We even got pictures of our two lil' peas...they're the cutest circle of cells I've ever seen! Thomas and I were so excited that we even had to take our first family photo!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Transfer Complete = Best B-day Ever!
Today was one day that I will never forget! We got to the fertility center at 1:30. They took us back to meet with Dr. B. She said that it has been a roller coaster of a few days, but our two lil' guys hung in there and are doing great. One of them was still rated at a 3, while the other one had jumped up to a 4 (This is great news considering the scale ranges from 1 to 4)! We signed the transfer papers and they took me to the back to get changed into my favorite get-up...hospital gowns, grippy socks, & the sexy hair net! The nurse then took me back to the operating room to prepare me for transfer. Let me emphasize that they told me to come with a full bladder and at this point I am already about to explode. She got me situated on the table and then we waited for what seemed like hours to someone with a close to exploding bladder. Finally, Dr. B came in and began the transfer. The worst part is that while Dr. B is transferring, the nurse is pushing on my FULL blatter with the ultrasound. The only thing running through my head over and over was....please don't pee on Dr. B, please don't pee on Dr. B! Dr. T brought in our two lil' peas, handed them over to Dr. B, she then transferred them and I was on my way to recovery. I was to wait another 30 minutes tilted upside down with hopes that they are securing themselves for the long haul! We then headed straight to Dr. L.B. for acupuncture. She was awesome to get us in right away, within an hour after transfer. It was relaxing from what I remember of it...I was kinda out of it due to the meds they gave me for transfer...pretty sure Dr. L.B. and Thomas got some good laughs!
We even got pictures of our two lil' peas...they're the cutest circle of cells I've ever seen! Thomas and I were so excited that we even had to take our first family photo!
Thank you Lord for our two lil' peas & my miraculous birthday presents....they are perfect! We now pray that they both attach and hold strong!
We even got pictures of our two lil' peas...they're the cutest circle of cells I've ever seen! Thomas and I were so excited that we even had to take our first family photo!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
One Great Day!
It's been a long day, but a great one too! This morning we got up and went to church, which helped with the waiting game, but we were definitely nervous/excited for ten to roll around. Thomas, Mark, Mom, & I decided to try out a new little coffee shop for breakfast...so there we sat...Thomas made the call...no message on the PRN line. So, we sat and he called over and over & still no message. 10:30 rolled around and still no dice! Then, my phone rang & the caller I.D. read "Dr. B"....wow, was I nervous to answer that phone call. I answered it & the IVF coordinator began telling me to be at the fertility center tomorrow at 1:30...I had to interrupt her and ask, "So, does this mean that our embryo's are doing good"? She responded with some great news: "Yes, their both doing very good, rated at 3's and are ready for transfer tomorrow." I can't remember anything else that she said...I hung up the phone, turned to Thomas with a huge smile & some tears & I told him the news! The first thing out of his mouth..."Kelly, what's tomorrow"? Then, it hit me...tomorrow is my birthday & I'm going to receive two lil' miracles as gifts! How awesome is that! Maybe, just, maybe 27 won't be so bad after all!
So, now we continue to pray for our lil' peas to attach tomorrow and to hold strong & grow, grow, grow!!! We go in for transfer at 1:30 and then directly to Dr. L.B.'s for acupuncture. Tomorrow's going to be another great day!!!
So, now we continue to pray for our lil' peas to attach tomorrow and to hold strong & grow, grow, grow!!! We go in for transfer at 1:30 and then directly to Dr. L.B.'s for acupuncture. Tomorrow's going to be another great day!!!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Living Update to Update
After, a sleepless night and a restless morning ten a.m. finally came around. I couldn't make the call to the PRN line...way to nervous, Thomas had to do it. Our nurse said that of our five eggs only two had fertilized & for us to check back at ten a.m. tomorrow to see how the two are coming along. So, there you have it...we are down to two. We feel like we're swimming up-stream, but as Thomas says, at least we're still swimming! Two is better than one or even none, so for now we are going to do our best to stay positive & pray for our two lil' peas to stay strong!
The countdown is on for our next update...12 more hours!
