tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52950277077835520202011-10-03T12:56:31.793-07:00Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.comBlogger1371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-73345562810117865792010-06-29T13:30:00.000-07:002010-06-29T13:32:01.805-07:00

Just received word that our beta blood work was negative. After falling apart at work I finally decided to take a co-worker's suggestion and came home and had an ugly cry. Feeling a bit better but boy does my heart ache.Closing the book on 2.5 years of trying via iui/ivf and will now set our minds (and hearts) on beginning the process of adoption. Thank you all for the continued prayers.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-42446664918400824532010-06-17T19:36:00.000-07:002010-06-17T19:39:55.661-07:00

Today went really well and I'm working on my 3 days of bed rest and downtime. They have told me to stay flat today and tomorrow and then I can get up and move around by Saturday and back to normal on Monday. BOTH penguins thawed wonderfully and so we were able to transfer both today. Got to see on the ultrasound them putting them in via the cathader. Was really interesting even though it wasn't

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-13394304512248837742010-06-16T15:20:00.000-07:002010-06-16T15:27:38.696-07:00

Sorry I haven't been blogging very much but I have been really busy with work and home. Things are still on track and currently I'm on 3 Vivelle Patches (changed every 3rd day), the Estradiol, Methylprednisolone, Doxycycline and the awesome HUGE progesterone shot in the tushy each night. Life is challenging but I keep on truckin.Tomorrow is our transfer day and we are hoping that both of our

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-66007709414607457782010-06-05T14:55:00.001-07:002010-06-05T14:59:11.981-07:00

Quick update - the increase in meds has stopped the bleeding that kicked in yesterday. They had told me if I saw red at all to contact them asap - so when I woke up Friday morning to what appeared to be a start of my cycle with bright red on my liner and some decent cramping - I have to admit I hit an emotional "oh my gosh, no." After talking with the office the fact that it was still light was

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-38102706696786045282010-06-03T16:38:00.000-07:002010-06-03T16:46:53.165-07:00

Haven't updated in awhile as things have been pretty status quo and with a FET cycle there really hasn't been much going on other than wearing my Vivelle patches and the nightly Lupron shot.Today I went to my full checkup and found out that my lining isn't where we want it to be. I'm at a 4 to 5 and we want it around 8 to 9. So we have postponed my transfer until June 17th. To beef up the lining

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-67179392092341691972010-05-18T18:10:00.001-07:002010-05-18T18:19:44.132-07:00

The past 24 hours have really tested me. I have been going to a counselor for the past 2 years while on this infertility journey and she has been my rock every other week for so long that I've learned to really depend on my time with her to vent, dream and lay it all out as she was my safe zone. At yesterday's session she started... "before we settle in today I need to let you know something." *

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-63635594862655643432010-05-12T18:23:00.000-07:002010-05-12T18:27:50.062-07:00

Last night I got a bit worried as I got that mind numbing "here comes a headache" feeling and had hoped that a good night of sleep would kick it to the curb... didn't happen. Woke up this morning with a raging migraine. Went back to sleep and then got up around 10:30am, got ready and headed out towards work. Stopped for a quick lunch and felt quite sick and fatigued... to the point that I called

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-55416272931776637982010-05-05T16:44:00.000-07:002010-05-05T16:58:34.822-07:00

Ok, not really. Actually, not even close... but I do have a big bag of "goodies" and am ready to start another cycle of bliss. There ARE a couple of positives with this cycle, however. I have to keep focused on that. So here we are, the goodie bin for this round:Ok, at first glance it's a huge freak-out-fest but when I start looking at the contents it's odd just how much I can sit back and say "

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-76162524309459958572010-05-04T18:25:00.000-07:002010-05-04T18:36:06.568-07:00

Got my calendar for the FET cycle and wow... it seems like it's a ton shorter as our transfer day will be June 10th. *boggle* Yeowza. Here's basically how it will shake down:4/23-5/13 - Started my lovely Desogen BCP5/07-6/03 - Lupron 10 units SQ (easy peasy)5/18 - Estradiol Level Drawn5/18-6/09 - Much less lovely u/s appts5/18-6/?? - Vivelle Dot Patches6/05-6/?? - Big 'Ol Progesterone shots***

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-36010864584564074522010-04-29T19:57:00.000-07:002010-04-29T20:02:26.498-07:00

Ok, one week into the Desogen BCP and my tummy hasn't been good for a few days and today after lunch (I really think it was mostly something I ate) I literally had to race home after 20 minutes in the bathroom at work. Wasn't pretty. I keep thinking this can't be just from the BCP so I looked back at a journal from January..."Did you find that the pill made you feel like crap? There's not really

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-44137587517570321112010-04-29T07:42:00.001-07:002010-04-29T07:44:35.154-07:00

Wanted to paste this re-cap here mostly for my benefit and so that I don't lose the information in my massive amount of email. IVF#1 (Fresh)01/07-01/27: Desogen BCP01/21-02/16: Lupron 10 units SQ, every PM01/24-01/30: Doxycycline 100mg, twice daily01/24-01/30: Flagyl 500mg twice daily02/04: Baseline u/s and bloodwork - looks great02/08-02/16: Follistim 225 IU SQ, every AM02/08-02/16: Repronex 225

