tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541110406490555372024-03-12T17:45:06.071-07:00My In Vitro BlogKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-9374743900172109492013-03-20T16:50:00.002-07:002014-05-05T19:24:49.274-07:00They're finally here!We are so grateful for the IVF process. We now have these two beauties in our arms. Born Jan 25th 2013. Chloe Marie 3 lb 14 oz, Brooke Isabella 4 lb 13 oz.<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-10339470226915895392012-08-09T11:23:00.000-07:002012-08-09T11:23:35.189-07:008/9/12 - LAST Ultrasound and Blood WorkThis morning I had my LAST fertility center appointment. I can't believe I'm done there. I'm sooo grateful for all that they have done to get me to this point. <br />
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Corey is working in China for the next few weeks so of course he missed out on the ultrasound today which he was really sad about. My mom decided to drive here from Utah so she could go with me because she wanted to see the babies :) <br />
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A couple of nights ago in Utah I was telling my mom that I was really nervous about the ultrasound and I was worried they would say "Huh... it looks like there are no babies in there" or that their heartbeats have stopped. :(<br />
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She suggested I get a blessing from my dad and brother so I did and it was wonderful and I didn't stress about it anymore.<br />
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At the ultrasound this morning they showed me their heart flutters and the babies were moving so much. The nurses said they were both dancing. I filmed a little bit of it so I could show Corey later. <br />
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The Dr said their heart rates and sizes looked great and they've grown a lot since the last appointment. My mom kept crying while watching the babies. I kept telling them how weird it is that I'm pregnant and that I don't feel pregnant. I can't believe there are TWO wiggly little babies inside me! What a blessing!<br />
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Tuesday I took my last progesterone pill and now I'm only taking pre-natals. They'll call me this afternoon with my blood work results which I expect to be normal with no med change instructions.<br />
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Dr D knows my OBGYN very well and told me he will contact him about my case before my appointment tomorrow morning. Tomorrow at 9:10am is my first OBGYN appointment. I wrote out a list of questions for him. <br />
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After Dr D told me some last minute instructions he gave me a big hug and told me I have graduated. He told me to keep him updated and send him pictures of the babies when they're born.<br />
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Wow. This fertility journey is coming to a close. For anyone starting or thinking about starting IVF I would say DO IT and enjoy it and relax. Everything will be alright and it's not as bad as you think. And of course it's ALL WORTH IT. <br />
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Hopefully everything goes well in the next few months. If anything comes up related to fertility I will post here. Otherwise... you can keep updated on the pregnancy and babies through my family blog. <a href="http://www.coreyandkimberly.blogspot.com/">www.CoreyAndKimberly.BlogSpot.com</a><br />
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I'll warn you now that I hadn't been keeping it updated but I will try to be better! Now that I've gotten used to posting so often I think I will be on track for keeping it updated.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-22472696584318683182012-08-05T12:35:00.001-07:002012-08-06T10:57:46.348-07:008/5/12 - Hey I Just Met You, And This Is Crazy, But Here's My Needle,
Inject Me Maybe?I had an interesting experience a couple of nights ago. I was on my way up to Utah to visit my family and my alarm went off reminding me to take progesterone pill. <br />
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Whoops! I forgot the pills at home! I texted a nurse from the fertility center and explained that I could have my brother bring up the pills in a couple days when he comes. I told her I had an emergency needle with 2mL of progesterone in oil (which I was told to always carry with me in case I start bleeding). She suggested that I use 1mL that night and 1mL the next. My husband didn't go to Utah with me and the only people in town were my younger sisters that I just didn't feel comfortable with them doing the injection. So... I called my mom and she called a lady in town that goes to church with her, she's a nurse and agreed to do my injections each night. So I went over to her house and she did my injection while I laid on her bed :). Weird, but I was so grateful that she was willing to do it. Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-7672102855970459732012-08-02T11:49:00.000-07:002012-08-02T11:49:14.369-07:008/2/12 - Blood WorkI had blood work yesterday morning. They called and said to continue on one progesterone pill per day until Tuesday next week, then come on Thursday (8/9) for my last blood work and ultrasound before being transferred to the OBGYN. Unfortunately Corey will be working in CHINA for the next couple of weeks so he will miss the last fertility center appointment AND the first OBGYN appointment.<br />
