Friday, December 28, 2007
Week 19!
I've been having some achiness in my lower abdomen, usually its a quick, sharp, stabbing pain on my right side. Apparently, this is round ligament pain, and it's caused by the stretching of the muscles and ligaments that support my growing uterus. It's nothing to be alarmed about, but it really catches me off guard sometimes!
Friday, December 21, 2007
Half Way Done!!!
Baby is approximately 5 1/2 inches long and weighs almost 7 ounces - about the length of a bell pepper. I still don't feel any movements, but at the next appointment they should be telling us the sex!
Buying maternity clothes has taken a huge leap to the top of the To Do List (thanks mom for helping me shop!)
Watching the TV rewind or fast forward doesn't make me as motion sick as it has been. However, there are no more comfortable sleeping positions. I sleep very little and now that we have a new baby puppy I sleep even less. I can't remember anything, I am dizzy when I get up, my bodily functions no longer cooperate, I have a headache constantly, I am tired all the time, my body is achy, my nose is stuffed up yet things still smell super smelly... On a happy note, I ate taco bell for the first time since I've been pregnant and it was a pleasant experience!
Friday, December 14, 2007
Week 17
Milk products don't sound as disgusting this week, so I tried some hot chocolate, apparently that was a mistake. I was sick for 2 days. I have been getting really bad headaches, not sure if its pregnancy related or something else.
I went to the doctor's office - this is my 3rd visit to the new doctor - the first time I had to wait 3 hours for my appt because he was delivering a baby, the second time I had to wait 2 hours (same reason), this last time I waited for over an hour before they told me he wasn't coming back and to just reschedule. It's very frustrating, but I guess when it's my turn to deliver at least I know he will drop everything and come running!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Week 16 (Month 4)
It's still too early to feel the baby move or to tell it's sex, but hopefully both will be happening in the next few weeks! :)
I had to buy a new softer toothbrush, all the extra blood the baby is making has my gums bleeding every time I brush, so now I have this new soft little tiny brush that sorta cleans and only makes me bleed a little.
Friday, November 30, 2007
15 Weeks
I still have morning sickness, and I am now down by 16 pounds. I have "rhinitis of pregnancy" which is a constantly stuffed up nose due to the combined effect of hormonal changes and increased blood flow to my mucous membranes. No nose bleeds tho, which are also quite common, so thank goodness for that!
Friday, November 23, 2007
2nd Tri-mester!!!
Friday, November 16, 2007
Week 13
Friday, November 9, 2007
Week 12 (Month 3)
I have lost 14 pounds total now and the bad dreams are getting worse. Last night I woke up crying and screaming for help.
On a happy note, the baby is just over two inches long, weighs half an ounce, and is about the size of a lime!
Friday, November 2, 2007
11 Weeks!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
It's a fetus!
A friend of a friend suggested I take B6 and unisom 3 times a day, I checked with my doctor and was given the green light (and appropriate dosages). This seems to help a bit if only intermittently. But I REALLY appreciated the advice!
The baby is about the size of a kumquat and is beginning it's fetal period. All organs necessary to sustain life are formed. Tiny nails are forming on fingers and toes (no more webbing)! And the baby's limbs can bend now! I can't wait for the next ultrasound!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Preggy Pops
I read online that the baby is nearly an inch long now, is about the size of a grape, and weighs just a fraction of an ounce!
Many thanks to Katie who is sending me some preggy pops to help keep my morning sickness under a bit more control!
Friday, October 12, 2007
8 weeks! (Month 2)
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Gross & Cute!
Monday, October 1, 2007
Confusion with a capitol C!
Anyway, while at the doctor I had an intra-vaginal ultrasound and the doctor said he saw one definite heart beat. He thought he might see something else but it was too early to tell and that we should come back in 2 weeks so he can see what’s really going on. Seeing the embryo’s (which is the size of a grain of rice) heart beating was just amazing! It’s no wonder I feel so sick, there’s a little being in there creating it’s brain and stuff!
Friday, September 28, 2007
Uh oh
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Life is a Miracle!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Progesterone
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Just 268 days to go!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
WTF?
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Figure That One Out
I haven't been feeling well, I have made a scale of numbers to express my nausea. The scale goes from 1-3, where 3 is puking, I'm usually around a 2 all day and night long, sometimes worse, sometimes not. I also feel really tired all the time and my bras are too small suddenly. I hope I'm pregnant, because if I'm not, there is something else seriously wrong with me!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
The All Knowing Global Positioning System
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
5/23/2008
Monday, September 3, 2007
12 more days
TMI Alert! (Too Much Information can be bad if you are squeemish or are about to eat or have just finished eating... be warned!)
I have been taking the progestrone vaginal suppositories. They have to be one of the more troublesome components of my fertility treatments. They are sort of like birthday candles and they melt and make a huge mess everywhere. Very unpleasant! :( They are supposed to be real good for the baby tho (if there is one in there!)
Friday, August 31, 2007
3 bars!
The doctor said the next step would be to call in 15 days if I hadn't started my new cycle by then. It all seems rather anti-climatic to have all these appointments almost everyday and then be told to just wait around for 2 weeks, don't make another appointment. I want to know that I am pregnant right now! I don't want to wait! Below is a count down timer to help me out:
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Evie?
My fertility monitor said I was only at 2 bars this morning, so maybe tomorrow we will be at 3 bars and I will feel more confident in having the IUI.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Only 10?
Monday, August 27, 2007
Just hook it to my vein!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Baselines
Then today I went in for my baseline vaginal ultrasound which looked good and then had a consultation to explain my calendar of events and to make several appointments for the following week for both me and Hub (he got a list of instructions too!).
