Monday, October 11, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
T-minus
1 and 1/2 days til i start injections! Wahoo! As if ordering the crazy expensive meds(not to mention NOT covered by insurance) didn't make it real enough, I called and paid for the FET (frozen embryo transfer) cycle yesterday. whew! It was exciting and scary and thrilling all at the same time. And now I start injections on Monday.
I'm trying to be excited, but not too excited. It's actually a hard balance to strike! I think I'm doing a fair job.
FET is longer than than the fresh cycle. Last time I only had to do 2 injections for about two weeks, then the retrieval and transfer. This time, it's 1 injection for almost a month, and a pills several times a day.
Golly I cant believe it's here already. I feel like it was just a few weeks ago that I even made the appointment.
I'm so excited!
I'm trying to be excited, but not too excited. It's actually a hard balance to strike! I think I'm doing a fair job.
FET is longer than than the fresh cycle. Last time I only had to do 2 injections for about two weeks, then the retrieval and transfer. This time, it's 1 injection for almost a month, and a pills several times a day.
Golly I cant believe it's here already. I feel like it was just a few weeks ago that I even made the appointment.
I'm so excited!
Monday, September 27, 2010
CAUTION: weaning in progress!
Well today is day 2 of weaning. We've had 2 nap times and 2 bedtimes without nursing. Although she woke up last night and was super upset about the lack of booby.
Aside from the obvious bittersweet feelings that I'm having, it was really hard not to just give her what she wanted! Especially at 1:30 in the morning! I don't know how to console a baby in the middle of the night without breastfeeding! So this is really a learning experience for me too.
Of course Matt is super supportive and reminds me that I'm doing a great job and we'll get through this with flying colors, just like everything else. It really helped me put things in perspective. This is temporary and will be over soon enough!
It's taken 2 days, but I'm finally engorged and a little uncomfortable. It really just lets me know, she really wasn't even nursing that much anyway, so it was time. I imagine by tomorrow or the next day, it will be gone all together.
Aside from the obvious bittersweet feelings that I'm having, it was really hard not to just give her what she wanted! Especially at 1:30 in the morning! I don't know how to console a baby in the middle of the night without breastfeeding! So this is really a learning experience for me too.
Of course Matt is super supportive and reminds me that I'm doing a great job and we'll get through this with flying colors, just like everything else. It really helped me put things in perspective. This is temporary and will be over soon enough!
It's taken 2 days, but I'm finally engorged and a little uncomfortable. It really just lets me know, she really wasn't even nursing that much anyway, so it was time. I imagine by tomorrow or the next day, it will be gone all together.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
sunday morning
and i'm torn as to whether I should watch football or go to the craft store. luckily the Seahawks dont play until 1pm, so in all actuality, I could do both.... But considering Matt, Annika and I are still in our pj's, it might be more realitic to just sucumb to staying home. Maybe I'll order pizza too. LOL
Saturday, September 25, 2010
It's time again...
To start blogging!
Of course I really ought to blog more often anyways, but having a big (possibly) life changing occasion helps spur me into action!
Now that Annika is just over a year old, Matt and I have decided to try to get pregnant again! A couple weeks ago, we had an appointment with Dr. Robins for a consultation to get some detailed information and of course pricing (as most of you know, IVF is no cheap thing and cost is definitely of importance). To our surprise he told us we have 3 frozen embryos, not 2 like we've thought this whole time! And not only that, but he would suggest we use all 3 when we decide to do the FET (frozen embryo transfer). "It's time for twins anyways, right?" he says to us. LOL Matt and I about fell off our chairs! Well Matt almost did. I almost fell off the exam table. ;)
So we were thinking of either doing the November or January cycle. November would give us a due date of July 2011, and the kids would be exactly 2 years apart. I took it as perfect timing, so November it is!
It is all moving so quickly! I start injections on October 10th and then ultrasounds start and come mid November, they'll do the transfer and hopefully GOD willing, we'll get pregnant!
We have been so blessed with such an amazing little girl and we are so hopeful that we can have another child!
Of course I really ought to blog more often anyways, but having a big (possibly) life changing occasion helps spur me into action!
Now that Annika is just over a year old, Matt and I have decided to try to get pregnant again! A couple weeks ago, we had an appointment with Dr. Robins for a consultation to get some detailed information and of course pricing (as most of you know, IVF is no cheap thing and cost is definitely of importance). To our surprise he told us we have 3 frozen embryos, not 2 like we've thought this whole time! And not only that, but he would suggest we use all 3 when we decide to do the FET (frozen embryo transfer). "It's time for twins anyways, right?" he says to us. LOL Matt and I about fell off our chairs! Well Matt almost did. I almost fell off the exam table. ;)
So we were thinking of either doing the November or January cycle. November would give us a due date of July 2011, and the kids would be exactly 2 years apart. I took it as perfect timing, so November it is!
It is all moving so quickly! I start injections on October 10th and then ultrasounds start and come mid November, they'll do the transfer and hopefully GOD willing, we'll get pregnant!
We have been so blessed with such an amazing little girl and we are so hopeful that we can have another child!
Monday, April 19, 2010
I am trying to do some last minute fundraising for the Great Strides walk to benefit Cystic Fibrosis!
this Friday the 23rd (yes VERY last minute!) we are having a Bunco tournament and we would love it if you could come or at least spread the word!
WHAT: Coed Bunco Tourney ($10 buy-in)
WHEN: Friday 23rd @ 6 pm
WHERE: Kennewick 1st United Methodist Church Gym (the big one in downtown Kennewick)
There will be lots of prizes for winners (gift certs), a $5 raffle for a gift cert for carpet cleaning with Continental Carpets worth $200, and a silent auction for many goodies (Scentsy, Lia Sophia jewelry, Canyon Lakes golf, Tiffany Parrish Photography and many others!)
we will also have childcare available there at the church to those who need it.
now we just need people to come, donate and enjoy themselves! Everyone is invited!! Even if you don't know how to play or have never heard of BUNCO please come join! The game is a blast and so so easy to learn!!! This event is open to friends, family, co-workers and the community.. so Please Please Please help spread the word and invite everyone you know!!
RSVP if possible for head count purposes.
i appreciate your help and if i don't see you on friday, then hopefully you can still donate here! http://www.cff.org/great_strides/dsp_donationPage.cfm?registeringwalkid=6874&idUser=290211
Every little bit helps!
this Friday the 23rd (yes VERY last minute!) we are having a Bunco tournament and we would love it if you could come or at least spread the word!
WHAT: Coed Bunco Tourney ($10 buy-in)
WHEN: Friday 23rd @ 6 pm
WHERE: Kennewick 1st United Methodist Church Gym (the big one in downtown Kennewick)
There will be lots of prizes for winners (gift certs), a $5 raffle for a gift cert for carpet cleaning with Continental Carpets worth $200, and a silent auction for many goodies (Scentsy, Lia Sophia jewelry, Canyon Lakes golf, Tiffany Parrish Photography and many others!)
we will also have childcare available there at the church to those who need it.
now we just need people to come, donate and enjoy themselves! Everyone is invited!! Even if you don't know how to play or have never heard of BUNCO please come join! The game is a blast and so so easy to learn!!! This event is open to friends, family, co-workers and the community.. so Please Please Please help spread the word and invite everyone you know!!
RSVP if possible for head count purposes.
i appreciate your help and if i don't see you on friday, then hopefully you can still donate here! http://www.cff.org/great_strides/dsp_donationPage.cfm?registeringwalkid=6874&idUser=290211
Every little bit helps!
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