A journey through my life. Currently defined by motherhood after pregnancy after issues with fertility. Also subject to my overwhelming conviction that people are stupid.
But not you.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Sudden Realization That Really Isn't Sudden At All
On the great to-do list of life, housework never gets a permanent black marker stroke through it.
I'm a native Virginian. I'm proud to say that. Suffice it to say that members of my family have been in Virginia for a really long time. I'm married (10+ years) to a wonderful husband, known on this site as DH. Little One is a much longed for addition who joined us in July 2010. Higrens & Co. also includes 2 cats, and a dog. You can also find me on Twitter as Kiribitz. And hey, if you know me IRL, the stuff on here is not for sharing, thanks!
December 5, 2014 @ 10:59am Little Two arrived at 39w1d, 6lb10oz, 19.5" long.
August 2014 - GIRL #2
April 2014 - BFP (again!?) EDD 12/7/14
July 2013 - BFP = Early Miscarriage at approx. 5 weeks.
July 10, 2010 @ 1:27pm Little One made her debut at 33 1/2 weeks, 4 pounds 6 ounces, 18.5" long and perfect in every way!
April 2010 - It's a GIRL! Pink world here we come...
December 2009 - Lupron Mini-Flare produces 1 super-egg and maybe 1 or 2 others. IVF#3 postponed. This cycle we try the old fashioned way! 12/15 BFP (?!?!?); 12/16 Beta #1 - 153; 12/18 Beta#2 - 277; 12/21 Beta#3 - 901; EDD 8/25/10
November 2009 - CD1 on 11/1. BCP started 11/3 - RE appt. 11/16 - Lupron Mini-Flare protocol - retrieval & transfer est. early December.
October 2009 - Beta #2 10/1 = 44, Beta #3 10/5 = 11. Game over on IVF#2. One natural cycle and then back on the BCP for IVF#3
September 2009 - FET #1. Pills and more pills. 1 of 2 blasts thawed properly. Transfer on 9/18. Beta 9/29 = 44
August 2009 - Break cycle. Looks like Sept. will hold the Frozen Cycle.
July 2009 - Started medication for IVF#2 on the 4th. Retrieval on the 16th - lucky #7. 5 fertilized with ICSI. 2 Transferred on 7/19. 2 made it to freezer. Beta - Negative.
June 2009 - Started BCP for IVF#2. RE appt. 7/1 to determine rest of schedule.
June 2009 - IVF#1 busted before it could start. Fertilization rate for 6 eggs - 0%. Next round = ICSI
May 2009 - Started medication for IVF#1 Memorial Day weekend. Current estimated retrieval/transfer the first week of June.
April 2009 - FSH dropped back to half of Feb #'s. On BCP for rest cycle and plan to start IVF mid-May with retreival and transfer the week after Memorial Day.
April 2009 - 2nd cycle: 33 days, great temps.
March 2009 - 1st cycle: 27 days, wonky temps.
February 2009 - Taking a couple of cycles off to let my body rest and reset. Will do FSH CD3 of third cycle. And then?
February 2009 - IUI #6 with shots. Fail. FSH levels jumped. Looking towards the very real possibility of IVF...
January 2009 - IUI #5 with shots. Fail.
December 2008 - IUI #4 with shots. Fail.
November 2008 - IUI #3 with Clomid. Fail.
October 2008 - IUI #2 with Clomid. Fail.
September 2008 - IUI #1 with Clomid. Fail.
May - August 2008 - Still taking Clomid.
April 2008 - HSG with RE. Results - good.
March 2008 - HSG with OB attempted. Panic Attack.
January - April 2008 - Still taking Clomid.
October/November 2007 - Started Clomid to regulate cycles.
August - October 2007 - 3 months of two week cycles.
June 2007 - BCP finally triggered period.
May 2007 - Still no period. Endo. Biopsy with OB. Results - good.
S.E.R.I.O.U.S.L.Y. I used to feel so accomplished after cleaning the house. Now, I just realize it's already getting dirty again. Boo.
ReplyDeletePersonally I'm about ready to pick that marker up. Maybe the board of health will eventually condemn the place, but I'll have a lot more free time.
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