The countdown is on for our next update...12 more hours!
Egg Retrieval Complete
It's 12:10 a.m. and I wide awake having trouble falling back asleep...way too much rolling through my head. We went in today or I guess now it's yesterday at 8:15 am for egg retrieval. They took us back and got me prepped for the operating room. Once again I had to sport the sexy socks and hair net with my trendy gown...Thomas got a good laugh...& again him and the nurse got in some good jokes! The anaesthesiologist came and talked with us and then it was time to be taken to the operating room. With a kiss goodbye and a good luck to Hardy I was on my way. I remember laying on the operating table for what seemed like forever while he tried both hands over and over trying to get my I.V. started...my veins pulled their normal tricks & fought a hard fight against the needle. He told me he was going to try one last try before moving to the NECK...thankfully, he finally got it! The next thing I remember is waking up in recovery.
Thomas was next to me when I came to...I looked at him and right away asked, "How many eggs"? In my mind I so wanted him to reply with ten minimum. But, he didn't say ten or even close to ten. He said, "Five" & at that moment I lost it emotionally. I knew our odds for a successful cycle had gone down considerably and I couldn't handle it. I felt the tears begin to run down my cheeks. Thomas was awesome, he held my hand, talked me through it, and stayed as strong as ever....yet another reminder of how lucky I am to have him in my life not only as my husband, but as my best friend....so blessed! It wasn't long before Dr. B came in to talk with us. She was incredibly caring as she obviously could tell I was disappointed and held my other arm as she talked to us. She said that I had upwards of twelve, but of those, some were too big/mature, some too small, and some were good follicles but just didn't house eggs. That left us with five out of the twelve that were in good shape with good eggs. She talked about how yes we were shooting for ten and yes, that would have increased our odds drastically, but sometimes it just doesn't work out as we hope it will....& now we focus on the five good ones. She said with my age, we still have good odds at fertilization. Then, she ended with a story about her growing up & having downer days like this....she said when the sun comes up tomorrow things will be better! That's why I love her and am confident in her ability to help us, she's an amazing doctor with a heart that truly cares about her patients!
As Thomas and I headed to the car I caught myself giving our five lil' guys a pep talk as the tears still fell. Please, Lord help them to make it through the night....all of them! I get it that statistically the odds are not in our favor, but please make an acceptation. We've never wanted something so bad. I promise we will be exceptional parents...we're so excited and ready to share our love with a sweet addition! I mean, look at Thomas, he's going to be the best Dad!
I don't think of myself as a very emotional person, but today showed me otherwise. It has been a tough day filled with lots of tears and loads of prayers. Thank goodness for our awesome families and great friends who are all in our corner with open arms. We wouldn't be able to make it through days like this without you all. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the thoughts and prayers! We love you all! So, we will continue to pray for our five lil' peas to stay strong. As, I mentioned at the beginning, there's too much going through my head to sleep...I'm so excited yet scared for 10 am to get here. That's when we get the update on them and we will know how many fertilized and what each embryo rates. Lord, I pray for these lil' guys...be with them and if it's your will let us beat the odds and get five for five!!!
Thomas was next to me when I came to...I looked at him and right away asked, "How many eggs"? In my mind I so wanted him to reply with ten minimum. But, he didn't say ten or even close to ten. He said, "Five" & at that moment I lost it emotionally. I knew our odds for a successful cycle had gone down considerably and I couldn't handle it. I felt the tears begin to run down my cheeks. Thomas was awesome, he held my hand, talked me through it, and stayed as strong as ever....yet another reminder of how lucky I am to have him in my life not only as my husband, but as my best friend....so blessed! It wasn't long before Dr. B came in to talk with us. She was incredibly caring as she obviously could tell I was disappointed and held my other arm as she talked to us. She said that I had upwards of twelve, but of those, some were too big/mature, some too small, and some were good follicles but just didn't house eggs. That left us with five out of the twelve that were in good shape with good eggs. She talked about how yes we were shooting for ten and yes, that would have increased our odds drastically, but sometimes it just doesn't work out as we hope it will....& now we focus on the five good ones. She said with my age, we still have good odds at fertilization. Then, she ended with a story about her growing up & having downer days like this....she said when the sun comes up tomorrow things will be better! That's why I love her and am confident in her ability to help us, she's an amazing doctor with a heart that truly cares about her patients!
