8dp 5dt
I have stuck to the plan! I have not tested at home! Well, I guess technically I did test, but it was an internet cheapie and I did it on 3dpo just to get testing out of system ; )For those who know me...
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Finally Received the Call
We waited all day and finally got the call about an hour ago. We are PREGNANT!My beta was a 62! The nurse said they are thrilled if they see over 100, but they are perfectly happy with a 62. I go to...
View Article2nd Beta
I was ready for the call all day. I have been on cloud nine since Friday! I even peeked in the maternity section while out shopping with PookieBear this weekend. : )The call just came right before...
View ArticleBeta #3
My hCG went from 133 to 143 in 48 hours. I should be doubling every 48h. Dr. K said this does not look good, but stay on meds and see what Friday's test says. Thank you all for praying for us and our...
View ArticleOur Final Beta
We received our final Beta# a little while ago. It was 83. Dr. K wants me to stop all meds since our numbers have dropped. This means that we have already lost our little ones or will very soon.I have...
View ArticleAppt. with Dr. K & Looking Forward
Thank you everyone for your thoughtful comments and letting us know you have been thinking of us and have been praying for our family.I am still waiting for the miscarriage to start. I went off the...
View ArticleA New Week
Our miscarriage started late Tuesday night and continued for a few days. This was our 8th miscarriage and being that I was just into the 5th week of pregnancy, I didn't expect the miscarriage to be as...
View ArticleHouston Heat & Sarah's Science Lessons
Okay, I have lived in the Houston area most of my life and I am still not used to the intense summer heat and humidity we live through each year. Maybe it is equal to someone who lives in frigid areas...
View ArticleSeptember Is a Go
Well, just wanted you to know that we heard from the clinic this week. I will be starting meds on 8/10 and we will be flying one last time to Knoxville, TN to the NEDC to adopt again. Although we...
View ArticleWe Have a Date
September 19th!That was my mother's birthday. Sept. 19th is a very special day : )Airline reservations: check. (have funds for this)Car rental: check. (have funds for this)Hotel: almost check....
View ArticleProtocol Arrived
Okay, this is happening so very fast. I mean time was creeping by it seemed leading up to my last two transfers. Now, things are happening so very quickly!I opened my inbox and there was my protocol...
View ArticleMeds Are Ordered & U/S Scheduled
I had plenty of OCPs and Estrace left from our last transfer as well as 1 1/2 vials of PIO. So even though our meds are paid completely out-of-pocket, our grand total was still under $300! This was...
View ArticleJune 7, 2014
Yes, I couldn't resist. I had to look up my EDD for this transfer. ;)June 7, 2014. It will already be hot here in Texas for the summer. But wait, we may be blessed with multiples! In that case, the...
View ArticleProtocol Has Begun!
Well CD1 never arrived... so, per nurse Katie's instructions, I started Day 1 of OCPs on Saturday evening. She had me take an HPT first and then if negative, start my protocol. HPT was negative.Today,...
View ArticleNothing too Exciting...
Just got a call that my box of meds arrive tomorrow. That means Lupron shots will be starting soon. So, no big news, but just a step closer to going to bring home our little babies!
View ArticleCleared for Estrace
I went to my u/s and blood work appt yesterday. I was cleared to start Estrace today. Dr. K wants me to have a repeat u/s on Tuesday to confirm my lining has shed enough. I was only CD2 yesterday.We...
View ArticleStill Waiting...
Went for another u/s today. My lining is still at 9 on CD8. Dr. K would like to see this number a lot smaller at this stage.Waited all day for Dr. K to call. Nothing. So, I wait. Tomorrow we should...
View ArticleWe Are Still a Go...for now
Nurse Katie called and said that Dr. K is still comfortable with us moving forward at this point, HOWEVER, He will be paying close attention to my lining and to make sure that the follicles that are...
View ArticleTomorrow Is the Day
This week flew by way faster than I expected. I have my u/s and blood work in the morning and then we will be waiting for the call from Dr. K's office. This cycle has been different than our previous...
View ArticleTN... Here We Come!
It's official! We fly to TN on Wednesday to adopt our babies! Our transfer will be on Thursday. We are so excited and so surprised. I was prepared for the doctor to cancel the transfer because the last...
View ArticlePIO shots & Lists
PIO shots started yesterday. You think I would be used to these now after so many cycles, but no. I still dread them. (insert shivers). I have a PIO "system", but I still do not like those shots....
View ArticleAbout to Pack
Yes, I know it is 10:30 p.m. here, but I had a FULL day! We leave tomorrow morning for the airport and then we will be in Knoxville late afternoon. I look forward to my date night with my sweet hubby...
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Meet Our Babies
We had a smooth transfer and have the 2 from our first donor and then a single from another donor. We had all survivors and have three babies on board. The embryologist graded the one on top a 3BC the...
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Are You Ready For This?
I have gone back and forth on whether or not to post today. I wanted to wait to take an HPT on our beta day and test the morning of our beta test. That test is next Monday (9/30). Well, I am weak, as...
View Article7dp5dt
Thank you for all the encouragement and letting me know you all are praying and thinking of us : )I have no desire to test anymore. In fact, I think it will be difficult to even test the day of the...
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