



A mommy after 8 1/2 years of fertility
Merry Christmas Eve!
What a year it has been..So many ups and downs, Tears and Smiles!
This Time last year we were pondering the idea of starting fertility medication again after our sad/ devastating miscarriage.The miscarriage took alot out of me physically and emotional i lost a small piece of my heart, and couldn't figure out why me? after everything i been threw why me? I will never know the answer..But i do know..it has made me one stronger person!
Here we are sitting here 1 year later and were are 15 weeks pregnant..How blessed are we?..i think about our babys almost every day..i have a special necklace i wear..But these baby angels are watching over there baby brother/or/sister and helping him or her grow..This baby is going to be so loved..words can't even explain! Its so loved already! Baby Newman is a special little baby..after 8 1/2 long years we get our miracle blessing what more can you ask for? We still have so much to do in the next 5 1/2 months..but i know my family and in laws will help because some how some way everything works out at the end!!
I am blessed with an amazing family!! Wow, where would i be with out them? Lost, sad, crazy?!? hard telling they are there for me no matter what!! I have the best of friends anyone could ask for..only a few friends but you know what...thats all i need i don't need the drama..and the few i have...they mean the world to me!
But most of all my amazing husband! He has been my rock we have been threw so much...and i mean SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!! He has been so strong and forgiving and loving and caring! He is truly perfect! Hes my sole mate and best friend and soon to be an amazing father to our baby. I am so thankful for everyone in my life! Thank you to everyone!! I hope you all have a blessed Holiday!!
Posted by Unknown at 8:32 PM 0 comments
15 weeks are just around the corner...things seem to be going good...
Iv been stressing out alot, worrying about losing, or im going to wake up and there is going to be no heartbeat..im scared i want my baby to keep growing and i want him/or/her to go full term and be happy and healthy. Im tired all the time..i drink a cup of water and pee 10X in an hour lol... I can't keep up on the house work, because im so tired...Iv been having alot of pressure in the pelvic area when im up on my feet to much and im worried something might go wrong, or something is going wrong. Im craving sweets like crazy but if i eat to many i get sick..So that comes to I will be happy when Holidays are done and over with, no more cookies, cakes, fudges ect..i feel like a gigantic house..its just a mind thing i know..but after being almost 300lbs then dropping down to 160 and then getting up to 175 and now your a little over 185..YIKES!!!!!!!! i feel like a fatty :-/
I also feel like im not doing enough for my husband and or family. I feel like im not a good wife sometimes i feel like a crabby grumpy witchy wife..and i feel like i don't watch my nephews enough when needed or help my family when needed...
I think my body HATES to be pregnant!!! Iv always been an outgoing bubbly fun to be around person..and now i wanna sleep and have no energy and crabby and just..BLAH!
I am blessed 1billion% to be pregnant with this baby i will do anything for him or her..I just feel like all these crazy hormones are making me a horrible person to be around... Maybe its just me...i dunno!!
Posted by Unknown at 2:27 PM 0 comments
14 weeks (yesterday) everything seems to be going good...baby is growing, im growing lol! Its pretty easy to find the hb on my doppler now its so neat because its so loud sometimes and you can hear baby moving and grooving around! Can't wait to start feeling baby move!
My only concern and worrisome is
yesterday i went to my regular doc for what i thought i had a yeast infection (didn't have one) and she did a urine test just to make sure everything was ok...she told me that i had sugar in my urine and alot of it my number was above 500!!! she said it should be at a zero!! So i got home (moms house) and cried because i was worried..and called my nurse last night no answer..called this morning no answer..left messages both times..and still no call back! what the heck?!? so at 14 weeks i may or may not have gestational diabets? im not sure..just know that sugar spilling out in your urine is NOT OK! then i took my blood sugar after dinner last night it was 177 and this morning it was 84 but my sister told me to check it an hr after i eat...so we will see what it says then! Im just hoping and praying the doctor or nurse will call me back SOON!!
14 weeks
Posted by Unknown at 8:21 AM 0 comments
WOW!! after 8 long years of trying and 1 mc..i can't believe im finally saying..HELLO 2ND TRIMESTER!!!