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-71872172924042568242010-04-11T16:55:00.001-07:002010-04-11T17:02:19.034-07:00

Well, CD1 is not wanting to start on its own so last night was dose one of the medroxyprogesterone. This past Thursday/Friday I was cramping a lot and having wicked migraines... but nothing as of Saturday (CD30). Having this blog is pretty darn awesome as I looked back as to what happened the first time I took this and it was pretty darn mild and my CD1 actually started before the end of the 10

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-57745800146131916082010-03-25T10:54:00.001-07:002010-03-25T11:03:03.497-07:00

Had a good meeting with the RE over the lunch hour (and got to snag lunch with the DH). He took the extra time to walk through the entire IVF process and what our results were at each stage. He was very, very positive and let us know that we are responding really well and that we are on the right track. We also talked about the resulting chemical pregnancy and he was very sure that we "got there"

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-12175871188783712472010-03-09T08:08:00.000-08:002010-03-09T08:11:45.485-08:00

This will be short as I'm using my mobile phone, but basically we have our next appointment with our RE on March 25th and we'll figure out how/when to proceed with a FET. (Frozen embryo transfer) So basically I have three weeks "off" and I'm going to try to not think about fertility in any way, shape or form. (Much easier said then done). Will check in more later but for now I'm just numb and

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-70890377691605242252010-03-08T08:28:00.000-08:002010-03-08T08:29:46.296-08:00

Big. Freakin. Negative. HCG 3.Meaning either a chemical pregnancy or a very early miscarriage. Will meet with the RE and discuss cycle #2. God this is so hard.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-36171396153149572092010-03-06T09:54:00.001-08:002010-03-06T10:03:29.258-08:00

This isn't meant to be our cycle. Not ok at the moment and really don't want phone calls or emails... just need to work through this. Thanks...Our HCG Beta was 19. I continue my PIO and patch and will go in for another HCG test on Monday morning and there is a tiny speck of hope but the nurse said that it is very, very rare for such a low beta to turn into a successful pregnancy.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-6948931604634846232010-03-06T08:52:00.000-08:002010-03-06T08:54:23.921-08:00

Well, dropped off a beautiful blood sample (amazing how numb I am to needles by now) and I will know either way in about 2 hours from now. They are going to call me with my Beta results when they are in. I don't feel much different and so I'm really worried I'll come back with a low beta... but it seems that's a common feeling for most women.Keeping my fingers/toes crossed and saying a soft

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-84507735788377062942010-03-02T18:07:00.000-08:002010-03-02T18:13:18.559-08:00

Here's a photo of the photo (scanner isn't working) of the two embies we put in a week ago. It's absolutely driving me nuts wondering if they are still around and if they've implanted. It's the not knowing that is making this time creep slowly by. I've been having sore boobs, slight cramping, headaches and fatigue and I really hope these are good signs and not just in response to the progesterone

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-61939520455558772172010-02-28T15:35:00.000-08:002010-02-28T15:44:41.069-08:00

So I'm hanging in there and waiting until next Saturday when we can go for bloodwork to see just how we're doing. I talk to my embies (anyone else do this) and tell them that I love them and want them to do their best to stick. Here's praying that one will...** Warning, this might be Too Might Info... =) **Last night had a bit of a scare where I swore my cycle was starting. I mean the heavy

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-52109601304191655642010-02-26T18:56:00.000-08:002010-02-26T19:01:53.901-08:00

Ever wonder what the progesterone injections look like? Well, snapped a photo tonight and thought I'd show and tell. You draw up the oil with a different (bigger) needle and then inject it as shown below. It seems that if I heat prior to and after and wiggle my toes during (you can't tense your butt if you do it!) that they aren't really that bad. Repronex is still by far the nasty fellow of the

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-82864806061792866552010-02-26T18:38:00.000-08:002010-02-26T18:51:37.985-08:00

Thank you so much to Tiffany over at Young but Infertile for this fantastic award. Be sure to check out her blog if you're not already familiar with it!I have to list 10 Things That Make My Day and then list 10 Blogs worthy of this award as well, and then you'll have the award and they'll have the award too. Don't forget you'll have to do the same... list 10 Things and 10 Blogs to earn the award

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-16095631928231354012010-02-25T16:23:00.000-08:002010-02-25T16:26:45.024-08:00

Made it back to work today and felt really beat down. I just wanted to go home and curl up with a heating pad on my shoulders and get in some quality nap time. I'm just plain exhausted. I'm assuming it has a lot to do with the PIO (progesterone) shots and the patch ... but bleh anyway. Possibility of an early night tonight.Blessings.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-76334948857628957522010-02-24T11:13:00.000-08:002010-02-24T11:17:53.030-08:00

Just got the call that the two embryos they were watching WERE able to be frozen so we have 2 little "penguins" on hold should we need them. All in all this cycle has (so far) turned out far better then we had ever hoped.Started the Vivelle estradiol patch today. Just a little more time down and then back to work starting tomorrow. It will be nice to be able to be up, moving and busy ... keeping

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-27838401685405661412010-02-23T11:00:00.001-08:002010-02-23T11:02:26.279-08:00

