I'm copying and pasting this from my Facebook announcement.
"Well, surgery did not go as planned. It turns out the cancer is much
more aggressive than we anticipated. It has spread too much for surgery
to have any effect. They stopped the surgery and are preparing to make
her comfortable. She is now stage 4 and terminal - 2-8 weeks is all we
can plan on now for life expectancy."
So, that's where we are at. I'm so glad I came out to CA when I did. I have been able to really enjoy her company over the last couple weeks. I really need thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort, for her and our family. I just hope my husband gets this new job so I can stay out here until she passes.
Love 2010 | Marriage 2011 | TTC #1 since 2012 PCOS | Anovulatory | Metformin + Letrozole
Oh sweet girl...I am so sorry. My heart just sank when I read your thread title. It's an amazing blessing that you were able to be with her during this time. I'll be saying lots of prayers for strength and comfort. Sending you the biggest hugs.
Me (29) DH (37)
Married 7/11
Actively TTC 3/12
DX: PCOS
Current treatment: Break from IUIs until after the holidays
Oh my goodness...I am so sorry to read this. My prayers are with you and your family.
If you haven't already, you may want to look into hospice support for Abuela and your family. I always thought it was about medical care, but they have so many programs to help people and their families celebrate and cherish this stage of life, from helping people write letters to their loved ones for special events, create memory boxes, plan special celebrations, etc. I have read what our program at work has done, and was truly moved by what they did to help families during this time create memories.
Again, I am so sorry for the news.
Me (33), PCOS. Bloodwork normal, AMH slightly high, HSG clear
DH (40) SA good
Trying since 1/2012, RE 6/2014
Letrozole & TI June 2014-September 2014 -BFN
October 2014 - IUI #1, lertozole - BFN
November 2014 - IUI cancelled due to holiday, TI & Lertozole - BFN
I'm so sorry. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
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Married 2010, together since 2006. TTC for #1 since March 2012, actively charting since November 2013 March 2014 - HSG left tube blocked, right tube partially blockedbilaterial partial obstruction; onward to the RE in April May 1, 2014 - Lap surgery and chromopertubation; Dr removed a bit of endo, but everything looks healthy & tubes are clear! May 2014- First medicated cycle, 2.5mg femara+TI; BFN June 2014- 2.5mg femara + hCG + IUI on 6/18= BFP on 6/28!; C/P on 7/3 July 2014- 2.5mg femara + IUI #2 on 7/18. Starting progesterone 7/23, bfn August 2014- 2.5mg femara + hCG + IUI # 3 on 8/15. BFN Tx break IVF #1 - 12/1 - TOT & SIS- RE found a polyp 12/15 - Hysterscopic surgery to remove the polyp; additional polyps found and removed 12/29- Good baseline u/s, 12 antral follies 12/30- Started stimming 1/10 - ER: 17 retrieved, 14 fertilized! My Ovulation Chart - No data, just meds
*************WARNING CP mentioned*********** TTC since 12/2012
Me: hypothyroid & egg issues
DH: MFI
IUI #1 BFN
2nd treatment cycle: Clomid & TI BFN
IUI #2 (injects) IUI BFN
2/14 through 3/14 benched with a cyst
IVF#1 CD1 came before beta. BFN. No frosties. Benched with cysts... IVF#2 beta moved up due to heavy bleeding 6dp5dt...beta was 11. beta#2 20.4! Beta#3 28 Chemical pregnancy Currently on BCPs with cysts, planning IVF#3
Everyone welcome!
I know I've said it already, but I am so very sorry. I will continue to think of you all and I hope for peace and no pain for your Abuela.
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
She was awake today. I don't think she fully grasps what's happening. It was rough seeing her in pain after the surgery (they put the bag in). I want so badly for her to just not feel anything. I hope it gets easier for her, pain-wise, so she can go peacefully when it's time.
Love 2010 | Marriage 2011 | TTC #1 since 2012 PCOS | Anovulatory | Metformin + Letrozole
I'm so sorry to hear this. As difficult as it is, it's such a blessing that you are able to spend this time with her. I will third the hospice suggestion. They really helped when my Grandad was dying. Your whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers. HUGS.
I'm so sorry....I will continue to pray for your family.
