Tuesday, January 25, 2011
17 weeks!
Well, tomorrow I will be! So I thought I would at least post my 16 week belly shot. Finally am starting to feel like my belly is looking like a pregnant belly and less like chub :) SO excited! 2 weeks from today we get to see our lil turkey, and likely find out what gender we shall be expecting in July! I am just so in love with this wee one already! I can't wait to finally meet my little miracle that we have waited so long for! I am just so thankful for a faithful Father. Although His ways are not my ways, I wouldn't have changed anything about my journey to motherhood. I am so in love, so thankful, and so abundantly blessed!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Update time!
First things first:
Holy crow! DW and I are actually preggers! WOWIE WOW WOW! I am still in shock! Our lil Turkey is due July 6, 2011
We had our first ultrasound at 9 weeks
Everything is going perfectly! My mum came with me to meet her newest grandchild. My lil Turkey wiggled all 4 limbs and squirmed around. We got to see the heart beating at approx. 172 bpm :) YAY!
Next up was the lovely prenatal exam.. BLARG! That was far from fun. I was 11 wks and 2 days. My doc semi changed my due date to July 7th haha I couldn't believe he bothered and/or cared about the day difference but schmee! (I am sticking with the 6th.) But because of the dating 'conflict' I was sent for another ultrasound at 12 weeks. DW was actually able to 'meet' our Turkey that day :)
As of yesterday, I am 13 weeks along already! The time has flown by, and honestly, the shock hasn't passed! I got a job at Walmart to get maternity leave hours in, and PTL I didn't get morning sickness, so I was able to work with no issues so far :)
Me at 13 weeks :)
Saturday, September 25, 2010
2 tries later..
I decided it was time for an update. Plus I'm at my mum's making cupcakes and have nothing to kill the time while they cook...other than dishes... so the obvious choice? Blog!
So in July/August, we attempted our first IUI. I took 100mg of Serophene CD3-7 (July24-28) then came the numerous ultrasounds in Cowtown.
Ultrasound #1 - August 2 - 2 follicles, 8mm & 9 mm.
Ultrasound #2 - August 5 - 2 follicles, 14 mm & 11mm
Ultrasound #3 - August 7 - 0 follicles found, all just small 'unripe' ones. So I was sent to do blood work, LH level 16. They are saying I didn't ovulate yet so...
Ultrasound #4 - August 10 - 0 follicles still, sent for more blood work, which came back on the 11th, I ovulated! So now we wait and see what happens!
Nothing! Just the arrival of stupid AF... so now we start all over again! Hopefully they don't miss my ovulation this time!
August 23-27 I took my 100mg of Serophene yet again for CD3-7.
Ultrasound #1 - September 3 - 1 follicle, 11mm
Ultrasound #2 - September 5 - 1 follicle, 17mm
Ultrasound #3 - September 7 - 1 follicle, 23 mm (by 15 mm)
YAY follie is big enough for the injection! (10,000 iu of hCG)
So, the nurse (Jennifer I think! I have met SO many there) took us into a little room to instruct me how to give myself the injections.. that is correct, I had to inject myself! Seemed easy enough, half in one needle, half in the other, injected in different spots on my stomach or thighs. I know I could have got DW to do it, but I'm kind of a control freak, so at 11pm on September 7th, I stuck myself in the belly twice!
Next up was the IUI itself. DW had to make his 'deposit' at 7:30 am at the lab. Then we went back to my aunt's to kill the time between. My aunt and I made some apple sauce to keep my mind of the drama that was fast approaching. My appointment was at 10:30am. So off we went! The actual process is mad simple! Undress from the waist down, cover up with a sheet, put your feet in the stir ups, and wait. The worst part is the dry insertion of the speculum. They can't lubricate because if they bump the lube with the catheter it can't be used, thus wasting the sperm. So in it goes, and that is it! about ten minutes total, and you are free to go! Some women experience cramping but I didn't. Just general soreness. The nurse told me to test on September 25th if AF hadn't arrived.
