Only God Knows When: 13 weeks 6 days/ultrasound

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.

We had a doctor's appointment today to check on the hematoma. I sure don't like this hematoma but it has given me more chances to see our miracle;) We had our ultrasound first. The baby has changed so much in 2 weeks. He looks so "real" now;) Looking at the ultrasound you would never think that this baby is only 3 1/2 inches long!! The baby was showing off for us by moving all around and waving his arms and legs. Everything looked great with the baby. Unfortunately the hematoma is still there but very small. The said hopefully it will be gone by 20 weeks. I then had to do blood work and talked to the doctor. I asked him if it was crazy to be scared of an incompetent cervix. He said no it wasn't but I don't have an increased risk for it so I should try not to worry. My cervix was closed and long today!! I had been getting mixed reviews about eating blue cheese and cold ham so I asked him about that. He told me NOT TO EAT IT!! So sad because that's 2 of he only things I have been craving and ham is one of the only meats I can tolerate at this point! I will do anything for my baby though...SMALL sacrifice. He told me that I would have another ultrasound in 4 weeks to look at the hematoma and hopefully find out the gender!! I am so thankful that we had a good appointment and the baby looks good!! THANK YOU GOD!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful day;)

Our little "alien" baby

13 comments:

sweetpeanme said...: Its a baby in there!!!!!!!! LOVE THOSE PICTURES!!!!!!!!! The profile ones just get me all teary eyed..I can't believe its that small!!! *sigh*; July 27, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Carrie said...: Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I am so happy to see all is going well in there with your little babe. Hematoma, GO AWAY!

Cannot wait for your next u/s and gender reveal!; July 27, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Amber said...: WOW! What a difference in 2 weeks...you are right! So exciting - only 4 weeks until you find out the gender!! YEAH!; July 27, 2009 at 8:52 PM
The Coach's Wife said...: Amazing! God is good! Thanks so much for your prayers!; July 27, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Krisy said...: awww what a cutie, i'm glad the hematoma is shrinking and I can't wait to find out the gender!!!!; July 28, 2009 at 5:31 AM
Kristy said...: I'm glad all is going well--yay!; July 28, 2009 at 7:18 AM
ashley said...: Isn't it just the most amazing thing to see your baby moving all around in there? About the meat, if you cook it it's safe to eat. But I didn't really eat any this whole time I've been pregnant either. I'm glad the ultrasound went well and I'm so excited to see if it's a boy or a girl!; July 28, 2009 at 9:17 AM
Just Another Mother said...: Cute pictures! I always love the alien pics. When one of my friends saw her's she got scared and asked, "Where's the brain?" :)

Food restrictions are tough. I'm not allergic to anything and I am not used to checking ingredients on everything and having to be so careful of what I put in my mouth. It's not worth the stress of eating the "wrong thing" and you're right it is a small sacrifice.

I hope your next u/s shows that pesky hematoma is gone. I can't wait to see what the gender is!; July 28, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Kami said...: Look at your little miracle honey!!! What a cute little baby you have there. Thank the Lord for a great ultrasound! I can't wait to find out the gender!

Kami; July 28, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Kerri said...: My sister had a hematoma with her second pregnancy which resolved on its own and everything turned out fine. Hopefully, that will be the case with you too. Your baby is beautiful!

Oh, and I seriously miss cold deli meat. You can still eat ham- just heat it to steaming! Not as good if you're craving the cold stuff, but better than nothing.; July 28, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Joy@WDDCH said...: Awwww, what a cutie!!!; July 28, 2009 at 1:52 PM
beth ewing said...: i so have that alien picture of miller...at 3 years old it's still on my fridge. i know you'll cherish yours too. glad all is going well.; July 28, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Jenileigh said...: Precious!; July 28, 2009 at 10:20 PM