... 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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105 comments:
You have all the prayers in the world!!!!!!! I am really worried about you, Nancy.
Take care of yourself! (((((Nancy)))))
You have prayers from all of us!!! Take care of yourself and Karl!!!
Kara
Webmd - karalynn81
Prayers are being sent for you. Take care.
You're in my thoughts, Nancy! I hope you get better soon and can go home with your precious baby.
Man --- I am sending you lots of good vibes and prayers, and I would go donate blood in your honor today if they let pregnant women do it. Hoping it all goes well and please keep us posted! Will be thinking of you....
Praying for you Nancy!! I know you'd rather be going home and feeling better, but it's a miserable day out there, so stay warm!
Oh Nancy you have my prayers. I have been away from the computer all weekend. Congrats on little Karl and I hope you are doing better soon.
Absolutely Nancy.
You have all of my prayers.
Fuck.
Love,
Pam
Sending lots and lots of prayers. Take care of yourself!
Sending you BIG prayers, and wishing I could donate blood, I totally would give some in your honor today. :) *hugs*
You're in my prayers.
Oh hun!!! You know you have all my thoughts and prayers!!
How scary! We are all pulling for you and hope you are home with your 3 beautiful children soon.
Hi Nancy...I've read about you on a couple different blogs I read (The Captain's Wife, Jewels...) so I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers along with everyone else! I'm thinking of you.
And congrats on baby Karl!!!
Thinking of you!
I hope you get better soon!A prayer is being sent your way.
(((((((((( hugs))))))
nicole 11963 webmd
Sorry Nancy, I had to have a transfusion too, no fun! Sending thoughts your way.
Praying for you Nancy. Take care and get well soon!
Absolutely, Nance, lots of prayers for your recovery. Hugs!
Saying prayers for all of you!
Sending you lots of good vibes Nancy. Hope you get home with Karl soon. xx
Praying for you. (((hugs)))
Praying for you right now!
Good vibes and prayers your way!
jp
definitely praying for you & Karl. I hope all is well very soon!
I hope the transfusion does the trick. Does this mean you have to stay there at least until tomorrow? Thinking of you.
Sending good thought and prayers your way!
I hope you are doing better soon.
Vibes, prayers and all my positive thoughts. You can do this strong lady. we love you.
I was thinking about you this morning & wondering how you were. Prayers & positive thoughts flowing your way!
Good luck, prayers to all of you.
HUGS!!!! and get better vibes.....
Thinking and praying for you! Rest up mama! Hope that you are feeling better soon!
I hope this gets your hemoglobin where it should be and it stays stable. Sending you good vibes!
If it helps you feel any better about getting a transfusion, I have never seen a transfusion reaction in my many years of giving blood products nearly every shift I worked ICU.
Prayers sent just now and will continue to pray! Heavenly Father please heal Nancy so she can take care of her baby Karl and little girls!
Sending you tons of prayers and get well vibes!
Done. And I will keep at it until you are back at home with your baby boy.
Thinking of you and sending you hugs and prayers!
HUGS,
-D
You are in my prayers,Take care!!!
I'll be thinking of you! take care!
sara
webmd from waaaay back
Prayers, prayers, prayers. You'll be out of there soon. Warm hugs to you and Karl.
Thinking of you! And congrats on Karl's entrance!
Thinking about you and Karl. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Sending you lots of prayers and ((((HUGS))))
You got it. Let me know what else you need. If I can provide it, you can have it.
Praying for you and wishing that you'll be healthy and strong very soon.
OMG Nancy...My prayers are with you! I was hoping to more of a happier post here but damn :( My thoughts and prayers are coming your way. I hope everything turns out fine and you are on your way to recovery by now
I will definitely be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers !!!!
Oh.. Honey!
Please take care of yourself. Your hubby will get the rest of the family!
I am so sorry this is happening to you!
~hugs~
You got it ::HUGS::
Oh Nancy, I am so sorry you're going through this. Sending you strong, healthy vibes.
Praying!
~Velma
Good Luck Nancy Hope all is well and you can come home soon with your new baby boy. My prayers are with you
Can I say a big one instead? Sending lots of good thoughts!
Prayers sent and on their way!!
praying and hoping for a fast turn-around for you!
lurker here, saying a big prayer for you!