So September 20th, I was SO fed up with waiting. I just wanted to know NOW. haha AF was expected the following day, so it wasn't like I was testing super early or anything. BFN! And AF did arrive on the 21st.
So today, I am already on day 3 of Serophene. My first two ultrasounds are booked for October 4th and 6th. I honestly am not looking forward to doing this again. I'm tired of the BFNs, I'm tired of drugs, I'm REALLY tired of internal ultrasounds. (TMI alert! My left ovary 'hides' behind my bowel or something, and they have to put a LOT of pressure on me with the internal wand to find it.. it is horrendous!)
So far this cycle, I've found out 2 of my friends are newly preggers. Due in May, which is when I would be due if the first IUI had been successful. I have a friend due any day now (technically on the 8th but...), one at Christmas time, and 2 in January. This would be the 3rd cycle of babies I have 'missed'... I'm emotionally exhausted. I don't know what will happen after this next try. If it doesn't work.. I'm out of drugs, and have no coverage for more. I am so thankful for all my prayer warriors! I know God has a plan for me! I KNOW this, but I'm just so deep in the chaos that I feel like it will never actually end.
Time to go finish making my peppermint icing, and ice those bad boys! Is there anything tastier than dark chocolate cupcakes with a hint of mint, and delicious mint butter cream icing? Me thinks not!
So in July/August, we attempted our first IUI. I took 100mg of Serophene CD3-7 (July24-28) then came the numerous ultrasounds in Cowtown.
Ultrasound #1 - August 2 - 2 follicles, 8mm & 9 mm.
Ultrasound #2 - August 5 - 2 follicles, 14 mm & 11mm
Ultrasound #3 - August 7 - 0 follicles found, all just small 'unripe' ones. So I was sent to do blood work, LH level 16. They are saying I didn't ovulate yet so...
Ultrasound #4 - August 10 - 0 follicles still, sent for more blood work, which came back on the 11th, I ovulated! So now we wait and see what happens!
Nothing! Just the arrival of stupid AF... so now we start all over again! Hopefully they don't miss my ovulation this time!
August 23-27 I took my 100mg of Serophene yet again for CD3-7.
Ultrasound #1 - September 3 - 1 follicle, 11mm
Ultrasound #2 - September 5 - 1 follicle, 17mm
Ultrasound #3 - September 7 - 1 follicle, 23 mm (by 15 mm)
YAY follie is big enough for the injection! (10,000 iu of hCG)
So, the nurse (Jennifer I think! I have met SO many there) took us into a little room to instruct me how to give myself the injections.. that is correct, I had to inject myself! Seemed easy enough, half in one needle, half in the other, injected in different spots on my stomach or thighs. I know I could have got DW to do it, but I'm kind of a control freak, so at 11pm on September 7th, I stuck myself in the belly twice!
Next up was the IUI itself. DW had to make his 'deposit' at 7:30 am at the lab. Then we went back to my aunt's to kill the time between. My aunt and I made some apple sauce to keep my mind of the drama that was fast approaching. My appointment was at 10:30am. So off we went! The actual process is mad simple! Undress from the waist down, cover up with a sheet, put your feet in the stir ups, and wait. The worst part is the dry insertion of the speculum. They can't lubricate because if they bump the lube with the catheter it can't be used, thus wasting the sperm. So in it goes, and that is it! about ten minutes total, and you are free to go! Some women experience cramping but I didn't. Just general soreness. The nurse told me to test on September 25th if AF hadn't arrived.
So September 20th, I was SO fed up with waiting. I just wanted to know NOW. haha AF was expected the following day, so it wasn't like I was testing super early or anything. BFN! And AF did arrive on the 21st.
