I look at my first born and I see the many hopes I have for her. I say first born as I am convinced that the Lord has plans for us to be fruitful and multiply. :)
When I watch my firstborn play or work at her school work, I think of how much fun it will be for her to be a big sister, and how great of an older sister she will be.
My firstborn has been blessed with a lovely caring and nurturing heart and has good leadership qualities. I say so only because I am convinced that the Lord has made her so as He has good plans for her.
I get tempted at times to buy materials for the day when we can share with her the news that she is going to be a big sister - books, toys, shirts ....
That day will come, I know. Until then.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Water logged
I think I am water logged. Bloated.
Doc thinks it is probably because of all the porogynova that I have been given to supplement my estrogen levels. Fun!
It just means I am not able to wall very long I.e. No running around the shops! Which is a real key part of my relaxation plan. Bummer!!
For the record, my ankles are a little water logged and I can feel my arms slightly logged too. I am not too sure about the tummy as it has been feeling swollen for about more than a week now.
I am thankful that my body is responding to the supplements. PTL!!
Doc thinks it is probably because of all the porogynova that I have been given to supplement my estrogen levels. Fun!
It just means I am not able to wall very long I.e. No running around the shops! Which is a real key part of my relaxation plan. Bummer!!
For the record, my ankles are a little water logged and I can feel my arms slightly logged too. I am not too sure about the tummy as it has been feeling swollen for about more than a week now.
I am thankful that my body is responding to the supplements. PTL!!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Air supply
I have been having a tendency to burp quite a bit for the third day in a row now. It doesn't feel good and is keeping me awake after three hours of sleep.
My tummy is distended according to my acupuncture doctor who I saw today for a session. It is apparently pretty common even with FET according to her, quite a relief I must say as I figured if it wasn't so, then it must mean that I have pigged out a little too much!!!
My tummy is distended according to my acupuncture doctor who I saw today for a session. It is apparently pretty common even with FET according to her, quite a relief I must say as I figured if it wasn't so, then it must mean that I have pigged out a little too much!!!
Friday, October 21, 2011
They are in!!!
I showed up at the clinic at 7:45am for my transfer as instructed and was told to get out my kit and into the gown. I had even brought my own socks since I always have cold feet. I was ready within minutes and was quickly ushered into the operating theatre and got into position. Its a position that I am unfortunately very familiar with.
I felt a sense of peace overwhelming me and a real sense of calmness. I know that He is with me and in control. Amen to that!!!
The embryologist came to report that she had thawed four and there are three ready for transfer.
Embbies status:
- 8 cell that grew to 10 cells
- 8 cell that remained at 8 cells
- 4 cell that grew to 8 cells
Doc came, checked that my bladder was full - it was as I drank tonnes - and popped those embryos in. The obligatory squirt of Crinone and I was transferred to another bed. It is the first time I was transferred awake since all other times were under sedation.
So there I lay, resting and listening to praise music which really help put everything into perspective.
It wasn't long after that my bladder started to protest from all the liquids that I had downed earlier. A glance at the phone informed me that it was way too early to pee, so I started to play a game on the phone to distract myself.
Finally at 30 minutes past transfer, it hurt too much to tolerate any further. But the nurse was busy so I rang the main line in the clinic and got the reception to come save me. It was terrible trying to hobble to the bathroom and relief had never felt so good. I then returned to bed for another hour after and changed into my civvies.
After a bum kiss of progesterone and the obligatory blood draw, I was done - not before paying the bill of course. Did n't think I could get out of that one!!
I then made my way to the acupuncturist at Raffles Hospital where I did a really relaxing session and it was great. The TCM doctor commented that my pulse felt better than when I first started a week ago. Hurrah the Lord really heals!!!
I was given a formulation to brew for the next few days and sent home where I slept for over three hours....with my embbies :)
I felt a sense of peace overwhelming me and a real sense of calmness. I know that He is with me and in control. Amen to that!!!
The embryologist came to report that she had thawed four and there are three ready for transfer.
Embbies status:
- 8 cell that grew to 10 cells
- 8 cell that remained at 8 cells
- 4 cell that grew to 8 cells
Doc came, checked that my bladder was full - it was as I drank tonnes - and popped those embryos in. The obligatory squirt of Crinone and I was transferred to another bed. It is the first time I was transferred awake since all other times were under sedation.
So there I lay, resting and listening to praise music which really help put everything into perspective.
It wasn't long after that my bladder started to protest from all the liquids that I had downed earlier. A glance at the phone informed me that it was way too early to pee, so I started to play a game on the phone to distract myself.
Finally at 30 minutes past transfer, it hurt too much to tolerate any further. But the nurse was busy so I rang the main line in the clinic and got the reception to come save me. It was terrible trying to hobble to the bathroom and relief had never felt so good. I then returned to bed for another hour after and changed into my civvies.
After a bum kiss of progesterone and the obligatory blood draw, I was done - not before paying the bill of course. Did n't think I could get out of that one!!
I then made my way to the acupuncturist at Raffles Hospital where I did a really relaxing session and it was great. The TCM doctor commented that my pulse felt better than when I first started a week ago. Hurrah the Lord really heals!!!
I was given a formulation to brew for the next few days and sent home where I slept for over three hours....with my embbies :)
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Grow lining grow!
Dear Lining,
How are you today? Did you enjoy last night's concert with songbird Kit Chan last night? I hope you are growing well and slowly but surely, preparing us to receive the beautiful embryos - 8mm or if you are an over-achiever like me, surpass that!
See you tomorrow at the scan machine!!
Xxxx,
Me
How are you today? Did you enjoy last night's concert with songbird Kit Chan last night? I hope you are growing well and slowly but surely, preparing us to receive the beautiful embryos - 8mm or if you are an over-achiever like me, surpass that!
See you tomorrow at the scan machine!!
Xxxx,
Me
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Ouch
Ppppppprrreeeeesentingggg ...... *drumroll*.....the biggest bruise I have collected so far. After three fresh cycles and our first attempt at fet, I have created a bruise that has succeeded in freaking me out. Eeps.
It looks like I have taken a marker and tried to scribble something only belly, using light pink markers to supplement the picture.
I think it kind of resembles a bear... What do you reckon?
It looks like I have taken a marker and tried to scribble something only belly, using light pink markers to supplement the picture.
I think it kind of resembles a bear... What do you reckon?
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