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I have been feeling very tired. Especially at night. I get home from work and I don't want to do ANYTHING. :)<br />
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My tummy has a very small bump but isn't getting too crazy. I have lost weight in all other areas. I can't believe that I will probably have these babies in about 6 months!! That's crazy!<br />
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We're so happy and grateful for each day that we can countdown with NO complications. Please continue to pray that these little ones will be STRONG and HEALTHY. :)<br />
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Thanks!!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-44260312865828484092012-07-30T20:55:00.001-07:002012-07-30T20:55:25.000-07:007/30/12 - Blood WorkI had blood work this morning. The nurse called this afternoon and said the Dr wants me to decrease my progesterone to one per day, which I think is good because I must be producing enough on my own. <br />
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Next blood work is in two days. Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-42691051852972290362012-07-23T16:24:00.002-07:002012-07-23T16:26:32.097-07:007/23/12 - 2nd UltrasoundThis morning was our 2nd ultrasound. At first when the image showed up on the screen there was just one big black blob and the ultrasound tech said "here's you're baby" and we both immediately said "There's only one!?" then she said "NO, here's the other..." as she moved the angle of the ultrasound wand and showed us both babies. :) For a second there we thought we lost one.<br />
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They took a bunch of measurements and monitored the heart rates. 144 and 147. I asked if that was normal and they said yes.<br />
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Then we saw the heart flutters :) It's too early to hear the heart beats but we could see them on the screen! It was so neat. <br />
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The Dr. called this afternoon and said my blood work showed that everything looked good and I can stop the Estrace (estrogen) pills AND the Vivelle Dot (estrogen patches). Yay!<br />
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Oh and I decided to jump on the scale this morning and much to my surprise I have lost 6lbs since getting pregnant. No throwing up, just lots of food aversions and I can't eat as big of portions as I used to.<br />
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This is still real!! Corey and I are loving every moment. Anytime I tell him I feel naseous he says "GOOD Kim GOOD!". :)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-37579358905973366012012-07-20T15:02:00.001-07:002012-07-20T15:02:54.595-07:007/20/12 - Blood Work, Is This Real?I missed the call from the nurse this afternoon. Her voicemail said that my blood work was fine and to continue on all meds and next blood work will be Monday 7/23. I'll also have an ultrasound that day!!! :)<br />
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I'm in my 7th week and I have a tiny bump/bulge on my lower abdomen. It's definitely not my normal tummy. It's all firm. This is cool. :) I know it's SUPER early, but this is the life of a twinner mommy. :) I'm definitely not "SHOWING" by any means, but Corey and I can feel a small difference. <br />
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It's so weird because I still sometimes feel like it's not real. I'm sure other IVF-er moms understand. I sometimes think... "well, I haven't started my period yet, so the Dr. MUST know what he's talking about... and there was that ultrasound that we saw... so I guess they're really in there and this is really happening"<br />
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We are SO grateful :))))<br />
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We can't wait till Monday. I hope everything looks good.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-29434907767287027172012-07-18T16:53:00.000-07:002012-07-18T16:53:00.101-07:007/18/12 - HAPPY HAPPY!!What a great day!<br />
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I'm sooo happy, for TWO reasons:<br />
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1st: My blood work looked good today and they're having me STOP the progesterone in oil injections! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! (They're also having me decrease my estrace patches to 2, switched out every 3 days instead of 4 switched out every 3 days.)<br />
