Journal Entry for October 13, 2009
October 13, 2009 8:16pm
Not passing my Algebra class (with C or better)... probably going to drop the course. It was possibly too soon after losing the baby to take such a …
slimeyapple 
10:43pm, October 14, 2009
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About Me
slimeyapple
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About Me
Married since 2000. Started trying for a baby shortly after marriage. DH travels with work, so we assumed that was the main problem. In 2006, I saw a specialist, and tried numerous things (clomid cycles) and an IVF cycle that did not work. Second IVF cycle worked, but we lost our baby at 22 weeks. :( I have Neurofibromatosis (type 1), which is a relatively common genetic condition of nerve tissue. It affects 1 in 2500 of the population.
Married since 2000. Started trying for a baby shortly after marriage. DH travels with work, so we assumed that was the main problem. In 2006, I saw a specialist, and tried numerous things (clomid cycles) and an IVF cycle that did not work. Second IVF cycle worked, but we lost our baby at 22 weeks. :( I have Neurofibromatosis (type 1), which is a relatively common genetic condition of nerve tissue. It affects 1 in 2500 of the population.
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Summary Update
October 12, 2009 8:44pm
We have ventured into the realm of home-ownership, and will be moving later this month. Currently, we are working on packing stuff...
I am …
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Some days are better than others...
September 2, 2009 3:19pm
Some days seem easy... others are so hard I can barely function.
I have strong moments, but my weak moments are very very weak. I know this …
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Follow up appointment was yesterday...
August 27, 2009 6:21pm
Yesterday I had my follow up (6 weeks past the loss of my baby) appointment. I have mixed feelings about -- well, everything.
The placental …
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Journal Entry for August 23, 2009
August 23, 2009 8:01pm
I made this, and tomorrow after my class, I amgoing to buy a frame for it.
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Ray of Sunshine
Sending you some sunshine to brighten your day!
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Just wanted to say hi. Sorry we haven't been able to chat in awhile. How are you doing? Are you really excited to get into your new home?
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Ray of Sunshine
Hang in there, things will get better! Hugs........
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Ray of Sunshine
Hi there. I wanted you to know I was thinking of you and sending you some sunshine to brighten your day! I hope you have a good one.
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Support Groups
Close Pregnancy After Loss/Infertility
Finally got pregnant through IVF after years of waiting -- lost baby Elisabeth at 22 weeks gestation.
Close Neurofibromatosis
NF1 (Thanks, Mom!) :) Have had 2 tumors removed, one large one that was on my side at my waist (2.5-3 lbs) and a small one on my hand.
Open Infertility
just over 7 weeks along after 2nd IVF attempt...
Treatments
- Clomid Not Working
- DID NOT work. Made my usually VERY REGULAR cycle unpredictible. :-D
- Folic Acid Working / Worked
- Taking this for prevention of neural tube defects; does not "help one get pregnant".
- HSG (Hysterosalpingography) Somewhat Helpful
- I have undergone this procedure twice. While it is uncomfortable, I did not experience a great deal of pain during nor after the procedure(s).
- Hysteroscopy Somewhat Helpful
- We at least know that my tubes work. Uncomfortable, but not very painful. Since our hospital on base is a learning facility I had the joy of having about 6 medical students all looking at *me* for this. HAHAHA
- In Vitro Fertilization Working / Worked
- Second Attempt: Successful so far, first ultrasound showed 1 heartbeat of 2, but 2 sacs. Waiting for the next u/s to see if the other catches up or disappears... First attempt: Two embryos (out of 30) fertilized and divided as they should, but did not implant or result in pregnancy (first round of IVF). We plan to try again soon...
- Lupron Working / Worked
- Used Lupron in addition Gonal F, and Menopur. Responded very well - produced a lot of follicles. Had no side effects. "Insomnia" is listed as a side effect but I have had that my entire life. :D
- Ovulation Predictor Kit Not Working
- Did not work... out of about 7 months, the surge was not detected by the home tests.
- Progesterone Somewhat Helpful
- Not much fun in intramuscular injections... but overall not so bad. With each shot, that muscle was sore until it was time to 'stab' another spot.
- Repronex Working / Worked
- Did what it was supposed to do... I responded well to it and had a lot of follicles, but none of them got me to a BFP.
Open Pregnancy
Lost our baby at 22 weeks gestation. Feeling completely devastated.
Open Miscarriage
slimeyapple hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Stillbirth
We lost our baby girl at 22 weeks gestation on July 15, 2009. I am working through the grief process, but some days are harder than others.
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