Where has the time gone? 13 weeks already! Im am so happy!!
so whats been going on'
My belly is growing and so are my boobs..yeah there gigantic!! they were so sore the other night i had cold water bottles sitting on them..haven't been sick in almost a week..** knock on wood ** Everything seems to be going pretty good..i have the every day growing pains..and a lack of sleep! but i will take it all!!!
I am truly blessed, and so excited!!!
Jan 17th we have our next doctors appt the big one..will it be a boy or girl?!? however...were having a gender revel party on the 19th so we won't know until then! Just want to spend that special moment with our friends and family!! Im excited!! Im thinking baby is a girl!! :)
Either way im fine with it!!
Here is my 13 week picture...i look like crap..but wanted to get a cute picture in the snow :)
Posted by Unknown at 8:49 AM 0 comments
WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE?!?
11 WEEKS PREGNANT!! WHOOP WHOOP!!
Im starting to get a little more energy still get very tired at night time around 530ish
Im ready to eat dinner and relax around that time!
Start weight was 183.
todays weight 183.6
i haven't gained much but my belly looks gigantic!!!
We can hear the babys heartbeat on the doppler a very strong heartbeat..Makes me 1 happy momma!!
Leo and i bought a baby bib, and burp rag that other day..it was at someones house who made homemade items..
I have my days where i can eat anything, and other days where i can't eat nothing!
Thanksgiving with the family was a blast!! We had my moms thanksgiving on thanksgiving day...a big ol turkey and all the fixings..i hate some but not much...and my mom, marie and i went black thursday/friday shopping..and boy did it whip my butt i couldn't even go into walmart (the last store we went to ) i was soo tired..but it was so fun!! got some great deals!! It was so much fun!!
Had my inlaws thanksgiving Yesterday and we had a Ham with all the fixings..i did fill my belly yesterday!!
a week from today i have my 12 week doctors appt!! Yippie...well baby is just trucking along...before we know it i will be in my 2nd trimester!! how exciting!!
Posted by Unknown at 2:58 PM 0 comments
Today im 9 weeks pregnant yippie :)
i have had to get me a few new shirts since my boobs are growing ..my other shirts just don't fit me right..also got me a few pairs of pants also because i swear my hips are growing overnight
morning/night and afternoon sickness comes and goes...and tender breast and growing belly and nasuea
and tired...and peeing all the time...lol
But i will take all the symptoms!! lol can't wait till thanksgiving and spend time with my family!!
p-s baby is the size of a cherry :)
Posted by Unknown at 3:02 PM 1 comments
8 weeks tomorrow and being pregnant is scary!!!!!!!!!
every thing i worry about..every little pain or mild cramp or belly ach..when im sure/or/at least its just growing pains! when you something so bad you worry and worry!! i wish i didn't have to wait till December 3rd to go back to the doctor but...thats how it is i guess...a waiting game!
My body is growing yes..at 8 weeks!! and if you know me i freak out about gaining weight after loosing 120lbs and gaining weight is scary!! I still on weight restriction..i can't life much more then 25lbs more then a few times a day...and if i walk more then half hour i start cramping...so life has been kinda crummy lately..My family is doing an awesome job with supporting me anyway they can!! Im so thankful for that!
nausea seems to hit me whenever it wants to..like today...ate breakfast went to fleet farm to go shopping and i had to throw up...yes i hate throwing up in public places...but i had to!
peeing...when they say your pregnant and you pee alot..lol thats soo true!! im up a few times every night peeing..remind you i do drink a bunch of water during the day and evening
and my boobs are gigantic..lol
I am very blessed to have baby newman...but being pregnant is hard!! :(
Can't wait to meet baby :)
Posted by Unknown at 5:08 PM 2 comments
There is baby bean :)
the day this was taken we were 7weeks 1 day pregnant with a heartbeat of 142 bpm Due date is June 17th
2 days before our 9 year wedding anniversary! How exciting to have a new baby to celebrate our anniversary...or either be in the delivery room!!That would be a great anniversary gift :)
Posted by Unknown at 5:00 PM 0 comments
Whoop whoop! we have made it to 7 weeks and 1 day pregnant..with no cramps and no bleeding
just mild spotting from the progesterone suppositories..my 1st ultrasound is tomorrow and let me tell you my mind is freaking out like crazy!! I wanna see a little baby and a little heartbeat..i don't wanna see nothing like last time..i keep remembering how last year we walked in excited and there was no baby i know this pregnacy is different then last year...but its still scary!! im trying to stay calm and busy...went out for a walk...been doing laundry and dishes and catching up on my dvr...but my mind is still going crazy..i bet i get little or no sleep!!
