an you believe it! I am alive!!! And how my little ones have grown!!!!!
Madison and Jackson are 3 1/2. Madison is my sweet little diva and just so independent. Jackson is well, he is a boy. My family likes to call him a sour patch kid. One minute he is so sweet and loving and then the next he is tackling you on the floor. But he has the biggest heart.
And well, we want number 3. We feel now the twins are getting older we want that baby. So, we secretly have been doing a frozen cycle. With the twins IVF round, we got 5 5day blast that were good quality. We transferred two and froze 3. On June 3rd we transferred one (yes only one :) ) on that day.
I thought that a frozen cycle after all this time would be so easy but man did it bring all the emotions of the roller coaster back like we were still on that journey. The shots, the hormones, the schedule, the test....it was just all back. Friday I have my blood drawn to get my beta numbers but I cheated of course. I am not sure what to make of it. I got a VERY faint squinter on the First Response but the digital came up pregnant. I am nervous about the faint line but I thought with a digital you have to have at least 50 hcg level. Hmmmmmm.....what does it all mean!
Sorry tried to put pics and it wouldn't let me. will have to later tonight!
Our journey through love, infertility, and blessing of TWINS!
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Thursday, June 11, 2015
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Where I have been.....
I am so sorry to just now get an update about what has been going on. For those not aware, I was admitted to the hospital November 1st due to my blood pressure. I was diagnosed with Pre clampsia. Every day was a touch and go situation but on 11/7/11 due to spike in my blood pressure they performed an emergency c-section. The only cure for preeclampsia is delivery. Our little miracles: Madison Lynn at 12:52 PM weighing 3 lb 8oz and Jackson Thomas was born at 12:53 PM weighing 4 lb 9oz. I was put on magnesium drip for 24 hrs to get my blood pressure down and unfortunately this kept me from being able to see my babies till I was off. 26 hours later, I was able to see my babies and learned Madison was a little trooper and only needed a little oxygen and some IV fluids which she was completely off within a few days. Jackson had a little more trouble and did require a c-pap for several days but thanks to prayers he was taken off on 11/10/11 and then was put down to oxygen and after a little over a week he was finally off all of it.
We were able to hold our baby Madison by day 3, she was so tiny. She dropped down to 3lb 2 oz. Sadly it was a while before we were able to hold Jackson but after about a week, finally! They were in closed beds for a while and emotionally that was hard because all you could do was go in and look through glass at your babies. Not much hands on and not much snuggling which I needed.
The biggest obstacle was feeding. Due to being 2 months premature they had not acquired the suck, swallow, breath technique and we just had to work with them and work with them. At the beginning we could barely get them to take 2cc once a day but then after a little over a week they both started eating well.
Madison was the first to have her feeding tube removed and went home a few days later. Jackson feeding tube was removed the next day but he staying longer because he was having heart drops. She came home on Nov 28th and he came home on Dec 2nd. almost 4 weeks in the NICU.
We do not get much sleep. Madison came home under 4lb and Jackson under 5lb so they have to eat every 3 hours around the clock. I am attempting breast feeding so not much sleep in between. We are loving every minute of it and love watching them continue to grow. They have gotten so big since the NICU (well as big as a preemie should be). We just let the Dr this morning and Madison weighed 4 lb 12 oz and is 18 in long. Jackson is 4lb 14 oz and 19 in long. Everything looked good for both. They have started staying awake a little more with feeds and already starting with facial expressions.
Poor babies a few days old....
Madison
Jackson
Sweet tiny babies now....
We were able to hold our baby Madison by day 3, she was so tiny. She dropped down to 3lb 2 oz. Sadly it was a while before we were able to hold Jackson but after about a week, finally! They were in closed beds for a while and emotionally that was hard because all you could do was go in and look through glass at your babies. Not much hands on and not much snuggling which I needed.
The biggest obstacle was feeding. Due to being 2 months premature they had not acquired the suck, swallow, breath technique and we just had to work with them and work with them. At the beginning we could barely get them to take 2cc once a day but then after a little over a week they both started eating well.
