Only God Knows When: I've NEVER needed your prayers more...

Trying for #2

October 2012:decided it was time to go back to RE

November 2012: Strep throat so no treatment

December 2012: IUI with injectables (menopar) BFN 1/13/13

January 2012: Decide to go back to IVF. Start birth control on 1/14/2013. Consult scheduled for 1/22/13

February 18: Trial Transfer-all looks good. Estrogen is 25
February 22-Start stims: 2 vials of bravelle and 2 vials of menopar

February 25-Estrogen is 118. Keep taking some dose of stims

February 27-Estrogen is 201. 12 follicles: 6 on each side. Keep same dose of stims but add ganerlix.

March 1: Estrogen is 425. 10 measurable follies and several smaller ones.

March 3: Estrogen s 925 and 14 follies. 7 on each side. Stop taking stims. Take ganerlix at normal time. Take trigger shot at 1 am.

March 4: go to dr to see if trigger shot was absorbed...it was. retrieval tomorrow!

March 5: retrieval at 11:00 am. The retrieved 11 eggs!!

March 6: fertilization report: out of the 11 eggs 8 were mature and 7 fertilized.

March 10: embryo transfer at 7:30. Two beautiful embryos.

IVF CYCLE #1

March 2009-start taking birth control
April 2009- birth control until the 19th, baby asprin, and prenatal vitamins.
April 22, 2009- Ultrasound and Estrogen levels checked. No cysts found, E2 levels below 20.
April 24-26- Start stims-150 of Bravelle and 75 of Menopar.
April 27-Estrogen level checked. Estrogen is 65. Increase stims to 150 Bravelle and 150 of Menopar.
April 29- Estrogen checked and ultrasound. Estrogen is 249. Ultrasound shows 9 follicles. Bravelle 150, Menopar 150, and Ganirelix.
May 1- Estrogen level and ultrsound. Estrogen is 520. Ultrasound shows 10 follicles. Continue with Bravelle 150, Menopar 150, and Ganirelix.
May 3-Estrogen is 1083. Bravelle 150, Menopar 150, and Ganirelix.
May 4- Estrogen is 1,549. Trigger shot..Novarel 10,000 Units.
May 5-Blood test to see if trigger shot was absorbed by my body. It was.
May 6- Retrieval at 8:30. 8 Eggs retrieved.
May 7- Fertilization report= out of the 8 eggs, 6 were mature, and 4 fertilized. Won't know anything else until May 9th.Start edometrium, antibiotic, medrol, and baby asprin.
May 9th- Wonderful news...4 8 cell embroys!! Transfer set for May 11th at 8:30.
May 11th- day five transfer- two beautiful embryos!
May 18th-spotting...is this the end??
May 19th- 1st beta
May 20th- beta results....105. We're PREGNANT
May 21st-2nd beta= 191
May 28th- 3rd beta 2,481
June 3rd- Saw a HEARTBEAT
June 8th- lot of bleeding..very scary...we still se a heartbeat!
June 10th- 7 week ultrasound. Saw a heartbeat. Baby measured 6w6d. Still spotting.
June 17th- 8 week ultrasound. Saw a hearbeat. Baby measured exactly 8 weeks. Still spotting
June 24th- 9 week ultrasound. Heard the heartbeat for the first time. It measured 170...is it a girl?? Baby measured 9w1D. Still spotting...will this every go away??
July 1- 10 week ultrasound. Baby starting to look like a real baby..saw arms and legs and strong heartbeat. We graduated from fertility clinic...very emotional. Still spotting but the blood clot is getting smaller. RE says that it shouldn't last much longer.

Our Journey in a Nutshell!

October 2005-Brandon gets back from Iraq!
November 2005-We get married..say that we won't have children for awhile.
Februrary 2007-Stop taking birth control pills, start trying to have a baby...thought it would be EASY!!
August 2007-buy a house and start remodeling it...take a break from TTC while doing the remodel.
November 2007-start ttc again
June 2008-start worrying that something may be wrong.
July 2008-went to RE for consultation..find good sperm count but a few problems with motility. Puts me on clomid 50 mg.
Aug 2008-2 follicles IUI #1=bfn
September 2008-Clomid 50 mg, 2 follicles, IUI #2=BFN
October 2008-Clomid 50 mg....Got very sick, bad virus, dyhdrated went to hospital, IUI #3 cancelled.
November 2008-Clomid 50 mg...1 follicle, IUI #3 BFN
Call dr and he says I have to take the month off and come in for a consultation on Dec 30 to discuss next path.
December 2008-consultation, discuss different options, decide on IVF as our next step. They say to call when I start my period and then do Clomid challenge test.
January 2009- pass clomid challenge test, IUI #4
IUI#4-BFN
March 2009-start birth control and baby asprin for IVF
April-birth control, baby asprin, prenantal vitamins. Stop birth control on April 19th.

