My journey with Endometriosis: He's here!

What is a "Rainbow baby"?

I found this description online. I loved it, and, I wanted to share!

"Rainbow Baby" is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn't mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of color, energy and hope.

Timeline

2010
November 29th-BFP!!!
November 16th-FET
July-Natural FET FAILED Attempt
April-Failed FET attempt
2009
November 20th- Our son Wyatt Landry was born into this world and carried into heaven by angels. We were 18 weeks pregnant.
September 14th- Hematoma found in uterus
September 4th-Heard heartbeat for the first time. WE ARE PREGNANT!!!!!!
POSITIVE BETA!!!
August 1st- ET (2 of the 3 beauties)-other embie makes it to freezer
July 30th-ER (5 eggs=3 healthy embies)
July 8th-IVF#2 starts with Lu.pron
June 3- Start period/miscarriage
May 29- Confirmed failing pregnancy
May 25- positive BETA!
May 16- Remaining Embie makes it to blastocyst stage and is FROZEN!
May 14- TRANSFER 2 embies
May 11-Egg Retrieval; 7 eggs, 4 mature, 3 fertilized with ICSI
April 22-Start IVF (#1) process!
April 17-Hysteroscopy (3 polyps removed from uterus)
April 15- "Mock Transfer"; found a polyp
March 20: 2nd laparoscopy
Jan 27: Follie scan-endometrium not thick enough. Dr. called and wants to talk surgery because of ever-growing endometrioma
Jan 19: Start Femara, 5 days
2008
Dec. 24: Start Femara, 5 days
August 30: First cycle post Lupron!
July 31: Endoscopy for nausea
July 25: Decline shot #5; start to taper off Lupron
March 31: First Lupron administration
March 13: Colonoscopy; endo adhesions causing recent "issues"
Feb 6: Laparscopy discovered Stage IV Endometriosis
2007
April- Stopped BC

Sunday, August 21, 2011

He's here!

8 pounds, 4 ounces
21.75 inches long
8/13/2011 at 437 AM

Love him to pieces! Trying to adjust to our new life. Hormones are bad!!

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24 comments:

Esperanza said...: CONGRATULATIONS! What amazing news. He's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your little miracle with us.; August 21, 2011 at 1:12 PM
amberunderconstruction said...: YAY! Congratulations on your baby boy!!; August 21, 2011 at 1:23 PM
melaniejennifer said...: Congratulations!!!; August 21, 2011 at 1:24 PM
The Cat Lady said...: Congratulations! So happy for you and your family. He is absolutely perfect!; August 21, 2011 at 3:31 PM
KC said...: Congrats, he is perfect!; August 21, 2011 at 5:56 PM
amanda claire said...: Oh hunny I am SO happy for you guys, makes me cry happy tears for you that he is here and well.

Hope you are recovering as well as can be and that the hormones settle down a bit for you soon xx; August 21, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Jenny said...: CONGRATULATIONS!!! He's beautiful :) Can't wait to read your birth story...and yes, hormones are crazy...but they'll calm down soon don't worry.; August 21, 2011 at 9:08 PM
JellyBelly said...: Congratulations!!!!; August 21, 2011 at 9:52 PM
Miss Megan said...: YAY! Congrats!! He's BEAUTIFUL!!! Hormones are crazy, and that's totally normal. Hang in there!; August 21, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Jennifer said...: Oooh he is adorable! Congratulations! Things get easier I promise.; August 22, 2011 at 2:28 AM
jeanna said...: Perfect!! He is SO perfect and adorable!!! Enjoy every minute (oh wait...I don't really need to tell you that, you will!). I am so happy for you!; August 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Nicole said...: look at him! He's perfect!! Congratulations!; August 22, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Sarah said...: He is adorable! Congrats :); August 22, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Jordan said...: Congrats!! Does he have a name?!?; August 22, 2011 at 7:34 PM
callmemama said...: Congratulations!!! He is beautiful!; August 22, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Cheri said...: Beautiful baby boy. Sleep deprivation is bad, too. It'll get easier! Try to sleep when he does. (I know - easier said than done.) A huge congrats.; August 22, 2011 at 11:15 PM
One Day said...: Baaaaaaaaaaah!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Oh he's so so so adorable, I'm so happy for you and your family.; August 23, 2011 at 1:33 AM
Open Air said...: Congratulations! He's beautiful! What a gift. :) So happy for you. Enjoy all those newborn snuggles--they're the best. ;); August 25, 2011 at 5:46 PM
J said...: He is beautiful!!! I know you are so happy. Congratulations!!; August 26, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Nadine said...: Congrats Lady! So happy for you, big hugs.; August 27, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Carla said...: Absolutely beautiful! I've been following your blog for some time. What an amazing journey. I am so happy for you guys.; August 27, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Nic said...: Congratulations!! He is adorable!
x; August 27, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Woman Warrior said...: Congratulations!!!! So incredibly happy for you!; September 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM
LRCD said...: I have been away for so long busy with my crazy grad school and today I was wondering about you. Whenever I come here I pray to finally see the picture of your baby. Oh I am so happy for you and for your family. Congratulations! Your family is beautiful.; January 9, 2012 at 12:42 AM