Blood work results are in and I am very, very suppressed - which is great. They want to see an E2 below 80 and mine was below 5, so my body has cooperated. I have another blood draw on the 8th to check E2 again and an u/s on the 12th to check my lining.
Transfer on 3.22.13. Yay! I can't believe we have a date. Hotel booked - staying at the Sheraton Suites again because I loved their bed, and they have a living room area with a tv, so if I'm on bed rest, watching tv in the bedroom, Bri can hang out in the living room... or at the bar downstairs. :)
Planning to meet Kayla and Asa and the babies on the 23rd. So freaking excited.
I can't believe we are this close. 3 weeks from tomorrow and I will be pregnant until proven otherwise.
Gustav's for celebration dinner tonight.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
22 or 29?
Today I took my last bcp. Yay! What does this mean? If I start my "period" (which is really just withdrawal bleeding) by Thursday, then our transfer is on 3/22, if I start after Thursday, then our transfer is on 3/29. I don't really have a preference, just can't wait to get it confirmed so I can buy plane tickets and make hotel reservations.
I had a dream last night about my dad. We were cooking together. God, I miss him. He's been gone for 5 years and there is still a Greg Allen-sized hole in my heart. I owe this blog a entry on where I came up with the name... it's a tribute to him. It's just so emotional to write, because I just cry uncontrollably whenever I think about him. Last night's dream was nice, it really made me feel comforted.
I had a dream last night about my dad. We were cooking together. God, I miss him. He's been gone for 5 years and there is still a Greg Allen-sized hole in my heart. I owe this blog a entry on where I came up with the name... it's a tribute to him. It's just so emotional to write, because I just cry uncontrollably whenever I think about him. Last night's dream was nice, it really made me feel comforted.
Monday, February 18, 2013
And So It Begins...
First shot of Lupron this am. I have to take a shot each morning for the next 4 weeks. Lupron will supress ovarian stimulation so that I don't ovulate. I am feeling really good about this FET. I hope I'm not disappointed, but I have to keep reminding myself that this is just the first chance, not my only.
I've been having breakthrough bleeding off and on for the past few days. When it first started, it really freaked me out. I was only cd 12, WTF? But, I called Amy, the nurse at ORM, and she told me it was totally normal and doesn't mean I'm not supressed. It means my body is adjusting to the hormones. As long as it didn't turn into a bright red bleed, then I was okay.
I've been having breakthrough bleeding off and on for the past few days. When it first started, it really freaked me out. I was only cd 12, WTF? But, I called Amy, the nurse at ORM, and she told me it was totally normal and doesn't mean I'm not supressed. It means my body is adjusting to the hormones. As long as it didn't turn into a bright red bleed, then I was okay.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Lupron Shipping
So excited that Aetna Specialty Pharmacy got their act together in relatively quick time and processed my Rx from ORM. I start Lupron on Monday, so it will be shipped today for arrival tomorrow. A 2 week kit is only $15, which is great. The rest of the drugs will be $165, and should get me thru to the transfer. Once I'm pregnant (power of affirmative thinking), I will continue to take estrogen and progesterone for essentially the first trimester.
Monday, February 11, 2013
We Have a Protocol!
Everything went great today at ORM. Sounding done and calendar in hand. So excited. Depending on when my body starts withdrawal bleeding after the last bcp, we will transfer on 3/22 or 3/29. I can't believe how close we are.
Paid everything at the lab and will call ORM tomorrow to pay up there. Then all that is left is to see which date is going to work, book flights, hotel, rental car, set up sleep away camp for the puppies and get the time off work. By 3/2, we will know which date it is.
Estimated due date of 12/7 or 12/14. But if its twins, they will probably come 4 weeks early.
Headed home now. I'm somewhere between Columbus and Vegas. Going to be a long day, but I can't wait to see Max and Lucy... And the love of my life, Brian. Only 6.5 hours to go.
Paid everything at the lab and will call ORM tomorrow to pay up there. Then all that is left is to see which date is going to work, book flights, hotel, rental car, set up sleep away camp for the puppies and get the time off work. By 3/2, we will know which date it is.
Estimated due date of 12/7 or 12/14. But if its twins, they will probably come 4 weeks early.
Headed home now. I'm somewhere between Columbus and Vegas. Going to be a long day, but I can't wait to see Max and Lucy... And the love of my life, Brian. Only 6.5 hours to go.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Second Hotel is the Charm
Originally, when booking my trip to Columbus, I booked a room on Hotels.com. I prepaid for the room and assumed it would be okay because it was a Choice Hotel. It wouldn't be fancy, but it would be safe and clean. Before I left, Brian and I were joking that it would probably turn out to be murder motel. He made me promise that if it was sketchy, I would forget about the prepaid room and go somewhere safe. I never expected to have to do that.
However, when pulling up to the hotel, there were two cop cars outside and a group of unsavory looking people hanging in the parking lot. Murder Motel. Time to leave.
Thank god for Priceline. I named by own price and am now going to rest my head in the Sheraton Suites and their magical pillow bed. I think we will stay here when we come back for the transfer. It's got a little sitting area and a fridge and microwave. There is a bar in the lobby for Brian and lots of restaurants around us. Plus, I can rack up more Starwood points.
