On Sunday (2/27), we had a follow up appointment with Dr. Miracle. The bleeding was starting to taper off, but I was still concerned because I was having a lot of cramping. We were definitely reassured when we saw the ultrasound. The baby already looked so much bigger and his/her heart was beating strong. We also found out that we would not be returning back to see Dr. Miracle. He felt his work was done and we were ready to be released to a regular OB. This was a very bitter sweet feeling for me. I was extremely happy that we were being released because that meant that I was finally pregnant and both myself and baby were healthy, but on the other hand I was sad to be leaving the office. For the past year the amazing staff at Dr. Miracle's office held our hand through all the devastating and heart breaking failed procedures. They helped us through the ups and downs of infertility and sympathized, supported, and cheered for us among the way. Dr. Miracle referred us to a OB that he highly recommended and Sweetheart made the first appointment for us. We said farewell to Dr. Miracle, Nurse Awesome, and Sweetheart, but promised to return when our sweet, precious miracle was born to take pictures for his or her baby book and of course to show off everyones hard work. As we pulled out of the parking lot, I shedded tears. We were finally in the homestretch of our dream, we did it, we are finally pregnant.
I'm extremely grateful for the entire staff at Dr. Miracle's office and will miss them dearly.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
The Biggest Scare
On February 25, I got out of bed and immediately knew something was wrong. I bolted to the bathroom to discover I was bleeding and it was bad. I experienced bleeding at 4 weeks, but this time it was bright red and there was a lot. I ran back to our room and woke up my husband panicked asking for his phone (mine was dead) to call Dr. Miracle. The receptionist (Sweetheart) answered the phone, I told her what was going on and she told us to come in immediately.
I put on my "Believe in Miracles" shirt that my husband got me and we rushed out of the house. On the way to Dr. Miracle's office I couldn't stop crying. A million thoughts were running through my head. I was hoping for the best, but preparing myself for the worst. I just couldn't stop crying, I was a mess. I just kept praying everything would be okay.
We arrived and were almost immediately taken back to the ultrasound room. After I got undressed, Dr. Miracle and Nurse Awesome came in and asked some questions and then began the ultrasound. The room was complete silence as the ultrasound was taking place. I kept trying to look at the screen, but Dr. Miracle told me to keep my head down. They just kept starring at the screen and I thought for sure we would be receiving bad news. Then the most beautiful 5 words came out of Dr. Miracles mouth, "Well, I see a heartbeat." I had to see for myself, so I looked and I could see our little baby's heart flicker.
Do you see those dark areas to the left and bottom of my uterus? That's where the bleeding is coming from. I have a subcutaneous bleed and was ordered strict bed rest. We have a 50% chance of recovering, or a 50% chance of miscarriage. I don't know about you, but to me that is pretty scary. I have been staying in bed and following Dr. Miracles orders. I will do everything in my power to stay pregnant. I know this little peanut is too. My new nickname for our baby is "Little Fighter" because that is what s/he is.
I put on my "Believe in Miracles" shirt that my husband got me and we rushed out of the house. On the way to Dr. Miracle's office I couldn't stop crying. A million thoughts were running through my head. I was hoping for the best, but preparing myself for the worst. I just couldn't stop crying, I was a mess. I just kept praying everything would be okay.
We arrived and were almost immediately taken back to the ultrasound room. After I got undressed, Dr. Miracle and Nurse Awesome came in and asked some questions and then began the ultrasound. The room was complete silence as the ultrasound was taking place. I kept trying to look at the screen, but Dr. Miracle told me to keep my head down. They just kept starring at the screen and I thought for sure we would be receiving bad news. Then the most beautiful 5 words came out of Dr. Miracles mouth, "Well, I see a heartbeat." I had to see for myself, so I looked and I could see our little baby's heart flicker.
Here is our "Little Fighter"
Do you see those dark areas to the left and bottom of my uterus? That's where the bleeding is coming from. I have a subcutaneous bleed and was ordered strict bed rest. We have a 50% chance of recovering, or a 50% chance of miscarriage. I don't know about you, but to me that is pretty scary. I have been staying in bed and following Dr. Miracles orders. I will do everything in my power to stay pregnant. I know this little peanut is too. My new nickname for our baby is "Little Fighter" because that is what s/he is.
We Have a Heartbeat
This post was originally written on February, 23. I didn't have time to post until now.
We have a heartbeat!