So today, I am already on day 3 of Serophene. My first two ultrasounds are booked for October 4th and 6th. I honestly am not looking forward to doing this again. I'm tired of the BFNs, I'm tired of drugs, I'm REALLY tired of internal ultrasounds. (TMI alert! My left ovary 'hides' behind my bowel or something, and they have to put a LOT of pressure on me with the internal wand to find it.. it is horrendous!)
So far this cycle, I've found out 2 of my friends are newly preggers. Due in May, which is when I would be due if the first IUI had been successful. I have a friend due any day now (technically on the 8th but...), one at Christmas time, and 2 in January. This would be the 3rd cycle of babies I have 'missed'... I'm emotionally exhausted. I don't know what will happen after this next try. If it doesn't work.. I'm out of drugs, and have no coverage for more. I am so thankful for all my prayer warriors! I know God has a plan for me! I KNOW this, but I'm just so deep in the chaos that I feel like it will never actually end.
Time to go finish making my peppermint icing, and ice those bad boys! Is there anything tastier than dark chocolate cupcakes with a hint of mint, and delicious mint butter cream icing? Me thinks not!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
IUI
Well, the time has come for DW and myself to take the next step! Although, it really is mostly myself going through all the hoops. DW has it so much easier... but by no means am I saying it doesn't effect him!!!! But his swimmers are perfect, and thus it was me who got to take prometrium for 10 days. Praise the Lord, I am done that! Now we wait.... and although it has only been one night free of prometrium, I am impatient for AF to arrive so we can get this party started! Af is trying to make an appearance already, but hardly counts as cd1, so tomorrow maybe!!
For anyone reading this who doesn't know how an IUI procedure works, I shall break it down for ya!
First, if you do not ovulate on your own, and therefore have irregular cycles, then they will likely give you Clomid (aka Serophene) for a few cycles, see if you conceive. If not, but you ARE ovulating on it, next comes the IUI, which stands for intrauterine insemination. (sometimes called artificial insemination) If you don't have a shed on your own, the Dr. will likely give you Prometrium. At the end of the 10 days on prometrium, your body will shed the liner, and start the process again. It usually takes up to 7 days for the shed.
Second step, calling the clinic. On Cd1 (the first day of your period, not just spotting) you call in to inform the clinic, and get your ultrasound booked. Which is usually about cd10, and every 2-3 after that.
Next, Clomid! Which you take for 5 days. some doctors will advise cd3-cd7, some will advise cd5-cd10. Depends on the dr. I myself am doing cd3-cd7.
CD10 (or so) you go in for your first ultrasound to see how the follicle is doing. Then you go in every 2-3 days until the follicle grows to about 18-24mm. At which point I get to have a shot of HGC to 'force' ovulation.
DW has one job during this process.. to make a 'donation' at the lab, which will be washed and inserted!
That's it! Lots of waiting around for things to be ready, followed by lots of waiting to see if it worked or not!!!! If AF goes as predicted, I should be heading to Cowtown for my first appointment on August 3 me thinks, cuz the long weekend just happens to fall that weekend so.. EEK! It is coming up SOON!
For anyone reading this who doesn't know how an IUI procedure works, I shall break it down for ya!
First, if you do not ovulate on your own, and therefore have irregular cycles, then they will likely give you Clomid (aka Serophene) for a few cycles, see if you conceive. If not, but you ARE ovulating on it, next comes the IUI, which stands for intrauterine insemination. (sometimes called artificial insemination) If you don't have a shed on your own, the Dr. will likely give you Prometrium. At the end of the 10 days on prometrium, your body will shed the liner, and start the process again. It usually takes up to 7 days for the shed.
Second step, calling the clinic. On Cd1 (the first day of your period, not just spotting) you call in to inform the clinic, and get your ultrasound booked. Which is usually about cd10, and every 2-3 after that.
Next, Clomid! Which you take for 5 days. some doctors will advise cd3-cd7, some will advise cd5-cd10. Depends on the dr. I myself am doing cd3-cd7.