Last pg
found out we were pregnant at 3 1/2-4 weeks along
1st hcg levels 220
then dropped to 170 2 days later
then jumpped to 567 2 days later
then 876 2 days later
Lots of bleeding, lots of cramping
1st ultrasound 7 weeks 2 days..showed no baby no heart beat
blight ovum pregnacy
d&e on Halloween
On progesterone suppositories 20mg twice a day
then upped to 50mg still was bleeding alot twice a day
This pregnancy
Found out we were pregnant 3-31/2 weeks along
1st hcg 37
2nd hcg 147
doctor was happy with them numbers
No bleeding, No cramping
very very tired
morning/afternoon sickness
can't eat popcorn (makes me sick)
On progesterone suppositories 50mg twice a day
1st ultrasound will be 7 weeks 2 days....lets HOPE and pray tomorrow goes well!!!!!!
Posted by Unknown at 12:53 PM 0 comments
Hello!!
We are almost to our 7th week!! whoop whoop!! how exciting!!
So far everything seems to be going good..No cramping(mild cramping i guess from my body growing, but nothing painfull) no bleeding (a few pink spots but irritation of the cervix from the suppositories however i freaked out when i seen it i cried..but everything is good! I hope!! :)
I am tired all the time..i don't sleep well! Iv had a few cases of sickness...i can't eat popcorn it makes me sick...im bloated for sure..and i pee all the time!! But i will take it all!!! I can't wait until our 1st ultrasound next Tuesday im so excited!! But scrared...This time last year..i found out i was not pregnant the babys never grew i needed a d&c on halloween...but i was bleeding and lots of cramps..so far this pregnacy seems so much different so im hoping to see a baby on tuesday and maybe see a little heartbeat!! My mom and hubby are both going to my apt im excited to have them there :)
will update on Tuesday :)
Posted by Unknown at 11:15 AM 1 comments
Yippie we have made it to 5 weeks! and yes im a crazy lady who pees on pregnancy test all the time..haha
Everything seems to be going good...Im tired all the time...No bleeding...No cramping...Im trying to stay calm and relaxed and taking it easy so i can have a happy and healthy pregnancy!
The baby is a size of an apple seed
But so far so good :) Lets hope October 30th we can see our little baby :) Please pray that everything is going good!!!
Thank you!!
Posted by Unknown at 6:53 AM 0 comments
Hello 4 weeks 5 days pregnant!! Hello being Tired!!
We have our 1st us October 30th at 930am
I wish that day would come a little faster!!! it truly is going to be the L.O.N.G.E.S.T, 2 1/2 weeks of my life.. I just want to go and see my little baby! Iv been feeling good..Very much different then last years pregnancy
-No bleeding
-Not many cramps
-Very Tender breast
-Tired all the time
-Bm problems (tmi)
I can only hope and pray that everything is perfect on the 30th!! I don't know what i will do if something is wrong..because i feel like everything is going right this time..I will be heartbroken ! But im going to stay positive..Everything will be ok..Baby will be perfect and there will be a little heartbeat :)
Here is some info on baby :)
Posted by Unknown at 9:35 AM 1 comments
Yes ladys!! Were 4 Weeks pregnant tomorrow!! we are very early..i actually got a positive pg test 5 days before i was suppose to test
Thursday my hcg levels were 37
Today
Saturday: hcg levels are 147
doctor is very happy with how things are going
iv had mild cramping..i get very tired and my body gets kinda sore after walking all day...went were on the go from 9am to 3pm and im tired!!!!!!!! i have not been sleeping good..kinda freaking out kinda like everything is so un-real
we were pregnant this time last year and i was bleeing the day after i took a pg test and bleed for non stop for like 3 weeks and it ended in a d&c on Halloween
i feel great..no bleeding..no cramps...this pregnacy all ready feels different then before! Im happy <3 and i have an ultrasound in 3 weeks!! hope and pray that baby bean sticks and keeps growing and growing!!!!!
