OK...so this is not IF related. BUT I am feeling like CRAP. I'm achy, bitchy, tired, and I think I have some chest tightness which leads me to believe I may have the flu. Problem is, I was exposed to H1N1 this week. I did end up getting the vaccine after a lot of consideration and 2 doctors telling me that I should have it because this is "serious stuff." I think what really drove the point home is that I heard that 2 nurses in CA died from getting H1N1 at work from their patients. So I went to employee health and a very ancient nurse injected me and jiggled my arm fat after the injection to work through the vaccine. Fun.
In IF related news: Cycle Day 32 and I'm getting incredibly anxious to start Provera. If I've done my calculations correctly, I will be on Provera and Clomid during the Thanksgiving festivities. That ought to make being around me a REAL treat. Apologies in advance!
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I was all set to start making babies, but then my ovaries made other plans.
Our Journey
- April 2009: Stop Nuvaring at the end of the month.
- May 2009: My period arrives exactly 28 days later.
- June 2009: My period arrives 33 days later.
- July 2009: My period is a no show.
- August 2009: My Period arrives 44 days later. I get concerned.
- September 2009: My period doesn't arrives for 46 days. I let Dr. A (Family Practice) know. I get labwork and an ultrasound. Results show that I probably have PCOS.
- October 2009: I get tested for insulin resistance (negative) and I meet with Dr. B (ob/gyn). She agrees with the PCOS diagnoses and wants me to try Clomid. I finally get my period after inducing it with Provera--it's been about a 60 day cycle.
- November 2009: The Bear gets tested, SA shows good volume but only 20% normal. Dr. B wants us to go to the fertilty clinic but thinks in the meantime it would be ok to try 50 mg Clomid CD 5-9. I induce my period with Provera and it arrives after a 50 day cycle.
- December 2009: The clomid is a bust. I FINALLY get into the fertility clinc and meet with Dr. C. She would like to repeat all of the tests but on cycle specific days. I of course have to wait to get my period before all of this can begin.
- February 2010: Follow up with Dr. C: The Bear's SA is PERFECT! Dr. C is not convinced I have PCOS based on my results. She's giving me the diagnoses of amenorrhea/oligorrhea. Shocker of the year--I get my period on my own after 34 days. I start Clomid CD 4-8. I also start acupuncture.
- January 2010: After a 52 day cycle (induced by Provera) we start all of our testing. SA, CD3 ultrasound and bloodwork, HSG.
- March 2010: U/s after Clomid shows follicles sizes 16, 14, and 12. Lining is 5.4. Trigger on CD15, timed intercourse. First cycle is a bust. I stop my progesterone suppositories and get my period after 30 days. Start Clomid CD3-7.
- April 2010: Monitoring u/s shows follicles at 22, 19, 16. Lining is 7.8! Trigger CD 15, Timed intercourse, progesterone suppositories. Big Fat Positive! Betas 144, 359, 637.
- May 2010: 1st u/s (6w3d) shows one teeny tiny baby with a heart rate of 106! 2nd u/s (8w3d) shows the heart rate of 163!
- June 2010: Am officially discharged from my RE after my 10 week u/s--heartbeat 168! Ladies and Gents, we have hands and feet! 6/21 have first appointment with NP at OB practice. HB was heard via doppler, ballpark of 150 bpm or so.
- August 2010: 20 week u/s shows healthy, happy baby. Due date remains the same--December 26!
- December 26, 2010: Baby Bear is a no show :/
- December 29, 2010: OB decides that I should be induced. Next available date; January 1, 2011 @ 0400
- January 1, 2011: I give birth to a healthy baby GIRL 7# 10oz 21" @ 1322 Hurray!
- January 2012: Holy Crap! I'm knocked up again! Due Date: Oct. 5
- October 5, 2012: Baby Deuce is a no show!
- October 12, 2012: Healthy Baby BOY born at 1341, 8# 6 oz 21" We are in love!
- July 2014: Amazing family vacation=Wind up prego!
- April 4, 2015: Healthy Baby Girl born 1 week and 1 day late! 8# 21" Still shell shocked!
My Favorite Books
- Good In Bed~Jennifer Weiner
- Harry Potter Series~JK Rowling
- In Her Shoes~Jennifer Weiner
- Something Blue~Emily Giffin
- Something Borrowed~Emily Giffin
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