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2nd: I'm SICK!!!! I'm sooo happy to FINALLY have morning sickness!! :) I remember hearing women complain about their morning sickness to me or reading it on their infertility blog and I always thought "Really!? I would LOVE to have morning sickness! That means you have a baby on the way!" :) I've just always felt that an infertility blog was no place to complain about that kind of thing. SO YAY!!! I'M SICK!!<br />
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Anyways, they also said to come in on the 20th (Friday) for more blood work and then my next ultrasound is the 23rd (Monday). I think we'll hear the heartbeats that day!<br />
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BTW, I've decided to keep this blog updated while I'm still being seen by the fertility center - before they transfer me to my regular OBGYN. I just want to keep everyone updated on what to expect from the fertility/IVF experience if it's something they're going to do or are currently going through. I don't want to turn "My In Vitro Blog" into a Pregnancy blog or Toddler blog. I have a family blog for that. I will just update it with major milestones or if there are any IVF related issues.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-84895425589355099702012-07-12T18:53:00.004-07:002012-07-12T18:57:39.711-07:007/12/12 - High Beta NumbersI got a call from the nurse today with my blood results from yesterday. She said everything looks good and to stay on all meds, only stopping Estrace suppositories on Monday the 16th. They want me back for more blood work on Wednesday the 18th with next ultrasound still on Monday the 23rd. <br />
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I asked her what my HCG level was today and she said 38,847! For everyone in IVF land that's 20dp5dt.That's REALLY high! <br />
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I had consulted the google and wrote down what my level MIGHT be on day 20 based off of what other girls had. The number was 13,000 (and that's for twins). Mine was 38,847!<br />
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Here are my numbers so far:<br />
11dp5dt 762<br />
15dp5dt 5,127<br />
20dp5dt 38,847<br />
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Average numbers for twins according to betabase.info:<br />
11dp5dt 401<br />
15dp5dt 1,691<br />
20dp5dt 8,938<br />
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I've been pretty concerned about the numbers being so high. I've read that it can be a sign of molar pregnancy or down syndrome. I mean, it's HIGHLY unlikely that there's a secret triplet in there. <br />
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Then I came across this comment on a message board, which helped me chillax. "My doctor told me that with those high numbers he suspected a twin pregnancy and a healthy one". I'm going to go with that scenario.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-86830183902396770522012-07-11T11:19:00.000-07:002012-07-12T13:10:09.065-07:007/11/12 - TWINS!!This morning was our FIRST pregnancy ultrasound! I was having such a hard time sleeping. I couldn't stop thinking about the appointment. I was just HOPING we'd see twinners in the morning :)<br />
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Clear as day - they showed us the two sacs. Officially TWINS!!!<br />
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Here's the video when we found out:<br />
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Pre-Natal Vitamins nightly<br />
Progesterone In Oil Injection (1ml) at 7pm every night<br />
Progesterone (<span style="font-size: xx-small;">vaginal suppository</span>) AM and PM<br />
1mg of Estrace nightly (<span style="font-size: xx-small;">vaginal suppository</span>)<br />
4 Vivelle Dot estrogen patches switched out every 3 days<br />
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They also mentioned that I had a blood pocket (that's the dark spot above the sacs on the monitor) and I may experience some bleeding but not to worry unless it become bright red or heavy. (I have had spotting since yesterday). They said to always carry 2ml of Progesterone In Oil with me so that if I start bleeding heavily I can take an injection right away - then call them.<br />
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They gave me an official due date of MARCH 9th! That's if I go full term - 40 weeks... which is unlikely.<br />
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I am officially 5 weeks and 4 days pregnant :)<br />
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After the appointment Corey and I went to breakfast together. The first thing he said when we sat down was "Two dependants on next year's tax return!". Hahaha... he's such an accountant.<br />