Ok, so I'm supposed to stay completely down on bed rest (laying down with 15 short times up for shower, food, etc) and I'm going crazy. I'm not a very good patient and it's sad to say it... but I'd rather be at work. I'm watching a ton of TiVo (Doctor Who, Days of our Lives, Legend of the Seeker, NCIS and other guilty pleasures) reading alot and all in all just wasting time.So, for anyone who has

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-29792763718518831852010-02-22T15:59:00.001-08:002010-02-22T16:02:24.334-08:00

Really quick update as I can only sit up briefly and am mostly to lay flat because ... we had 2 beautiful embryos transferred today! Now we wait for blood testing on March 6th to find out if we're pregnant. Today wasn't all that bad and I swear the hardest part was going with a full bladder to a 2:30 appt only to not be able to pee until 3:30 and after a lot of poking and prodding. Ooo uncomfy. ;

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-4129910211169715282010-02-21T17:40:00.000-08:002010-02-21T17:46:47.589-08:00

This weekend has gone so slowly! I alternate going from an upset tummy (antibiotics) to having ADHD (steroids) to feeling like I'm going out of my head with my emotions (progesterone). I can't believe that the transfer ... and as I haven't had a phone call from the RE saying anything bad I'm assuming that we are still on for tomorrow. Excited, petrified and anxious all in one. Go me!Just as a

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-10297553545074808982010-02-20T17:14:00.000-08:002010-02-20T17:19:58.205-08:00

Other than trying to keep myself positive, upbeat and not worried out of my skull nothing new has been happening the last few days. Monday seems so close and yet so far away. This bit of having absolutely no control over how our eggs are doing and just running on faith that Monday WILL happen is for the dogs. Bleh.Starting last Thursday we have done the progesterone IM shots (butt shots) and you

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-5238218506290794282010-02-18T11:57:00.001-08:002010-02-18T11:58:39.475-08:00

Just got the phone call and of the 10 retrieved ... 6 fertilized! So far... so good! Now we just hang on til Monday and the transfer and hope that things progress over the weekend and we have some nice results ready for Monday. Keep the prayers coming... they are working!

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-14344740070617208882010-02-17T10:58:00.000-08:002010-02-17T11:06:27.538-08:00

Last night had a horrible nightmare that I went in to retrieval and came out to hear there were no eggs. Woke up sweating and my heart just pounding... but it was my #1 worry with this procedure...I didn't have to worry. I went in at 9:45am this morning and was called back at 10am. Got changed into a sexy and cheeky gown and given a warm blanket. IV started to help with happy juice and then had a

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-23215397772275211682010-02-15T15:35:00.000-08:002010-02-15T15:41:02.453-08:00

Got the results of my blood work and although it's not high... it's fine! 1023 where I needed over 1000. Whew. No more shots (just ovidrel tonight to trigger) and retrieval on Wednesday. Think happy fertile thoughts... :)PS: Anyone who has passed this hurdle in the past... what sort of numbers did you have? I'm concerned about the "just over 1000" even though I've been told not to... but you all

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-7941642642678083352010-02-15T10:00:00.001-08:002010-02-15T10:18:14.069-08:00

Quick note on my lunch hour...The u/s this morning went really well and I have a pretty big party in Ms Right. Ms Left, however, has some heavy hitters but not nearly as many. Party all you want ladies, you're doing good things! All in all I feel bloated and crampy across the midsection as well as low back. Fun!I'm currently waiting for the phone call regarding my estrogen levels. We're aiming

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-6360808659459325692010-02-14T17:57:00.001-08:002010-02-14T18:06:54.310-08:00

I wanted to take a moment and thank the Lord for guiding my love, my soul mate and my best friend into my life years ago. I can't imagine a life without him and now to have him not only patiently walking this journey with me ... but also being 110% committed and active (he gives me the injections every AM/PM) as we live the adventure together.Honey, I love you beyond words."Love is patient, love

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-31721787659605044572010-02-13T17:39:00.000-08:002010-02-13T17:43:54.647-08:00

I'm black and blue all across my tummy and it's really starting to get challenging in finding a spot to poke. The Follistim and Lupron are still pretty minor pokes and after 24 hours seem to be healed up... but the damn Repronex takes a solid 3 days to heal up and the huge splotch to go away and that gives enough space for about 2 on left and 2 on right. Pinching is sore!Got my blood work back

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-56964024563726409722010-02-11T17:48:00.001-08:002010-02-11T17:51:16.793-08:00

Well, tomorrow I go in for an update u/s and blood work and I'm hoping things look good. I'm starting to feel pretty emotional at times and my tummy is very, very bruised and hurting quite a bit (and this is only day 4 of stims!). Can't sleep on my stomach anymore and I'm beginning to wonder how I'll get another 5 days of shots with 3-4 a day... yikers.More updates when I have them. *hugs*

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-68736871269599073752010-02-10T09:15:00.000-08:002010-02-10T09:19:00.121-08:00

u/s went well and will hear by 2pm if my u/s and/or blood work suggest a change in my stims dosages. *tick tock*Ladies who have done the IVF route and gone in for that first u/s following your start of stims (day 3) ... what did you see, find out, etc? I figured I would wait til my Friday morning u/s to really ask questions but from what I was seeing it looked like 5-6 on the right that were

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-90393481285577404162010-02-09T17:29:00.000-08:002010-02-09T17:36:46.833-08:00

