What a Difference a Year (or Two or Three) Can Make January 1, 2007
I just went and read through my last posts of 2004 and 2005. It’s not like I don’t remember, but reading it brings it back to the forefront.
We’ve had some tough years. We started trying to conceive at the end of 2001. Dan got his azoospermia diagnosis towards the end of 2003. 2004 was spent with a ton of testing on Dan’s part, some on mine, two surgeries for him, and IVF #1 and FET #1.
2005 brought IVF #2 and my first chemical, FET #2, IVF #3 and the miscarriage that followed, as well as the passing of our sweet kitty, Dixie.
Then came 2006. We started the year off with IVF #4 in January and ended up with another chemical. Thankfully we had some to freeze and spent April and May doing FET #3.
And then, somehow, our luck changed. I’ll never understand it. Not in a million years, but it did. After some concerning non doubling betas, we got to the part that we never had before, a heartbeat. I continued to be scared ultrasound after ultrasound, but somehow they all managed to go well.
Then at the end of July we bought our first house, a definite milestone for 11 year veteran apartment dwellers. A couple of weeks later we moved back to Houston from our one year jaunt over to Lafayette.
2006 wasn’t all smooth sailing. Our Level II brought some concerning news at the end of August. (Thankfully most of it has now been resolved.) Then we lost our sweet kitty, Muffy, at the end of November to renal failure.
December was spent in an attempt to prepare for the little guy’s arrival. Yesterday, the last day of 2006, marked 36 weeks of this pregnancy. It was definitely a nice way to bring in the new year.
This pregnancy made 2006 an unbelievable year. I never thought it would happen. Throughout every episode of anxiety, every second of disbelief, I have truly enjoyed this experience. Now I sit here at the beginning of another year anxiously awaiting the little guy’s arrival. We’ve only got two weeks left, give or take a little bit.
I honestly don’t think I would have been able to appreciate this experience as nearly as much as I have if we hadn’t gone through all of that other crap to get here. It sucked beyond belief to have to go through, and I hate so much that other people are going through that kind of hell right this very minute, but I have no doubt that it changed my outlook on things.
I am still incredibly nervous that something will happen in the next couple of weeks to make my dream turn into another nightmare, but I’m hoping with all of my heart that 2007 brings with it a safe entrance into this world for the little guy. That would truly be a dream come true and would make the long journey more than worth every second of it.
- Posted in : Post cycle #7: Trying to stay knocked up, various other ramblings
- Author : amanda
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Happy new year, Amanda! 2007 brings great things for you and Dan.
Just a couple more weeks - unbelievable isn’t it? I hope you and Dan had a great NY and getting all set for your little man!
Happy New Year Amanda. Yours was one of the first blogs I came across and I am so thrilled that your dream is about to be realised. I hope your next two weeks go by quickly and comfortably (I was so big and miserable the last two weeks). We can’t wait to meet your little guy via your blog.
Amanda, I hope these next two weeks (give or take) fly by so you can have that baby boy in your arms as safe as can be! Happy 2007 sweetie, you deserve it!
I discovered your journal as you were gearing up for the FET that resulted in the Little Guy, and I spent nearly an entire day backtracking and reading the whole thing from start to finish. It’s amazing to me how quickly your pregnancy has gone, and I am anxiously awaiting the day in the near future when you let us know that your son has safely arrived in your and Dan’s arms. I’m so happy for you!
Happy New Year, Amanda! It’s so wonderful to see all your tears and hard, hard work finally pay off.
You sure did have quite a 2006. I’m so excited for your impending arrival!!!! Best of luck over the next couple of weeks, and here’s to a FAB 2007!
Happy New Year! What a wonderful journey you are both about to embark on, looking forward to the little guy arriving safely soon! x
Best of luck, for the little one’s arrival, and for the coming year. :) Godbless you always!!
Amanda I was referred to your blog because I was having difficult and sometimes impossible transfers due to a wonky cervix. I have followed along since before you got pregnant and I just can’t believe how quickly the time has flown. In two weeks, give or take, your little miracle will be here and I will be so excited for you! In the meantime, I am now 15 weeks pregnant myself and going through all the fears you did with each ultrasound. Let’s hope 2007 is a fantastic year for a lot of our dear friends in blogland!
I can completely relate to all of the anxiety you are going through. It wasn’t until I finally delivered and held her in my arms that I was able to relax a little. It won’t be long now
Happy New Year Amanda. I have reading your blog for some time….don’t quite remember how I came to find it. I hope that 2007 is filled with a healthy baby, lots of “firsts” and lots of love and laughter in your home. Start nesting, it won’t be long now!!
Michele, Mom to Emily and Alyssa
http://www.ourjourneytoalyssa.blogspot.com
Happy New Year! all the heartache & hard times you and dan have been through together has obviously made you a “team” and the best of friends. a strong marriage & 2 who truly love each other is what is going to make you wonderful parents! it won’t be long now :)
I’m so glad 2006 had such a happy ending for you guys. I am eagerly awaiting news of the little guy’s arrival! It’s almost here!
Happy New Year! I hope that 2007 finds your little man safely in your arms. It won’t be long now. You’re so close.