Me: +35 DH: +35
TTC: Since January 2013
DX: PCOS. Severe Endometriosis, Unicornuate Uterus w/only left tube and left ovary, Pedunculated fibroid (on the outside of uterus) and Anovulation. All conditions diagnosed 8/13
TX: Metformin
DH DX: MFI - low morphology, low motility
Ultrasound shows both kidneys in spite of UU.
HSG showed clear tube on the left side.
Lap Surgery performed 1/9/14 to remove fibroid and endo (Stage 3)
IUI# 1 June 2014 started 100 mg of Clomid - 7dpiui Progesterone: 13: BFN
IUI#2 July 2014 started 100 mg of Clomid - 7dpiui Progesterone: 5.75: BFN
Natural Cycle - so shocked to be in 2WW - 7dpo Progesterone: 15.5: BFN
Working with new RE starting injectables in late August.
So sorry about your grandma! Sending thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))
**Formerly EastBayBride508**
Me 34 Him 33
Me - Left salpingo-oophorectomy at 19 due to large cyst/torsion and 2 large uterine fibroids found at age 30
Him - Borderline low sperm count (correcting through Fertility Blend supplement)
Married 8/20/2011
TTC #1 since Jan 2013
First appointment with RE 10/2013.
April 2014 - Clomid 100mg CD3-7. HCG shot CD10 IUI #1 done on 4/12/14 (CD12) ....BFN May 2014 - Break cycle to repeat saline sonogram and re-group. Travel to Kauai 5/7-5/12 (Yay!!)
June 2014 - Clomid 150mg CD4-8. HCG shot CD14. IUI#2 done on 6/9 and 6/10 (CD15-16) w/ Prometrium suppositories during TWW .... BFN
July 2014 - Clomid 150mg CD3-7. Ultrasound CD12 - 4 mature follies! HCG trigger shot CD12 AM. IUI#3 on CD13 w/ Prometrium suppositories during TWW ....BFN
July 2014 - Repeat ultrasound done to measure size of fibroid - 8x9cm (the size of a grapefruit!) Surgery referral made.
August 2014 - MRI done which revealed 2 fibroids: a 13x15cm fibroid as well as an 8x7cm one. Super freak out mode over surgery plan. OB-GYN/surgeon said surgery would most likely have to be a laparotomy (open abdominal surgery)
August 2014 - After a 2nd opinion, plan to take Lupron x 2 months to shrink fibroids then laparoscopic/robotic myomectomy. Surgery date is set for Nov 21st!
November 2014 - Robotic myomectomy done (2 large fibroids removed, mild endo found). Benched x 3 months
I am so sorry to see this. T&Ps to you and your family. I hope that Abuela is able to enjoy her time with you and her family, wrapped in your love and time spent. So many ((Hugs)) hun.
Oh no that's awful news. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Just be with her as much as possible. Make her feel happy and try not to let her see you upset or hurt.
Me: 26 (IC/PCOS-2000mg of Metformin daily)
June 2014- HSG=clear
DH: 27 (SA results were great minus the slightly low morphology)
Started dating DH in 2002 at 14 years old
Married on 03.01.2014
Officially TTC since April 2014
January 2013- Surprise BFP, m/c at 6 weeks, D&C 2 Weeks later
April 2014- First RE appointment
July 2014- IUI#1-Canx due to scar tissue and polyps. TI with the help of Ovidrel. BFN
August 2014- Hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue and polyp
September 2014- IUI #1.1-100mg Clomid, Ovideral, 11.5 million swimmers=BFP
EDD-6/3/15- Our sweet baby Ryan was born on 1/6/15 and is in the arms of an Angel
Thank you, everyone. The last two days have been really rough. She's awake, but she's angry at her situation and in a lot of pain most of the time. The nurses are doing what they can to comfort her, but there's only so much they can do. She did walk a little, so praise God for that.
I'm really happy to see her each day because she gets progressively more like herself. I've been reading her the Bible and some daily devotions (she's Catholic), so that makes her happy for a few moments at a time. Any passage recommendations?
Anyway, I've been interacting on here as much as I can and I am truly appreciative of all your support. It's nice to have an outlet when I leave the hospital each day.
Love 2010 | Marriage 2011 | TTC #1 since 2012 PCOS | Anovulatory | Metformin + Letrozole
Re: Another Abuela Update. This one isn't good...