Ok, so yesterday was day one on stims. Follistim wasn't that bad, Lupron is old hat and then Repronex kicked me in the butt. Burned going in and today I feel like I've been shot. Definately won't be using that spot on my belly anytime in the near future. I'm really hoping that was a one time occurance... but sweating tonight's poke all the same. Anyone else have problems with the Repronex?In a

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-53655814182490242382010-02-08T18:01:00.000-08:002010-02-08T18:11:30.550-08:00

Today is day one of stims and I finally feel like I'm doing something. The past few days I've allowed myself to get down and anxious about starting the "big shots" today and I'll be able to update later regarding the Repronex but as for the Follistim this morning that was easy peasy. I swear it was less of a poke then the Lupron shots. Here's hoping the best for the Repronex.And here's some more

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-87418982340480073482010-02-05T12:31:00.001-08:002010-02-05T12:42:51.490-08:00

Well, today I called in sick to work and although I know it was the right call I always feel embarassed and bad about doing so. I have a good 140+ hours sick leave just sitting in the bank but it still feels icky to use them and not get work done. Last night had a pretty hefty headache starting and was worried it was going to slip into a full on migraine by morning. This morning I woke up to a

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-51782201497526803212010-02-04T18:09:00.000-08:002010-02-04T18:22:13.633-08:00

Went in today for my baseline u/s and blood work for my Estradiol level to see if things are moving along and if I'm ready to continue on and start stims next week. I passed through with flying colors and will start stims on monday with my next u/s and blood work on Wednesday.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-92152138409386046512010-02-03T18:31:00.000-08:002010-02-03T18:42:49.679-08:00

Tonight the DH and I went by the pharmacy and picked up the Follistim and Repronex. I'm starting to feel like I'm really into this IVF journey and hot diggy dog there's a lot to do and get ready for. We kick into full swing next week (Tuesday) I will be getting my Follistim (AM), Repronex (PM) and my Lupron (PM). SO excited! (sarcasim...)The Follistim looks a bit creepy as it is in a large "pen"

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-3587663915380956092010-02-01T18:02:00.000-08:002010-02-01T18:18:57.335-08:00

Normally I have pretty decent Mondays. I'm recharged a bit and ready to get back at things. But today (following two days off) I was swamped from the moment I walked into the office until I walked out. Most of my days at work are fine and I really like being with my co-workers and doing my job that I've done now for 12+ years... but days like today totally sap me. Here's hoping for a good night

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-19376634894735022382010-01-30T13:28:00.000-08:002010-01-30T13:31:04.477-08:00

... of Antibiotics! We're going out to eat to celebrate. It's funny but I'd rather take tons of pain then a little nausea. Hoping to get back a bit of my appetite and not dread eating once this gets out of my system. Bleh, they've been the ickiest part so far. Not horrendous... but still plenty icky.Thanks all for the continued support.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-20286069843699590202010-01-28T16:57:00.000-08:002010-01-28T17:05:11.663-08:00

Well, I'm currently attending a conference and even though it's been so nice to have time to myself, eat good food and stay in a really comfy hotel room - I really, really miss my DH. Going home tomorrow so it will be good to be home again. I'm sitting in my room waiting for my alarm to go off for my Lupron injection and trying to keep down the antibiotics I took right after dinner. I don't have

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-55380648745305581922010-01-27T14:05:00.000-08:002010-02-01T18:16:05.921-08:00

The best part of this journey (other than the hope for the final result of a beautiful blessing) is the strengthening of our marriage. My DH (darling husband) is a guy who has read the books with me, gone through our folder multiple times and came in from woodworking in the garage 15 minutes early so he could clean up prior to giving me my Lupron injection (which I had told him I could very well

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-92217974557722688692010-01-24T17:32:00.000-08:002010-02-01T18:16:05.922-08:00

Today was day one of my antibiotics. I'm taking 100mg of Doxycycline and 500mg Flagyl, twice a day with food ... and woah baby they are not playing nice on the ol tummy. Nothing I can't handle but definately not a comfy feeling and things do not seem to be playing nicely. This journey rocks! *smirk*Here's my schedule for those asking:01/07-01/27: Desogen BCP01/21-02/16: Lupron 10 units SQ, every

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-64601417733241315982010-01-22T18:56:00.000-08:002010-01-22T19:01:46.193-08:00

No really big news to report as things are going pretty smoothly. Just did our second Lupron shot and so far no side effects other then the very slight pinch of the injection itself. Darling hubby is the one giving me the injections and it's definately a team process. I can't imagine not having him in my life - my biggest blessing.“All human wisdom is summed up in two words - wait and hope.” -

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-68121798774257169922010-01-19T15:43:00.000-08:002010-01-19T15:56:21.153-08:00

Today is CD13 and I have been on the baby Asprin and Desogen BCP for almost 2 weeks and I'm getting much better with the nausea and fatigue side effects. So far it's been pretty easy. Thursday night I start my 10mg Lupron injections and I'll start a new set of fun side effects. I don't expect them to be all that much. Desogen and Baby Asprin Lupron Injections More updates in the coming days.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-11522910860473328362010-01-12T11:46:00.000-08:002010-01-12T11:49:04.848-08:00

