Only God Knows When: 24 week update/reunion

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.

How Far Along? 24 weeks
Total Weight Gained/Loss? 16 pounds...CRAZY!!
Maternity Clothes: yep..I can still fit in some shirts and comfy pants
Sleep: leg cramp, back pain, and hip pain have been waking me up
Best Moment of the Week 24 weeks VIABILITY!!
Movement- yes!! I love the feeling:) We can also see her move now;)
Food Craving- lettuce wraps
Food aversions- nothing...I'm loving eating!!!
Morning sickness?- NO, and I hope it doesn't come back in the 3rd trimester.
Gender- It's A GIRL!!! McKenzie Joy
Labor Signs- hopefully not for at least 12 more weeks...that worries me!!
Belly Button- in but getting shallow!
What I miss-being able to sleep well.
What I'm looking forward to- baby showers and my 3D ultrasound
Weekly Wisdom- God has a plan for us...we just have to trust in that plan!! Enjoy every second of being pregnant!
Milestones- Viability
Here is my belly shots..I am getting BIG!!

On September 26th I had my 10 year reunion! It was fun seeing everyone...even though most of us have stayed in touch. I only stayed from 5:30-10:30 because you can only have so much fun around people who are drinking when you can't;) I did have a Coors cutter though (nonalcholic beer)...it tasted so good;)

This is one of my best friends. She is due 7 weeks before me. I love this pic..belly to belly!!!

I hope everyone has been doing great. I have been reading blogs...sorry if sometimes I'm too tired to comment;)

10 comments:

Melody said...: I'm glad you are doing well! Gosh, this pregnancy is going by SO fast, (for me anyway, lol) I'm sure you don't feel the same way. I can't wait to see pics of her. You look so cute too!; October 7, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Stace said...: Finally!! I've been waiting for an update! Glad things are still looking good!! YOU look great!; October 7, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Melinda said...: Yea for viability!!! Now you can breathe a huge sigh of relief!!; October 7, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Brittney said...: Yay!! You're SUCH a cute pregnant woman:); October 7, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Amber said...: You look great!! Love your weekly wisdom. That is something I definitely need to remind myself! Thanks!!; October 8, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Hoping for our own Peanut said...: Congrats on 24 weeks! Yippee!!

You look great, Ashley! I love the bump to bump pic. :0); October 8, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Carrie said...: You look SO great! I hate those leg cramps. They are the worst!!!

I am so happy things are going well and you are past V-day. Everything will speed up from here, so as you say in your wisdom, enjoy each day.

Big hugs!!; October 8, 2009 at 5:58 PM
sweetpeanme said...: LOOK AT YOU GIRL!!!!!!!! WOW!!! You look so adorable...and enormous!!! (IN SUCH A GOOD WAY!!) :o)

Yay for viability!!; October 8, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Kami said...: You look great!!!! I am so happy for you!!

Kami; October 10, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Brittney said...: I know I've said this before but you are such an adorable pregnant woman!:) SO happy for you.

Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my post too! I may be asking you for pregnancy advice later on...:)

Also wanted to let you know I have an award waiting for you on my blog:); October 11, 2009 at 9:45 PM