I need a distraction. I need to stop looking at a chart that could mean nothing. I need to stop thinking about bfps that could mean nothing.
So, I declare today "Help Nancy Out" day. I ask each one of you to ask me a question. Any question. Any strange off hand question. Any personal question. Any mundane question.
ASK ME ANYTHING.
And when I say "you", I mean YOU. Yeah - you - reading this right now. I don't care if you've never ever commented before. I don't care if you don't even like me and you read my blog just to find new ways to hate me. You don't have to leave your name. Be anonymous if you want. Just ask me a question.
I'm setting myself up right now too. If no one asks me anything, I'm going to feel like a gigantic dork. So please, ask me a question.
... 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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- Does this progesterone make my boobs look big?
- We talked about our "next step"
- That answers that.
- No comments please.
- Questions & Answers, Part II
- Questions and Answers
- Girls (and guys), today is "help Nancy out" day.
- 10dpIUI updates (now with confession!)
- Word Verification.
- oh yes, my 9dpIUI poas update.
- Holy crap. I got tagged!
- Pineapple #3 is done.
- As I start to obsess...
- 7dpIUI
- A few quizzes stolen from another blog.
- I'm allergic to pineapple.
- HPTs.
- Quick note about "age difference in dating"
- 5dpIUI 'trigger' injection plus POAS party plans.
- "What is wrong with you?" (& poll)
- "I have never knowingly taken steroids"
- Infertility sucks.
- I can be very self involved.
- The Hepatitis Song from Arizona
- A sweet surprise.
- I have a new post
- Colorado Bloggers ...
- Added in my TTC History to sidebar
- Lining (what is good?), IUI stats & IVF success rates
- Operation Spermination. Take 3.
- How long does an egg "live"?
- An update to today's news ...
- I like my eggs sunny side up.
- I love to POAS.
- Chugga Chugga Choo Choo! (updated)
- Vitamin poll.
- Bouncing baby tickers on pregnancy blogs.
- Eggs-cellant
- an answer?
- A few random things in my head.
- can my belly hurt a little LESS please?
- and when things suck, ~i~ suck.
- still sobbing on and off
- Nope, hope gone now. Cycle Cancelled.
- cycle close to being cancelled.
- And for my 200th post ....
- No, it's not about you.
- I'll sandwich the bad w/ two "goods"
- Whew. Huge IF vent. HUGE.
- cd13 update & a "holy crap" advil/aleve warning!
- I'm high.
- Whoa. I'm totally banning the Tyra Banks show.
- Two small things. Okay, three.
- I'm a big fat liar!
- Righty is an over achiever.
- Well now, ~that~ is a new one.
- Should I? (updated)
- I got a fancy new scale.
- Oh good lord.
- To wrap up ... Canadian healthcare coverage vs mine.
- I'm inspired.
- I almost had to "bleed" a pregnant lady.
- Assvice RULES
- When did I become "that woman"?
- Want in on a weird secret?
- My RE is on TOP of things (financially)
- Anyone ever take Femara/Letrozole?
- Creme de la Creme 2007
- HSS? We don't need no stinkin' HSS.
- cd1 snuck up on me.
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40 comments:
Hi Nancy, I am not sure if you remember me from Webmd or not. I was "scottswoman" on that board. Anyways, keeping my fingers crossed for you. Can I link your blog in my blog?
Nancy, I don't want to add to your anxiousness but I really feel like this may be "it" for you . . . your chart IS beautiful! I can't wait to see the temps for the next two days.
Um, so here's my question. . . now I can't think of anything good to ask. .. um, how did your husband propose to you. . .how did you meet?
Hi Nancy! I'm not sure if you remember me--I was Julieb56 from ttc-jso. In Aug, I was blessed & shocked to get my BFP... I'm now 28w4d. Every once in a while I like to check in on the ttc girls. I saw your post & wanted to leave you a comment! :) Now, onto the question: What is your dream vacation?
Take care & I will be anxiously awaiting an update on your blog!
What is your biggest pet peeve dealing with driving? :)
P.S. You chart is amazing. I want to steal and use it for myself later on haha.
If you were given 24 hours to move from your home*, where would you move? It could be anywhere in the world as long as you have NOT lived there before...