Quick question to those who have been on Desogen...Did you find that the pill made you feel like crap? There's not really one major thing that it is doing to me but my tummy just feels "off," I'm cranky, tired and just feeling like I want to crawl into a hole and tell the entire world to pi$$ off. *blink blink* This isn't me and yet has been me since starting this last Thursday. Nothing I can't

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-47122172530055334272010-01-07T17:16:00.001-08:002010-01-07T17:25:37.155-08:00

Got a call back from the doc today and today has become CD1 and I am officially on the IVF journey. Stopping the medroxyprogesterone and starting on the Desogen birth control pill (BCP) and baby aspirin. According to my calendar I will stay on those through January 27th. My next "milestone" day will be January 21st when I begin my Lupron injections. Knowing they are a SQ shot is very helpful and

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-30424261668514669502010-01-06T19:29:00.001-08:002010-01-06T19:33:04.099-08:00

Well, I have 2 days left on medroxyprogesterone and then my CD1 should come after another 5 days to 2 weeks... and tonight I am having what would lead me to fully believe on a regular cycle that tomorrow would be CD1. Going to call tomorrow and see what the answer might be - but of course tonight I'm thinking bad thoughts, nervous, anxious and all in all worried that something is very wrong. So

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-3620761442245916712009-12-29T14:34:00.000-08:002009-12-29T14:38:54.493-08:00

Well, my cycle hasn't started yet and I'm on CD36. So that means starting medroxyprogesterone. I used this medication last cycle to force the cycle and it worked like a charm. 10 days on the med and then 5 days later I had CD1. So my CD1 should fall 2 weeks from now and I will start my first IVF cycle with a lot of prayers for patience, strength and determination. Happy New Year to you all and

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-31725850081946821762009-12-24T16:30:00.000-08:002009-12-24T16:34:46.940-08:00

First of all, Merry Christmas to each of you and all the blessings in the world. This is such a time of focusing on family, friends and all that can be. I'm trying really hard to take those deep breaths, calm down and see IVF as an adventure ... but good gosh, I have those feelings of "there's no way I can do this!" (more emotionally than physically)Well, here's what my personal IVF experience

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-67226264114870249462009-11-01T08:55:00.000-08:002009-11-01T09:09:01.027-08:00

Well, we're still out there and praying, hoping and working towards our miracle. My heart is hopeful but yet aches like nothing I've ever experienced before. Life has been... weird. We are starting our "pre-ivf" treatments and working down our checklist of things we need to accomplish prior to starting our treatment in January. So far I've done bloodwork and some really awesome ultrasound tests.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-59830081747907729612009-07-06T10:29:00.001-07:002009-07-06T10:30:54.148-07:00

Yup, major cramping going on along with headaches that could bring down a buffalo. Definately Day 1 and will be starting the Femera again on Wednesday. I realize HE doesn't give us more than we can handle... but wow. HE must think really highly of me and my patience level. Going to keep fighting.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-68597706810762780882009-07-04T13:38:00.000-07:002009-07-04T13:41:56.375-07:00

Today I'm cramping and having light spotting and it's only CD24. It's amazing how just a little spotting can bring a flow of tears and a sense of failure. I just on't know how much more I can take of this. This journey is emotionally and physically draining. I can't push aside the feeling that this will never happen for us.So hard.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-1377033828541201262009-06-24T09:09:00.000-07:002009-06-24T09:10:37.915-07:00

Following the tests this morning *wince* it appears tomorrow will be “our day” again. It happens to fall on our 4th wedding anniversary. Trying to hold onto the fact things will go well but my pessimism runs high (no matter how much I try to tell myself different). Today's u/s showed two follies on the right and one on the left.If you could say a soft prayer tomorrow that’d be awesome.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-86506167939942734922009-06-11T17:48:00.001-07:002009-06-11T18:03:49.794-07:00

Today is CD2 so tomorrow I start my meds so I'm sipping on an adult beverage tonight just to relax and remind myself what beer tastes like. DH and I have begun to talk about insurance changes in the future and planning for IVF and even brushing with the ideas of adoption and such. I wish I had more control with the planning that could go with building a family, but it appears that I need to "let

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-71696965837436757692009-06-10T11:20:00.000-07:002009-06-10T11:23:21.111-07:00

AF has arrived and the cramps are about a 8 out of 10. Midol on board and heating pad applied and hoping that things improve.Working from home today as yesterday was an emotional struggle that made being at work uncomfortable for both myself and my co-workers who can't put their finger on what might be going on. I'm very blessed to have a boss who understands.It's amazing just how many tears one

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-33229973756983261272009-06-04T13:42:00.000-07:002009-06-04T13:51:46.110-07:00

Yesterday I went in for my progesterone test and today received the result... 29. *boggle* That is by far my highest level and I'm so glad to see that the femera is working for us. Another week and hopefully we'll get to test if AF doesn't show up.Lately I've felt slightly sick to my stomach and crampy on that left side and today I'm home this afternoon as I took the full day off due to a violent

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-76203342226833619432009-05-27T09:49:00.001-07:002009-05-27T09:51:33.384-07:00

U/S showed good news today. Left side (side that has been cramping like crazy) shows a 14 and a 24. I've never had a follie over 21 before so that's promising. Tomorrow is our day and then we begin the 2ww. Sorry my updates have been few, far between and short but I guess I'm just as enthusiastic as I once was. So hard to stay positive. Any advice along that line would be more than welcome. We've