Posted by Unknown at 4:45 PM 4 comments
Well We did more shots and had another Ultrasound today!!
and we had an "almost" mature follie..so 1 more day of shots and then we take our ovadril shot on Friday!!!!! So all it takes is one follie!! so fingers crossed that we got our miracle baby!! Im excited were go away for the weekend and going to stay at a hotel and relax!!! Im so thankful for all the love and support everyone has gave Leo and i! i would be so lost with out all my friends and family!!
So: YIPPIE for good news :)
Have a great weekend everyone!!!
Bring on the baby dust and prayers!
Posted by Unknown at 7:11 PM 1 comments
Labels: follicles, gonal f, Infertility, ovadril, Pcos
9-3-Af started
9-4 -af
9-5 -5mg of femrea
9-6-5mg of femera
9-7-5mg of femera
9-8-5mg of femera
9-9-5mg of femera
9-10-wait (let follies grow)
9-11-wait (let follies grow)
9-12-wait (let follies grow)
9-13-wait (let follies grow)
9-14 -Us...*Great then 10* Started Gonal F 150
9-15-150 gonal f
9-16 150 gonal f
9-17 -Us...*great then 10* nothing really has changed besides my lining is thicker
another 150 of gonal f
9-18-150 gonal f
9-19-150 gonal f
9-20 -Us**will have to see what it says :) *
Can you say lots of crazy hormones!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Unknown at 4:11 PM 0 comments
So...a little run down
we did 5 days on femera
had an us...nothing measurable...but they were around 10 or so... (follies that is)
ok..after that u/s doc wanted us to do 3 days of gonal f 150 so we did 3 days of gonal f
another us today...nothing has really changed...so the doc wants us to do another 150 of gonal f for 3 days an another us on Thursday.......Lord please let us have good news on Thursday!!
If not im DONE with this cycle and move onto next month!!
Posted by Unknown at 2:53 PM 0 comments
Sometimes i feel alone........i know i have my family and my few friends...but yet i still feel alone....
No one understand the fertility stuff..in 2 weeks..it will be an year since we got our 1st big fat positive..will i ever get over this?!? will i get my bfp again?? Im trying to help everyone and be the best wife..friend...aunt..daughter.. granddaughter..ect..i can be...I try to keep myself busy...You know i haven't cried in a long time.........haven't cried after my cycle last month..or the month before that...I think all this stuff makes me feel numb sometimes....No one understand the hormones...How one day your fine..the next day you wanna kill everyone.....Maybe sometimes i just ask to much of people?!?
I dunno today is a horrible day ant its ONLY 9:32am!!!
Posted by Unknown at 7:40 AM 0 comments
Labels: alone, bad day, Infertility
Hello Everyone!!
Today i had a nice vaginal ultrasound again.....isn't it so nice to be pocked and prodded..ugh how flipping annoying!! anywho...its been almost 2 weeks and i needed a follie check up since i was on femera 7.5mg..and well guess what my body is still broken..didn't produce much..a few tiny follies.....so i thought once again...another failed cycle..but by surprise..my doc called and wanted me to add some gonal f shots into the picture and come back in on Monday for another us..made me happier!! :) so
Gonal f 150 friday night
gonal f 150 saturday night
gonal f 150 sunday night
and monday another us!! hopefully these tiny follies grew grew grew!!!!! keeping fingers crossed!
