Jam Packed Weekend August 7, 2006
I barely know where to start with all of the happenings this past weekend. We got a lot accomplished.
We drove over to Houston early Friday morning in time for my OB appointment. That went well, and my OB didn’t even bat an eyelash when I asked for an ultrasound. She really took a lot of time showing us everything which I appreciated. I can use all the reassurance I can get. I hit the 15 week mark yesterday, and things look like they’re on track so far.
Then I headed over to a different office for my AFP appointment which was totally weird for me. I’m so used to having blood drawn out of my arm that it took me by surprise when the nurse just wanted a finger prick. Hopefully I’ll get those results back by the end of the week.
Friday afternoon we had our blinds installed, and our refrigerator and washer & dryer were installed Friday night. It’s nice to see the house coming along a bit.
Dan’s family was in town for a visit, so we got to spend a good amount of time with them which was nice. Sunday afternoon before heading back I went to the baby shower of a really good IVF friend who is now adopting domestically. I hadn’t been to a baby shower in years, but I was glad I could make hers.
To my complete and total surprise we actually had mail in our mailbox when we returned home to the apartment last night. I was so relieved not to have to march over to the post office today and straighten that out. In other mail news, we got our house mail keys this weekend, too. It was definitely a good weekend on the mail front.
The movers are coming a week from today, so now I’m just trying to get crap done. And boy is there a still a lot left to do.
- Posted in : Post cycle #7: Trying to stay knocked up, various other ramblings
- Author : amanda
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I’m so glad all is looking well. 15 Weeks! That’s awesome!
Yikes Fifteen weeks? Its flying for me honey! lol…
Just think..you will be settled soon enough…Heres to hoping the next week hurries so you can settle sooner!
My God time flies! Can’t believe it’s been 15 weeks - awesome. I keep saying that, but it really is an awesome thing. The move will be over soon and hopefully you will find the time and ability to enjoy this pregnancy. New beginnings all around :)
Holy smoke 15 weeks, I didn’t realize you were that far along either and I should know this, like others have said, time has flown. And only 3 pounds? Whatever! Glad you got your keys and hope the moving goes smoothly…
You only had to have a fingerprick for the AFP? I had to hand over my arm. I
I’m so excited about your house! And envious. Heh!
15 weeekkksss >>>>>???? Holey kamoley! How did I miss that ?! Congrats sweetie.
Enjoy all these wonderful moments.
WOW!! soooo awesome!! are your pants getting tight yet? :)
take care,
jennie s.
Yay for productive weekends!!!
Wow sounds busy… so glad your appt went well!
Take care
Okay so, for the last couple of hours, I have been reading your blogs and your IVF histories…I’ll admit, I’ve cried as I’ve read and related and sorrowed…(I think at some point we all start to obsess and it just helps to know that others are going through and/or have gone through the same thing). I’m 28 and have been ttc for 2 years now, but knew we had a male factor from the beginning as my husband had cancer when he was young…We tried a year on our own with just hopes, and have been doing IVF stuff since January of this year (even though it feels like it’s been 5years, not 8 months)
I am in the final days of my 2ww for my FET#1.
The fresh cycle in April was a complete failure and heartbreak. Fortunately, I did still have 13 embryos to freeze afterward, however, mine were all 2-6 cell embryos, (he froze them on day 2) my doc has not worked up to the blast phase….so I was surprised when they said they weren’t going to keep and freeze your 8 cellers…
I have had a really hard time even getting excited this time around. I imagine symptoms and then just decide that I’m just making them up. I just feel it’s easier to have the barrier around my heart so that when the answer comes down, I can just deal and move on.
What has been interesting to me is the differences in how different doctors do the procedures. I had a sonohyst on both cycles. My doc also has me on prednisone, which has several crappy side effects (the worst of which is the weight gain) I kid you not, I have gained 30 lbs since the end of April…YUCK!
I just keep saying through all of this weight gain, the horrible shots, all the pills, the financials and EMOTIONS, it’ll all be worth it if it works, but I’ll just be angry if not….
Anyway, I am so happy for you and your current situation. I hope you don’t think I’m a dork for writing, it just touches my heart to see where you’ve been and know that it could still be quite a road for me too, but there’s always that hope…I’d love to hear how things advance and hear about things to expect in the positive….
WISHING YOU MUCH CONGRATS!!
15 weeks!! time is flying!
sounds like you found a good OB - it’s great she took the time.
I am so glad that things are going well for you, desite the moving, which sucks!! Good luck with it.