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-25698286245898292382009-05-26T17:28:00.000-07:002009-05-26T17:31:41.920-07:00

Tomorrow morning I go in for my CD15 u/s to see how my follicles look. Tonight I'm trying to get some relief from cramping with a heating pad. It's crazy that I'm cramping like mad on the left side but we'll see more tomorrow morning. Bleh.In other news, I bit down on a chip today at lunch and knocked off a bit of my lower silver filling. Now I'm really sensitive to hot and cold and need to get

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-56033734355695900272009-05-11T07:50:00.000-07:002009-05-11T07:51:51.524-07:00

Called and refilled my prescription for Femara. Today is CD1 ... starting meds again on CD3, May 13th. Onwards to another cycle.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-49190723042754839222009-05-05T18:18:00.000-07:002009-05-05T18:34:02.578-07:00

I'd love to be posting more but the honesty of the situation is that I'm down, I'm depressed and I'm becoming more convinced that fertility is just something I need to pack up, put away and move on. *Sigh* I'm trying to pull my sorry arse out of this funk but right now it's not happening. Hang in there with me ... I'll get better.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-7408846858282477982009-04-27T16:42:00.001-07:002009-04-27T16:56:45.958-07:00

Sorry I haven't been blogging much but I can only explain it as I am finding this journey really hard and so I've been trying not to focus on it as much as I once did. Otherwise things are pretty much the same-ol same-ol. Yesterday was CD15 and I had an u/s to check on my follicles as I can't get an OPK to trigger to save my life. I had three smaller follies on the right and one beefy one on the

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-61016422885178445762009-04-14T11:20:00.000-07:002009-04-14T11:31:08.471-07:00

Today is CD3 and I had an u/s to see if my large cyst had passed on its own - otherwise we were going to need to take another month off and hit it with meds to get it to pass. There was no evidence of the cyst at all and we are able to start our Femara cycle and get on with trying for our miracle. God is so good. We will be going on 7.5mg of Femara for this cycle and I'm also going to try to walk

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-55468435619590870912009-04-07T16:29:00.000-07:002009-04-07T16:36:41.742-07:00

Well, I survived. For anyone who wonders what this procedure is like I'll do my best to recap my afternoon:~1pm: Take motrin tablets~2pm: Took one Xanax for anxiety~3pm: Showed upto Iowa Radiology and... - changed into a gown - led to xray room and begins much like a pap - then feel more pressure and receive dye - dye caused intense cramping for approx 3-4 minutes - cleaned up and allowed to

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-49353162671030346152009-04-07T08:49:00.001-07:002009-04-07T08:52:15.734-07:00

I should NOT surf the net the night before a procedure to find out more about it. Now I'm scared to death that it will be horrible pain from cramping during the procedure. I'm taking ibuprofen prior to the procedure to help me relax but when I'm starting out so worried that'll be hard to do. I wasn't worried til last night and I started surfing comments by women who have had an HSG run and they

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-17588976575890069422009-04-05T16:50:00.000-07:002009-04-05T16:54:50.518-07:00

We woke this morning to find a soft snow falling and it is almost 7pm now and is still gently falling. Our daffodils are covered but I'm not sure how they'll do. Our front tree, which had been budding, is coated in ice and snow now. See who else is sharing.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-85631410385172339422009-04-03T08:22:00.000-07:002009-04-03T08:30:58.423-07:00

The past 2 weeks I've not let myself wonder what CD I'm on, what I'm feeling, planning for the next day, PoAS, etc... and it's been wonderful. It's helped me refocus and I think I'm ready to move on and get back on the wonderful fertility wagon. This past Thurs we met with the RE and have decided on the following timeline:Next Tuesday: - HSG X-Ray Study ($315)Whenever CD2 Arrives (approx Apr 15):

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-288614942131004172009-03-15T18:29:00.001-07:002009-03-15T18:30:08.781-07:00

Tomorrow will be CD1. We're taking a month off and will be meeting with our RE on April 4th and see where we go from here.Not in a happy place right now.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-90288784917920306702009-03-14T08:26:00.000-07:002009-03-14T08:29:51.627-07:00

Well, today is CD29 and my past 4 cycles were 28CD-28CD-29CD ... so I figure AF will be showing up soon. Not to say I'm not holding out hope that this is our month, that would be such a blessing - but I'm just feeling different other than being very tired and having headaches. Low back is hurting but that's due to my bad back. Bleh.I tried testing last night (11dp iui) and BFN. Trying to tell

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-90405689457346336512009-03-09T13:01:00.000-07:002009-03-09T13:07:47.154-07:00

After the week from heck this morning I headed in for my monthly bloodwork check to see how the progesterone level looked this cycle. My first two cycles on Clomid were .6 and 1.5, meaning no ovulation. My RE changed me to femara and last cycle it was a 10.4 and this cycle... 11.6! The ladies worked it out - I ovulated! Blessed be.So this means that next week I'll be able to PoAS and go from

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-36948048219365291712009-03-08T11:08:00.001-07:002009-03-08T11:16:13.978-07:00