Me (29) DH (37)
Married 7/11
Actively TTC 3/12
DX: PCOS
Current treatment: Break from IUIs until after the holidays
-----All Welcome----
~~~January 3T Siggy Challenge: New Year's Resolutions~~~
(I don't do resolutions...so I stole T-Rex's)
4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal
5 IUIs = BFN
All AL are welcome
Missed M/C natural cycle 10/2013
DX PCOS 3/2014
2 cycles Clomid 50 mg + Ovidrel + TI
1 cycle Clomid 50 mg + TI - no response stair-stepped to Clomid 75 mg + Ovidrel + TI
1 cycle Clomid 50 mg + Ovidrel + IUI
1 cycle Letrozole 7.5 mg + 150 mg Follistim + Ovidrel + TI
1 cycle Letrozole 7.5 mg + 150 mg Folistim + Ovidrel + IUI
1 cycle Letrozole 7.5 mg + 150 mg Follistim - no response, repeated Letrozole 7.5 mg + 150 mg Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI = success! 12/2014
Beta 1 - 15 dpiui, 324, Beta 2 - 17 dpiui 750. Twins!!
My Blog: pcosandpizza.blogspot.com
PCOS | Anovulatory | Metformin + Letrozole
****Loss in Sig****
3T Sig Challenge: New Year's Resolutions
"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."
March 2014 - HSG left tube blocked, right tube partially blocked bilaterial partial obstruction; onward to the RE in April
May 1, 2014 - Lap surgery and chromopertubation; Dr removed a bit of endo, but everything looks healthy & tubes are clear!
May 2014- First medicated cycle, 2.5mg femara+TI; BFN
June 2014- 2.5mg femara + hCG + IUI on 6/18= BFP on 6/28!; C/P on 7/3
July 2014- 2.5mg femara + IUI #2 on 7/18. Starting progesterone 7/23, bfn
August 2014- 2.5mg femara + hCG + IUI # 3 on 8/15. BFN
Tx break
IVF #1 -
12/1 - TOT & SIS- RE found a polyp
12/15 - Hysterscopic surgery to remove the polyp; additional polyps found and removed
12/29- Good baseline u/s, 12 antral follies
12/30- Started stimming
1/10 - ER: 17 retrieved, 14 fertilized!
My Ovulation Chart - No data, just meds
TTC since 12/2012 Me: hypothyroid & egg issues
DH: MFI
IUI #1 BFN
2nd treatment cycle: Clomid & TI BFN
IUI #2 (injects) IUI BFN
2/14 through 3/14 benched with a cyst
IVF#1 CD1 came before beta. BFN. No frosties.
Benched with cysts...
IVF#2 beta moved up due to heavy bleeding 6dp5dt...beta was 11. beta#2 20.4! Beta#3 28 Chemical pregnancy
Currently on BCPs with cysts, planning IVF#3 Everyone welcome!
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
PCOS | Anovulatory | Metformin + Letrozole
Me 34 Him 33
May 2014 - Break cycle to repeat saline sonogram and re-group. Travel to Kauai 5/7-5/12 (Yay!!)
*****Siggy Warning*****
Me: 26 (IC/PCOS-2000mg of Metformin daily)
June 2014- HSG=clear
DH: 27 (SA results were great minus the slightly low morphology)
Started dating DH in 2002 at 14 years old
Married on 03.01.2014
Officially TTC since April 2014
January 2013- Surprise BFP, m/c at 6 weeks, D&C 2 Weeks later
April 2014- First RE appointment
July 2014- IUI#1-Canx due to scar tissue and polyps. TI with the help of Ovidrel. BFN
August 2014- Hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue and polyp
September 2014- IUI #1.1-100mg Clomid, Ovideral, 11.5 million swimmers=BFP
EDD-6/3/15- Our sweet baby Ryan was born on 1/6/15 and is in the arms of an Angel
Dx with IC on 1/6/15
I'm really happy to see her each day because she gets progressively more like herself. I've been reading her the Bible and some daily devotions (she's Catholic), so that makes her happy for a few moments at a time. Any passage recommendations?
Anyway, I've been interacting on here as much as I can and I am truly appreciative of all your support. It's nice to have an outlet when I leave the hospital each day.
PCOS | Anovulatory | Metformin + Letrozole
Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motility
IUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFN
IVF 1.2: 8R 6M 4F -- 2 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/15 = BFP!!
Beta #s = 445;1,098; 9,545 -- EDD 5/2 -- Team Pink!