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I have been googling non-stop since last Monday: "Preparing for Twins", "Twin belly pictures", "Twin nurseries", etc... Now I'm going to be even worse!! I'll sit on my couch with one google search on the I-Pad and another on my I-Phone. Technology and information overload :)<br />
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I'm sooo excited to plan this pregnancy adventure!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-71750341706647119042012-07-10T10:40:00.001-07:002012-07-10T10:44:29.960-07:007/10/12 - Second Beta Results<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Great News! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got a call from a nurse this morning at 7:30am
(which made me a lot happier with the clinic, for being on top of things and
calling me so early). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She said "I have your blood results and I entered
them into your chart but I need the Dr. to review them before I tell you how to
adjust your meds. He'll probably call you around 1pm".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I asked her if she could just tell me my HCG
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She said it's 5,147!!! (15dp5dt)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's really high! YAY! I think there's still a
chance for twins!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just to give you an idea of how high that is - I
have been consulting The Google over the past week in order to get an idea of
what my number might be (for twins) on 15dp5dt. I wrote down other ladies twin
numbers at 15dp5dt transfer: 2,200, 3,097, 3,675, 3,860. Mine was 5,147.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday I called the office and scheduled my
Ultrasound for Thursday at 8am but when the nurse called this morning she said I
need to schedule my untrasound now. I told her it was already scheduled for
Thursday BUT I asked if she would have had me schedule for a different day.
She said she was going to suggest tomorrow (Wed). So I said "Let's move it to
Wed!"! The sooner I can see these little guys, the better. It will be the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I moved it to Wednesday 7/11 at 7:00AM.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oooh I can't wait to see!!!</span>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-5789496268525022862012-07-09T18:22:00.001-07:002012-07-10T10:43:58.119-07:007/9/12 - On a Happy Note<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday I decided to take a home pregnancy test for funsies. I had realized that after taking maybe 100 tests over the past 6 years... hoping a line would appear if I just stared hard enough... I should just take one now and take a pic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before I could even set it down to read the results A BIG THICK LINE APPEARED! Wow! So thaaat's what a positive line looks like!?? :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was so excited!</span><br />
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I feel like the office doesn't care and they don't think it's important. It's important to me, because we've been trying to get pregnant for almost 6 years, spent $20,000 and we've had an early miscarriage before. I got one positive test Monday but we're suppose to monitor the levels and make sure the #'s are duplicating how they're suppose to. My meds are suppose to be adjusted according to my blood results. UGH... I'm just venting. Thanks for listening.<br />
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I'll post as soon as I have an answer.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-26064725407373597052012-07-06T17:51:00.002-07:002012-07-06T17:51:41.400-07:007/6/12 - No Results TodayI went in for blood work this morning at 7:45am and waited all day for my results. They were suppose to tell me my HCG number and basically check if everything's progressing how it should. We would have also had a better idea of whether or not it was one or two babies. I was also told that depending on my results today, I might be stopping my Progesterone In Oil injections tonight. <br />
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I usually get a call with results from 1pm - 4pm. They have told me in the past that if I don't hear from them by 4pm to call their office. I was interviewing someone at work until 4:30pm so I called as soon as I was done. Whoever answered the phone said she would transfer me to the front desk but she thought everyone had left for the day so I might have to leave a voicemail which would be returned on Monday. <br />
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So I left a voicemail and then emailed the Dr. Hopefully they decide to call me tonight.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-68853497526709033442012-07-02T13:51:00.001-07:002012-07-02T13:51:09.763-07:007/2/12 - OFFICIAL RESULTS!The Dr. just called. He said in a happy voice "HI KIM, It's Dr. D!... CONGRATULATIONS!!"<br />