For Valentines Day my DH and I took time out and went out for lunch and then we went mini-golfing in the mall. It's a place called "glow-golf" and we had a lot of fun. Little distractions are always wonderful.See who else is Showing & Telling. Sorry I haven't been posting much lately. I'm doing better and hoping that once the meds start moving out of my system a bit more then I'll be more "myself

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-59380974750215357742009-03-03T19:33:00.000-08:002009-03-03T19:38:46.880-08:00

I'm at the place where I'm trying really hard not to be jealous and not react negatively when I hear people talk about their own blessings and I'm working towards standing once more in the sunlight and be 100% honest when I say I'm in a good and happy place.The fact of the matter is... I'm currently not.So please, if you find yourself anywhere on the following list please know that in my heart of

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-47256677827258543792009-03-02T19:29:00.000-08:002009-03-02T19:34:44.200-08:00

Taking a moment to touch base. Following my Ovidrel injection last Saturday I have been BEYOND bloated. I mean it has been crazy. I'm hoping that this goes away soon as my jeans have been tight and I just feel like crap. Argh.Our numbers were good this cycle: 30million and 61% motilityThe IUI today was really painful. My nurse was awesome and helped me breathe through it and it took a long time

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-62701271159586782702009-03-01T09:17:00.001-08:002009-03-01T09:19:39.779-08:00

Last night was so hard. Had nightmares and woke up crying twice. This morning I'm going about my daily life as if I'm lost. I feel like a babymaking machine right now and I just want to be _me_. Does that make sense? I'm willing to do anything I can to receive our blessing ... but I feel like I'm losing myself in the process. Everything I do seems to revolve around this quest and it's really

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-51908914148790783232009-02-27T17:20:00.000-08:002009-02-27T17:26:14.203-08:00

First of all, a special thank you to the two of you who sent me emails asking if things were ok as you hadn't seen me posting in awhile. I'm doing ok, just have been really emotional lately and haven't wanted to blog about it. Feeling a bit better now but still struggling with the whole "nothing seems to be working" side of things.Today I went for my u/s as I was CD14 and usually have one on CD15

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-11772091794496868502009-02-22T19:00:00.000-08:002009-02-22T19:06:06.450-08:00

For this week's Show and Tell I'd love to share a photo of Tristan, my bestest buddy for the past 10 years. He has been with me through so very much and still loves me unconditionally - what a guy. Bubba, I love ya.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-10218436389598425172009-02-21T17:34:00.000-08:002009-02-21T17:41:28.400-08:00

The past two days I've been stopping to smell the roses and really pay attention to the blessings the Lord has already given me in this life. I have so many friends, loved ones, family and of course my DH ... and that in itself is better than gold.I have been reading the book "90 Minutes in Heaven" and have been touched by the story of Don Piper. He was killed instantly in a car accident;

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-12398962716274484312009-02-18T10:56:00.000-08:002009-02-18T11:00:19.483-08:00

Two of my close co-workers are now expecting their second children in the time I haven't been able to conceive our first and I got to spend an entire lunch hour with them (I was the third to their two) and listen about how the babies are coming along and how they are thrilled to be giving their little ones a sibling. A solid hour of nodding, fake smiling and choking down the emotion I felt

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-77703876413884370142009-02-17T16:58:00.000-08:002009-02-17T17:06:16.248-08:00

Unbelieveable.Started on my home last night when I stopped to get my allergy shot. We've been stepping up the dose each week just fine and then WHAM ... swelling, breathing issues and a bit of panic led to an epinephrine shot and an hour of laying in a back room. Had the major shakes and a headache for the next 2 hours. Whew, what an experience.And then there was today. A horrible meeting at work

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-30908133794408572032009-02-16T07:30:00.000-08:002009-02-16T08:07:26.491-08:00

Ok, so today is CD3 and so yesterday I called into my RE and said "I need a refill on my Femara for this next month." This morning first thing I get a call back and the nurse says "I believe he wanted you to goto injectables if the Femara didn't work." To this I answered "but I ovulated!" She's going to talk to the doc and call me back later today. Am I the only one in the world who thinks that

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-77363337349986216212009-02-14T15:13:00.000-08:002009-02-14T15:16:05.074-08:00

Here's hoping each of you find a little love in the world today. Not much to say from my part of the world... but being able to hold and kiss my DH was more than enough of a blessing. Today is CD1.

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-49917671036634224102009-02-13T07:10:00.000-08:002009-02-13T07:14:53.183-08:00

This morning I woke up early with a start and found myself in tears. I must have been having one heck of a bad dream. It's odd, as normally I remember my dreams and they are usually quite vivid. As I was up I decided to head to the restroom and ... I decided to test. The result? Nothing. Not even the control line. *sigh* Somebody is messin with me. When the DH finally woke he asked if I had

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-52462639009471108092009-02-12T20:11:00.000-08:002009-02-12T20:18:32.329-08:00

Today (Thursday) my DH walked into my office just after lunch to deliver a bouquet of balloons that are unbelievably huge. He knows that balloons make me smile so he got me some that are in the shape of huge roses. He's such a sweetheart and it really made my day. You'll notice that I don't have any photos on here, nor do I give alot of information about who I am - but I thought I'd share an

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-66915117242343042922009-02-12T07:33:00.000-08:002009-02-12T07:41:54.161-08:00

