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.....been sharing on this site since 6-23-07 <3
MY STORY....
I realized that my family planning and situation doesn't make much sense and that I have been typing bits and pieces of my story like you all know the entire thing since I have been visiting this site for so long. So, I will put a brief synopsis here so I don't seem so confusing!
I have a weird story. When I was younger, I would conceive really easy. The flip side was that I have also had 6 miscarriages. After our 4th kid was born in 6.5 years I got a tubal ligation done. After about 5 years, we decided that we really were not done, but endometresis had damaged my tubes so even after a tubal reversal, it was still impossible to concieve. So that is why all the different things like IVF, HSGs, hormone shots, IUIs etc. I have had a couple other procedures done and I now have 1 good tube, but don't ovulate on that side very often...so that is why we do the IUI. whew!....
June 25, 2008
whew! A fresh start :) It was a little weird to just delete an entire pregnancy of stuff, but life goes on.
Our miracle, Noah, will be 7 months old tomorrow and we are all so in love with him. I am now 41, TTC and add to our family of 5 boys. Our other boys are 21, 20, 17 and 14. We didn't mean to have such a HUGE gap, but we have learned ALOT about miscarraiges, IUI, IVF, hormones, appointments and ourselves. It has been a journey but the outcome is wonderful. We really want Noah to have a sibling to grow up with (no, we are not trying for a girl.... WE LOVE OUR BOYS!) Hopefully, this will be the month - It is our 3rd IUI so we are hoping that the third times a charm ;)
I am on leave from teaching American Sign Language... the pictures at the top and this sign below are the only things left from my old profile.
| The sign for "baby" is made by placing both arms together as if holding an infant. Then gently rock your arms back and forth. Tip: think of holding a baby in your arms. |
July 7, 2008
Well, third time wasn't a charm :(
I had a HSG and my tubes eventually showed as open. The dr was great. He turned off the machine and we just waited for several minutes to see if the pressure of the dye would help open things up. We really thought this IUI would work 'cuz it was only a week after the HSG. We will try agin this month - there is an increased chance of pregnancy for 3 months after the HSG :)
If this month works, then Noah and this baby would be 17 months apart, which is just about what our first two were spaced. It was a good spacing... our oldest was too young to really remember life before the new baby, he was independent enough for me to be paying attention to the new baby and they grew up best buddies. I hope it works!
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roosa - Friday, 10 October
Dear friends
I have made an online 'pregnancy loss and support' survey and would be extremely thankful for anyone taking the time to answer it. My aim is to use the information to create a pamphlet that will equip friends and family to be more supportive after a pregnancy loss.
http://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=0bdea02b-43a0-45fd-9a59-a54cbf0d4442
Please forward this to any of your friends who you think might be able to help.
Thanks again.
Love,
Karin
roosa - Wednesday, 8 October
Dear friends, first my apologies for not responding to any of your messages the last few days. Life has been very hectic lately and by now I have 62 messages waiting for me
Anyway, wanted to let you all know I had my ultrasound yesterday. The doctor did an internal one and everything looked fine so I was very relieved. I am so glad I got it done. My lining looked normal and he could tell I had ovulated from my left ovary a few days ago, just like I thought. It is just nice to get confirmed there is nothing bad left in there and all seems to be working normally.
Also wanted to let you know I had my first acupuncture appointment on Saturday. The lady specializes in infertility and has a very high success rate. She basically explained that we need to regulate the blood flow, the hormones and nerves and that will increase the health of my eggs and make my uterus lining stronger. A few of you have asked if it hurt. The answer is yes! I didn't expect that and so was quite surprised. The needles are so thin it is hard to imagine they would cause any pain but one in my left foot hurt the whole 10 min the treatment lasted. She told me afterwards that is the area connected to conception (she used other words though) and that it is 'good' that it is hurting. It means there is something off balance and it needs fixing so we are on the right track. It was overall a good experience, not weird in any way.
Again, thanks for all the messages I have received lately and sorry I haven't responded yet. I am working on it
Love,
Karin
Laura Ward - Monday, 6 October
Message to all This may be interesting to some of you. Seema`s email is seema.modhvadia@rdftelevision.com
Hi there,
I work for a television production company based in the UK . We are currently making a documentary for ITV1 exploring the issues surrounding pregnancy and eating disorders. The film will be a thoughtful and insightful look into this extremely sensitive subject.
We’re in the research stage of our production and very keen to chat to women who are, or have been, pregnant whilst having an eating disorder.
If you’re interested in having a chat or finding out more about our documentary, it would be really great to hear from you. All communication would be in complete confidence.
You can contact me on: seema.modhvadia@rdftelevision.com
Sx
busybeemom - Sunday, 5 October
Bella has done some more modeling. She is the new face of cutie patootie tutus! Please check it out and tell me what you think... I'm so proud of her. www.cutiepatootietutus.etsy.com
roosa - Monday, 29 September
Dear friends, I just wanted to let you all know that I had my doctor appointment yesterday. It was rather disappointing. He didn't consider my cycles unusual even though they are unusual for me. I asked if there is anything that can be done to increase my fertility and he said he doesn't think I have fertility issues being I have been able to get pregnant... The only thing I got out of it and only because I kept pushing is an ultrasound referral just to make sure nothing bad is left in there. He was otherwise so non-caring and I left rather depressed. The hospital has even send him personal letters about what happened with me and our baby and about future treatments and he has never read a single one.
Okay, just had to vent!
Hope you are all well.
Love,
Karin
hidingdevil2002 - Wednesday, 24 September
jordan has the same shirt...noah is so adorable :) hidingdevil2002 - Wednesday, 24 September
sorry i havent been on here in so long. ive become a babycenter addict lol. dont know if you are on there or not. if you are my sn is schwertnermom. ill go check out the photos of noah :)
roosa - Sunday, 21 September
Dear friends, I just wanted to update you and let you all know that this wasn't my month. Even though I have tried to be more relaxed about it all this month it is still hard not to be disappointed when there is nothing you want more than to be pregnant. I sure wonder if it will ever happen! I also wonder if I should see a doctor about my cycles. I have had 5 cycles since the loss and they have all been irregular (both in length and amount of bleeding). If anyone has any advice or experience, I would appreciate it. Should I see a doctor or just give it more time? Anyway, hope you are all well.
Love,
Karin
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