Madison was the first to have her feeding tube removed and went home a few days later. Jackson feeding tube was removed the next day but he staying longer because he was having heart drops. She came home on Nov 28th and he came home on Dec 2nd. almost 4 weeks in the NICU.
We do not get much sleep. Madison came home under 4lb and Jackson under 5lb so they have to eat every 3 hours around the clock. I am attempting breast feeding so not much sleep in between. We are loving every minute of it and love watching them continue to grow. They have gotten so big since the NICU (well as big as a preemie should be). We just let the Dr this morning and Madison weighed 4 lb 12 oz and is 18 in long. Jackson is 4lb 14 oz and 19 in long. Everything looked good for both. They have started staying awake a little more with feeds and already starting with facial expressions.
Poor babies a few days old....
Madison
Jackson
Sweet tiny babies now....
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Week 30 and 31
How Far Along: today 31 weeks and 3 days
Size of Baby: babies are getting measured on Thursday
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Weight Gain: 8 pounds last week, I have been gaining about 2 pounds a week now
Sleep: I take naps between getting comfortable and going to pee
Milestones: getting to 34 weeks (last Dr apt my cervix was very thin)
Movement: movement is all the time and very strong, its such an amazing experience
Food Cravings: milk but I have noticed the last few months my appetite has really picked up
What I'm Looking Forward to: holding my sweet babies
Size of Baby: babies are getting measured on Thursday
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Weight Gain: 8 pounds last week, I have been gaining about 2 pounds a week now
Sleep: I take naps between getting comfortable and going to pee
Milestones: getting to 34 weeks (last Dr apt my cervix was very thin)
Movement: movement is all the time and very strong, its such an amazing experience
Food Cravings: milk but I have noticed the last few months my appetite has really picked up
What I'm Looking Forward to: holding my sweet babies
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Labor and Delivery Tour
So, yesterday hubby and I did the tour of where are little bundles of joys will enter the world. It is a brand new hospital so everything is brand new and sparkly. They have no visiting hours, so family can come and go all night. They have maternity suites which are similar to a hotel suite and have flat screens, DVR, fridge, bed for husband and etc. Very very nice and very excited we are getting to deliver there. 
Babies stay in the room with us the whole time, unless they have to go to NICU of course which I am nervous about because they are twins and may came early. If they go to NICU and because I am having a c-section, it will be 12 hours at the earliest I will get to see them. I am so upset about this. Luckily, Jason will get to go in within an hour after they get them set up but I dont like I have to wait so long. I am just going to keep praying we will not have to worry about the NICU.
Another surprise, even with a c-section, you are on track to be discharged at 48 hours. I thought with c-section it was longer but hey, less time in the hospital the better.
So, as you can see we learned allot yesterday. Made everything so real and so close. I havent been feeling the greatest this week, I have a very heavy feeling and lots of pressure. I called my OB and she said since I wasnt having any contractions or fluids, I should be able to wait till my high risk apt on Monday but to take it easy for the rest of the week. She thinks the babies have just changed positions and have made it more uncomfortable but doesnt feel concerned. However, if I get any heavy fluid or contractions, I am to come to the office right away. Guess we will see how the rest of the week goes.
Just for your information.... I AM NOT READY nor want to be on bedrest already. I am hoping the Dr is right and they have just changed positions. I am starting to realize how short my time may be. We are now setting up appointments with daycares and pediatricians. Nursery is not even close to being done...just feel like so much to do and not enough time!
Babies stay in the room with us the whole time, unless they have to go to NICU of course which I am nervous about because they are twins and may came early. If they go to NICU and because I am having a c-section, it will be 12 hours at the earliest I will get to see them. I am so upset about this. Luckily, Jason will get to go in within an hour after they get them set up but I dont like I have to wait so long. I am just going to keep praying we will not have to worry about the NICU.
Another surprise, even with a c-section, you are on track to be discharged at 48 hours. I thought with c-section it was longer but hey, less time in the hospital the better.