*(your things would all be packed and moved professionally and your job would be ther for you in whatever way needed to be so no worrying about that type of nonsense)
ok, I'll try & help you stop the obsession...
Tell us about how you & hubs met, please?
And if that doesn't help, go play at www.levelgame.net
I'm trying to think of a good question...hmmm...
Ok, a crappy generic one will have to do. I will try again later when I am not trying to pretend I am working.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?
Here ya go...this will keep you pondering for a while I think, hehe....
How do you explain colors, excluding black and white, and what they look like to a blind person that has been blind all his life?
= )
Em!!! Nice to "see" you!
Nancy....what was your first tattoo? Any special meaning to it? If you had to do it over, would you get that one again?
hope this helps! (hugs)
At a recent birthday party there were four mothers and their children. aged 1, 2, 3 and 4. From the clues below can you work out whose child is whose and their relevant ages? It was Jane's child's birthday party. Brian is not the oldest child. Sarah had Anne just over a year ago. Laura's child will be 3 next birthday. Daniel is older than Charlie. Teresa's child is the oldest. Charlie is older than Laura's child.
scottswoman - Yes! I remember you!. Thanks for the crossed fingers. And yes, you can link to me!
Since I wasn't effective on the phone with my latest MMO for you, here's one:
Any progress on that "circles of equal angle" problem?
Bringing on the randoms...
What is your middle name?
Are you the oldest, middle, or youngest in your family?
What was your worst job ever?
When you put your jacket on, do you hold onto the sleeves so they don't slide up differently than the jacket sleeves?
What is your favorite Subway sandwich (if you eat there)?
Do you like the toilet paper to roll from the top or the bottom?
Do you organize your clothes in your closet according to color?
What outfit are you wearing today?
What's the weather like right now where you live?
Do you wear contacts?
If I opened your fridge, what would I find the most of?
Does it drive you nuts when people chew on their pens?
Do you like your ice cream in a dish or a cone?
That's about all I could come up with for now...
What would the soundtrack to your life story be? Minimum of 6 songs.
:) puffy hearts!
Who is the person you are most "hiding out" from talking to and why? Bonus question for extra credit: What would it be like for you and for them if you took on having the conversation you are avoiding?
As a public service, what objective standard can you propose for how hard to close a car door, such that it is not taken as "slamming"?
Have you ever "thanked" an inanimate object for doing something it did well? (For example, thanking a Band-Aid for doing a good job before tossing it into the trash.) If you did, did it make you feel better or stupid after you did it?
1) How did you get into roller derby? Did you watch it as a kid on ESPN afterschool like I did?
2) If you were trapped on a desert island and could only take 3 books with you, what would they be?
3) Chocolate or vanilla?
4) Favorite childhood memory?
5) If you could change one thing about your husband, what would it be?
6) Would you want to see Spam made?
7) Pretend you're in Hell. In your mind, who would be doing an infinity run on the mainstage in Hell...and you have a permanently reserved table up front?
8) If you could resurrect any tv series and have it continue with its original brilliance, what would it be?
9) What do you want to be when you grow up?
10) Name 3 reasons why today is great that have nothing to do with temperature, urine or uteri.
Have you ever sent anything to that guy who has that "send my your secrets" website? If so, what was it?
Ok, child number 3 girl or boy, which would you prefer or is there no preference?
Still have ~everything~ crossed for you. I really think this might be it!
Alright, now the question...
~What was your absolute favorite birthday gift?
~What is your favorite season and why?
Good Luck Nancy.
I'd like to know what are your 3 biggest fears in life. Are they different then ten years ago?
What was your favorite time period of your life?
What kind of animal would you want to be? And why?
Have you ever had sex outside?
Do you already have the 'big sex talk' planned out for when your kids are older?
Hmmm...what's the farthest you've ever been from home?
Since you are an adopted Irishwoman, how do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
I'm sorry, the only question I can think of is when will you be convinced that a BFP on a test is Real? (That is if they are to stay positive) 11dpo? 12dpo? Will 14dpo be enough for you?
Ok I'm not helping.
Let me think....hummm...who are your Heroes and why?
