i am so bored at work
1. what's for breakfast?
2. what time did you get up?
3. what are you wearing?
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself?
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself?
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing?
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it?
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles,
It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
Re: poll time
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
1. what's for breakfast? Cereal - Quaker Ohs! to be exact...
2. what time did you get up? 6:45
3. what are you wearing? V-neck t-shirt with stud-bedazzley things on the shoulders and my ripped jeans
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself? I bought a new tankini and a few shirts a few weeks ago
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself? More flip flops... I'm addicted
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing? He loves cargo shorts and he gets really excited in about April when it is warm enough to wear them...
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it? I saw Super 8 a week or two ago and I really liked it! DH really wants to see Larry Crowne tonight.
TTC since March 2009 // Me and DH - 28
Testing Summer/Fall 2010 - Unexplained IF
IUIs #1-4 ~ Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/IUI ~ all BFNs
IUI #5 ~ Femara/Ovidrel/TI/IUI ~ BFN
IUIs #6-9 ~ Research Study Meds/Pregnyl/TI/IUI ~ all BFNs
IVF Consultation, More Testing
Diagnostic Cycle ~ Mucinex/Progesterone/TI ~ BFN
IVF #1 ~ Menopur/Bravelle/Ganirelix/Novarel/Progesterone/Lupron
7R, 6F // 2 transferred // 3 frosties ~ BFN
FET #1 ~ Estrace/PIO/Lupron
3 thawed // 2 transferred // 1 lost // no more frosties ~ BFP!!
Beta #1 - 456 // Beta #2 - 1176 // Beta #3 - 2933 // Beta #4 - 6753
EDD: May 16, 2013
Bedrest for SCH // 6w2d through 10w1d
Elevated TSH and Lazy Thyroid DX @ 10w - Started Synthroid
Finally released from RE at 13w
~~ My IF Blog ~~
1. what's for breakfast? Granola bar and greek yogurt with cherries
2. what time did you get up? 6am (from the dog) and then 6:30am - I need to get my dog one of those sleep masks so he can't tell when the sun is up.
3. what are you wearing? Tassles...Oh ummm...I mean...jeans, flip flops, and a taupe colored 3/4 length sleeve shirt.
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself? A moisture-wicking t-shirt to go mountain biking in. It really does make a difference...I was pleasantly surprised.
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself? Bought a pair of strappy sandals from Amazon. Got them last night...not only are they one size too small...they're very obviously used!!! Ewwww!!! They're getting returned today.
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing? His black Gap sweatpants
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it? I saw Tree of Life. It was almost unbearable to sit through. I wanted to clap when it was over but not because I enjoyed it.
Me: 32 - Stage II Endo / DH: 36 - Low count and morphology (1%)
IUIs 1-3 BFN, lap Dec. 2010, IUIs 4-6 BFN
IVF w/ICSI #1 - ER 2/8: 24R 19M 9F ET 2/13 2-5 day blasts (no frosties) = BFP - b/g twins!
E & C Born 10/19/2012
2. what time did you get up? Work up at 4am, out of bed at 5:45am
3. what are you wearing? My workout clothes, that I took a walk in at 7:30am
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself? Some shrugs, tanks, dressy capri pants
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself? 2 pairs of Vera Wang sandals from Kohl's
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing? It's a short sleeve, button up dressy/casual shirt that fits him perfect!
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it? Lol, it's been awhile....I don't remember.
7 IUIs = All BFNs
2011: March IVF #1.2 = e/p @ 6w: May IVF #2 = BFN: July sFET #1 = BFN
2012: Jan We're Certified FC/A Parents
May IVF #3 = c/p
June-Nov Foster Mommy to M (Toddler)
July FET #2 = BFN
Aug FET #3 = BFN
Sept-Nov Foster Mommy to Baby Bella (Newborn)
Nov HSG/Sono = Clear!
Dec FET #4 = BFN
2013: Feb FET #5 = m/c @ 6.5w
May-July Foster Mom to H (8 yr old girl)
June/July/Aug IVF #4 = Freeze All
July = Unofficially Adopting T (10 yr old boy)
Sept FET #6 = TBD
**PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
1. what's for breakfast?
Bagel with cream cheese & an iced coffee
2. what time did you get up?
7:30am
3. what are you wearing?
Sandals, orange capris & a baby doll top that's clue, orange & brown.
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself?
flip flops
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself?
see above
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing?
He has this super old pair of track pants he would wear every day if he could; they are so worn out!
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it?
Hangover 2: hysterical!
My DH never dresses up either! It's jeans or cargo shorts with a metal or beer t-shirt everyday. If we go out somewhere, he will maybe wear a polo or a button-down. That's it.
TTC since March 2009 // Me and DH - 28
Testing Summer/Fall 2010 - Unexplained IF
IUIs #1-4 ~ Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/IUI ~ all BFNs
IUI #5 ~ Femara/Ovidrel/TI/IUI ~ BFN
IUIs #6-9 ~ Research Study Meds/Pregnyl/TI/IUI ~ all BFNs
IVF Consultation, More Testing
Diagnostic Cycle ~ Mucinex/Progesterone/TI ~ BFN
IVF #1 ~ Menopur/Bravelle/Ganirelix/Novarel/Progesterone/Lupron
7R, 6F // 2 transferred // 3 frosties ~ BFN
FET #1 ~ Estrace/PIO/Lupron
3 thawed // 2 transferred // 1 lost // no more frosties ~ BFP!!