We couldn't hear it because it was too soon, but we got to see it. It was the most amazing thing to see that little flicker on the screen. We are extremely happy that our little miracle is continuing to grow. I can't wait until we can hear the heartbeat, I'm sure there will be tons of water works. I'm just so thankful that we are finally pregnant. Keep growing baby, you have so many people waiting to meet you.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Meet Our Little Miracle
Hello everybody <3
This year we received the best Valentines Day present. We got to see our little peanut. Dr. Miracle confirmed we have a bambino in there. It was too soon to detect a heart beat ,so we go back on 2/22, to hopefully see a heartbeat. It was an amazing experience and I just pray everything keeps going well. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Numbers, Numbers, Numbers
My dear followers... let me start off with how great God is. As of right now I am still pregnant. I just pray, pray, and pray I stay pregnant. I'm still not out of the woods, but we are getting closer.
On Thursday (2/3), I started spotting. I thought for sure my pregnancy was over. After a call to Dr. Miracle I was told to go home and relax. My second beta was scheduled for the next day and we would wait and see what the results showed. On Friday (2/4) my results were in and my beta went to 66! Still low, but I was still pregnant. Thank you Jesus! Dr. Miracle decided it was best that I go on bed rest for the weekend and hopefully see some better numbers on Monday.
On Monday (2/7), I was extremely nervous about my beta results. The spotting stopped over the weekend, but after reading some information on goo.gle I was extremely worried. I arrived at the office and Nurse Awesome took my blood and said she would call us around the same time. I went and attended my English class and then went straight to work. Around 3 o' clock the phone rang and it was Nurse Awesome. My beta went to 284! She said to still take it easy because it was still on the low side and to come back Wednesday morning for a repeat beta.
On Wednesday (2/9), I arrived at Dr. Miracles office at 8:15 a.m. Our receptionist (I'll call her Sweetheart) informed me that it would be a little wait because Nurse Awesome was sick and Dr. Miracle was running late. It was no biggie because this never happens at that office. When Dr. Miracle arrived he took my blood and gave me some hopeful words. I have really grown to love everyone in that practice. They are all caring, loving, and empathize when you receive bad news. Okay, I'm getting way off topic.. back to the beta results. Sweetheart called me around 3 o'clock and I could tell by the tone in her voice it was good news. My beta went to 812!!!! Before leaving the office Dr. Miracle told me we would do another blood draw on Friday and then a possible ultrasound next week depending on the numbers :) So Sweetheart told me she would see me bright and early on Friday.
Friday (2/11), Nurse Awesome took my blood and said my numbers were rising nicely. She asked how I was feeling. I told her good, but explained some things that were going on. She assured me that it was all normal. I left and went to work. Nurse Awesome called around 3 o'clock and told me my beta was now at 2,176!!!!!!!!! She said we will have our first ultrasound next Wednesday ( 2/16)!!!!
I am so thankful I'm still pregnant. I appreciate all the prayers and words of kindness. Please continue to keep us in your prayers and pray that our ultrasound goes as expected. Please pray that there is a little bambino (Italian for baby) in there and not just an empty sac. Thank everyone for your love and support.
On Thursday (2/3), I started spotting. I thought for sure my pregnancy was over. After a call to Dr. Miracle I was told to go home and relax. My second beta was scheduled for the next day and we would wait and see what the results showed. On Friday (2/4) my results were in and my beta went to 66! Still low, but I was still pregnant. Thank you Jesus! Dr. Miracle decided it was best that I go on bed rest for the weekend and hopefully see some better numbers on Monday.
On Monday (2/7), I was extremely nervous about my beta results. The spotting stopped over the weekend, but after reading some information on goo.gle I was extremely worried. I arrived at the office and Nurse Awesome took my blood and said she would call us around the same time. I went and attended my English class and then went straight to work. Around 3 o' clock the phone rang and it was Nurse Awesome. My beta went to 284! She said to still take it easy because it was still on the low side and to come back Wednesday morning for a repeat beta.
On Wednesday (2/9), I arrived at Dr. Miracles office at 8:15 a.m. Our receptionist (I'll call her Sweetheart) informed me that it would be a little wait because Nurse Awesome was sick and Dr. Miracle was running late. It was no biggie because this never happens at that office. When Dr. Miracle arrived he took my blood and gave me some hopeful words. I have really grown to love everyone in that practice. They are all caring, loving, and empathize when you receive bad news. Okay, I'm getting way off topic.. back to the beta results. Sweetheart called me around 3 o'clock and I could tell by the tone in her voice it was good news. My beta went to 812!!!! Before leaving the office Dr. Miracle told me we would do another blood draw on Friday and then a possible ultrasound next week depending on the numbers :) So Sweetheart told me she would see me bright and early on Friday.