Tonight, I gave myself my first shot of Follistim. I was having some anxiety about the needle and having to inject myself since I have never done anything like this before. Its' rather intimidating because the prescription is faxed so you don't really know what you are getting, then you open an ice-chested sized box with alcohol swabs, gauze, bandages, tubes of medication, needles, injection pen, bio-hazard disposal unit, ice packs, and etc. But I did surprisingly well, the needle went in without much pain, the pushing of the medicine was difficult but now that I know how it works I will do better next time, then i waited 5 seconds and pulled out the needle. There was a little blood, but that's what the gauze is for. There was a little stinging, but it subsided and I have a lot less anxiety for tomorrow's shot!
Along with the shot I am to take one baby asprin (to increase my blood flow) and of course my prenatal vitamins which I have been taking for almost 5 years now.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Cycle day 50 on clomid?
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Let's get it started!
Today is cycle day 46. I emailed my doctor and asked her if I could start taking Provera to get my new cycle started so I can get the injections going and get pregnant already! She gave me the green light and I will be able to pick up the prescription today or tomorrow. I asked if I was being too impatient and she said I wasn’t. It’s hard to be patient after 4 and a half years!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Rx
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Test Results
50 big ones
Friday, July 20, 2007
Injectables
Sunday, July 15, 2007
15
I am trying to think of something positive amongst all the negativity. I always imagined having my baby with an April or May birthday, and if the shots work during the first round, I will get that wish! If not, we do another round with a higher dose of medication which means another $3000, ugh. And if we decide we want 2 children, we get to do this all over again. I guess at least we will know the routine and not have to do all the guess work all over again. *sigh*
EEK! (and I don't mean the cat)
I also have been having the worst nightmares! The one last night was about penguins stabbing themselves with pointy chopsticks, I’ll spare you the rest of the gory details – eek!
Monday, July 9, 2007
The Next Round... DING!
On a positive note, I got a henna fertility prayer tattooed on my leg, don’t worry, it only lasts for 2 weeks or so, but is very pretty and reminds me that it isn’t just me who has troubles with fertility, these troubles span all races, creeds, and abilities. It really freaked out my FIL who thought it was a real tattoo, lol! Thanks to Kellie for going with me and getting a henna tattoo of her own! :)
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Here we go again
The odd thing is, I felt like the last round of medication was finally leaving my system, all I had left to work on was my anger displacement and I was going to be back to “normal.” I just have to remember the ultimate goal, Evie (or Eric) is worth the sacrifice, I would do anything for my children!
Sunday, July 1, 2007
$$$
Another bill came yesterday, $800 for the anesthesiologist!!! Don’t get me wrong, I was happy to be anesthetized while various parts of my body were being cut into, but I had no clue how expensive it was! Having surgery is not like buying anything else in life, there are no price tags and you don’t get to decide what you want to purchase. It’s like sleep-shopping, you wake up and realize you have spent a lot of money but you don’t know how much or on what! I can’t wait to see how much having a baby costs! YIKES!!!
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Do Emus have oily skin too?
A friend of mine said to minimize scaring I should put emu oil on the healed incisions, so I went and got some at a health food store, I hope it works!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Scalpel, STAT!
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Post-Op
The stitches have started coming out. The Dr told me to tug on them a bit to help them wiggle out. I was shocked, isn't the Dr supposed to tell you to leave it alone, don't pick at it, etc? Well I fiddled with the stitches and man does it hurt, so I am leaving them to dissolve on their own! Phew!
Monday, May 21, 2007
Do what?
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Back to the Basics
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Three Days
I’m still afraid to take the tape off my stitches. The Rules and Regulations sheet I was given said not to take the tape off, that it would come off on its own, but with being so itchy and rashy from the tape under my left arm, it seems like taking the tape off the stitches would be saving me from getting another rash. On the other hand, I don’t want to undo any stitches by taking off tape that may be holding them into place.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Steve Urkel?
I want to give a big shout out to my baby kitten, Mook, who has been taking such good care of his mama! =^..^=
Monday, May 14, 2007
The Big Adventure... Outside!
I want to send a big THANK YOU out to everyone for all of the wonderful support you have given me, I am very blessed to be surrounded by such giving hearts. Thank you!!!
Friday, May 11, 2007
Post-Op
I made it thru the surgery! My doctor took the polyp out and it has been sent to the lab for testing. My doctor took a bunch of pictures while she was in there and I get to see them at my next appointment. She did a dye flush to be sure the plumbing isn't clogged and checked around for endometriosis and fibroids. She said everything looked really good and after a cycle hiatus, we can start fertility treatments again.
I have an incision in my belly button and one just above my pubic bone. They have 3-4 stitches each but despite how small the incisions are, they hurt a tremendous amount. I can't sit up by myself or lay down by myself, etc. Thankfully Hub is here to help me out. :)
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Here we go!
This blog is a new feature - thanks to my sister, cuz it was her idea! :) It's a great idea cuz i can keep everyone appraised of my status at the same time!
Today was the pre-op appointment. I got to hear all about the risks and had to sign all kinds of scary paperwork that says i won't sue if the unthinkable happens, blah, blah, blah. Then I got the laminaria put in. Now, I'm not a doctor, but from what I understand, a lamineria is like a tampon made from surgical grade kelp which is used to dilate the cervix so the surgery tools can pass thru without having to force the cervix open with a tool which can cause ripping. As my best friend says, "I try to avoid ripping any part of my body if I can help it." Good advise C!
So, tomorrow is the big day - wish me luck!