Only God Knows When: I need some prayers girls!!

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.

Tuesday something happen that I never thought I would see in my life...I saw a positive pregnancy test without having to do fertility treatments. I didn't believe it so I took 3 more test over the next 3 days and they were also positive. Friday I went to my Dr to test my HCG since I was a previous IVF patient. The nurse called and said my level was 76 which was fine if it was an early pregnancy but they wanted to recheck Monday. Wednesday Ialso found out that my best friend is pregnant and yesterday I found out that my other good friend is pregnant. All a couple of days apart. Talk about my dream come true;)
Well when I woke up this morning there was bleeding. It's only when I go to the bathroom but I'm pretty sure I'm miscarrying. Brandon keeps telling me that I still need to go in on Monday for another HCG since this exact same thing happen for my last pregnancy..but I don't have any hope that it will be okay. Can you just say a prayer for me girls! Tomorrow is my birthday..what a present!! I know God only gives you what you can handle. He knew I couldn't handle a miscarriage unless I already had a beautiful baby. Its still really hard. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers!!

18 comments:

Erin said...: Praying for you . . .know God has it all figured out for you!; February 12, 2011 at 3:29 PM
Angelwingsbaby said...: Hang in there hun, you are in my thoughts and prayers. -Megan; February 12, 2011 at 3:35 PM
BB said...: Keeping my fingers crossed. Wishing you the very best on your birthday.; February 12, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Melinda said...: Praying that next year you'll be holding TWO precious little ones in your arms on your birthday!; February 12, 2011 at 4:25 PM
Krisy said...: I'll be praying for you, stay strong and try not to worry to much!; February 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Amber said...: Oh my goodness! I think you'll regret not going for the beta on Monday if that's the route you choose. Definitely will be saying a prayer for you and this baby.

Hope you have a wonderful birthday, too!!; February 12, 2011 at 6:20 PM
Kristy said...: Praying for you. I bled some during all three of my pregnancies, so I'm praying for good news for you, and comfort if your news isn't what we're hoping for. Hugs.; February 12, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Hoping for our own Peanut said...: You bled for so long with Miss M..dont loose hope! And go back on Monday, you need to know either way!!; February 12, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Stace said...: Thinking of you... xoxox

And a bunch of prayers as well!; February 12, 2011 at 9:52 PM
Good Egg Hatched said...: So interesting how our stories intersect. Just this week I learned there is a real chance we may be able to conceive on our own too. I SO hope this surprises you and turns out to be okay. Early pregnancy bleeding, as you know, is very common and can really be okay! I am praying for you.; February 12, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Brittney said...: Praying!!; February 13, 2011 at 1:32 AM
The Anglin Family said...: lifting you up in prayers sweetie.; February 13, 2011 at 2:45 AM
twondra said...: Definitely praying for you sweetie. Please keep us updated. (((HUGS))); February 13, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Joy@WDDCH said...: I am praying that God cups your womb in His hands. He alone knows what happens in that secret place.; February 13, 2011 at 8:33 PM
beth ewing said...: oh girl. how exciting about a non-IF pregnancy. i'll pray!; February 14, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Anonymous said...: Praying for you. Keep us updated!; February 14, 2011 at 7:02 PM
Juliann said...: looking for an update please...; February 15, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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