Well after an emotional and drama filled two weeks --- we finally got the pregnancy test results---POSITIVE!! Yeah!
I am so excited! F&D are excited! D told me to make it a girl! Ha!
I go back tomorrow for another blood draw (routine). And then we'll see what happens! I am so excited!
I have told Olivia a few times about it -- mostly telling her to be careful of my tummy when she is jumping around. She is so cute -- all she says is "Can I hold it"
Now for teh hard part of explaining to a three year old that this is not our baby. HAHA
I am not too worried - she'll get it. She is a smart girl!
YEAH FOR BABIES!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Miracles Do Happen
Yesterday I received a daunting call. The egg donor had been in a car accident! YIKES! Luckily she walked away with only a concussion.
Unfortunately on the donation side of things she missed a days worth of medication while in the hospital. So for about 24 hours it was up in the air whether we would be able to continue on with this cycle.
After everything else that has happened to kind of set us back, I was not hopeful. I had an upset stomach all day -- and watching the gut wrenching Brewer game didn't help either (: But alas, Carrie called and said her follicles look great and we are retrieving on Friday! Goodness gracious, God is on our side!!
So, after that little scare hopefully nothing else can go wrong, right?
Unfortunately on the donation side of things she missed a days worth of medication while in the hospital. So for about 24 hours it was up in the air whether we would be able to continue on with this cycle.
After everything else that has happened to kind of set us back, I was not hopeful. I had an upset stomach all day -- and watching the gut wrenching Brewer game didn't help either (: But alas, Carrie called and said her follicles look great and we are retrieving on Friday! Goodness gracious, God is on our side!!
So, after that little scare hopefully nothing else can go wrong, right?
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Just a quick update
Nothing exciting here,just wanted to update real quick.
Started the meds again. Rolling right along. My first baseline appointment is next week (ultrasound of my uterus and bloodwork). EXCITING!!!
I wouldn't say that I am less excited this time around -- but I would say that I am a bit apprehensive. I understand that the outcome might not be favorable. The first time around I thought it would be a piece of cake. How hard can it be to get pregnant??
Well apparently it takes quite a bit of effort. So this time around I am being extra cautious. I have even taken off of work for the weekend after the embryo transfer and declared to my husband I will be a COUCH POTATO. Milking it?? Maybe ;) But I should get something out of this deal too right. haha
Maybe there are foods out there that help pregnancy -- please God let it be chocolate!! But really --if bananas help, carrots, rutabaga whatever. I'll try it. I just hated the sense of disappointment last time. I felt disappointed - so I know F&D had to be disappointed.
So for now, I am going to keep o keeping on.
Started the meds again. Rolling right along. My first baseline appointment is next week (ultrasound of my uterus and bloodwork). EXCITING!!!
I wouldn't say that I am less excited this time around -- but I would say that I am a bit apprehensive. I understand that the outcome might not be favorable. The first time around I thought it would be a piece of cake. How hard can it be to get pregnant??
Well apparently it takes quite a bit of effort. So this time around I am being extra cautious. I have even taken off of work for the weekend after the embryo transfer and declared to my husband I will be a COUCH POTATO. Milking it?? Maybe ;) But I should get something out of this deal too right. haha
Maybe there are foods out there that help pregnancy -- please God let it be chocolate!! But really --if bananas help, carrots, rutabaga whatever. I'll try it. I just hated the sense of disappointment last time. I felt disappointed - so I know F&D had to be disappointed.
So for now, I am going to keep o keeping on.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Could this be it??
The intended parents have found a new egg donor!!! Apparently she is great--has donated before and everything went smoothly. Let's pray it goes the same this time!!
I start the meds on Olivia's birthday (July 24th) and the intended date of transfer is Aug. 17th.
All I want is to hear a heartbeat --that would bring me such a sigh of relief. Then I know what I am doing -- all this med/invitro stuff is still a little foreign to me. Once I know I have a little baby -or two- in there I can take care of it!
I start the meds on Olivia's birthday (July 24th) and the intended date of transfer is Aug. 17th.
All I want is to hear a heartbeat --that would bring me such a sigh of relief. Then I know what I am doing -- all this med/invitro stuff is still a little foreign to me. Once I know I have a little baby -or two- in there I can take care of it!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
MINOR SETBACK
So, went in for the pregnancy test and it was negative :(
An HCG level under a 5 is negative, and mine was at a 4. So they think that an embryo began to grow but just didn't make it. SAD
So, I will be stopping all of my medication today and awaiting my menstrual cycle. Once that happens I need to go back in for blood work (to make sure my HCG levels go down and the embryo has left my uterus.) Then begin the regimen again.
