Scifibaby: Resurfacing

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Resurfacing

It's about that time... FET #2 here we come, later this spring...

Starting to prep now, exercising, eating healthier, etc...

I am so excited, I can barely stand it!

Long update to come at the end of the week, probably.

I can't wait to get updated on the blogs...

10 comments:

PriscillaJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:32 PM
Welcome back!!! We've missed you!!! XOX
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Jules a.k.a. JulieJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Good to hear from you, Brooke. :-)
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Mrs. HigrensJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:06 PM
I was actually thinking about you within the past week. Looking forward to finding out what you've been up to.
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AnonymousJanuary 15, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Welcome back Brooke. Can't wait to hear more of an update from you, and yay to your upcoming FET!!!
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quadmomJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Welcome back, Brooke! I have been thinking of you often. I am so glad to hear from you and look forward to following your FET. *big hugs*
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NicoleFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:46 PM
I'm SO glad to hear something from you! I've been a bad blogger the last few months, but I have thought about you. I have all the very best wishes for your upcoming cycle and can't wait to hear more details!
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quadmomMay 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Thinking of you!
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NicoleAugust 16, 2011 at 8:49 PM
Been thinking about you...
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quadmomSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:42 PM
You're on my mind, just wanted you to know ...
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NicoleOctober 24, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Hey Brooke... thinking of you :)
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My TTC History

10/2002: quit bcp, and starting charting/temping

2/2003: Clomid, bfn

3/2003: Clomid, bfn

4/2003: Ovarian cyst, ruptured, pain

5/2004: bleed for past YEAR, finally seeing new OB

6/2004: Hysteroscopy/Polypectomy, bleeding finally stops

10/2004: Another new OB, Clomid, bfn

11/2004: Clomid, bfn

1/2005: pelvic MRI, adenomyosis found, possible septate uterus

2/2005: Laparoscopy: no septum, just a slight dip at top of uterus

3/2005: Clomid, bfn

4/2005: Clomid, bfp!

6/2005: m/c at 5 weeks, approx. No d/c needed.

BREAK!

3/2006: First RE, start metformin for PCOS: IUI/Clomid, bfn

4/2006: IUI/Clomid, bfn

5/2006: IUI/Clomid, bfn

BREAK!

8/2007: Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, take lots of very bad for you drugs, including chemotherapy. Obviously no TTC.

9/2008: Go off all RA drugs

10/2008: heavy bleeding, cramping

12/2008: New OB appt, she finds huge submucosal fibroid that extends from top of uterus through cervix. Almost bleed out during transvaginal ultrasound, shocked my ob, who scheduled hysteroscopy for the next morning.

2/2009: BFP, followed by period 3 days later...chemical?

8/2009: Second RE, decide it is time for IVF. Cutting to the chase, so to speak.

9/2009: HSG, SHG, hysteroscopy, bloodwork, all for IVF. Antral follicle count is 75. AMH is 7. Will stim carefully and try not to die from OHSS.

IVF #1:

10/14: injection class

10/17: start Lupron, 20 units

10/23: stop BCP's

10/28: suppression check, E2: 43 - passed!

10/29: start stim meds: Follistim/Menopur

10/31: first E2 check: 163

11/02: baseline U/S & bloodwork, E2: 535

11/04: 2nd U/S & bloodwork, E2: 1367, & lots of follies

11/05: E2 check:1667

11/06: 3rd U/S & bloodwork, trigger day, E2: 1993

11/07: take HPT, to test for trigger, E2: 2300

11/08: Hello, Advanced Maternal Age!, E2: 3100

11/09: ER:28 eggs

11/10: 21 fertilized embryos

11/12: 16 blasts, pushed to a 5dt

11/14: Day 5 ET: 2 hatching blasts, 7 frozen blasts

11/20: light positive on hpt

11/21: darker positive on hpt

11/23: beta #1: a craptastic 25.1

11/25: beta #2: 50, of course.

11/29: beta #3: 1.5, put a fork in me!

12/05: WTF and FET planning appt.

FET #1

12/05: FET planning appt.

12/31: Baseline u/s: no cysts & E2 check: 56, passed

12/31: start BCP's

1/12: start Lupron

1/18: last BCP, woohoo woohoo woohoo!

1/23: suppression check

1/24: start Vivelle

1/27: E2 check: 257

1/31: E2 check: 350 & lining check: 9mm and trilaminar, MTHFR: positive/heterozygous C667T

2/03: E2 and lining check: start Estrace

2/07: last E2 and lining check: pass - start PIO, doxy & medrol

2/12: Day 5 transfer - 2 6Aa hatched blasts

2/21: Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 167.5

2/24: Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 518

3/07: First ultrasound @ 6 weeks: twins, looking good, two heartbeats seen!

3/21: 8 Week U/S: Vanishing twin, remaining twin looks good.

4/5: 10 Week U/S: baby growing on target, HB 185. 5 cm fibroid found on scan, plus a SCH. Just to keep it exciting, I guess.

4/16: 11 wk 5 d - MFM appt, NT: 1.38mm

4/23: 12 wk 5 d - First OB appt: 1 lb gained in first trimester

4/25: Welcome to the 2nd trimester!

5/18: Miscarriage