Beta #1 - 456 // Beta #2 - 1176 // Beta #3 - 2933 // Beta #4 - 6753
EDD: May 16, 2013
Bedrest for SCH // 6w2d through 10w1d
Elevated TSH and Lazy Thyroid DX @ 10w - Started Synthroid
Finally released from RE at 13w
~~ My IF Blog ~~
I sometimes wish he would occasionally try and dress up, but he refuses and he doesn't even own a pair of jeans, if they don't have cargo pockets he can't deal, he's so picky. We are going to some dinner fireworks show at some fancy place tonight and his friend told him the attire is country club attire, my DH is like WTF does that mean. I told him he needs to wear a shirt with a collar, so funny!!
1. what's for breakfast? A banana
2. what time did you get up? 4:40
3. what are you wearing? Blue jean skirt and cream cotton blouse w/ brown sandals
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself? A black and white striped shirt I wore to a pirate party.
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself? I couldn't tell you
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing? He's golf shirts
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it? Super 8 - it was a really good movie. It reminded me of The Goonie's.
Forever our's October 17th 2012
2. what time did you get up? 7am
3. what are you wearing? Saucy! I am wearing my pajama shorts and an Aeropostale t-shirt. Lazy Friday and I'm not motivated to get dressed just yet.
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself? I think my sundresses from Old Navy were my last clothing items I purchased.
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself? I bought a pair of black dress shoes.
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing? He bought some wool shirts from Pendleton that he just loves. I think probably those.
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it? Bridesmaids, and it was hilarious!
1. toast
2. I got up around 6
3. a red Houston Rockets shirt and black shorts
4. two Harry Potter shirts to wear in honor of the last movie coming out soon
5. hmm, can't remember, probably flip flops from Target
6. his totally mature shirt from Spencers that says something inappropriate about boobs
7. Transformers 3 and I actually really liked it
Me: PCOS/Amenorrhea DH: Azoospermia due to Y Chromosome Micro Deletion IVF w/ ICSI on hold until further notice
Hope
1. what's for breakfast? Strawberry, banana, kiwi, and mango smoothie with a kashi granola bar.
2. what time did you get up? 8:00
3. what are you wearing? Flannel pjs, It is s stat in Canada today and I am having a lazy morning!
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself? A pair of crops and a new workout top from lululemon.
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself? Wedges with cream leather straps.
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing? Tough one - his khaki cargo shorts from Hollister.
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it? Bridesmaids. Yes.
1. what's for breakfast? Nothing today. :-(
2. what time did you get up? 8 am -ish
3. what are you wearing? Jeans, black shirt, and flip-flops
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself? Bathing suit cover up
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself? Some shoes on Zappos but I returned them because they did not fit.
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing? A ragedy t-shirt that I hope to throw away as soon as I can get my hands on it.
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it? X-Men - it was entertaining but ok.
Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
1. what's for breakfast? Apple Crunch muffin from Panera
2. what time did you get up? Around 6:30
3. what are you wearing? Jeans, my Here's to the Heroes t-shirt from work, flip flops, watch and wedding rings
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself? A couple of shirts from Kohls I think
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself? A new pair of running shoes
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing? His black t-shirts
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it? Up (I think that's the name, it's been a while) and I loved it
1. what's for breakfast? I had a muffin
2. what time did you get up? 6:30. Thanks dogs!
3. what are you wearing? Black skirt, white top, gray cardigan (and I cheated today at work and am wearing flip flops!!)
4. what's the last item of clothing you bought yourself? A cute top for a night on in NYC
5. last pair of shoes you bought yourself? Cute pink flats to go with above mentioned top.
6. what is your DH's fav item of clothing? He loves his Hawaiian shirts!
7. last movie you saw in theater's? did you like it? I think I saw Just Go with it in the theaters and it was during a cycle so it helped keep my mind off of things!TTC #2 since June '08
~*DD 10.21.07*~
dx unexplained
IUI #1-4 BFN
IVF#1 June 2011 BFN
IVF#2 Dec 2011
Beta#1 12/21 : 812 Beta#2 12/23 : 1634
EDD 8/25
*PAIFW/SAIFW*
Wedding Fall 2007 Off OCP's since 9/08-started with BBT charts Saw Ob/gyn May 2009 Blood work normal except single copy of MTHFR Clomid 50mg May 2009 Clomid 50mg + IUI June 2009 Femara 5mg + IUI July 2009 Normal HSG July 2009 Femara 5mg + ovidrel+IUI August 2009 Femara 5mg +ovidrel + IUI September 2009 November 2009-normal lap December 2009-met with RE December/January-Injectible med cycle with IUI-Abnormal sperm morpology found-only 0-1% normal All Head defects. Jan/Feb 2010 1st IVF with ICSI-5 week chemical pregnancy Feb 2010-male infertility doc says DH's anatomy and blood work are normal so nothing he can do. FET July 2010-BFP! Twin m/c @ 5.5 wks Dec/Jan 2011 IVF #2 Only 4 eggs retrieved-Ganirelix dose messed up BFFN Feb/March 2011 IVF #3 ER 3/9 9 eggs, 7 fertilized, ET 3/14, No frosties. BFN IVF #4 ER 8/22 9R,7F ET 8/25-3 embies, 1 frostie! Beta 9/2= 54, 9/6=274, 9/8=625, 9/12=2953, 9/16 greater than 10,000. B/G TWINS born April 2012 @ 36wks & 1 day! July 2014-going back for the frozen embryo! ET 7/28, heartbeat seen at 6wks1day with SCH. Miscarriage confirmed at 6wks4days