Posted by Unknown at 5:44 PM 0 comments
Labels: femera, goanl f, ultrasound
Hello!! so i started my diet..and its killing me!! haha jk! :)
day 1-2 i did protein shakes, and broth
day 3-today i did protein shake and broth, and a few carrots
so things are going pretty good..exercising a little..been tired and busy and doing cleaning and watching the nephews!
im back down to 171 so im pretty happy and i know alot is water weight
hopefully i can get down to 165 in the next month!
well today is cycle day 4..2nd day of femera 5mg! I have an us on the 14th to check the follies..fingers cross that they are growing growing growing and then we can take our ovadril and make a baby!! yippie..ok lets just hope and pray :)
Posted by Unknown at 11:35 AM 1 comments
Since i had rny(weight loss surgery) almost 3 yrs ago(jan will be 3 yrs) iv been craving lots of carbs and been kinda of nuts about them.........so im going to be doing the 5 day pouch diet....it helps stop the carb cravings and shrinks my pouch a little and helps me get back into protein 1st!!im going to do the liquid diet for 3 days..vs 2
Posted by Unknown at 6:43 PM 0 comments
Labels: 5 day pouch test, gastric bypass, weight loss surgery
yep! thats right..another round down the toilet.........af showed her ugly face.......but guess what no provera to bring it on!!!!!!! so i am way way way excited about that...i would have been way way more excited about it just not showing up..lol but what can i do..take it day by day..or min by min if i hate to!!
my weekend has been crazy busy but i have enjoyed every min of it!!
will write more later :)
hope everyone is enjoying labor day!!
Posted by Unknown at 9:22 AM 0 comments
Im going to try and make the best out of today and the rest of the weekend
I take a pg test next week if its positive yippie if not then i will suck it up and move on to the next round of medication..i mean 1 more round isn't going to kill me..haha...i try not to be negative but sometimes i am..its hard.. especially when every person you know has a child but you! I would love to join the gym but i can't fork out 300$ i mean i have the money is savings but im not willing to take that out and use it towards a gym membership..im at my highest weight again 175! yikes!!! i feel and look like a blob :( my lowest every was 164/5- i would love to get down to at least 165 again..thats 10lbs i gotta get off ok..sounds easy enough right..WRONG because these flippen ten lbs don't wanna come off!! I did talk with a trainer but iv been thinking about it if i wanna do it or not...i have the tools i just need to push myself to do it...i need to walk/jog every day and eat right..iv done it before i can do it again..ugh..seems so easy but its not!!
so my small goals
drop 3lbs
walk every day even if its only 20min
do 30 sit-ups every day
drink alot more water
drink my 2 protein shakes a day
stay away from as many carbs as possible
stay away from candy/junk food
stay away from adult beverages
i can do this........................i think!!..................................
Posted by Unknown at 8:36 AM 2 comments
Labels: be strong, weight, weight loss
Posted by Unknown at 12:08 PM 0 comments
Labels: Infertility, infertility hurts
The last couple of days iv been having some symptoms.....I hope its a good sign that my body is working right
1) yesterday/last night got my 1st happy ovulation face!! yippie!!
2) Hello Acne (i never ever ever break out in acne)
3)Tired all the time
4)Mild cramps on right side ( in the front and back)
5)bloating!! i feel like i should be 5 months pregnant..i look extra chunky lol (only in the belly area)
Posted by Unknown at 2:10 PM 1 comments
Labels: acne., bloating, mild cramps.positive ovulation, ovulation, tired
Posted by Unknown at 5:19 AM 0 comments
Labels: ovulation, ovulation signs
Posted by Unknown at 10:55 PM 0 comments
Labels: clearblue, excited, ovulation, Pcos, positive ovulation
SUCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yep... today's doctors appt was depressing...no mature follies at all...they were there..nothing big!! so im suppose to use opks see if i get a positive one..im almost 1500000% sure i won't....and then on cd 31 start provera again..bring on my period and start this damn cycle all over again!! Will it come to an end ever?!?!? All this negative stuff is making me go crazy..for real..im forgetting stuff and i can't sleep and my mind is racing...seems like when we are not TTC all i wanna do is ttc, and get my positive..but when we are ttcing im ready to throw my hands up and give up!! i know i won't...im so lucky to have such amazing support from friends and family!! i will keep fighting this fight until i have a little one to call my own......but days today my heart just hurts.....