So, as you can see we learned allot yesterday. Made everything so real and so close. I havent been feeling the greatest this week, I have a very heavy feeling and lots of pressure. I called my OB and she said since I wasnt having any contractions or fluids, I should be able to wait till my high risk apt on Monday but to take it easy for the rest of the week. She thinks the babies have just changed positions and have made it more uncomfortable but doesnt feel concerned. However, if I get any heavy fluid or contractions, I am to come to the office right away. Guess we will see how the rest of the week goes.
Just for your information.... I AM NOT READY nor want to be on bedrest already. I am hoping the Dr is right and they have just changed positions. I am starting to realize how short my time may be. We are now setting up appointments with daycares and pediatricians. Nursery is not even close to being done...just feel like so much to do and not enough time!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
22 weeks
How Far Along: 22 weeks today
Size of Baby: at 21 weeks and 4 days ultrasound, babies weighed 1 pound and few ounces each
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Weight Gain: I still have not gained any weight, however, I am officially back at my start weight.
Belly: cant see my feet anymore :(
Sleep: I have bronchitis...so not only hard to get comfortable but between coughing and peeing, I pretty much just nap through the night.
Milestones: Jason felt the babies kick at 21 weeks for the first time.
Movement: feel them all the time now, however Jackson allot more but found out at apt its because Madison placenta is in front of her so she has to kick allot harder.
Symptoms: HEARTBURN!!! ugh...its so bad and tums just doesn't do the trick.
Food Cravings: no big cravings right now but much heavier appetite.
Gender: BOY AND GIRL found out July 18, 2011
What I'm Looking Forward to: finishing our nursery and having everything ready
Dr updates: high risk apt last week went really well. Due to babies being IVF babies, they did echogram on each baby. Its crazy how much they can determine on those ultrasound machines. Anyways, both babies hearts looked great and they are both measuring where they need to be. My cervix is still very high and closed, dont have to be seen back for 4 more weeks. :)
Saturday, July 9, 2011
16 Weeks
How Far Along: 16 weeks today...going into my 5th month...crazy!
Size of Baby: both babies are the size of an avocado ...4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces
Picture: I know yall have been asking for belly shot, my husband is out of town so sorry for the poor cell phone quality!
Weight Gain: still down from starter weight, currently I have lost 7 pounds.
Belly: belly is taking form, still just feel fat some days
Stretch Marks: no new ones
Sleep: SUCKS! I can not get comfortable and I wake up with my belly so sore in the morning
Milestones: both babies passed their nuchal test and they passed the down syndrome test...yeah!
Movement: feeling flutters
Symptoms: nausea has gotten better, just kinda comes and goes now. I am getting more tired and out of breath
Food Cravings: peach milkshake from Chickfila
Gender: 7 more days....cant wait!
What I'm Looking Forward to: feeling the movement and knowing sex
Doctor APT: I had been having slight discharge and same cramping, I was scared because I had just taken the long trip to and from Illinois. She did u/s and both babies hearts were 145 BPM which is normal and they were growing fine. She did culture to find out I have bacterial vaginosis which I guess is common in pregnant women due to hormones but you have to catch it or can cause preterm labor. I am on medicine for a week and then its suppose to be gone but may come back. yeah for me.....
Size of Baby: both babies are the size of an avocado ...4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces
Picture: I know yall have been asking for belly shot, my husband is out of town so sorry for the poor cell phone quality!
Weight Gain: still down from starter weight, currently I have lost 7 pounds.
Belly: belly is taking form, still just feel fat some days
Stretch Marks: no new ones
Sleep: SUCKS! I can not get comfortable and I wake up with my belly so sore in the morning
Milestones: both babies passed their nuchal test and they passed the down syndrome test...yeah!
Movement: feeling flutters
Symptoms: nausea has gotten better, just kinda comes and goes now. I am getting more tired and out of breath
Food Cravings: peach milkshake from Chickfila
Gender: 7 more days....cant wait!