As Thomas and I headed to the car I caught myself giving our five lil' guys a pep talk as the tears still fell. Please, Lord help them to make it through the night....all of them! I get it that statistically the odds are not in our favor, but please make an acceptation. We've never wanted something so bad. I promise we will be exceptional parents...we're so excited and ready to share our love with a sweet addition! I mean, look at Thomas, he's going to be the best Dad!
I don't think of myself as a very emotional person, but today showed me otherwise. It has been a tough day filled with lots of tears and loads of prayers. Thank goodness for our awesome families and great friends who are all in our corner with open arms. We wouldn't be able to make it through days like this without you all. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the thoughts and prayers! We love you all! So, we will continue to pray for our five lil' peas to stay strong. As, I mentioned at the beginning, there's too much going through my head to sleep...I'm so excited yet scared for 10 am to get here. That's when we get the update on them and we will know how many fertilized and what each embryo rates. Lord, I pray for these lil' guys...be with them and if it's your will let us beat the odds and get five for five!!!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Day 11 Stim Update
Today has been a great day! I arrived at school early to prepare for a guest speaker to talk to my class about his experiences as a pilot in Chad & The Democratic Republic of Congo. It was awesome...the kids loved him, his pictures, & his stories. It's always cool as a teacher when I can see my students making real life connections with the present content I am teaching them!
Next, I picked up Hardy and we headed to the Fertility Clinic for yet another day of u/s & blood work. My veins were once again adamant about not cooperating, so it took tries on both arms before we were told to go in for our u/s and to come back for her to try again on the blood struggle. My follicles looked ginormous! Too many to count in the right ovary & still just three in the left ovary....although, I must give the left some credit...two of those three looked and measured perfect! I received my last injection of follistim & headed back for round two of blood work...two more sticks and she got it! Thank Goodness!!!
Thomas called our PRN line at 2:00 to find out some exciting news...my follicles are ready!!! We will trigger tonight at 11:00 and come in for egg retrieval Friday morning at 8:15! We are both full of emotions...super excited, incredibly scared, & yet full of hope! With God's will, we will have our little Pea's in incubators by Friday afternoon!
I ended the day by seeing Dr. L.B. for acupuncture and I'll go back again tomorrow for another session to prepare my body for retrieval. She's all about timing it perfect with my cycle. Transfer day will fall on either Monday or Wednesday of next week. I'll go back to Dr. L.B. within an hour after the transfer is complete. This is one crazy journey, but it will be completely worth all the doctors, pills, shots, & appointments when we get that first positive! We pray, pray, pray for a successful cycle!
Next, I picked up Hardy and we headed to the Fertility Clinic for yet another day of u/s & blood work. My veins were once again adamant about not cooperating, so it took tries on both arms before we were told to go in for our u/s and to come back for her to try again on the blood struggle. My follicles looked ginormous! Too many to count in the right ovary & still just three in the left ovary....although, I must give the left some credit...two of those three looked and measured perfect! I received my last injection of follistim & headed back for round two of blood work...two more sticks and she got it! Thank Goodness!!!
Thomas called our PRN line at 2:00 to find out some exciting news...my follicles are ready!!! We will trigger tonight at 11:00 and come in for egg retrieval Friday morning at 8:15! We are both full of emotions...super excited, incredibly scared, & yet full of hope! With God's will, we will have our little Pea's in incubators by Friday afternoon!
