back to be monitered and such and ended up staying in the hossy and having a baby a day later. WOW! Ive been reading your blog, sorry I havent posted much. I forgot to tell ya that I finally got a BFP after 5 1/2 yrs trying. Things going well so far Im 7 1/2 weeks. I will say some prayers for you and Karl for a safe delivery and recovery. Good Luck mama! Aubrey (ksmommy27 at Webmd)
Damn, Nancy...just like a kid to totally rearrange your plans! I know it's not your ideal, but it will all be okay!! Good Luck! Guess most of us proably guessed his birthdate wrong, lol!
So friggin' excited for you Nancy - you're long awaited, much wanted little man is almost here. Ready or not here he comes, GL momma!
Excellent! Sort of! I hope your tests are good.
Wow - good luck with everything Nancy! Please keep us updated!
OMG!!! GOOD LUCK!!! YAY~~
I'm excited for you! Dont worry it will all be fine!!!
WOW!!!I guess Karl is ready to meet his family!! I hope everything so smoothly. Can't wait to hear all the details, and see some pictures of that babe!
I hope and pray that everything goes well.
I can't wait to see pictures of the little guy!
Wow!! Time just flies or something--I mean, I thought you just got pregnant--and now the baby is a'coming!!
I'm with Rachel--scheduled C's are really mind and body savers.
Damn girl! That's scary but exciting at the same time! Ok more scary if I was in your shoes. lol Good Luck and definately keep us up to date with what happens tomorrow and the next few days if you can!
GOOD LUCK and may your delivery (however it comes) be fast, quick and easy!! We'll be thinking of you here!
Sat is my grandma's bday. She's going to be 86 and she's a friggin spitfire. GOOD DAY!!
He wants to be out for the football playoffs!!
Holy crap indeed! That sounds like the prudent course of action, though -- definitely avoid screwing around with BPP issues. Whoa!!! I can't wait for more updates and for you to meet Karl!
Woo Hoo! Cant wait to see your newest little one! Congrats!
WOW! It seems Karl is making it clear that he's the boss. :) It's nice that your doctor is so on top of things- I can't wait to see pictures of the new arrival...
:)
Woohoo! And breathe. I'm sure that everything will go great and you'll be meeting you're little man this weekend.
OMG!!!!! I can't believe the time has come. I'll be thinking of you and everything can't wait to hear all about it :-)
Well if having that damn kid is more important than commenting on my blog, I *guess* I can understand that.
;-)
Good luck my friend, very very exciting!
holy crap!! I know this is not how you pictured it, but as long as you have a healthy baby boy, that is all that matters. I will be thinking of you, keep us posted!!
How exciting!!! Good luck Nancy! :)
Ohh what date did I tell you in my e-mail? Now, we'll see if I was right about the time abnd weight!
Holy crap! Well that screws up my guess for the date... Hopefully though Karl decides he's ready Saturday and arrives of his own accord.
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Good luck my friend,
J
Holy cow! You are going to meet Karl a bit sooner than you thought!
Three days!!
Yippeeee!!! Everything will be okay. Karl is ready to meet his mama!!!
Oh My!I'll be thinking of you guys and wishing hard for a smooth induction with no complications, and most of all, a healthy baby and mom!
Hey Nancy, I know this isn't exactly what you wanted but it is still so exciting. Here's to the best for you and the little boy!
Baby O was three weeks early, and when my water broke I think I had the same reaction! :)
You get to meet your little guy in three days! eeeee!
Yikes!! Can't wait for Karl's arrival though.
I know it's not the scenario you wanted, but your and his safety are the most important thing (I know you already know that). Good luck! Can't wait to see pictures of him!
--Kristin
Good luck hun! Crazy how things change so fast, if anything, I'm experienced in that! 3 days hun!!! Thinking of you and Karl....oh, and I totally better get a text that day ;-)
Holy Fucking Crap is right! Good grief.
Karl wants O.U.T
Holy shit!!
Will say some extra prayers for Karl's safe arrival.
Slightly jealous. I am due before you but looks like your little man is coming first!!