What I'm Looking Forward to: feeling the movement and knowing sex
Doctor APT: I had been having slight discharge and same cramping, I was scared because I had just taken the long trip to and from Illinois. She did u/s and both babies hearts were 145 BPM which is normal and they were growing fine. She did culture to find out I have bacterial vaginosis which I guess is common in pregnant women due to hormones but you have to catch it or can cause preterm labor. I am on medicine for a week and then its suppose to be gone but may come back. yeah for me.....
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
9 weeks
How Far Along: 9 weeks and 1 day
Size of Baby: Baby A was measuring right at 9 weeks, Baby B was measuring 9 week and 3 days....they are both about the size of an olive
Picture of Baby: we didnt get that great of photos this week...hopefully next week will be better. they are still doing vaginal u/s and baby B (top) just doesnt photograph well. They said it will be different with belly scan, cant wait.
Maternity Clothes: I broke down and bought a pair of maternity jeans and a dress....looking for a bathing suit
Weight Gain: finally gained a few pounds this week, still below my starting weight
Belly: feel more bloated then pregnant right now
Stretch Marks: none from the pregnancy yet
Sleep: not the greatest, I just cant seam to get comfortable
Best Moment of the Week: telling everyone finally, something about telling the world that makes you feel more pregnant
Movement: not yet but cant wait
Symptoms: horrible week of nausea and no ENERGY!
Food Cravings: cherry sprite
Gender: dont know....
What I Miss: feeling normal
What I'm Looking Forward to: feeling the movement in my belly
Weekly Wisdom: twins due cause your first trimester to suck even more
Milestones: my body is producing my hormones for me, I am now off prometrium and estrogen
Emotions: so excited and finally pregnancy is feeling real
Size of Baby: Baby A was measuring right at 9 weeks, Baby B was measuring 9 week and 3 days....they are both about the size of an olive
Picture of Baby: we didnt get that great of photos this week...hopefully next week will be better. they are still doing vaginal u/s and baby B (top) just doesnt photograph well. They said it will be different with belly scan, cant wait.
Maternity Clothes: I broke down and bought a pair of maternity jeans and a dress....looking for a bathing suit
Weight Gain: finally gained a few pounds this week, still below my starting weight
Belly: feel more bloated then pregnant right now
Stretch Marks: none from the pregnancy yet
Sleep: not the greatest, I just cant seam to get comfortable
Best Moment of the Week: telling everyone finally, something about telling the world that makes you feel more pregnant
Movement: not yet but cant wait
Symptoms: horrible week of nausea and no ENERGY!
Food Cravings: cherry sprite
Gender: dont know....
What I Miss: feeling normal
What I'm Looking Forward to: feeling the movement in my belly
Weekly Wisdom: twins due cause your first trimester to suck even more
Milestones: my body is producing my hormones for me, I am now off prometrium and estrogen
Emotions: so excited and finally pregnancy is feeling real
Thursday, May 19, 2011
8 weeks
How Far Along: today I am 8 weeks and 3 days
Size of Baby: both babies are the size of a kidney bean and they are measuring to date
Picture of Baby: again Baby A is very photogenic as you can see in the fetal position. Baby B is actually looking at us on in the picture, he is on the right. on the ultrasound you could actually see eyes and face.
Maternity Clothes: i have a pair of capris from my last pregnancy and I have to admit I wear them. my jeans are very snug. its time to go get some essentials.
Weight Gain: i have actually lost weight, i have lost about 5 pounds from my start weight
Belly: belly is there.....we have decided to start telling people because I am getting stares...I AM NOT FAT lol
Stretch Marks: none from the pregnancy yet
Sleep: I have been on bedrest this week due to bleeding so I have had TOO much sleep. my body is sore from laying down.