I ended the day by seeing Dr. L.B. for acupuncture and I'll go back again tomorrow for another session to prepare my body for retrieval. She's all about timing it perfect with my cycle. Transfer day will fall on either Monday or Wednesday of next week. I'll go back to Dr. L.B. within an hour after the transfer is complete. This is one crazy journey, but it will be completely worth all the doctors, pills, shots, & appointments when we get that first positive! We pray, pray, pray for a successful cycle!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Day 10 Stim Update
Went in today for another u/s & blood work. My follicles looked huge & feel huge (wow...feel like I'm about to explode), but they left us a message on our PRN line saying that we have to come in for another appointment tomorrow morning. My follicles just aren't completely ready yet & Dr. B wants them to be perfect. Dr. B knows best, so we will push it back a day with hopes of some of the lil' ones to grow leaps and bounds over night! Come on Ms. Left Ovary, this is your last chance to step it up and shine! Ms. Right Ovary, nice job thus far.... please don't explode as we wait & give Ms. Left some much needed pointers!!!
We are to take another follistim shot tonight & ganirelex shot in the morning along with all my pills. Back to see Dr. B at 9:00 for what should be our last u/s & blood work before retrieval! Also, back to Dr. L.B. for acupuncture tomorrow afternoon. We are super stoked and can't wait for the next few days to play out! We continue to put this all in God's hands as we pray for God to help Dr. B to do what she does best!
We are to take another follistim shot tonight & ganirelex shot in the morning along with all my pills. Back to see Dr. B at 9:00 for what should be our last u/s & blood work before retrieval! Also, back to Dr. L.B. for acupuncture tomorrow afternoon. We are super stoked and can't wait for the next few days to play out! We continue to put this all in God's hands as we pray for God to help Dr. B to do what she does best!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Day 9 Stim Update
We went to see Dr. B this morning to check on our follicles. The "blood stud" was back today, so I thought it would be a one stick morning....well so much for hopeful thinking, she tried each arm with the butterfly needle before telling me to come back after my u/s for her to try again! My veins are adamant about keeping my blood in....they better start cooperating because they talked today about the possibility of taking it through my NECK! Awesome, huh? Just how everybody wants to start their day...a needle to the neck!
My follicles looked GREAT in the right ovary. She counted 10 that measured in the high teens to twenty & said that there were also some smaller ones that could still make a comeback. My left ovary stepped up to help out but barely...she saw 2 good sized follicles and one little one. Beggars can't be choosers...2 is better than one! Thank goodness the right ovary is working overtime!!!
Thomas checked our PRN line this afternoon and the IVF coordinator told us to take the follistim shot tonight & again in the morning along with the ganirelex shot and am pills. Then, we are to come back to the office tomorrow at 8:15.
We are getting soooo excited! Well, lets be honest...excited & nervous all at once! This is going to be a really big week....egg retrieval/egg hunt will for sure happen no later than Friday! Prayers are in full throttle!
My follicles looked GREAT in the right ovary. She counted 10 that measured in the high teens to twenty & said that there were also some smaller ones that could still make a comeback. My left ovary stepped up to help out but barely...she saw 2 good sized follicles and one little one. Beggars can't be choosers...2 is better than one! Thank goodness the right ovary is working overtime!!!
Thomas checked our PRN line this afternoon and the IVF coordinator told us to take the follistim shot tonight & again in the morning along with the ganirelex shot and am pills. Then, we are to come back to the office tomorrow at 8:15.
We are getting soooo excited! Well, lets be honest...excited & nervous all at once! This is going to be a really big week....egg retrieval/egg hunt will for sure happen no later than Friday! Prayers are in full throttle!
Day 7 Stim Update
I went back to see Dr. B on Saturday (Day 7 of Stim shots) for another u/s & blood work. Due to it being the weekend, the regular "awesome" blood getter lady wasn't there, so of coarse, getting my blood was a struggle. It took this lady lots of sticks, and both arms before she got it. She told me that my veins are the smallest she has ever seen...Thanks Mom & Dad for this awesome pass me down feature!
Dr. B did my u/s and found 10-11 good sized follicles in the right ovary and only 1 in the left :( She said that sometimes this happens, where on side just gives up while the other side works really hard. She didn't seem too concerned, so I'm trying not to worry about it, although I would really love for Ms. Left Ovary to wake it up & to realize it's game time!!! I still have hope for a comeback on the left!!! The more follicles we have...the better our chances for a successful cycle!