Not looking forward to the headaches that come with all of that Lupron. . . but I am confident it will all work out.
Next time we are using a different egg donors eggs. These were crap----doctor's words, not mine. haha
I try to look at this as only a minor set back -- it will happen.
So, I probably won't post much for awhile, I am assuming it will be the same as the last few weeks. But of course if something new happens, I will fill ya'll in!
An HCG level under a 5 is negative, and mine was at a 4. So they think that an embryo began to grow but just didn't make it. SAD
So, I will be stopping all of my medication today and awaiting my menstrual cycle. Once that happens I need to go back in for blood work (to make sure my HCG levels go down and the embryo has left my uterus.) Then begin the regimen again.
Not looking forward to the headaches that come with all of that Lupron. . . but I am confident it will all work out.
Next time we are using a different egg donors eggs. These were crap----doctor's words, not mine. haha
I try to look at this as only a minor set back -- it will happen.
So, I probably won't post much for awhile, I am assuming it will be the same as the last few weeks. But of course if something new happens, I will fill ya'll in!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Embryo Transfer
Well, the transfer was on Friday. . . just now getting around to writing about it. OOPS!
The transfer was pretty non-climactic. IS THAT A WORD??? OH WELL. The Valium that I took was the craziest thing ever. I felt like I weighed a ton, I couldn't even walk unassisted.
One of the nurses said "Yea, you feel pretty loopy if you are not used to it." Why in the world would I be used to the feeling of Valium, and if I was used to it I probably shouldn't be carrying another couples child.
Which reminds me, I have never been drug tested. Unless they have done it with out my knowledge (which I feel is illegal, but maybe not?). But I thought that was crazy and probably one of the first things they would do.
Back to the transplant. . . they ended up putting in three embryos instead of the intended two. I guess one embryo was a grade "C". Best being "A", so they decided to throw that one in there too ;)
The pregnancy test is not until next Thursday (2 weeks after the transfer). And agonizing 2 weeks. I bet it is hard on the intended parents as well. My breasts are feeling very tender --so hopefully that is a good sign. Although with all the hormone medication that I am on my body thinks that it is pregnant anyway I think. But we will see next Thursday. Until then I will keep on chugging along with the meds. Third progesterone shot tonight. Mike is already an old pro at administering it!!
What would I do with out him. . . . aaaaaaa. .... .. xoxoxo
The transfer was pretty non-climactic. IS THAT A WORD??? OH WELL. The Valium that I took was the craziest thing ever. I felt like I weighed a ton, I couldn't even walk unassisted.
One of the nurses said "Yea, you feel pretty loopy if you are not used to it." Why in the world would I be used to the feeling of Valium, and if I was used to it I probably shouldn't be carrying another couples child.
Which reminds me, I have never been drug tested. Unless they have done it with out my knowledge (which I feel is illegal, but maybe not?). But I thought that was crazy and probably one of the first things they would do.
Back to the transplant. . . they ended up putting in three embryos instead of the intended two. I guess one embryo was a grade "C". Best being "A", so they decided to throw that one in there too ;)
The pregnancy test is not until next Thursday (2 weeks after the transfer). And agonizing 2 weeks. I bet it is hard on the intended parents as well. My breasts are feeling very tender --so hopefully that is a good sign. Although with all the hormone medication that I am on my body thinks that it is pregnant anyway I think. But we will see next Thursday. Until then I will keep on chugging along with the meds. Third progesterone shot tonight. Mike is already an old pro at administering it!!
What would I do with out him. . . . aaaaaaa. .... .. xoxoxo
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
First Progesterone Shot
Well, Mike did a great job with my first progesterone shot. I was worried since he is not a fan of needles. But I had him practice the last few days with the Lupron. And he did great. The shot itself didn't hurt that bad. Definitely uncomfortable -- but more of a sting than pain. Afterward is another story though. My muscle definitely hurts. Not to mention I have to teach a dance to my cheer team tomorrow. Probably won't be the most pleasant experience ever, but has to be done. Friday is the day for the embryo transfer. So I will keep on keeping on. And hope and pray all goes well the first time around.
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