The sweetest gift: 16 Week bump

Loving having a bump!

Our Journey through Infertility:

Dec'08 - Aug'09
Off the Pill.
Hoping for "natural" conception

August' 09
Time to see the Doc after 8 months of no "luck"
~ Ovulation confirmed with Progesterone test
~ Thyroid tests normal
~ Hubby has Semen Analysis: Diagnosed Teratozoospermia (89% Abnormal Sperm)

September'09
~ First Consult with a Fertility Specialist
~ First Clomid IUI (Intra Uterine insemination) - BFN

October'09
2nd Clomid IUI - BFN

November'09
3rd Clomid IUI - BFN
Seriously starting to doubt my FS... Want second opinion

December'09
4th and last Clomid IUI - BFN

January'10
Consult with new FS for 2nd Opinion
Laparoscopy & Histeroscopy: Mild Endo & some adhesions found

February'10
5th Femara + Menopur IUI - BFN

March-June'10
** Pray for a miracle conception**

July'10
Test AMH, FSH & Prolactin
AMH - 7.4
FSH - 10 (High)
Prolactin - Normal

IVF - Short Antagonist Protocol
12 follicles - 12 eggs -9 fertilised
5 day transfer of 2 embryos
~ AF shows before test date ~
BFN

August - Oct'10
Emotionaly drained and tired

**TTC Break**

November '10
Frozen Embryo Transfer
2 blasts frozen on day 6 (Grade 3AA + 2AB)
Both thawed perfectly
Transfer 30/11/2010

December'10
Beta 10/12/2010 - It's a BFP!!! HCG - 222
Beta 14/12/2010 - HCG 993

ETD - 18/08/2011
1st Scan 24/12/2010 - 1 Perfect bean!
2nd Scan 24/01/2011 - It's a BOY!

August '11
Luca van Wyk born 11/08/2011

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

16 Week bump

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