Once an Infertile: Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary

Fertility Terminology

** AF - Aunto Flo (menstruation)
** BD - Baby Dance (gettin' it on)
** BFN - Big Fat Negative (refers to pregnancy test)
** BFP - Big Fat Positive (refers to pergnancy test)
** CD - Cycle Day (day 1 of a cycle begins at menstruation)
** DPO - Days Past Ovulation
** FRER - Fi.rst Re.sponse E.arly Re.sult pregnancy test
** FSH - Folicle Stimulating Hormone (used to grow and mature folicles [eggs])
** hCG - human chorionic gonadotrophin (the hormone given off during pregnancy - it is also used to trigger [or eject] mature eggs)
** HPT - Home Pregnancy Test
** IUI - Intra-uterine Insemination (injecting the sperm into the uterus via syringe - also known as the "Turkey Baster Method")
** IVF - In-Vitro Fertilization
** LP - Luteal Phase (the time between ovulation and menstruation)
** OPK - Ovulation Predictor Kit
** PG - Pregnant
** RE - Reproductive Endochronologist (fertility doctor)
** TTC - Trying to Conceive
** TWW - Two Week Wait (the time between ovulation and menstruation)

** The future is hidden from us by infinite wisdom, Molly, or else I should like to know it; one would calculate one's behavior at the present time so much better if one only knew what events were to come. ~Elizabeth Gaskell (Wives and Daughters)
** So apt are people to look forward to a different kind of life from that to which they have been accustomed, as being free from care and trial! ~Elizabeth Gaskell (Wives and Daughters)
** Madam your wife and I didn't hit it off the only time I ever saw her. I won't say she was silly, but I think one of us was silly, and it wasn't me. ~Elizabeth Gaskell (Wives and Daughters)

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary

Happy birthday Dudela! (Your pressie will be in the mail shortly.)

Happy anniversary mom and dad!

Sorry I am just now posting this. I love you all and hope you all had a great day.

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Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: I'm so glad you're bouncing back lovely lady and those photos are awesome.; February 11, 2011 at 6:43 PM

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9/05 - Married my lifelong companion
5/06 - Wonky cycles become apparent
6/06 - Start trying for a baby
10/06 - Set foot in infertility clinic for the first time. Diagnosis: Not ovulating, start chlomid
11/06 - Initial dose of chlomid does not yeild ovulatory results, dosage increased
3/07 - After months of not getting pg, begin FSH and HCG shots
4/07 - No pregnancy, increase FSH shots
5/07 - On birth control to reduce ovarian cysts aquired from massive over-stimulation of ovaries resulting in 24 folicles the month before
6/07 - Another month off to wait for reduction of cysts.
7/07 - More FSH and HCG
8/07 - False positive pregnancy test, changed doctors
9/07 - New doctor will only continue with current cycle on the grounds we undergo IUI. Underwent IUI, not hopeful. BFN. Opt for laparoscopy.
10/07 - Undergo laproscopy, positive diagnosis and removal of moderate endometriosis, positive diagnosis of PCOS, ovarian drilling, removal of uterine septum, and removal of swollen appendix (surprise!)
1/08 - Its time for a change and a break from infertility
2/08 - Get new job, move to Texas - Baby on hold
4/08 - Wonky cycle returns, schedule appointment with new doctor
5/5/08 - Meet new doctor - Surprise! We're pregnant!
2/09 - Baby Bean is born!
2/09 - Learn of uterine rupture during c-section, could prevent future pregnancies, informed we WILL be on birth control to prevent pregnancy and slow progression of endometriosis regrowth
3/09 - Given green light to try for future pregnancies in 1 year's time, informed future pregnancies high risk
7/09 IUD placed -- The 6-month wait begins...
2/4/10 - IUD Removed; Big mistake
2/19/10 - Sonogram reveals there is no uterine muscle around the rupture; TTC is out of the question; exploring surgery to repair it
3/23/10 - Meeting an RE to talk surgery - outlook bleak
4/4/10 - MRI performed to determine extent of weak spot
4/9/10 - Meet with doctors at May.o Clini.c for second opnion - GREEN LIGHT FOR PREGNANCY after surgery!
5/28/10 - Surgery to repair weak spot
6/15/10 - Meeting with High Risk OB to map our battle plan for pregnancy
7/10 - All clear from RE to start trying in 8/10
12/10 - Officially back in the trenches - lining isn't thickening without medical assistance due to metroplasty surgery in May
1/7/11 - Infertility wins again. AF MIA at 18dpo due to estrogen patches used to increase lining thickness
3/31/11 - One more for infertility. False positive pregnancy test and AF MIA at 17dpo - reasons unknown
5/10/11 - Score one for infertility again. AF MIA at 22dpo - AF forced into showing via Provera - Throwing in the towel and taking a break!
8/4/11 - We've been trying for a year. I'm offically handed the "Infertile" title again.
8/18/11 - First dose of clomid in attempt for #2

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Fertility Terminology

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary

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