Nancy!!!! Get better cool lady. All the good vibes and prayers are coming your way....
Nancy, my prayers are with you. I'm very worried about you, as I know everyone is. Please stay strong.
Steph
Nancy!!!! Get better cool lady. All the good vibes and prayers are coming your way....
Nancy!!!! Get better cool lady. All the good vibes and prayers are coming your way....
sending buckets and buckets of love and prayers out into the Universe.
xoxo
I pray that everything turns out good. Take care.
You're in my prayers!
I am sending all the positive vibes, prayers and anything else that can help. You are a strong and courageous women and you will pull through this and be home with your family in no time.
sending lots of prayers and hugs...get better soon!
Sending tons of prayers, happy thoughts, and anything else that I think of. Hoping things turn sunny soon!
Praying for you...hope you're better immediately.
you have many prayers coming your way! We are all worried about you!
Praying for you and I'm sorry I haven't been by to congratulate you. I missed your play by play. Hang in there, you'll be home before you know it. Take care. Congrats on Karl, can't wait to see pics.
prayers and hugs
of course will send prayers for you!! have been wondering what's been going on, & hoping for the best for you & karl! good luck & take care of yourself
Ugh! Hope you have a speedy recovery and get home very soon.
Sending healing energy across the miles. Hope things are already much better.
Sending you some prayers.
I hope you feel better soon and can get home to your girls and baby Karl.
Nikkimillet (webmd)
Prayers coming your way Nancy!!! I'm thinking of you often.
Dani from WebMD (Pandabear1974)
Thinking of you.
Nancy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of yourself.
Jaclyn
Webmd jacquwe
Good vibes going your way!!
Hang in there Nancy.
Congrats on the beautiful boy.
Get well soon!
I'm sending all the get well soon vibes I can muster!
Still continuing to pray for you. Hopefully by now you've gotten your transfusion and you are feeling much better! Praying for healing!
Good, you're getting some much needed haemoglobin.
I would have shaken your medicos by the collar if they hadn't thought of it after a large PPH.
xx
J
Thinking of you Nancy and hoping you'll have good news to post soon. I'm praying for you and your family; I can't imagine how hard this must be on all of you right now. Take care.
Nancy, many prayers have been sent. I hope you are snuggling with Karl and are happy and healthy right now. Please let us know something soon.
You are in my thoughts. I hope both you are Karl do great
Get better soon, Nancy. Praying for you!
Thinking and praying for you...
((HUGS))
You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon!
You and your family have my prayers. Take care of yourself and follow all orders!
I'm visiting via Bloodsigns. I'll be sending out positive thoughts and hoping you feel much better soon.
Shannon
My thoughts are with you! I hope you and Karl get to go home very soon!
Nancy, I am praying for you. Surely the blood transfusion will take care of things! Take care...
I'm sending many, many good vibes your way.
MW
Dear Nancy,
I'm still new at the PAIF board but I just read your story and wanted to send you prayers and wish you all the best for a speedy recovery!
HUGS!
Kaila
good lord, now your making me worry!! lots of prayers coming your way!!
Thoughts and prayers coming your way!
Kelly
webmd kloc2006
Praying for you right now!
sending prayers stat!
((((((((HUGS))))))) I will be thinking about you. Hope everything goes well.
I'm praying. You are in my thoughts.
NANCY ... A SHIT LOAD OF LOVE, PRAYERS, & WELL WISHES ARE COMING YOUR WAY.
ALSO, TELL THOSE DOCTORS TO GET THEIR SHIT TOGETHER OR ELSE YOUR NEW NY FRIEND WILL COME THERE AND KICK SOME CO ASS!
FEEL BETTER PLEASE ....
~ MARIE
My goodness! We are all thinking of/praying for you. What a story you are going to have to tell about the birth of your last child! Geez, everything from the conception to the pregnancy to the delivery!
I know you'll be fine! Hang in there.
{{HUGS}}
prayers going up for you as I type
Prayers being sent your way and take care and well wishes for Baby Karl.
Praying for a quick and healthy recovery for you, Nancy. Hope you get to go home with baby Karl soon.
Katie-- Webmd - ejk_klk2007/SaraAzriel
oh Nancy, I am so sorry to hear you are having a rough time, stay strong, and get lots of rest, were all pulling for you. youll be on your feet again in no time.Ramona
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