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I answer with "Oh my gosh... oh my gosh... Wow... Oh Wow..."<br />
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Then I asked him what HCG level I was (I think I'm 11dp5dt (days past 5 day transfer - IVF lingo)), he said <strong>762</strong>!<br />
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I asked when we'll know if it's ONE or TWO and he said <strong>"It's most probably TWO!!!"</strong><br />
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Wow... <br />
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He said at this point most women have an HCG level of 300 or 400 but I'm at 762... TWINS!!!!!!!!!<br />
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I'm SOOOO HAPPY! I was worried that it wouldn't feel real or I wouldn't feel like I could celebrate because I'd still be so nervous about complications... BUT I'M CELEBRATING!!!! I know we still have a long road ahead of us and we'll just take it a day at a time and ultrasound at a time, but today, right now, I'm just so grateful.<br />
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Thank you so much for all your love and support! I'll keep you all posted on my follow up appointments. I have bloodwork on Friday 7/6 and an ultrasound sometime next week.<br />
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Tentative Due Date: February 14th, 2013!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-85844418898686639992012-06-30T20:21:00.001-07:002012-06-30T20:34:19.170-07:006/30/12 - Dinner To Go and NERVESTonight Corey and I took my brother to Petland to see a pug puppy that we've been looking at. We've pretty much decided that if Monday we find out we're NOT pregnant, we'll go buy the pug :)<br />
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Then we went to dinner at Grimaldi's. We ordered our food and got our appetizer... Then my ALARM on my phone went off reminding me to do my Progesterone in Oil shot! Whoops! We forgot about the 7pm shot we do EVERY night. So... We let the waitress know we needed it To Go and we headed out for the 20 minute drive home. :)<br />
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I've been feeling very nervous lately and I can't stop thinking about the test in 2 days! I haven't felt anything close to a symptom... Which I know is probably normal because I would only be about 3 1/2 weeks pregnant. But your mind just goes through these things and analyzes everything. <br />
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I also keep thinking about the scenario of if I AM pregnant. I feel like it will be hard to really celebrate until I'm through my first trimester. I'm just so worried about early miscarriage. I will be happy of course but just very nervous.<br />
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I wish I wasn't working Monday. It will be hard to think about anything else, PLUS they'll be calling me with the results when I've still got a couple more hours on the clock. I know that last time I had an emotional meltdown... So that gets awkward at the office ;)<br />
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Hopefully everything goes well. Thank you for all the positive messages and prayers!!<br />
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I hope it sticks!!<br />
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I'm HAPPY about the news but still very nervous. Please keep us in your prayers for Monday!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-74625930058098483962012-06-22T16:21:00.001-07:002012-06-22T16:23:59.760-07:006/22/12 - Med ChangeA nurse called today and said to continue on my current meds and ADD progesterone pills (not my favorite if you know what I mean) morning and night.<br />
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The nurse also told me a different blood test schedule than was written on my discharge paperwork yesterday. I guess I just go in Tues the 26th and Sunday the 1st. Less needles the better.<br />
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Bed rest today. My brother was here in the morning and made me a delicious omelet but he had to go out of town and left around noon. Corey will be home from work in a few hours. I'm super bored.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-71712498566345989812012-06-21T15:48:00.001-07:002012-06-21T15:57:52.852-07:006/21/12. - Meet The Twins :)This is a pictures of the two embryos they transferred today...<br />
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(and by the way, first blood test is Mon 6/25 next one is Tues 6/26 and they might know by then if I'm pregnant. Then another test 6/28 and OFFICIAL pregnancy test on Sunday 7/1)<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJsqx9BAy8EhyphenhyphennaEZaNXSvbcopCHfYwUfA6VBJMC-xNWzWiS5oZdQ9mRtC3g8NK2dAWIKZQQ_qkBtZjaiBzg5nkgY6iecS7GEwHum93MVDqjGRIif-zr3EAuDJFfmVRVxVgxZuv42-3dK/s640/blogger-image-1415338052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJsqx9BAy8EhyphenhyphennaEZaNXSvbcopCHfYwUfA6VBJMC-xNWzWiS5oZdQ9mRtC3g8NK2dAWIKZQQ_qkBtZjaiBzg5nkgY6iecS7GEwHum93MVDqjGRIif-zr3EAuDJFfmVRVxVgxZuv42-3dK/s640/blogger-image-1415338052.jpg" /></a></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-7788374398317535172012-06-21T15:09:00.001-07:002012-06-21T15:09:55.861-07:006/21/12 - TRANSFER!Today we had 5, Grade 1 embryos.<br />