Friday (2/11), Nurse Awesome took my blood and said my numbers were rising nicely. She asked how I was feeling. I told her good, but explained some things that were going on. She assured me that it was all normal. I left and went to work. Nurse Awesome called around 3 o'clock and told me my beta was now at 2,176!!!!!!!!! She said we will have our first ultrasound next Wednesday ( 2/16)!!!!
I am so thankful I'm still pregnant. I appreciate all the prayers and words of kindness. Please continue to keep us in your prayers and pray that our ultrasound goes as expected. Please pray that there is a little bambino (Italian for baby) in there and not just an empty sac. Thank everyone for your love and support.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
A Little More Detailed
Since my last post was so short I have decided to write a more detailed one.
This afternoon when Nurse Awesome called her exact words were, " Elichia, we got your blood results back and congratulations your pregnant, BUT your number is very low. It's only at 18 and we like to see it in the 50's." I replied with,"Okay what does that mean?" Nurse Awesome,"Usually numbers this low result in miscarriage, but we have seen a few cases result in successful pregnancy." Me,"Okay, wow." Nurse Awesome, "Take it easy and try not to stress. Stay on light duty at work, no lifting. We'll see you on Friday and hope we see doubling." I hung up the phone and panic sunk in. Tyler was there when I got the call and was able to hear everything. He is worried, but of course very supportive and optimistic.
I've spent all day praying and begging God to let us keep this pregnancy. I know your not suppose to bargain with God, but I keep telling Him you can make me as sick as you want, but please don't take my baby. I know prayers work miracles, so please remember us in your prayers tonight.
This afternoon when Nurse Awesome called her exact words were, " Elichia, we got your blood results back and congratulations your pregnant, BUT your number is very low. It's only at 18 and we like to see it in the 50's." I replied with,"Okay what does that mean?" Nurse Awesome,"Usually numbers this low result in miscarriage, but we have seen a few cases result in successful pregnancy." Me,"Okay, wow." Nurse Awesome, "Take it easy and try not to stress. Stay on light duty at work, no lifting. We'll see you on Friday and hope we see doubling." I hung up the phone and panic sunk in. Tyler was there when I got the call and was able to hear everything. He is worried, but of course very supportive and optimistic.
I've spent all day praying and begging God to let us keep this pregnancy. I know your not suppose to bargain with God, but I keep telling Him you can make me as sick as you want, but please don't take my baby. I know prayers work miracles, so please remember us in your prayers tonight.
The Number is In
Well my dear followers... the number is in. Nurse Awesome called around 1:30 and told me the results came back positive, but my beta number was really low. Only 18. Anything over 5 means your pregnant, but they like to see the first beta in the 50's. I will go back in on Friday for a repeat beta, we are looking for my numbers to double. If they don't I will unfortunately miscarry. Please continue to pray for me and my husband. It will crush our world if we loose the baby(s). I will blog Friday with the results.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Tomorrow Is The Day
24 shots of Lupron
8 shots of Follistim
8 shots of Menopur
1 shot of HCG
4 Blood Draws
12 shots of progesterone
23 Eggs
3 Good Embryos
3 Babies Transferred
Lots of Prayers
Many Tears
Full of Worries
Lots of Prayers
Many Tears
Full of Worries
One Hope
One Goal
One DREAM
One Goal
One DREAM
Tomorrow is the day that we find out if we are pregnant. Tomorrow is the day that will either make me the happiest person in the world or turn my world upside down. Please keep my husband and I in your prayers. I will update as soon as I can.
IVF 2.0 Part Two
Embryo Transfer
On Sunday, January 23 my husband and I arrived at Dr. Miracles at 10am. Dr. Miracle immediately sat down with us and told us we had 3 good quality embryos. Two of them were 8-celled and one was 6-celled. We decided to transfer all three to increase my chances and there was no point in just freezing one embryo, considering the cost.
I went back and the procedure went fairly quick. I had to stay laying down for 30 minutes, then hubby and I were cleared to go home. I was on strict bed rest orders for three days. My hunny stayed with me on Sunday, but on Monday and Tuesday I went to my best friends T's house. I felt bad that she had to take care of me and her adorable 1-month baby girl, but I know she understood.
I pray these babies make their home in my uterus for the next 9 months.
Before Embryo Transfer.
My husband made me that shirt.
Me after Transfer
My husband made me that shirt.
Me after Transfer
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