If you won 1 million dollars, what would you do with it?
Would your answer be different if you won 10 million dollars? and why?
What did you do to stop your fish from being mean to me after that first visit? Or was it their idea all on their own?
I suck at being put on the spot!!
What is your relationship with your in-laws like?
I love the story of how you and DH met, btw!
When getting dressed in the morning, do you put your left sock or your right sock on first (assuming you are wearing socks)?
When getting undressed, do you take your left sock or your right sock off first?
Same questions as above, but in regard to which pant leg goes on and off first.
Uh oh. Appears to be a lull. Here's some more:
What kind of tree would you be and what would you think of being pruned?
What kind of animal would you be and, if you lived in a zoo, would you feel oppressed or be delighted that you got your basic needs taken care of without any effort AND got to watch a parade of goofy humans visiting almost every day?
What activity do you like so much and think others are missing out on to great detriment that you actively promote it? (Besides the obvious, sex, roller derby, etc).
What do you think is the most under-rated food? The most over-rated food?
As an alternative to the books question, what 3 movies would you take to a desert island, and why?
What person have you lost contact with that you are most curious about?
If you got a chance to name a mountain after yourself, which would it be? Which river?
When's your wedding anniversary, and why did you choose that date?
Hey Nancy! Here are a few Q's to keep you busy:
If you could learn how to make the best ever any kind of food, meal, or dish, what would you want to be the best cook of?
What is the worst thing you ever did in school?
If you could be best friends with any president-- past, present,or prospective; living or dead-- who would it be? Why?
If you owned your own business, what would it be in?
If you had to lose a limb or organ, which would you give up and why?
This is fun and hopefully enough questions to keep you distracted for quite a while! What kind of car do you drive?
Here's a fun one...
A FNP prescribes 100mg of prometrium to be taken CD 15-28. Patient started the pill on CD 24 (or Tuesday), they will be taken until CD28 which is Saturday. On Monday patient has to start BCP again. Typical cycle length is 29 days. Prometrium was prescribed because FNP think the progesterone level is too low for the amount of estrogen in one's body- blood test results aren't back to prove what actual levels are yet.
Will one's menses be delayed due to the progesterone, and that in combination with starting the bcp 1.5 days later, will that cause BTB, or just a funky late menses?
on a different note... what's your favorite movie and why?
Well, I hope your fears of dork-ness are alleviated. You are loved!
My request: tell us about the contents of you cereal cabinet.
(Talk about a dork!)
-You know the guy in the news that dyed himself blue over time? What color would you pick to be dyed forever?
- If you could go back to any year of your life & relive it- which one would it be?
- If you could go back & change any year of your life, which one would it be?
- What is your favorite smell?
-What's your favorite childhood cartoon?
- When you retire what will you do? Travel, volunteer, absolutely nothing?
- Do you write in cursive or block letters?
- Do you have any crafty hobbies?
- If you change one thing about your house (not get a new one) what would it be? Don't worry about the costs.
This is fantastic by the way!!! I didn't know we had the architect/designer thing in common!
One more question (Notice I'm posting in the proper place this time! :) )
Would you mind reading this post and providing input? I know you're in HR and I thought maybe you'd have an opinion on whether my interpretation of the whole job offer thing holds water. I know you're not in the same state and I don't expect you to research anything. I just want to know what your instinct says.
mutha fucker the one day i am not on the internet all day...which hardly ever happens. Ok so my questions even though i missed the climax. 1. do you know of me or am i just random to you? 2. How many pairs of uggs do you have and what color ( i am a serious ugg lover) 3. If you could have any handbag in existence what would it be? 4. What do you think of someone wanting only one child? 5.What is the part of your body you hate the most and what part do you love? I still can't believe I haven't been on here all day. ;)
Still answering questions? If so...
How many tattoos do you have?
What are they?
Where are they?
What significance, if any, do they have?
Hi Nancy, I found this post because I'm curious how other bloggers are handling reader Q&A. I didn't like having all my reader conversations buried in comments so I built a widget that turns reader questions and blogger answers into inline posts. If that sounds useful I'd love your comments on the idea - please try it out at Askablogr.com and thanks in advance for any suggestions you may have.
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