Nelson and Jenn's wonderful journey...

[Kennywife]

I just wanted to say how much your story has touched me Jen. I'm so happy for you and Nelson. I was told for years I may never be able to have children and had begun to believe it. Last year, the dxs thought I could have had ovarian cancer and wanted to do an ultrasound. I was afraid, not jsut that something could happen to me, but of the prospect that I would never have the chance to have a child.

Well, the first ultrasound showed no cancer. I do have fibroids though. They decided to do a followup late last year. I asked them when it was happening, "Will I be able to have children?"

I got the best Christmas present ever.....the lady said, "I see nothing here that would impede you from becoming pregnant." Kenny (that's hubby) and I left the clinic and drove home crying. It was an answer to prayer.

So, I just wanted to let you know that Jen and me and Kenny are among your cheering squad. LOL. Your story has given me hope. Thank you,

Anna and Kenny Farringer

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Anna,

I am happy that my story has given you some hope. Part of the reason I kept the thread up was that it was cathartic for me and maybe helpful for some other people to know that they are not alone.

I know how very lucky I am and am trying to enjoy the nausea!

Best wishes for you and hubby!
Jenn

 

[Saxton]

I just wanted to say how much your story has touched me Jen. I'm so happy for you and Nelson. I was told for years I may never be able to have children and had begun to believe it. Last year, the dxs thought I could have had ovarian cancer and wanted to do an ultrasound. I was afraid, not jsut that something could happen to me, but of the prospect that I would never have the chance to have a child.

Well, the first ultrasound showed no cancer. I do have fibroids though. They decided to do a followup late last year. I asked them when it was happening, "Will I be able to have children?"

I got the best Christmas present ever.....the lady said, "I see nothing here that would impede you from becoming pregnant." Kenny (that's hubby) and I left the clinic and drove home crying. It was an answer to prayer.

So, I just wanted to let you know that Jen and me and Kenny are among your cheering squad. LOL. Your story has given me hope. Thank you,

Anna and Kenny Farringer

Good luck! And make sure you come back and post any good news ... we love to throw parties to celebrate.

 

[hematite153]

I know how very lucky I am and am trying to enjoy the nausea!

Yeah...after my 2nd IVF failure, my mother said, "well, now you can go on vacation without worrying about morning sickness." I couldn't believe how unfeeling it felt -- how could she not understand that I would GLADLY spent 9 months puking in a hospital bed in exchange for a baby???

I'm really happy for both of you and (as odd as this sounds) I'm thrilled that you are getting to experience the nausea.

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Yeah...after my 2nd IVF failure, my mother said, "well, now you can go on vacation without worrying about morning sickness." I couldn't believe how unfeeling it felt -- how could she not understand that I would GLADLY spent 9 months puking in a hospital bed in exchange for a baby???

Yeah... I would be really disappointed if someone said that to me...

Maybe, just maybe... it was her way of trying to make you feel better... Sometimes people try to do that and they only make you feel worse... I know it happened to me on more than one occasion and if one more person had said to me "relax, it will happen you are just trying too hard" I was liable to stab them to death with one of my fertility med needles!

 

[OrlandoMike]

Jenn, and everyone else.

I hope you dont mind, but I changed the title of this thread....

Just seems more appropriate!

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Jenn, and everyone else.

I hope you dont mind, but I changed the title of this thread....

Just seems more appropriate!

I was thinking about doing that... but couldn't think of a good name. This is perfect. Thanks!

 

[itsmuggsie]

Jenn, I'm so happy things are continuing to go well.

Ellie's birth mom had to go every two weeks in the beginning, because she has Factor 5 Leiden. She had to give herself shots everyday, so her body wouldn't reject the fetus.

Jenn, and everyone else.

I hope you dont mind, but I changed the title of this thread....

Just seems more appropriate!

it's perfect

 

[RadioFanatic]

Great story! I have an almost two year old (2/4/08) miracle baby myself. Took dh and I ten years to get him and that was a million months of clomid with no success, many IUI's with no success, 4 IVF's with no success, being told I couldn't get pregnant and having an adoption of two little girls fail (long story). then our little bundle of joy came as a shock from natural methods. Anywho, just letting you know that I know EXACTLY how you feel, and SOOOO happy for you guys, and yes, I had to go about every two weeks because they knew of my difficulties as I described above. I was happy to go that often as I'm sure you are. The more I heard that heartbeat the better!

