That's how I've been feeling. Totally out of sorts. I've had 3 gallbladder attacks this week. And since they mostly occur late at night, I've been a walking zombie during the day. Actually, not much of a walking zombie than a sit-on-my-ass-zombie.
Before I say more, is everyone watching Pam's first IVF cycle? I'm SO into watching it. And with so many bad luck IVF cycles lately, I'm hoping this one is the one to break the bad luck streak.
Hrm.
Not even much to talk about except I have surgery next week, either tuesday or friday. I was supposed to go back to roller derby this week, but I'll be out a few weeks recovering from the gallbladder removal. I have lost a bit more weight, standing at 141 lbs now. Um, yeah. That's about it. Oh - I got more of my tattoo done. I'll throw up an ink pic soon.
I've got to go pack to get ready to leave for Salida in the morning. I'll try to get back to type some more tonight.
... 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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- Wow.
- biopsy results
- hanging low.
- holy shit.
- okay, now that I seem to be able to post ...
- Can I post now?
- I'm laughing my ass off right now
- The question and answer videos!!!
- Another video
- This isn't THE video, but a video.
- I'm not smart.
- Quick! Read this post!!!
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- I feel lost when I have no internet
- internet down
- I'm free!
- cell dying
- Update
- word question
- ahhh!
- admitted
- So long, Farewell.
- This is my title.
- Seriously.
- huh? what? when? where?
- Do you honestly believe in Karma?
- ~squeal~ Socks!!!
- Three Days
- Off to my HIDA scan
- This has been eating at me.
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19 comments:
I think the link is incorrect...
Dude, they need to take that gallbladder thing OUT. That is rough.
I've never had a gallbladder attack, but I watched my mother and sister struggle with them.
I'm SO sorry that you've had 3 attacks this week. Unreal.
You will feel much better once it's out.
Why thank you miss Io! I fixed it.
Sounds miserable, I hope you're feeling better soon. Good luck on your surgery next week...tell them to break out the top shelf drugs for my girl, okay?
Maybe the bad luck streak will end and there will be lots of + this month!
I hope your surgery goes good.
I had my gallbladder taken out last year. It was a pretty decent recovery time. The worst part about it for me, honestly was when the stupid doctor ripped the band-aids off and the skin went with it...owww.
Good luck and take care of yourself!
Good luck w/the surgery. Man you've had it rough!
ick. 3 attacks? I hope for your sake surgery is tueday so you can get relief sooner.
Feel better hon!
I am starting to wonder if I'm having gall bladder issues. Ever since I had Farty I'm having some 'gastrointestinal issues' that are very painful and uncomfortable.
My mom and both grandmas had theirs removed, soon after having babies. With my luck, I not only inherited a big ass, but a faulty gallbladder as well.
I'm hoping you are on the mend soon, you've gone thru enough already!
And I was LOL at the thought of our little ones smoking crack together in a back alley somewhere...
Ouch on the gall bladder attacks!!!
Yay on the weight loss. You hot mom!
Yuck for the gallbladder attack. I hope you feel tons better after the surgery.
Hey Nancy -- I'm glad you're watching -- I have my hands clasped firmly over my eyes trying NOT to watch ;)
I'm sorry about the GB -- that sucks. I hope your recovery is swift and that you are back in your skates in no time Murder Rita -- isn't that you -- or did I dream that? I'm watching the wild & avalanche right now -- we're tied!
Lots of love to you Nancy,
XO
Pam
Gallbladder attacks are horrible. Even worse when you have a newborn to attend to. Good luck with your surgery and I hope you feel better soon. Can't wait to see an updated picture of your tattoo.
Good luck with the surgery.
Yay on the weight loss too - you'll be down to "normal" in no time!
Hey Nanc,
I hope you are feeling better soon and that your surgery/recovery goes well. And...that you get a break from all this shit soon, Jeeze!
Dood, are you not surfing in Salida? Cuz uh, you should. I think it'll make all your gallbladder pain go away potentially. Seriously, I'm like the Home Depot - I fix things apparently.
FYI for all my blogger friends.
I’m not able to explain why I had to hide my blog, but I’ll check on you and if you want access to what’s going on in my pregnancy, you can view our babysite at http://www.babysites.com/sites/jewels/
You should be able to reach my e-mail through there too if you want.
I will deeply miss blogging but find this is the way it has to be due to family matters.
Jewels (empty nesting)
p.s. I emailed you.
Dang girl..Hope that surgery happens quickly for you. I know they suck..and at night is worse :( thinking about ya and for whatever reason you aren't blogging I hope you are okay! Hugs!
Nancy, I hope you are ok. Take care of yourself and that beautiful family of yours...
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