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Posted by Unknown at 2:17 PM 0 comments
Labels: doctors appt, fertility, provera, sad, trying to conceive, ttc
Will i ever be a mom? That question no one can ever answer...but why does it hurt so much? iv been doing good...but this last couple of days my moods are horrible and i feel like life sucks...i just don't feel happy..i mean i am happy i have the most amazing husband and family ever..but i feel a piece of me is empty...also...went threw the milestone of my ""estimated due date June 10th"" now October is coming up in a few months..October 25th was the day i had my ultrasound and found out there were no babies growing and Halloween was my dread d&c..i know i shouldn't dwell on the past..and im a very strong person...but sometimes things just hurt..my heart hurts...Kind of a slap in the fast a few days ago..i went on one of my websites i have not been on since i found out i was pg last yr..and it said..your baby should be 7 weeks now..yep...i should have a baby/or/babies in my house...i should be a momma...why can't i just let it go?? i mean its dumb right?!? dumb i can't move on? i know there are a few that understand me..and a few of you that may not...but..im trying to be strong...but all i want do is...scream and cry and just throw my hands up and be done with all the medications and doctors appt..but i can't be..because that's my only hope of becoming a mother..i don't have the money to adopt..
Watching my nephews and niece grow up has been a blessing, im so glade they are healthy and growing like weeds and that their parents allow me to be involved in there lives. I love them to the moon and back and much more........Had a family reunion today it was fun.....so many kids..and yet leo and i were the only ones with out kids......i enjoyed watching all the kids run around and play but my heart kinda hurt..but thats ok..i will go on..i will put my happy face on and everything will be ok..thas ok to live life like that right?!? well..enough of this i will write more tue after my doc appt!!
****leave you with some pictures, take a few min and look at them ****
I Wish It Didn’t Bother Me
I wish it didn’t bother me
But in the depths of my heart
and soul it does.
I long to be a mother
And to hold my child close
To pick out names
Toys and clothes
I want to show a baby
love so true and dear
To hug and kiss and cuddle with
I wish it didn’t bother me
To see all my friends and family
Being a Mommy or expecting
Going to showers
Seeing Maternity Photos
It is heart breaking to know
That I will never experience it
Yea I can adopt
But it’s really not the same.
I wish it didn’t bother me
I want to feel the kicks
I want know what it is like
People say I am lucky
But I disagree
The heartbreak one feels
Being unable to bear children
It is indescribable
I wish it didn’t bother me
But it does
To try and tell the guy you love
That you are unable to give him
Children of his own
What if he can’t handle it
He can’t accept that you’re damaged goods
What if he leaves you for a new girl
One that can give him kids
It is a cruel fate
That I wouldn’t wish
Even on my worst of enemies
Sometimes I just need to cry
I need someone to confide in
But despite their greatest efforts
They just don’t understand
I wish it didn’t bother me
But unfortunately it does
~ Nicole Richardson
6/24/2012
Posted by Unknown at 11:05 PM 0 comments
Labels: childless, doctors appt, fertility, Infertility, Pcos
Friday is my last day of femera Wow..seems like i just started it.. i have not had any side effect at all! Been kind of tired but other then that things have been going great..so lets hope that a good sign..and not a bad sign... Yesterday(wed) i had a horrible migraine..i slept all day, and if you know me i don't sleep during the day unless im really really sick!!! it was bad..i slept and had an ice pack under my head for most of the day..But today...im better thank god!! Because it was a bad day yesterday!!! Today i made a few things with my cricut...yep im in love with it :)
Tomorrow (Friday) im going grocery shopping with my granny...Yes its an all day process we drive an hr away to go to a big grocery store that we love called woodmans and we have lunch and just take our time! should be a good day! the weather is going to be nice!!
...Please keep your fingers cross that this medication works....and my follies are growing growing growing....
ON ANOTHER NOTE.........
Please say a prayer for my friend GiGi, she gets her us tomorrow to see if clomid has been working and if her follies are growing and if she will be taking her trigger shot!!
Posted by Unknown at 7:10 PM 0 comments
Labels: clomid, femera, friday, ultrasound
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