We are to keep taking the follistim shots, the pills, & are to add the ganirelex shot (this one will keep me from ovulating). Return back to the doctor Monday morning!
Dr. B did my u/s and found 10-11 good sized follicles in the right ovary and only 1 in the left :( She said that sometimes this happens, where on side just gives up while the other side works really hard. She didn't seem too concerned, so I'm trying not to worry about it, although I would really love for Ms. Left Ovary to wake it up & to realize it's game time!!! I still have hope for a comeback on the left!!! The more follicles we have...the better our chances for a successful cycle!
We are to keep taking the follistim shots, the pills, & are to add the ganirelex shot (this one will keep me from ovulating). Return back to the doctor Monday morning!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Day 5 Stim Update
We went to see Dr. B this morning for an u/s and blood work. I had seven follicles in the right ovary and three follicles in the left. She also said there were a few more that were too small to measure, but they could still grow bigger in time for retrieval. I'm not gonna lie...I was a bit bummed about the total follicle count...I was hoping for a number in the high teens :( Thomas called the PRN line at 2:00 and the IVF coordinator said that everything looked good and to keep up with the stim shots at the same dosages and then back to the fertility center on Saturday for another u/s & blood work. Time to pray for those lil guys to grow, grow, grow!!!
I also went to see Dr. L.B. today and it went really good. I'm so glad we added acupuncture to this crazy journey...I feel like it's helping tons & bonus: it's straight up relaxing! Next week we will do extra treatments timed out perfect with egg retrieval and implantation. Dr. L.B. is planning it all out to the hour as to when I need to come in. She also made me feel a lot better about the number of follicles and told me not to worry one ounce about it. So, as Dr. L.B. requested...I'm going to stay clear of googling info and am just going to relax with a clear mind & I'll just pray about it...putting this all in God's hands!
It's looking like egg retrieval or as my friend Missy calls it: the "egg hunt" will happen either Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of next week. Holy Cow! We're so excited! This time next week our lil' peas will... hopefully, fingers crossed, praying hard...be more than a wish or a hope!
I also went to see Dr. L.B. today and it went really good. I'm so glad we added acupuncture to this crazy journey...I feel like it's helping tons & bonus: it's straight up relaxing! Next week we will do extra treatments timed out perfect with egg retrieval and implantation. Dr. L.B. is planning it all out to the hour as to when I need to come in. She also made me feel a lot better about the number of follicles and told me not to worry one ounce about it. So, as Dr. L.B. requested...I'm going to stay clear of googling info and am just going to relax with a clear mind & I'll just pray about it...putting this all in God's hands!
It's looking like egg retrieval or as my friend Missy calls it: the "egg hunt" will happen either Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of next week. Holy Cow! We're so excited! This time next week our lil' peas will... hopefully, fingers crossed, praying hard...be more than a wish or a hope!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy V-Day & Happy Anniversary T!
I feel so unbelievably blessed! Today, is our Wedding Anniversary and I am reminded of how lucky I am to have such an amazing husband. The time since we said, "I Do" has flown by, but it has been, hands down, the time of my life! I love you T.C.H! Thanks for being you!
Baby Update:
We started shots Sunday and are doing them everyday twice a day: 7:00am & 7:00pm. So far, so good! Thomas has got the dosages down and has been a great shot-giver (haha, never thought I would say that about my husband)! I have been bruising after every shot, so my stomach is beginning to look like a battlefield...good thing it's not bathing suit season! This week I go back to Dr. L.B. for acupuncture on Wednesday & Dr. B on Thursday morning. Dr. B will check to see if the stim shots are working by doing an u/s & blood work. She will also tell us when to start Ganirelix shots.
Here's a pic of Thomas preparing to give me my first shot...he actually read the directions...shocker! Also, a pic of Gus on his birthday crawling through a tunnel!
Baby Update:
We started shots Sunday and are doing them everyday twice a day: 7:00am & 7:00pm. So far, so good! Thomas has got the dosages down and has been a great shot-giver (haha, never thought I would say that about my husband)! I have been bruising after every shot, so my stomach is beginning to look like a battlefield...good thing it's not bathing suit season! This week I go back to Dr. L.B. for acupuncture on Wednesday & Dr. B on Thursday morning. Dr. B will check to see if the stim shots are working by doing an u/s & blood work. She will also tell us when to start Ganirelix shots.
