... 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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January
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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.
- Picture Placeholder
- Temporary and craptastic pictures
- 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.
- Birth Story and the after belly picture.
- Moo! Im hooked up to a pump right now. Fun times.
- A quick pic to appease the masses
- Still alive. Barely. Blood loss taking its toll. W...
- web nursery
- Okay - I'm home.
- Need blood transfusion. Still in hospital. Please ...
- In hosp until monday. Im having heart trouble. The...
- He is a sleepy baby! Nursed one side but now he sl...
- Karl is here! 7lbs, 8ozs. I was rushed to emergenc...
- +1 station, 95% effaced, 6cms. And pain is like no...
- Labor really hurts. Oh fuck. I have done it before...
- Water broke on its own at 4am. Immediate hard and ...
- Version worked! Baby boy is head down now. Startin...
- Confirmed still breech. Waiting for epidural now. ...
- Alright. I'm off!
- oh my god.
- Which ones do you hate?
- 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.
- Burger King vs McDonalds commercial
- Crap, I'm a little late with this one.
- The three B's
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47 comments:
Oh no! I hope everything is ok.
Take care of yourself.
I can't wait to see pictures!!!
I hope you'll be recovered in no time.
How is Karl doing?
Yikes! Relax, and take advantage of your call button. So looking forward to the complete birth story!
OMG...feel better!
Oh shit! I hope you fill back up and get to go home trouble free very soon.
So excited to see your latest little miracle!
I hope you get to feeling better soon!
oh my, sending you big hugs and chicken hoodle soup, feel better quick!
Sending lots of hugs your way !!
I hope your recovery is speedy and that you'll be home in no time with all your family.
Om my, get plenty of rest so you can feel better soon.
Cannot wait to here more and see pics of Karl as you feel better and have the time.
Oh no! Take good care of yourself and get better quick. Can't wait to see pictures of Karl!
Uh oh! Are you tachy?
Rest up!
yikes! nothing is ever easy! thinking of you...
I hope everything is okay. Congratulations on Karl's arriveal!
XO
Take it easy and get some rest. Lots of good thoughts coming your way.
Oh no! I hope they figure it out soon. We are dying to see the pics! :)
A confession: I actually liked being in the hospital and didn't want to leave! The nurses being there whenever I needed something was very nice.
Here's hoping for a quick recovery!!!! Take your time- don't overdo it!
I hope everything is okay. Just think... one more day and you'll be home! Cant wait to see pics.
Nancy, you say that like it's nothing! I am sorry that happened to you. Please rest up and take it easy.
My goodness! I hope you are okay. Excited to see the pictures!
Oh Nancy.
Take care of yourself.
Xo (and now that makes me smile)
Pam
Well, that sounds scary! I'm glad you're in the hospital where you can be monitored. Take good care!
I hope you feel better soon!!
Congratulations on Karl's arriveal!! I can't wait to see pictures and read his birth story!!!
I'm hoping you're getting a few units of the Good Stuff (ie PRBC- a transfusion)on top of some IV fluid. Or you'll feel like refried shite prone to fainting upon standing up.
Get well soon, Nancy,
xx
J'
PS. you have a history of placenta accreta, yes? I'm assuming that was the problem this time, and hoping it wasn't too adherent (increta or g-d forbid percreta)and all is well with your ute.
I hope everything is okay! feel better!
How is Karl doing? Are the girls just loving him?
I hope you feel better soon!
I hope all is well with you. It's great to hear that Karl is now here! Congratulations!
JP
ohmygod! will be thinking of you!
Hoping that everything turns out OK. Much love!
I hope that you recovery quickly and are home with your family soon.
I hope you are feeling better soon!!
How is Karl doing?
Can't wait for the next update!
(((((HUGS)))))
Oh Nancy I hope you are ok and are getting the best care. I hope they give you a transfusion if you need it.
I'll say a prayer or two :)
I know that you will be fine but losing half of your blood fucking sucks. (referencing an old post: anyone want a home birth?)
Rest my friend. I look forward to tales of Karl at home with his sisters and then tales of roller derby. I've been meaning to learn about that but I think I have time before you start back.
Hugs and Kisses.
Ok - it is time for the "high risk - complication" train to S.T.O.P! Feel better Nancy and don't stress about the pics. We are a patient bunch!
Sending good thoughts your way!
Hey, you have to take care of yourself over there!! Are they considering a transfusion for some of the lost blood? Feel better!!
I've been away from a computer all weekend and have been so anxious to see how it went...I'm hoping you are recovering now and I am so happy Karl is here, safe & sound. Can't wait to see him!!!
Welcome Karl. Nancy, thinking of you
Take care of yourself and get better! Can't wait to see pics of Karl :)
Well. Heart trouble was not on the agenda. Hope you're feeling better soon. Lot of luck.
Yes, Nancy, get on those pictures, chop chop! Who cares about blood loss and heart trouble...
Wait a second, what am I saying?
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF FIRST!!!
We care about you and hope the best for you. Hugs to all five (whoa!) of you.
Jeez -- you have been through so much! I hope you are on the mend ASAP.
Right so I am late on this one but CONGRATULATIONS!!! Welcome to the world Sweet Karl :)
Hope you recover soon Nance - can't wait to see the boys face!!!
HUGS
xxx
Hey you. I'm just now getting to say congratulations, but I'm very happy Karl made it here safe and sound, but I'm very worried about you. Take care and post soon.
Take care of yourself Nancy, hope you get better soon! Can't wait for pics.
oh goodness! sending you lots of love and hoping things get better (& you get healthy) SOON.
xo
Oh, gracious. I hope you are ok, SO very sorry you are having unexpected troubles!!! HUGS to you and your little ones!
Steph
Let me know if you need some extra blood. I can come give you some of mine.
Hope you are healing and recovering well.
I'm sure Karl is a little gem already in your eye. Wishing you all the best in the days to come.
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