Saw a post over on Stacey's Blog and think it's a wonderful thing to step back and count my blessings. What a beautiful idea. So... here are my 14...1. My husband. A true blessing.2. Having such a large, loving family.3. God's hand and loving presence, or I'd be lost.4. My true, 2am friends.5. Having a home and being financially stable.6. My job. I love my job.7. My co-workers, who are beyond

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-18128429590670559252009-02-11T07:05:00.001-08:002009-02-11T09:17:12.965-08:00

Last night Diana passed away after over a year fighting cancer and then 2 weeks spent in the hospice. This woman had the most positive attitidue of anyone I've ever met. She was an elementary school teacher and would always wear bright colorful clothing and those "conversation buttons." Hats were always in style and she was a HUGE Chicago Cubs fan. I value greatly the time I spent with her and

Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04375058564255260914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295027707783552020.post-33569086668537654612009-02-10T11:31:00.000-08:002009-02-10T11:33:02.124-08:00

“Believe in the power of believing. Say “I believe,” and believe it. Believe in something, anything that gives you the courage and strength to continue on when it would be so easy to give up. Believe that you’re beautiful. Believe that you deserve to be happy. Believe that you have choices and that you can choose wisely. Above all, believe in yourself.” – Rachel SnyderThis is the quote on my

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Well, my 2ww will end this Saturday - Valentine's Day. I'm thinking this could be either a really wonderful something I can share with the DH on the date I'm setting up ... OR it could be a lot of tears, frustration and a BIG glass of wine. We shall see.The moon tonight was full and absolutely georgous. Driving home after dinner out with the DH I just couldn't take my eyes off it. Stunning full

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Well, I think I'm finally seeing sunlight at the top of the fatigue well. No longer am I worried I'll never recover - but rather am bummed that I'm not fully there yet. I'm ready to be well, dangit. I'm almost thrilled to be returning to work tomorrow. I said... almost.Time to Show and Tell again:Here are some photos of our trip to Ireland in March 2008. The DH and I were able to go with a local

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... and my progesterone level is 10.3! That means there was ovulaton this past month! I'm so thrilled that the combo of Femara, Ovidrel and acupuncture seemed to work this month. I feel a "little less broken." There's a ray of hope that's been opened in my heart that I was afraid was fading away.Heading back to bed as I worked this morning but came home at lunchtime because I'm just too fatigued.

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Well, I think I'm finally on the upside of being sick. Went to see the doctor yesterday morning due to severe cramping on my left side too low to be one of the ladies and running a fever. After a bunch of tests I have the virus that is going around (dreaded diarrhea and additional GI issues) AND a really bad urinary tract infection. Yea, go me. *Sigh*48 LONG hours later I'm finally eating a

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Came home an hour early today from work after feeling fine until around 2pm. The past 3 days I've felt out of sorts and tired but I figured it was just all part of "the journey." I'm now thinking it was just hinting as to what was coming around the corner.I got home and my face is on fire, my eyes really hurt and I'm chilling. Haven't taken my temp but DH has told me that I'm "crazy hot." I. Hate

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Hoping on the "Show and Tell" bandwagon set up by the lady from Stirrup Queens and will do my best to post something the share each weekend. I have really enjoyed visiting those who currently participate and look forward to joining the group.This week I'd like to share...Yes, this is Mr. Buble. I'm a fan of Buble... ok, a bit more than just a fan. *swoon* I've now seen the man three times live

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Last night I didn't sleep very well and around midnight had to ask the DH to take his snoring elsewhere. He must be pretty stuffed up as that's the only time he snores. The rest of the night was filled with really weird dreams and I kept waking up for a brief moment thinking "what the hell?" I'd fall back asleep and then find myself waking again to another moment of severe confusion. Odd.So today

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It's that time of year again and the DH and I usually head out and goto someone's SuperBowl party. It's nice to hang out with people and such - but this year we are going to stay in and watch the game together. Grabbing some snacks to munch on and just spend a low key afternoon together... I can't wait. =)Going for Arizona due to Kurt Warner being our own local "boy." That being said, I think

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In this tag, I was supposed to go to where I save my pictures on my computer and find the 5th folder and then post the 5th picture from that folder to my blog, along with telling the story behind it. So, here it goes...This was taken last summer after my DH finished our new deck. He had a couple of co-workers help him with the beams and setting the footings but he did most of it completely on his

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This morning we had our IUI and things look really good. DH's numbers were awesome and after going over the slight cramps and other symptoms I've had in the past 24 hours our RE let me know that things are progressing well. Next Friday I go in for my progesterone bloodwork and pray for something over a 10. If it is we have another 1 week to wait to test for pregnancy. Sooo... here's to the next

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Well, this morning there was no hint of a second line on the OPK and as I'll be out of town tomorrow I called today to ask what I should do as my CD15 is out of town and CD16-17 will be over the weekend. They called back and I will have an u/s today over my lunch hour to see how we are progressing and plan from there.I'm also excited to see what the ladies have been upto and I'm pretty sure this

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My doctor is so very wonderful. I went in due to my throat being sore and my ears being full and got some stuff that should help with that. Before I left she asked me how the fertility treatments were going and I started to cry. Embarassing. I'm not one to cry infront of people - and she knew that. She then told me that she had gone to a fertility clinic after 8 months of trying and is still

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