Best Moment of the Week: seeing such clear photos of baby A in the fetal position and seeing Baby B face
Movement: not yet but cant wait
Symptoms: ugh still have all the first trimester symptoms....nauseated, hungry, thirsty, mouth watering, tired, dizzy, and cramps (growing pain)
Food Cravings: icecream
Gender: still dont know.....thinking baby A is girl/ baby B is boy
What I Miss: still Dr Pepper and hot baths
What I'm Looking Forward to: feeling okay with pregnancy, I had spotting recently and I am ready to see the twinkies next week to have comfort.
Weekly Wisdom: twins cause more bleeding and complications
Milestones: we have past the point where we lost our angel baby
Emotions: scared and concerned but still happy
Size of Baby: both babies are the size of a kidney bean and they are measuring to date
Picture of Baby: again Baby A is very photogenic as you can see in the fetal position. Baby B is actually looking at us on in the picture, he is on the right. on the ultrasound you could actually see eyes and face.
Maternity Clothes: i have a pair of capris from my last pregnancy and I have to admit I wear them. my jeans are very snug. its time to go get some essentials.
Weight Gain: i have actually lost weight, i have lost about 5 pounds from my start weight
Belly: belly is there.....we have decided to start telling people because I am getting stares...I AM NOT FAT lol
Stretch Marks: none from the pregnancy yet
Sleep: I have been on bedrest this week due to bleeding so I have had TOO much sleep. my body is sore from laying down.
Best Moment of the Week: seeing such clear photos of baby A in the fetal position and seeing Baby B face
Movement: not yet but cant wait
Symptoms: ugh still have all the first trimester symptoms....nauseated, hungry, thirsty, mouth watering, tired, dizzy, and cramps (growing pain)
Food Cravings: icecream
Gender: still dont know.....thinking baby A is girl/ baby B is boy
What I Miss: still Dr Pepper and hot baths
What I'm Looking Forward to: feeling okay with pregnancy, I had spotting recently and I am ready to see the twinkies next week to have comfort.
Weekly Wisdom: twins cause more bleeding and complications
Milestones: we have past the point where we lost our angel baby
Emotions: scared and concerned but still happy
Monday, May 16, 2011
Going stir crazy but the babies are okay......
So, it happened again. Last night I started bleeding, red, about the amount of a light period. It last about 10 hours. I was so worried, twice in one week, this cant be good. Baby B was so hard to measure at our 7 week appointment and I was so nervous he/she was not okay. I called the Dr this morning and they took me right away.
Waiting for the ultrasound felt like it was taking forever. I really didnt know how to prepare my self for what I was about to see. I was so upset at first because my husband was not going to be able to be there and I wanted him to be there. Luckily, he made it.
Doctor comes in, she knows we are worried so she gets right too it. Baby A, front and center like always with a 170 heartbeat. Baby B hiding like usual but nice strong heartbeat of 180. I just started crying, it was automatic relief. They both measured at 8 weeks exactly which is what I am today.
Dr then shows me a huge spot on the ultrasound and says this is where the blood is coming from. She said its not harmful to the babies or that close but that I was to be on bedrest till Wed. I go back on Wed for another ultrasound to see if it has calmed down. I am just so glad that everything is okay, just knew with all that blood, it couldnt be good.
Oh, the cutest thing today we got to see baby B arm and baby A was photogenic as well. Crazy how in love you can be when they are no bigger then a pea.
Waiting for the ultrasound felt like it was taking forever. I really didnt know how to prepare my self for what I was about to see. I was so upset at first because my husband was not going to be able to be there and I wanted him to be there. Luckily, he made it.
Doctor comes in, she knows we are worried so she gets right too it. Baby A, front and center like always with a 170 heartbeat. Baby B hiding like usual but nice strong heartbeat of 180. I just started crying, it was automatic relief. They both measured at 8 weeks exactly which is what I am today.
Dr then shows me a huge spot on the ultrasound and says this is where the blood is coming from. She said its not harmful to the babies or that close but that I was to be on bedrest till Wed. I go back on Wed for another ultrasound to see if it has calmed down. I am just so glad that everything is okay, just knew with all that blood, it couldnt be good.