I know you aren't a fan of inductions, but just remember this is medically necessary. I hope your body is good and ready and it's not real hard on you. I can't wait to see pics of your little man.
oh snap! I'm SO gonna win the pool!
Thinking of you, sweetie.
Oh Nancy,
Now you know the total loss of control is one of those things about the entire IVF process that freaks me out -- I so wanted to control my own process...but I realize now that sometimes, the greatest peace is in relaxing into the process -- even when its not what you imagined. But I know you know that --I think I said that out loud for me rather than for you.
I'm really reassured that your doctors are taking such good care of you.
I'm so excited for you both Nancy. I will be thinking of you constantly.
Love,
Pam
Holy crap! Exciting!! I know it's not exactly the way you were hoping this would go but the true goal is healthy baby and mommy! GL!!!
Wow. Lots of luck!
OMG Nancy! I'm getting teary-eyed for you right now. I know this isn't exactly how you planned things, but the dr knows what he is doing.
WOW!! How exciting and nerve wracking at the same time this must be for you!
So wait, does this mean that Saturday they are going to try the version, or just go ahead and do the c-section? I'm guessing they're referring to the section.
I know it kind of sucks that it's totally not going according to your plan, but try not to stress. I'm sure Karl is just fine and ready to meet you guys!
My son made his debut at 37 weeks and a few days, and he was perfectly fine.
Good luck!!!!! Can't wait to see lil man.
oh wow! that's awesome,
I'll be getting a facial and you'll be having a baby - what a great day =D
Hopefully he'll turn today- are you still going in for your acupuncture?
Good Luck!
Wow. Sooner than you hoped, but apparently the perfect time for Karl. Hoping everything goes well for you... it will... it has to.
Hugs.
I'm glad your dr. is being cautious. I'll be looking for your update and thinking good thoughts for you guys.
As Joey would say, "WHOA!"
Good luck, sweetie. I guess you don't really have a choice!
~Hugs~ I'll be thinking of you, sweetie!
~hugs~ I know... panicy, tearful, anxious... soon enough you will be holding the kicking little man!
Get the family ready! He's comin'! My baby will turn one tomorrow... they will have friends :)
Thinking of you!
BTW, went to the roller derby site! We are talking about going to the Feb 7th tournament with your derby girls! Maybe we can all meet up...
Good luck honey!
I guess Karl wanted to make his presence known. Man, I'm sorry this wasn't the way you wanted it to be. Did the acupuncture work or will it b a c-section for sure? Regardless, I'm hoping everything will go VERY smoothly for you.
~~HUGS~~
Velma
How exciting, though overwhelming, I'm sure.
I hope everything goes very, very well...
You & Karl are in my prayers. Best of luck Saturday! Can't wait to hear the details!
Wow...I can't believe you're there already! Congrats and good luck! Can't wait to read your baby story and see pictures!!
Yay! He'll be here soon!! Good luck, can't wait to hear how it all goes and see your little guys.
Oh yah, and I'm jealous you will be on maternity for the next 12 weeks. Enjoy your time away from hell, I mean here!
Nancy...Congratulations , I am so happy for you and I bet you can't wait to meet your little guy !
wow - here it comes!
Hope all goes well!
So exciting!
This is kind of similar to what happened to me. It ended up being too risky to wait.
Good luck, Nancy!
I know it's not the way you wanted it but you have to admit, it's exciting to know that Karl will be here this weekend!
WOW! That's exciting! 3 days - good luck with everything!
whoa!! I missed this yesterday!!!
So exciting and so scary all at the same time :) I wish you the best this week and especially Saturday!
Yay Karl is almost here!!
OMG!! WHAT!!??? How did Miss this??? I can't believe it. Good luck dear! I can't wait to see pictures of Karl!!
I have told you that my brother, the one in the air force, is Karl with a "K" and I love that name right?
Wishing you all the best!
That is some pretty damned exciting news! I hope everything goes well and can't wait to read all about it.
Wow Nancy,I do hope everything with you and Baby Karl works out wonderfully,I'm excited for you !!! ((HUGS))
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