... 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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- I got the hospital bill
- We interrupt this blog to bring you my next medica...
- I watched it and I think I'm ready to comment.
- I'm actually going to talk about it.
- Sorry to keep you waiting!
- What the FUCK is that?
- Surgery tomorrow
- My answers (and thoughts/comments) regarding baby ...
- Question about baby showers ...
- More on the marijuana topic
- Joe Rogan's open letter to Kellogg’s re: Michael P...
- Top Ten List.
- Getting To Know You (GTKY #1)
- I will be sterilized next wednesday.
- This is a bit hard. (and something very interesting)
- Awards Time.
- (reminder)
- You all know of this place, right?
- Terms of Endearment
- "Michael Phelps' Bong Hit"
- Now it is definitely NOT funny.
- Well, now it's just funny.
- (Updated) "Have you thought about sterilization?"
- Quick update
- I'm home from the emergency room.
- Added bonus. Scan showed "something" left in my ut...
- Doc thinks its gall bladder attack due to a defect...
- Read from bottom up.
- for CT scan. Drank contrasting fluid. Blood pressu...
- Ok, here is the story so far. Sudden onset of MAJO...
- Im in the fucking hospital.
- Wow, thanks ticketmaster.
- I'm going out!
- FOTC
- Steak and Tampons
- Bah
- Horn Tootin'.
- Ah-ha! Thanks Jenera!
- That ~kinda~ worked
- my new ink.
- An answer to a question
- Let me rephrase that.
- I want another baby. Fuck you infertility.
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14 comments:
"something" left in your uterus? Like what??? That's not freaky or anything!
Dear god, you've had a hell of a ride haven't you??? Hope you get through this quickly. And keep on keeping us posted.
((((HUGS))))
I'm so sorry that you are having to go through all of this. Please know that I will be thinking about you and sending lots of well wishes your way!
Take care!!
Nancy..omg..I am just now getting caught up..What else could happen?! Jeez..please keep us updated!!
Something in the uterus? What the fuck is that?
Let us know when you find something out. I will be thinking of you! ((HUGS))
Well at least this "gall bladder incident" showed that "something" in your uterus. Maybe that's why it happened...so you can get it taken care of.
No fricking way!!! GEEZUS!!!!
WTF, Nancy? I'm thinking of you.
crazy about the uterus. as for the gall bladder, like i said...i have to get mine out too. gotta love pregnancy and the "special" bonuses they give us! all we wanted was a freakin baby!
not sure how put my e mail address for any replies...better go reread that post
What the hell has happened to you. I haven't been able to check my reader for a few days, last I checked life was good, new tat's, what the hell? Well, I am now really worried about you and hoping that everything is okay. PLEASE keep us posted! Hug to you and your family!
Is your warranty still in effect? You should make a claim.
Holy crap -- I hope you get better ASAP. I've heard gallbladder attacks are incredibly awful. And something is in your uterus -- yikes. I hope this all gets cleared up right away.
I'm sorry about all of this Nancy! I hope you feel better soon and it's nothing serious! Keep us updated
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