Oh, the cutest thing today we got to see baby B arm and baby A was photogenic as well. Crazy how in love you can be when they are no bigger then a pea.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Week 6 ultrasound.....heartbeats
Here are the little twinkies at 6 weeks......
As you can tell, the sac is double the size. Unfortunatly they were not coroperating for the group shot so its really hard to see them but they are in there. We got to hear both hearbeats. Baby A (on the left) measured at 6 weeks and 1 day, exactly what I was that day. Baby B (on the right) measured at 6 weeks and 3 days and was nesteled right against my wall. Jason said that is a our "basketball player" lol. Just FYI, my husband is 6'3. Hopefully if we have a son, they will get his height. Both heartbeats were at 103.
It was great appointment. Everything is finally feeling real and of course every appointment I am getting more and more comfortable. We go back next Tuesday...cant wait!
As you can tell, the sac is double the size. Unfortunatly they were not coroperating for the group shot so its really hard to see them but they are in there. We got to hear both hearbeats. Baby A (on the left) measured at 6 weeks and 1 day, exactly what I was that day. Baby B (on the right) measured at 6 weeks and 3 days and was nesteled right against my wall. Jason said that is a our "basketball player" lol. Just FYI, my husband is 6'3. Hopefully if we have a son, they will get his height. Both heartbeats were at 103.
It was great appointment. Everything is finally feeling real and of course every appointment I am getting more and more comfortable. We go back next Tuesday...cant wait!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Internet can be evil.....
Ugh.....for those that have followed me for a while know that in 2009, we got pregnant with IVF and lost our baby at 11 weeks. Saw the heartbeat from week 6 and our last ultrasound with our RE, no heartbeat was found. We were devastated, we took a year off to grieve, mourn, and have our relationship recoup after 2 years of straight fertility treatments.
Now, 2011, I am 6 weeks pregnant and I cant get that appointment out of my head. Of course now that I know we have twins I have researched
to find out what the miscarriage rate is for twins or that one may not make it. I have drove myself crazy. I am done. No more evil Internet making me worry about something I dont need to.
Its in God's hand and he will take care of our babies. I pray they will be 2 healthy babies we will have in our arms in December and we will get to share them with the world. Our beautiful babies. I prayed this morning and asked God to give me the strength to rely on him and to stop worrying about things that are out of my control. To give me peace and just enjoy this pregnancy and not to over analyze everything. After that prayer I do feel more at peace.
I cant WAIT TILL TUESDAY to get to see our babies again. I will post the updated picture after the appointment.
Now, 2011, I am 6 weeks pregnant and I cant get that appointment out of my head. Of course now that I know we have twins I have researched
to find out what the miscarriage rate is for twins or that one may not make it. I have drove myself crazy. I am done. No more evil Internet making me worry about something I dont need to.
Its in God's hand and he will take care of our babies. I pray they will be 2 healthy babies we will have in our arms in December and we will get to share them with the world. Our beautiful babies. I prayed this morning and asked God to give me the strength to rely on him and to stop worrying about things that are out of my control. To give me peace and just enjoy this pregnancy and not to over analyze everything. After that prayer I do feel more at peace.
I cant WAIT TILL TUESDAY to get to see our babies again. I will post the updated picture after the appointment.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
TWINS!!!!
Our two jelly beans snuggled in.....
U/S went awesome yesterday. Even though I am only like 5 weeks and 3 days, we were able to see the flickering of the heart on both the babies. They are both great size and Dr said they are beautiful. I was speachless at first because in my head I was thinking two cribs, strollers, car seats, etc.....now I am so excited. We have waited so long to have this moment again and to be blessed with two! Words can not describe!!!!
For those families and friends that read, we are not sharing quite yet.....please keep it quiet a little longer :)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Today is the day....
Counting down the hours. Today at 5:00 PM so in 8 hours, I will hopefully find one or two perfect little heart beats on the ultrasound today. I am so nervous and having flash backs of that one day in the office when I was so excited about the last u/s with RE and everything just fell apart. All the dreams and hopes I had for that precious angel were gone.