CD10 (or so) you go in for your first ultrasound to see how the follicle is doing. Then you go in every 2-3 days until the follicle grows to about 18-24mm. At which point I get to have a shot of HGC to 'force' ovulation.
DW has one job during this process.. to make a 'donation' at the lab, which will be washed and inserted!
That's it! Lots of waiting around for things to be ready, followed by lots of waiting to see if it worked or not!!!! If AF goes as predicted, I should be heading to Cowtown for my first appointment on August 3 me thinks, cuz the long weekend just happens to fall that weekend so.. EEK! It is coming up SOON!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
I'm leaving on a jet plane....
So excited! Although it will be a crazy whirlwind trip, it will be awesome! Here is a quick run down of my wee trip with my mumsie!
April 8th - We fly from Edmonton to Palm Springs, get our rental car, check into the Doral Desert Princess Resort, then go shopping :) And hopefully supper at Ruby's.
April 9th - Mum, sister person and I drive to Vegas in my sister's work handivan. Staying at The Venetian where we shall also be seeing The Phantom of the Opera!!! I'm seriously so excited I just might pee myself! I have wanted to see the Phantom since I was about 7 ish, living in Prince George and dad brought home a tape with the soundtrack on it. I have been in love ever since!
April 10th - Driving homeward, staying in Butte, Helena or Great Falls, MT. Depending on if we wanna do 12 or 15 hours of driving in one day!
April 11th - Possibly some quick shopping. Gotta have sister person back at a decent hour because she has to be up on the 12th @ 5am (yick) for work.
It shall be a quick trip but super duper fun! :) I am so so excited! Plus I now (well, once I pick it up on the 7th) have my passport! Which means there is a much better chance of random 'let's get the frak outta dodge' trips :)
love love and hoppy Easter ya'll! :)
April 8th - We fly from Edmonton to Palm Springs, get our rental car, check into the Doral Desert Princess Resort, then go shopping :) And hopefully supper at Ruby's.
April 9th - Mum, sister person and I drive to Vegas in my sister's work handivan. Staying at The Venetian where we shall also be seeing The Phantom of the Opera!!! I'm seriously so excited I just might pee myself! I have wanted to see the Phantom since I was about 7 ish, living in Prince George and dad brought home a tape with the soundtrack on it. I have been in love ever since!
April 10th - Driving homeward, staying in Butte, Helena or Great Falls, MT. Depending on if we wanna do 12 or 15 hours of driving in one day!
April 11th - Possibly some quick shopping. Gotta have sister person back at a decent hour because she has to be up on the 12th @ 5am (yick) for work.
It shall be a quick trip but super duper fun! :) I am so so excited! Plus I now (well, once I pick it up on the 7th) have my passport! Which means there is a much better chance of random 'let's get the frak outta dodge' trips :)
love love and hoppy Easter ya'll! :)
Saturday, March 20, 2010
New Hair
Here it is! This picture was taken with DW's cell, hence the face. I tried to get a decent one but...
The top photo definitely shows the color the best. It is a light brown or a dark blonde. Closest to my natural color I have been since ahh... 14? haha 
Anyhoo.. had it all curled perty for my passport photos today, but sadly, the lighting in my house is the poop and the computer built in won't take accurate color photos. Oh and both my cameras are at mum's! Ridiculous! Anyhoo.. that is the new hair! Good bye my little pony hair :)
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Old Photo
I just found this old photo on mum's computer! Holy crow it seems like so long ago.. but here I am, trying on MY wedding dress. I believe we bought it that day also. I wore a different veil but it is the same tiara too. Ohh I love it! You can't really tell, but the flowers on the tiara are actually pink. It matched so fabulously and was FREE! Huzzah! (I also got a pair of black elbow high gloves for free!)
Didn't ya'll wanna see a close up of my strangely cleavage-less chest? I that because I pretty much have cleavage in a t-shirt haha But I digress.. or rather, I'm done! Peace!
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