Still on for Wednesday January 8, 2007
I had my last appointments with both the peri and my OB this afternoon. First up was my ultrasound with the peri. Things looked good with the little guy, and he’s estimated to weigh 6lbs, 12ozs. The peri was totally on board with the Wednesday induction plan.
Then it was on to see the OB. As promised, today was the day that she dealt with my wonky cervix. Let’s just say that it was a not so pleasant reminder of why 6 of 7 of my embryo transfers were done under anesthesia (and why the first one was utter hell). She manually broke through the scar tissue in my cervix, and I have no doubt that everyone in the office heard my response. There was no way I was getting through that without yelling some choice profanities. She said that lovely experience is actually supposed to be more painful than labor. I guess we shall see.
The good news is that she did manage to get the scar tissue broken up, and as a result could get through my entire twisty turny cervix. She said that doing that should shave 12 hours off of what my labor would have been otherwise. Now the contractions that I’m having will actually be able to make some progress on the dilation front in addition to the effacement front.
So, I’m all set to check into the hospital on Wednesday morning. Now that my cervix has been dealt with I’ll be starting straight with the Pitocin when I get there. Tonight I’ll do my very last Lovenox injection so that it will be done about 36 hours before the induction starts. Who knows how long the induction will actually take, but just in case anyone is curious, Dan will be updating my blog when the time comes.
I don’t really know how to feel right now. There are so many emotions flowing through my body. I know without a doubt that I am so incredibly grateful to be where I am right now. I still can’t believe our 7th and final cycle worked, and I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that the little guy is almost here. It’s so surreal.
This pregnancy has been a wonderful experience and has enabled me to relearn what it feels like to be happy. I worried throughout the IVF stuff that I was building up the pregnancy experience in my mind as a way to make myself keep going. I have to say that it’s been even better than I could have imagined. I will admit that my history has brought a lot of anxiety to the experience, but it has also brought so much appreciation and perspective to it.
I wish I could say that I’m not still waiting for the other shoe to drop, but I never thought that would be possible anyway. It’s been too long of a road for that. The anxiety is tempered with excitement and anticipation, though, and that’s all I can really ask for.
So, two more days. Five years of waiting comes down to two days. I still can’t believe it.
- Posted in : Post cycle #7: Trying to stay knocked up
- Author : amanda
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How exciting! I can’t wait ;-)
I’m so excited for you. That surreal feeling doesn’t go away. I don’t think it ever will.
You deserve this sweetheart! May God bless you with a speedy delviery and recovery. I am thinking and praying about you and Dan. My stomach is fluttering for you. It’s been a long road, but babe you’re almost there! Can’t wait to see pictures and hear what you named him. God Bless you Amanda & Dan. Hugs.Enjoy these last few hours as a couple, you’re worlds about to change!
Wednesday! I can’t believe it! Can’t wait for Dan’s update! All my best wishes for a speedy, healthy delivery.
I’m so glad for you, Amanda. I’ll be thinking of you.
Good Luck on Wednesday! You deserve all of the happiness in the world. I will be thinking of you on Wednesday.
i’m soooooooooooooo excited for you!!! just sharing, but my pit drip started about 9am & we welcomed my son @ 7:10 pm. (only the last couple of hours were tough.) it is true that when you wait for something for so long it is like your body is in “battle mode” and ready for anything. you are going to be fine!!
can’t wait to hear your update from dan!
congratulations & big hugs
Best of luck to you. I’m so excited for you to meet your son!
Amanda, You are such an inspiration and I am smiling for you and Dan!! I am so excited that you will be a MOM in just two short days. Your baby boy is so lucky to have you as his mother. Lots of love and hugs as your miracle enters the world.
Good luck with everything. I hope the next few days go easily for you both.
I am so excited for you and Dan! I wish you good luck and a quick and healthy delivery.
I am so excited for you. It’s a big turning point, but you sound so very ready.