Monday, June 8, 2009

I've NEVER needed your prayers more...

I've never needed your prayers more. Last night before bed I experienced bleeding. It was enough to make the water in the toilet red. It scared me to death. I was a little better before bed because both times that I went to the bathroom there was hardly anymore. I'm up at 3:00 am because I woke up to go to the bathroom and it was the same thing again. I'm so scared that I'm going to lose my baby. Please pray for us.

20 comments:

ashley said...: Oh my, I hope you called your doctor so he can take a look at what's going on in there. Many, many, many women experience bleeding and everything is just fine. I'm hoping and praying the same thing is true for you. Thinking of you!; June 8, 2009 at 6:36 AM
twondra said...: Oh sweetie....definitely praying. (((HUGS))); June 8, 2009 at 6:41 AM
Kristy said...: I'm praying for you.; June 8, 2009 at 7:25 AM
beth ewing said...: hang in there and try to stay positive. a friend had serious (red) bleeding and her daughter is a thriving 2 year old. she had something else in there that busted or something. anxiously waiting to hear what the doctor says....and praying.; June 8, 2009 at 7:33 AM
The Pifer's said...: Oh-honey! When are you going to the Dr? I am praying for you sweetie!!!! Keep me updated! Love you and think positive, have faith b/c our God is an amazing God and he will walk you through this journey!; June 8, 2009 at 7:43 AM
My Quest said...: Father I thank you for your word which says by your stripes we are healed, I called Ashley and her baby healed in Jesus name and declared that it is well with them. I stop the hand of the enemy from operating in their life command that her baby will live and not die in Jesus name.
Believe it and you will receive it, just cover your baby and yourself in the blood of Jesus. The devil has failed.; June 8, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Anonymous said...: I'm really hoping everything will be ok. When can you get in to see your doctor?
T.; June 8, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Elaine said...: Praying right now for you and your baby.; June 8, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Ape said...: Im praying everything is okay for you and the baby! Keep your head up and positive thoughts flowing! I am praying fo ryou; June 8, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Laura said...: You'll be in my thoughts and prayers all day. I know how scary this is. God Bless!; June 8, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Carrie said...: Thinking of you! You must be terrified... and so many people are sending love and prayers your way. Hang in there, dear, and I know about a zillion people who've bled plenty and kept on growing babies!

Hugs; June 8, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Melody said...: Did you call the doctor? It REALLY could be normal! Your cervix is VERY tender right now. ANY "BD" or anything could have caused that. PLEASE let us know what the doctor says!; June 8, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Becca said...: Hoping and praying that nothing is wrong and that your baby is still growing strong and healthy. I know how scary this must be, though. You are being covered in prayer today!; June 8, 2009 at 9:35 AM
The Coach's Wife said...: Praying; June 8, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Angelwingsbaby said...: I had bleeding ( decent amount like a period)at 9w1d and I am still pregnant.I am currently 11w5d.It turned out I have a SCH.Which they will watch but does not have to cause a MC.Check out my blog for the full story.I am here if you need me.((HUGS)); June 8, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Stace said...: I'm hoping that things have checked out by now and you found out that it was just a scare. I'm thinking of you and hoping for a fabulous update.; June 8, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Krisy said...: Oh gosh, I so hope everything is ok. I hope you get to the Dr today. You have all my prayers today!; June 8, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Amber said...: Lots of prayers for a healthy baby:); June 8, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Hoping for our own Peanut said...: oh hunnie, im sure everything will be okay. im guessing you contacted your doctor as soon as you were able. please update when you can, with good news!; June 8, 2009 at 1:50 PM
Good Egg Hatched said...: It is almost frightening how closely our stories seem to be tracking -- I had the exact same thing happen to me last night (check out my blog today). I went to the ER and everything turned out to be fine. Got lots of reassurance from my own doctor this morning. I truly hope that yours turned out to be the same story...looking forward to hearing from you and sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers.; June 8, 2009 at 5:55 PM