Here's a pic of Thomas preparing to give me my first shot...he actually read the directions...shocker! Also, a pic of Gus on his birthday crawling through a tunnel!
Friday, February 11, 2011
A "lil" Update
Wednesday I headed back to Dr. L.B.'s for acupuncture. I believe this marks my 5th week in a row with Dr. L.B. and it is going awesome. I really think the acupuncture has something to do with how great everything looked in my baseline u/s earlier this week!
I also got a message on our PRN line: Dr.B's IVF coordinator said that my ultrasound and blood work looked great. She said to take my last BC pill Tuesday, then no meds besides pre-natals and folic acid for the next four days. Then on Sunday the 13th we are to start dexamethasone and stim shots. (Thomas is going to be a pro shot giver by the time this is all over!) We then return to see Dr. B on Thursday the 17th for an u/s & blood work.
This weekend is going to be busy at the Hardy house. Gus's 4th birthday is Saturday, Sunday we start meds, and Monday is Valentines Day/Our Anniversary!!!
I also got a message on our PRN line: Dr.B's IVF coordinator said that my ultrasound and blood work looked great. She said to take my last BC pill Tuesday, then no meds besides pre-natals and folic acid for the next four days. Then on Sunday the 13th we are to start dexamethasone and stim shots. (Thomas is going to be a pro shot giver by the time this is all over!) We then return to see Dr. B on Thursday the 17th for an u/s & blood work.
This weekend is going to be busy at the Hardy house. Gus's 4th birthday is Saturday, Sunday we start meds, and Monday is Valentines Day/Our Anniversary!!!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Another snow storm: UNBELIEVABLE!!!
I'm beginning to feel like I'm back in the Minnesota Tundra! It's freezing here paired with lots and lots of snow. I mentioned in an earlier post that we received 21 inches last Tuesday. Well, it has only gone down hill since: on Friday we received another 3 inches and are expecting the next big snow storm to move in tonight and tomorrow. They are projecting another 8-12 inches! This is out of control! School has been canceled for 6 straight days and it's looking doubtful that we will return at all this week. I'm definitely beginning to miss my students, but no worries...at this rate I'll be seeing them through July...YIKES!
Due to the snow storm moving in tonight, Dr. B went ahead and let me come in this morning (a day early) for my baseline ultrasound and blood work. The ultrasound looked great...no cysts...so, now I wait until 2:00 to call my PRN line to hear about my blood work. Speaking of blood work: my veins were not cooperating this morning. She tried...dug for my vain...then gave up...told me to come back after my ultra sound. When I came back she used what she called a "butterfly" (not sure why it's called that, didn't look anything like a butterfly) to get my blood and it worked like a charm. She said from now on to remind her every time to use the "butterfly". I told her not to worry, "I'll remember"!
Great News: The financial coordinator informed us that yesterday they received the clearance from our insurance company & they're going to cover a portion of our IVF cycle! That's an answer to our prayers...so thankful!!!
Due to the snow storm moving in tonight, Dr. B went ahead and let me come in this morning (a day early) for my baseline ultrasound and blood work. The ultrasound looked great...no cysts...so, now I wait until 2:00 to call my PRN line to hear about my blood work. Speaking of blood work: my veins were not cooperating this morning. She tried...dug for my vain...then gave up...told me to come back after my ultra sound. When I came back she used what she called a "butterfly" (not sure why it's called that, didn't look anything like a butterfly) to get my blood and it worked like a charm. She said from now on to remind her every time to use the "butterfly". I told her not to worry, "I'll remember"!