My induction with my son took only 8 hours and 3 of that was pushing.
So excited for you guys - only two days left, it must feel so surreal. Wishing you the best for a quick and easy delivery! Can’t wait to read the update!
I am SO excited for you and Dan, Amanda. Your little boy will be here soon. Wishing you a safe, speedy and healthy delivery!
I have been following you for so long and I am so excited for you. I am so glad you have enjoyed the pregnancy but things get even better from here.
Can’t wait for the boy to arrive. Quickly and easily I hope !!
Been following your blog for so long now, albeit silently. I’m so glad for you and your family. May God help you and the little one through. :)
Wishing you an easy, safe delivery and can’t wait to hear all about it.
best of luck & lots of happiness for Wednesday!
Wow I can’t believe it is finally happening after all of these years! Absolute best of luck to you, Dan and the little guy. I am just thrilled for you!
Hurray, hurray, hurray!!! I can’t believe it! I’m SO happy for you. I’ll be checking every half hour until the good news is posted!!!!
Sending lots of prayers your way!
I’m SO excited for you! Good luck! Can’t wait!!
So FREAKING excited for you. :) I can’t wait to hear the good news. Everything you said about worry and anticipation is something I understand all too well and I’m so excited for everything you’re going to experience in the coming week.
I am so happy for you…and I cannot wait to hear all about it!
24 hours of my labor were on a wednesday - so I deem it a good day for baby-having!
Can’t wait for Dan’s updates… I love this nerdy age we’re in!
Here’s to Wednesday being all about relearning what ectastic and joyful are all about.
I’m really happy for you two Amanda.
xoxo
Here’s to Wednesday being all about relearning what ectastic and joyful are all about.
I’m really happy for you two (soon to be three!) Amanda.
xoxo
sorry - must’ve hit “return” somewhere before I hit “submit”
Still wishing all of you good things, however.
:)
OMG- this is really happening!
I remember when I started reading your blog you were still in the trenches, then the positive test…. and I feel so very honoured to have shared this journey with you- I can’t wait to meet your little man.
Much love to you and Dan x
Delurking…
I’m very excited for you. Good luck on Wednesday.
I’ve been reading through your archives the past couple of days (i.e. don’t be scared if you think someone has been stalking you on your sitemeter).
Amanda, I am overjoyed for you and Dan. Good luck for tomorrow, I hope everything goes smoothly and with a minimum of pain! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Good luck with everything, I can’t wait to see pics of the little guy!
Good luck Amanda! I hope everything goes smoothly…and relatively pain fee. I am so excited and happy for you. I’m glad you’ll have Dan updating us!
Good luck on Wednesday!!!
Wow — tomorrow! There aren’t words to describe how excited I am for you.
I am so thrilled for you that you get to meet your little guy soon!
I hope your labor is speedy and uneventful, and I will be keeping you, Dan, and the little guy in my thoughts and prayers.
yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can’t wait to see the pics!
I haven’t commented for a long time but I have kept following your story. All the best for Wednesday. Will be thinking of you.
I haven’t commented for a long time but I have kept following your story. All the best for Wednesday. Will be thinking of you.
Amazing–I’m so excited and wishing you and Dan all the best. I can’t wait to read about your little boy!
Um…. HOLY GUACAMOLE!!! Keeping everything crossed for an easy and quick and safe delivery, and incredible, mind-blowing happiness for you & Dan!
Good luck with the delivery Amanda. Congratulations on making it out the other side of the journey. I am so happy for you!
Good luck, Amanda.
Tomorrow!! Tomorrow is very likely to be the little guy’s birthday!! What wonderful news — you can bet all your lurking fans out here will be checking the site often in hopes of the big news and maybe a photo!
Wishing you all the luck and happiness you so richly deserve!!
I can’t believe it is here already. Can’t wait to hear of his arrival and I sure hope that the doctor was right and the scar tissue break is worse than the labour! Good luck!
