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Adding Peas to Our Pod: They're in... wait wait wait
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Adding Peas to Our Pod. Sunday, February 6, 2011. They're in. wait wait wait. On Saturday, we awoke in the dark to a drizzly day, and headed into the office for our transfer at 7:00am. When we arrived, we still did not know anything other than that four had fertilized. Nothing about how things had been developing. Nothing. Was a bit nervewracking. Next we went into the transfer room, and they opened this little window into the lab, and asked for my paperwork to let us know the status. By the way, I'm a t...
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Adding Peas to Our Pod: March 2010
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Adding Peas to Our Pod. Sunday, March 28, 2010. Follicular Stimulation with Serophene and IUI, take 1. As expected, the phantom pangs were just that. Phantom. So, we're starting our first round of IUI. Am I prepared? Follicular Stimulation with Serophene - Check! Started last night on cycle day 3. Ultrasound scheduled - Check! It will happen on cycle day 9 (Good Friday) since my last cycle only lasted 23 days, and the originally recommended day 12 may be too late. Trigger shot - Check! You are gas, right?
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Adding Peas to Our Pod: May 2010
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Adding Peas to Our Pod. Wednesday, May 5, 2010. On Saturday, I went out to lunch with a friend. Had a great lunch! I live in the midwest, and we've only been here a couple years. I don't make close friends quickly. It's also never my first instinct to ask for help. Ever. Stupid independent streak! Instead of calling someone, I read about the health care bill in Time magazine until the doctor came in. When he told me my husband's heart was fine - clean and clear arteries, good blood flow - I let out t...
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Adding Peas to Our Pod: Is 5 the magic number?
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Adding Peas to Our Pod. Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Is 5 the magic number? All in all, I feel good about the way things went today. My RE got 5 eggs - 4 good and mature, and 1 small. So, the small one is our bonus. I thought they would put me completely under anesthesia for the procedure, but they didn't. I took my valium at 6:15 this AM, arrived at the RE lab at 6:45, and was all gowned up with my booties on by 7:00. Now we wait to see what fertilizes, and what we have to work with for transfer. Wh...
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Adding Peas to Our Pod: April 2010
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Adding Peas to Our Pod. Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Thank you for the congratulations - we are SO excited. :) That excitement was tempered yesterday, though, with spotting. So frustrating! I finally allowed myself to get excited on Monday, called my family, shared the news - and got on quite the high. Then, yesterday, red spotting. Aaargggghhhhh! Then, I took a pregnancy test this morning, and while it was positive, the line was a little lighter than last time. What the heck does that mean? Which means...
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Adding Peas to Our Pod: I'm a bad blogger... but I have news!
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Adding Peas to Our Pod. Monday, February 21, 2011. I'm a bad blogger. but I have news! On Friday, I went in for my Beta at 8:30am. They called me at noon to give me the news. 308! Now, I expected to be over the moon excited. But I was hesitant. And unwilling to jump up and down with exhilaration. Because it's still so early. And I hadn't had my "check the doubling" beta yet, which meant it could all be a farse! So, I hesitated. Paused my happiness until I knew more. 2nd beta = 1470! So now I'm happy.
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Adding Peas to Our Pod: Quality vs. Quantity
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Adding Peas to Our Pod. Monday, January 31, 2011. Quality vs. Quantity. Things are never simple. Or straightforward. Ever. I'm going in for egg retrieval on Wednesday. But I only have 4 mature follicles. They look "beautiful" and well developed. And my lining looks good. But there are only four. Nurse Heather said she'd rather have 4 great ones rather than 20 mediocre ones. February 1, 2011 at 12:15 AM. Sorry for the not so good follie news. Praying for no canceling and a great quality transfer day.
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Adding Peas to Our Pod: Four!
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Adding Peas to Our Pod. Friday, February 4, 2011. Work is CRAZY today, so just a quick note . 4 of the 5 fertilized! Transfer will be tomorrow, waiting to hear back from the office on timing, etc. Now's hoping most of the 4 are developing well. Princess Wahna Bea Mama. February 4, 2011 at 9:18 PM. Best of luck, Peapod! February 5, 2011 at 12:04 AM. February 5, 2011 at 3:40 PM. This is great news! I hope you are doing well. February 6, 2011 at 2:22 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Once again, you h...
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Adding Peas to Our Pod: January 2011
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Adding Peas to Our Pod. Monday, January 31, 2011. Quality vs. Quantity. Things are never simple. Or straightforward. Ever. I'm going in for egg retrieval on Wednesday. But I only have 4 mature follicles. They look "beautiful" and well developed. And my lining looks good. But there are only four. Nurse Heather said she'd rather have 4 great ones rather than 20 mediocre ones. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy called me to let me know my Doc called in a new Rx, and they've verified my coverage. Apparently (even ...
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Adding Peas to Our Pod: February 2011
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Adding Peas to Our Pod. Monday, February 21, 2011. I'm a bad blogger. but I have news! On Friday, I went in for my Beta at 8:30am. They called me at noon to give me the news. 308! Now, I expected to be over the moon excited. But I was hesitant. And unwilling to jump up and down with exhilaration. Because it's still so early. And I hadn't had my "check the doubling" beta yet, which meant it could all be a farse! So, I hesitated. Paused my happiness until I knew more. 2nd beta = 1470! So now I'm happy.