Great News: The financial coordinator informed us that yesterday they received the clearance from our insurance company & they're going to cover a portion of our IVF cycle! That's an answer to our prayers...so thankful!!!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Oklahoma Blizzard
My appointment with Dr. L.B. was cancelled for today & who knows when it will be rescheduled. The blizzard dumped us with a record breaking 21' inches of snow. That amount in OK creates straight up craziness! There are drifts all the way to the rooftops and school is closed again tomorrow. I spent two hours last night shoveling a path from the front door to the driveway and then only got ten or so feet down the driveway....and I was spent. The snow across the driveway is thigh deep do to drifts. I went out again today for an hour and barely made it half way. Talk about a good workout! I feel like my back and arms might break and fall off!!!
Baby Update:
The IVF financial coordinator called today and is still having trouble with our insurance company. They still haven't officially confirmed to insure our cycle. We had heard that they had approved it, but then got a letter from them asking for more information. I don't understand! They have all of our records and the fertility center has called them over and over and can't get an answer. Please pray for us that this goes through...this is huge financially! As for appointments: Dr. L.B later this week & Dr. B next Wednesday.
Here's why I am so stinking sore & another reason why I am missing "Hardy"...why does he have to be gone during a blizzard?!? Lord, help him to make it home safe and sound today....he has lots of shoveling ahead of him!!!
Baby Update:
The IVF financial coordinator called today and is still having trouble with our insurance company. They still haven't officially confirmed to insure our cycle. We had heard that they had approved it, but then got a letter from them asking for more information. I don't understand! They have all of our records and the fertility center has called them over and over and can't get an answer. Please pray for us that this goes through...this is huge financially! As for appointments: Dr. L.B later this week & Dr. B next Wednesday.
Here's why I am so stinking sore & another reason why I am missing "Hardy"...why does he have to be gone during a blizzard?!? Lord, help him to make it home safe and sound today....he has lots of shoveling ahead of him!!!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Snow! Snow! Snow!
It's a blizzard outside...we've already gotten over a foot of snow and it's still coming down! We are definitely snowed in. Good thing Mom made it over last night, so it's a movie marathon day! It's looking like school will be out for the rest of the week. Tulsa is completely out of commission today and tomorrow's looking a little sketchy too. Hopefully, I'll make it to my doctors appointment tomorrow.
Update:
Last Thursday Thomas & I went to our big appointment. First, Dr. B did the trial transfer and ultrasound with contrast. It was a little uncomfortable and crampy, but not bad at all. Next, we headed to patient education which was a bit overwhelming. Talk about a ton of information...HOLY COW! I hope Thomas took good notes...especially on the shot-giving...wow, those were some huge needles! I go in for my baseline ultrasound and blood work on the 9th and then begin IVF meds two days later. It's looking like egg retrieval and transfer will be the last week of February (We are so exctied...it's almost here). Dr. B also got me on prescription folic acid and some special pre-natals. Thomas & I are both taking antibiotic Z-pacs this week in order to make sure are bodies are good to go for next week. That brings my pill total for this week to 6/day...3 folic acid pills, 1 pre-natal, 1 antibiotic, & 1 birth control. (Mary sure would be proud!)
I'll update again tomorrow after my appointment with Dr.L.B. That is if I make it out in this "Winter Wonderland"!!! Here's a pic looking out the front door:
Update:
Last Thursday Thomas & I went to our big appointment. First, Dr. B did the trial transfer and ultrasound with contrast. It was a little uncomfortable and crampy, but not bad at all. Next, we headed to patient education which was a bit overwhelming. Talk about a ton of information...HOLY COW! I hope Thomas took good notes...especially on the shot-giving...wow, those were some huge needles! I go in for my baseline ultrasound and blood work on the 9th and then begin IVF meds two days later. It's looking like egg retrieval and transfer will be the last week of February (We are so exctied...it's almost here). Dr. B also got me on prescription folic acid and some special pre-natals. Thomas & I are both taking antibiotic Z-pacs this week in order to make sure are bodies are good to go for next week. That brings my pill total for this week to 6/day...3 folic acid pills, 1 pre-natal, 1 antibiotic, & 1 birth control. (Mary sure would be proud!)
I'll update again tomorrow after my appointment with Dr.L.B. That is if I make it out in this "Winter Wonderland"!!! Here's a pic looking out the front door:
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