I'm looking forward to continuing to read your story; and if you ever have any questions from someone whose been there, feel free to pm me!

Thank you everyone! I appreciate all the well wishes and good thoughts more than you know!

Just an update:

Just returned from a Dr.'s appt. My BP was good and I lost three more lbs! That makes 11 lbs since the last time I weighed myself sometime towards the end of summer. Don't worry - I am eating and taking my vitamins and the baby is getting all the nutrition (and chocolate) it needs - I just had it there to lose... so nothing to worry about.

We were able to hear the heartbeat again (it was around 140 bpm) although it took the nurse a couple seconds (seemed like days) to find it.... and they took my blood pressure AFTER that! Oy!

I opened my big mouth with questions about the h1n1 vaccination and ended up with a needle in my arm! I am not a fan of flu shots and have never received one in the past but I know its not just me anymore and I need to ensure the immunity for my child's sake.

I think the Dr. was in the room for three minutes! He checked my stomach, asked if I had any questions and said he would see me in two weeks!

So that is all for now. I am surprised to be going to the Docs this much... any other moms go every two weeks in the beginning?

 

[NHdisneylover]

Jenn, and everyone else.

I hope you dont mind, but I changed the title of this thread....

Just seems more appropriate!

A most excellent change Mike

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Update?

Had another Dr.'s appointment yesterday. Everything is looking good on my end. I have gained one pound and my blood pressure was still good even after having a blowout with my cousin.

The baby is moving more to the middle of my abdomen (he/she used to hang out more on the right) and the heartrate was good (150's).

Had to get them to give me a new script for different vitamins b/c the DHA supplement in the generics was making me burp up stale fish market (no exaggeration - disgusting).

And agreed to the Afp or Afv or Avf something test to test for Downs and other Spinal Defects. Initially we had decided against this b/c a diagnoses of Downs makes no difference to us but since it is just a blood test and it tests for other defects as well - We made a quick decision to go for it.

That will take place during the 16th week - so two weeks from now.

I also return to the Doc in two weeks. Hopefully we can plan my U/S to find out the sex of the baby at that time!

 

[rpmdfw]

Had another Dr.'s appointment yesterday. Everything is looking good on my end.

On your END?



I REALLY don't understand how this whole baby thing works!

Cuz I thought your END didn't play into it at all!

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Thanks for keeping us informed Jenn. So glad to hear things continue to go well. Still sending hugs, prayers and pixie dust for you and Nelson.

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

On your END?



I REALLY don't understand how this whole baby thing works!

Cuz I thought your END didn't pay into it at all!

You are a silly, silly boy!

 

[NHdisneylover]

Jenn-thanks for the update

With my first we were going to skip the test too since we knew we would want the baby no matter what--but my doctor had a good point that IF the test (being a simple blood test it was not dangerous to the baby) showed a likelyhood of a probelm, we could have time to start educating ourselves about the potential issue before we had an infant to keep us busy Of coruse, everything was fine--as it will be for you and your little miracle.

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

On your END?



I REALLY don't understand how this whole baby thing works!

Cuz I thought your END didn't play into it at all!

Rob -- please define "END". As one who has done her fair share of time in the stirrups, I feel I can heartily attest that one's "END" is deffo involved.. in many myriad surprising and confounding ways...

 

[Mathfailure]

Jenn -

Like all the others, I am so enjoying your journey to Mommyhood. I cannot imagen the excitement you have inside waiting to know if you're having a little boy or girl.

Now, blow ups are okay, just don't scare the baby!! My friends swore the little ones could hear voices before they were born!!

Hope the vitamin situation is better.

Kathleen

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Babies in utero most certainly can hear. Quite a bit of research shows us that.

Start singing the ABC song Jenn! You never know! Little Jenn may just be born knowing how to read! (Or at least spell).

Hope the vitamin switch helps out. The others sounded pretty bad!

The blood test is a good choice. All will be well and you can rest easy on that score, eh?

Take care!

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Hi Jenn. Just wanted to check in and see how you're feeling? Hope all is well and you're enjoying your pregnancy (minus the fish burps).

 

[Kennywife]

Hi Jenn! Hope you're enjoying your pregnancy! Been thinking about you and Nelson. Let us all know how you're doing, ok? We're nosy. LOL.

Anna