However, when pulling up to the hotel, there were two cop cars outside and a group of unsavory looking people hanging in the parking lot. Murder Motel. Time to leave.
Thank god for Priceline. I named by own price and am now going to rest my head in the Sheraton Suites and their magical pillow bed. I think we will stay here when we come back for the transfer. It's got a little sitting area and a fridge and microwave. There is a bar in the lobby for Brian and lots of restaurants around us. Plus, I can rack up more Starwood points.
Somewhere Over Wyoming
I am on the flight to Columbus - brief stop in Chicago, but no change of plane. Tomorrow at 10:30am I have my consult with Dr Williams at Ohio Reproductive Medicine. I should get my protocol, and transfer date. It's so unreal.
Brian and I are giddy with excitement and the possibility of being pregnant. Everything we do now, we imagine doing with a baby(ies). It's a wonderful gift.
I land at 6:30pm local time. I am going to have a Firehouse Sub tonight. There is a location not far from my hotel. I haven't had one since I left Jacksonville. I hate to admit it, but I'm kind of excited about the sandwich
I hope I can sleep tonight.
Brian and I are giddy with excitement and the possibility of being pregnant. Everything we do now, we imagine doing with a baby(ies). It's a wonderful gift.
I land at 6:30pm local time. I am going to have a Firehouse Sub tonight. There is a location not far from my hotel. I haven't had one since I left Jacksonville. I hate to admit it, but I'm kind of excited about the sandwich
I hope I can sleep tonight.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
One Week From Now
One week from today I will be in the offices of Ohio Reproductive Medicine, meeting with Dr. Williams.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that we don't run into any roadblocks. I'm bringing with me the Aetna Pharmacy info so they fax over my Rx. My insurance will hopefully cover the meds, they covered the other infertility meds, but it's set up to be mail order, no local. Which takes some time.
I was told from the start of AF to transfer is about 6 weeks, which seems long to me because my lining is always around a 10 by cd 18/19, but I guess they want to ensure supression. I guess I will know more in a week. :)
I am keeping my fingers crossed that we don't run into any roadblocks. I'm bringing with me the Aetna Pharmacy info so they fax over my Rx. My insurance will hopefully cover the meds, they covered the other infertility meds, but it's set up to be mail order, no local. Which takes some time.
I was told from the start of AF to transfer is about 6 weeks, which seems long to me because my lining is always around a 10 by cd 18/19, but I guess they want to ensure supression. I guess I will know more in a week. :)
Sunday, February 3, 2013
CD1
AF arrived today. Right on schedule. For the past two years, this would have totally bummed me out but this month, it's exactly what I wanted.
We had a chemical pregnancy in December, that is to say we had a pregnancy that never had a chance. It took six weeks and ten pills of provera and I was worried that my body would be screwed up still. It's not! I ovulated right on schedule and AF showed up when expected.
This is my FET cycle. Birth control pills start on Tuesday (cd3). Yay!
We had a chemical pregnancy in December, that is to say we had a pregnancy that never had a chance. It took six weeks and ten pills of provera and I was worried that my body would be screwed up still. It's not! I ovulated right on schedule and AF showed up when expected.
This is my FET cycle. Birth control pills start on Tuesday (cd3). Yay!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Back in the Thick
Vacation ended earlier this week. Boo! It was great to be relaxed but we came home to a ton of grey skies and rain. Surprisingly, the rain ended by weeks end and this weekend is beautiful and spring like.
Max and Lucy has a great time at sleep away camp but came home filthy. Lucy looked like a hobo dog. We took them for a bath today and they resemble themselves again. Fluffies.
Got some paperwork from the lab to fill out. Of course I forgot to bring it home with me but I will get Brian to sign and get it back to them this week. I can't believe that my appt is just 9 days away. Hopefully, we will know the transfer date at that time.
Brian and I went to dinner last night and talked baby(ies). He is convinced we will have twins. I hope so. He is really excited about being a dad. It's like night and day from how he felt when we started this journey over two years ago. Back then, he just wanted me to be happy. Now, he's looking forward to being the primary caregiver and teaching our child. He is going to be such a good dad.
PS. Bri is cooking dinner for me tonight. It's Saturday night date night. He got off easy though because I wanted fried bologna sandwich and chef salad. It's almost time for my period so I have odd cravings.
Max and Lucy has a great time at sleep away camp but came home filthy. Lucy looked like a hobo dog. We took them for a bath today and they resemble themselves again. Fluffies.
Got some paperwork from the lab to fill out. Of course I forgot to bring it home with me but I will get Brian to sign and get it back to them this week. I can't believe that my appt is just 9 days away. Hopefully, we will know the transfer date at that time.
Brian and I went to dinner last night and talked baby(ies). He is convinced we will have twins. I hope so. He is really excited about being a dad. It's like night and day from how he felt when we started this journey over two years ago. Back then, he just wanted me to be happy. Now, he's looking forward to being the primary caregiver and teaching our child. He is going to be such a good dad.
PS. Bri is cooking dinner for me tonight. It's Saturday night date night. He got off easy though because I wanted fried bologna sandwich and chef salad. It's almost time for my period so I have odd cravings.
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