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We transferred 2 and froze 3!<br />
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Now it's time for bed rest :)<br />
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That is great news because with the last transfer they called me in the morning and told me they needed to reschedule the transfer for the next day because the embryos needed more time to develop.<br />
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So I'm thinking they're better qaulity this time!! I'll post again when I know the exact grade... probably after transfer this afternoon. :)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-67929768151500967072012-06-19T18:55:00.001-07:002012-06-19T18:55:37.262-07:006/19/12 - Thaw ReportI just got my FIRST embryo thaw update from the Dr!!! They're looking better than last time!! They think I'll be on track for transfer Thurs and not have to push it to Friday! I'm so excited :)<br />
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1 is "compacting", it's at the 30 - 40 cell stage and ahead of schedule<br />
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9 are at the 8 cell stage<br />
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He thinks they'll be at blast by ThursdayKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-4952490142683842012-06-18T16:45:00.000-07:002012-06-18T16:45:00.949-07:006/18/12 - Thaw ConfusionSORRY! I was totally confused about my thaw. I guess the embryos were thawed YESTERDAY and I don't get my first update from the Dr. until TOMORROW afternoon/evening. Boo. I don't know why I thought it would be sooner. O'well.<br />
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I had blood work done this morning and the nurse just called me and said everything looks good and to continue on all the same medications... 2 estace pills 3x/day, 1 estrace pill (<span style="font-size: xx-small;">vaginal suppository</span>) at night, 2 vivelle estrogen patches switched out every 3 days, pre-natal pill nightly and 2cc of Progesterone In Oil (injection) at 7:00pm nightly.<br />
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I think my next appointment is the TRANSFER on Thursday! Hot diggity dog!!!<br />
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A friend of mine at work (a drug and alcohol rehab) is a Life Coach and she is the most POSITIVE and encouraging little cheerleader EVER. She came into my office this morning and said "This is the week!!!". She pulled me into her office (with another co-worker/close friend) and she lit some candles and turned off the lights and had us all hold hands while she said a prayer type blessing/encouraging words/positive energy thingy... it was actually really neat and very sweet of her. She told me to wake up on Thursday morning and visualize the embryo attaching to my uterine wall and to only put positive energy out into the world :)<br />
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I suppose I will :) It couldn't hurt :)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-67207339734833697372012-06-16T21:49:00.001-07:002012-06-18T16:23:27.953-07:006/16/12 - First POI Injection of Round 2I had such a great day! I got up and went running then laid out at the pool with my friend and had a lovely poolside lunch at The Sand Bar. Then I picked up my nephew and I took him to the Circus! The legit Ringling Brothers Circus! Corey met us there. Corey and I loved spoiling him for the day. <br />
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Then... We did a Progesterone In Oil shot. It really wasn't too bad!! Hopefully they're all like this :)<br />
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Corey was sure to spend a good amount of time massaging the area to get the oil to distribute well and we used a heat pad. We're going to stay on top of it this round and not let any pumps build up under the skin :)<br />
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They took my embryos out of the freezer today and we'll get an update from the dr tomorrow. I hope all is well.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254111040649055537.post-87272799555671877262012-06-16T14:50:00.001-07:002012-06-16T14:50:21.182-07:006/15/12 - Ultrasound and Blood WorkToday was an ultrasound and blood work and it all went well. I had them draw circles in permanent marker on my love handles so Corey knows where to start the injections tomorrow night. Progesterone in Oil!!!! Here we go!! They take my embryos out of the freezer tomorrow 6/15. Say a little prayer for them. I hope they're good quality :)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04784705561400567119noreply@blogger.com0