Monday, March 28, 2011

Baker's Dozen

This would be a great number of eggs to have...a Baker's Dozen! We started our "stim" meds tonight....time to make the eggs! My ovaries will soon feel like bowling balls, but it will all be worth it :)

Also started blood thinners tonight. WOW! I can feel the tips of my fingers and toes for the first time in a long time...if not the first time ever! The circulation is already better. This may be another solution to my own health issues, not just the pregnancy issues. God is good...one more answer!

That's all I have for now, I go in to check my Estrogen levels on Thursday...can't wait to hear how things are progressing. Just 6 more days til my first ultrasound!

Ta-ta for now, I'll keep you posted :)

Thursday, March 24, 2011

It's like Christmas!!!


It's pathetic how excited I get when a new shipment of meds comes in! Hey, these needles and meds could lead me to my baby (or babies) that I've always dreamed of! And.....guess when their due date would be? You guessed it....December 24th...ish!!!

So, let a girl celebrate Christmas! It's the best Christmas present EVER....9 months in the making :)

Here's a quick peek at the meds so far....much more to come, but it gives you an idea:

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

I Heart Estrogen!

Finally....some relief!

I am at the end of the road of "let's strip her of every hormone that makes her female". Within 30 mins of my first Estrogen shot, I felt normal! My hubby may not need to punch you next time he sees you (see previous post for reference)!

Nothing more to report. Just thought I should tell you that you no longer need to run and hide if you see me coming towards you!

Nite, nite!

Monday, March 21, 2011

Hormones, hormones, who wants some hormones?

I'm a hormonal mess! Crying, edgy, hot flashes, you name it, I've got it:) My poor hubby! If you see him, give him a hug...or let him punch you to release some frustration. Either way, please be kind to him!

Well, had my baseline Ultrasound today, one final check before "all systems go" with the big guns (stim drugs). They saw 2 cysts, one of them an endometrioma, so I was super worried they would say it was a "no go". Dr said ok to proceed. Yippee!

We do need your prayers, though. I've been having a flare all week, so I'm a little discouraged. I feel like the flares contributed to our last miscarriage, so I want them GONE. I'm going to increase my Prednisone, and pray that it works.

Other than that, no major updates. I start the Estrogen shots tomorrow....this is when hubby gets to pay me back for my hormonal tendencies....shots in the butt! He enjoys this a little too much!

I'll keep you posted!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Let's get this party started!

Today was my last day of Birth Control Pills, yeeeeehaw!

I know it sounds strange to take BC Pills when you're trying to get pregnant, but it's part of what they call "down regulation". The month prior to the ivf procedure, they put you on BC Pills so they can take control of your hormones. Now that I'm done with these, it means we can start on our injections!!!

Injections will help the eggs grow....grow eggies, grow! :)

I ordered half of my meds, they arrived at work today...it was like Christmas! I'll post pics tomorrow of all our meds....it's crazy!

Game on, I'm ready to get this party started!

Monday, March 14, 2011

"Be still and know that I am God." - Psalm 46:10

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Well, here we are two years later...and we're back on the roller coaster :)

We found an ivf dr in NJ that we are going to on April 4th. I started the shots yesterday...I finally feel like we're getting started.

I need to update you on the last couple of years...

God has been good to us. I finally have drs who are willing to listen to me, and found out that I had an autoimmune disease (which is really an overlap of 4 diseases), and I am CONVINCED that's why I miscarried before. God really knows what He's doing, though....if I had carried full term last time, it could have threatened my life and the baby. Now that we know what we're dealing with, it can be worked around.

The new ivf dr is treating me for my blood clotting disorder and my autoimmune disease. Those were the two things I thought might be my problem before, but no dr would listen. So glad we found this doc!

Also, we found out I have a gluten allergy...could be the root of my autoimmune. I've been gluten free for almost 6 months now. After the first month of the diet I ovulated on my own for the first time EVER!

I had my preliminary testing for the ivf last week. Normally, on this scan, they find all kinds of polyps and cysts, and I need surgery...EVERY TIME! I've even had them removed one month, and by the next month, they were back. Well, this time, the dr scanned me, didn't find ANYTHING wrong, and couldn't believe it! It's been a year and a half since my last surgery to remove "stuff". I am convinced this new diet and acupuncture has resolved it all.

I've also been flare free from my autoimmune disease for almost 6 months. I had two minor flares, but I almost think they were triggered by meds I was taking. Being flare free will, of course, be better for mommy and baby(ies) :)

I'll be sure to keep you posted on our progress! Please keep us in your prayers!!!