Sorry for the lack of updates, everything is ok as far as we know, I just haven't had much to say. Time is REALLY dragging now as we're getting closer, and I'm getting more nervous both that the amnio won't show the lungs are mature and about the induction if it does. Any continued good thoughts for us and Toodle and a safe delivery are SO appreciated.
Today we did have a nice distraction, the awesome Rachel (who many of you know as Maydaygirl*) offered a while ago to do a maternity photo shoot for us so I had to take her up on her offer based on how amazing her photos are. We took the pics today, and it was so nice to finally meet her in person after "knowing" her on the boards and via her blog for years, plus I'm very excited about the pics she took.
That's about it for now...hopefully we'll update Tuesday evening with amnio results. If there is no update, it's probably safe to assume we're going forward with the induction and I didn't have a chance to update. Hoping and wishing for all to go smoothly in the next several days. I think I may have a nervous breakdown if I have to wait another week.
*Link to her old blog since the new one is private.
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- Busted
- Approaching 30. Married to the best person I've ever met. Infertile. IVF brought us our Doodles but we lost them at 23 weeks due to placental abruption. IVF#2 brought us our sweet Toodle, born June 17, 2009, and we finally found our happy again.
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Our Journey So Far
- 1/2007 - Began TTC
- 6/2007 - Referred to RE for anovulation
- 7/2007 - First RE appointment, clomid cycle
- 8/2007 - Advised by RE to move to IVF based on MFI and anovulation
- 10/2007 - IVF#1: BFP with our Doodles
- 2/2008 - Learned Doodle A was a girl, Doodle B a boy
- 3/25/2008 - Doodles delivered and lost at 23w3d
- 4/2008 - Methotrexate Shot to induce passage of "retained products of conception"
- 6/2008 - Hysteroscopy and surgical removal of retained placenta
- 8/2008 - FET#1 - BFN
- 10/2008 - IVF#2 - BFP (singleton; aka Toodle)
- 1/2009 - Toodle penis sighting.
- 6/17/2009 - Toodle's arrival
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33 comments:
Good luck over the next few days. Very excited for you!!!
keeping you in my prayers!
Oh my gosh!!! You are soooo close! I am thinking of you and Toodle and sending so many good vibes your way.
So cool that you got to meet Rachel and have a photo shoot. How fun!
I'm keeping the positive thoughts heading your way the next few days . . . I can't imagine how hard this wait is. Know you're being thought of : )
You are almost there! Hang in there! The end by far is the worst part! Hope things go smoothly!
Oooh, I hope you share some of those beautiful maternity shots! What a wonderful memory of your pregnancy with Toodle. :)
SO EXCITED for you--I will be thinking of you and sending positive juju to you and Toodle.
xoxo
Lots of {{{hugs}}} and wishes for good luck!
Good luck! I'm sure the pics will turn out great!
Sending TONS of good thoughts, vibes, mojo to you and Toodle. I really think everything will be okay...you have had very thorough care so far and I know they will take great care of you both. I'll be thinking of you this week!! ((HUGS)) and lots of GOOD LUCK!!
One day at a time. I know that's so hard after what you've been through. But you'll do great!
Hoping and praying for a nice smooth delivery!!
Crossing fingers for fantastic news when they test for the lungs :-)
It's so close!!! I keep thinking how lucky little Toodle is to have a mommy like you!!
Good luck with your test and hopefully a quick induction and delivery!! Many prayers coming your way!
Best Wishes for a great amnio and Happy Healthy Toodle and Beautiful Babymaker, Always!!
Hoping all goes well in the next week for you! These last few days are the worst, it feels like time will never pass quickly enough. Find a really addictive computer game (like the Sims 3) and just bury yourself in it. Toodle will be here before you know it!
I have been thinking about you the last couple days. This is the time that totally drags, good luck. Your, your DH, and Toodle will be in my thoughts and prayers:)
Not long to go hon. Thinking of you. xxx
Good luck and hang in there! 2 more days til amnio!
Can't wait to see the maternity pix. I'm sure they'll look great.
Sending lots of positive thoughts for all of you!
I'm really excited for you and can't wait to hear how things go. Fingers and toes and all crossables are crossed for you. Take care and good luck!
xx K
I check daily for your updates and I hope and pray that all goes well!
Wishing you the best of luck over the next few days!
Crossing my fingers the amnio goes well! The last few weeks are definitely the SLOWEST!
It's so close to done, and you will have your precious son in your arms SAFELY! Keeping you and your DH in my prayers, as well as all 3 of your children.
Oh, and Rachel takes amazing pics. Cant wait to see them!
You're almost there! We're in the waiting game too, it's weird to be finally so close to the end. Good luck in this last stage of your pregnancy. I hope you'll have a smooth delivery and will have a healthy toodle in your arms really soon.
Wishing you peace and a restful spirit these next few days, mature Toddle lungs, and a smooth induction and delivery.
So glad you had a nice photo shoot, hopefully the pictures will be a fantastic memory-maker.
I was just thinking "Hmm... I wonder how Busted is doing!" And look at that, an update. The last stretch feels like it lasts forever, doesn't it?
Best wishes! I am sure everythin with Toodle will be wonderful! You will soon hold him in your arms and not want to let go!!!
Hey, good luck with the amnio and induction! The last stretch is the HARDEST. It seems to last forever, and then once it's over it seems like this time was nothing.
I will cross my fingers for you for an "easy" labor and uncomplicated delivery, and a quiet and peaceful post-partum period. And if the baby is uncooperative with the amnio, then I will cross fingers that you can bury your disappointment with some ice cream or something. There is nothing worse than expecting to reach the finish line, only to be sent home and told "nope, not today".
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pics! I wish I'd had some done. I am also a not a skinny minnie and now I regret not taking pics! After seeing what a beautiful job your photographer took I wish my I had pics of my IVF miracle in my belly!
Good luck this week! Praying for a healthy, beautiful baby for you and your husband!
keeping you in my prayers - so are you having a baby this week? wow!!! so happy for you, by the way the maternity pics are so gorgeous.
Absolutely beautiful photos.
It is so exciting that you are at this point!
The maternity photos are beautiful.
Best wishes with the labor and delivery, whenever Toodle decides to arrive!
Hi there-I stumbled across your blog from someone else's-I lost my twins at 23 weeks 3 days 8 weeks ago. I just wanted youto know that I am keeping you in my prayers! You give me so much hope, and thank you for publishing your story for others to see!
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