Oh Amanda!!!!! I’m so excited for you and Dan. Get ready for a whole new world of emotions that will start as soon as your son is born. Make sure you soak up every single moment of it because it goes by in a FLASH! In a year, when he’s walking and talking, you’ll wonder what happened to your little baby.. and I PROMISE it’ll seem like all 7 of those IVF’s are just a distant memory. I can’t promise you’ll get over the past few years and all that went with it, but that baby boy will make it all seem worth it. :)
Good luck tomorrow.
Tomorrow! Know that so many people care about you and will be thinking of you and Dan and the baby.
Dan, thank you in advance for keeping us updated.
You will constantly be on my mind and in my prayers.
All my love,
Wishing you a wonderful birth experience, no matter what form it takes. I can’t believe the time has come–doesn’t it seem like just yesterday when you found it you were pg in the first place?
Can’t wait to hear the wonderful news to come in the next few days. Best wishes to you, Dan, and the little man. May the three of you have a beautiful first “meeting.”
Good luck tomorrow! I can’t wait to meet the little guy! I wish you a swift and smooth labor and delivery… All the best!
Hey - delurking to say it is now Wednesday here, and it looks to be a beautiful day to have a baby!!! Good luck!!!!
Another lurker coming out to say good luck!!! I’ll be following along tomorrow and beyond - can’t wait to see pictures!
I am SOOO excited for you Amanda. I can’t wait to hear the updates and all the gory details. :) Please make sure Dan keeps us posted and write your own post as soon as you are able. GOOD LUCK!!
Yippeee! I am so excited for you! you’ll be in my thoughts all day! Good luck to you!!!
Congratulations on being so close! I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible and you soon will be holding your little one.
Wowee! Tomorrow! Good luck with the induction - can’t wait to read the updates.
Holy fuh! Tomorrow! Yiiiiiii! I’m so bloody excited, I can’t sit still. You are ever so tightly in my heart and prayers - everything should go smoothly and safely for you tomorrow!
Better start exercising my ‘refresh’ finger…
Thinking of you, Amanda! Hope everything goes wonderfully. You are going to do great!
Congrats on making it to the finish line. I will be thinking of you on Wednesday. Just think…you are almost a mother.
So happy for you guys!
best wishes for tomorrow - I am almost as excited for you as I was for myself! congratulations….does it feel real yet? ;-)
I’ve been a dedicated reader since the start of the cycle that resulted in “the little guy.” I’m wishing you a speedy and easy labor and delivery tomorrow (despite your wonky cervix). Congratulations to you and Dan for getting here! I can’t wait to read Dan’s update!
Thrilled for you Amanda and looking forward to reading dan’s update. It has been an incredible journey, congratulations.
goodluck! Will be checking for Dan’s update constantly…
My thoughts are with you for a speedy, safe delivery!
I know I’ve already wished you well…but it’s now officially Wednesday in Oklahoma..so today’s the day that you meet your little guy. Just wanted to say again, Congratulations!
Thinking of you, and good luck!
Hi Amanda, I discovered your blog probably a month or so ago when I was going through IVF #3… I am so excited for you and like everyone else can hardly wait to hear your update. You are likely either still in labor now or hopefully have delivered… my prayers and best wishes are with you!
IVF#3 did not work for me… haven’t once seen that second elusive line on the pregnancy tests in my entire life… but we are still hanging in there… searching.. hoping.. waiting… fighting this battle.
Ouch about your wonky cervix, praying that all goes well for you today my friend.
Just a lurker who is wishing, hoping, praying that all is well with you and yours. Excited for an update!
How exciting!!
I also have a wonky cervix and am 11wks pregnant. I havn’t had any scans yet so not sure if its going to be a problem or not. I am hoping it will all be fine but you can’t help but feel a little worried.
Well congrats to you!!
thanks for your story, helps to read that your not alone with the wonky cervix!!
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