Some people dont understand how we get so upset when we loose our babies at a few months but what they dont understand they moment we see two lines, we already have the babies future planned out. We already talk about our life and changes that need to be done and so forth.
I pray everyday that this is different, that we dont have to go through that grief and sorrow again. I feel like this one is different, I feel different and I know I just leave it in God's hand because he is in control.
Its kind of weird but I think I have two and have kinda had my mind wrapped around twins so if it is a singleton, I will be a little upset but I will be so happy.....
Alright, now only 7 hours and 45 minutes :)
Some people dont understand how we get so upset when we loose our babies at a few months but what they dont understand they moment we see two lines, we already have the babies future planned out. We already talk about our life and changes that need to be done and so forth.
I pray everyday that this is different, that we dont have to go through that grief and sorrow again. I feel like this one is different, I feel different and I know I just leave it in God's hand because he is in control.
Its kind of weird but I think I have two and have kinda had my mind wrapped around twins so if it is a singleton, I will be a little upset but I will be so happy.....
Alright, now only 7 hours and 45 minutes :)
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Trigger day......
I went today for u/s and today was the day for trigger. on Friday we went and they scared me because there was huge blob on my left ovary and the nurse thought it was a cyst which meant that we were going to cancel the cycle (of course I have already taken about $2500 in meds) she brings the Dr in and he finds that it is a follicle, thank goodness but it was like a 19 which means I needed to trigger that day. Remind you, Jason went to IL this weekend, if we triggered on Friday we would have had retrieval on Sunday which would have not worked. After looking closer, the big blob turned out to be three follicles on top of each other and they were not large enough to have to trigger that night. Went today, several 19, 18, 16, and some small ones. I couldnt really count as he was calling out the sizes but each ovary still has a promising at least 5. Like I told Jason, I dont even care about being in double digits which would be nice but 6 would be a good number. Thats 3 transfers. Hoping we want have to worry about that but I still would like to have that peace of mind.
So, tonight was the trigger. I am fine giving my self all of the shots (FSH, low dose HSG, and even the Ganirelix) because they use insulin needles which are easy to do in the belly and you dont really notice them. But, as most of you know the trigger shot is a whole different ball game. Goes in a muscle and a pretty large needle. Jason always gives that one to me as I hold Louie and try not to think about it. This time, I had to do it and i had no clue how i was going to do that. Well, after about 5 minutes of debating what to do, I managed to suck it up and get it in my hip. I pulled back and thought I saw blood, freaked and pulled out. Of course that meant I had to put the shot back in, gave what i thought all of the shot, pulled out and guess what med still in the syringe. So, had to actually give my self the same shot three times (Are you kidding me) lol.....we all could write books couldnt we.
I now wait till Monday at 6:30 AM scheduled for the retrieval. I will know that day how many was retrieved and then usually the next day a call advising how many were successfully fertilized. I am under the weather most of the retrieval day but if I get a moment I hope to leave yall an update of how many eggs I got, pray for 5 or more! :)
So, tonight was the trigger. I am fine giving my self all of the shots (FSH, low dose HSG, and even the Ganirelix) because they use insulin needles which are easy to do in the belly and you dont really notice them. But, as most of you know the trigger shot is a whole different ball game. Goes in a muscle and a pretty large needle. Jason always gives that one to me as I hold Louie and try not to think about it. This time, I had to do it and i had no clue how i was going to do that. Well, after about 5 minutes of debating what to do, I managed to suck it up and get it in my hip. I pulled back and thought I saw blood, freaked and pulled out. Of course that meant I had to put the shot back in, gave what i thought all of the shot, pulled out and guess what med still in the syringe. So, had to actually give my self the same shot three times (Are you kidding me) lol.....we all could write books couldnt we.
I now wait till Monday at 6:30 AM scheduled for the retrieval. I will know that day how many was retrieved and then usually the next day a call advising how many were successfully fertilized. I am under the weather most of the retrieval day but if I get a moment I hope to leave yall an update of how many eggs I got, pray for 5 or more! :)
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