Rocketdog Blog

Nothings turns a long run into a speed workout quicker than a GIANT LIGHTNING BOLT! I think I did the last mile and a half at a 8:30 min pace! :shock:

The long and winding Willow, originally uploaded by rocketdog2000.

I was feeling antsy after we ran errands today, so I decided to get out and take some photos of the beautiful foliage. I wasn’t up to handling both dogs, so I took Willow to Shaw Park. She loves to be out in the woods and is such a good dog. It was nice to watch her scamper around with a big smile on her face. It took my mind off of our recent events, and for a short time I didn’t think about it. Healing is a slow process sometimes.

Well, it wasn’t meant to be. I started spotting last night and had an ultrasound today which showed that we had a blighted ovum. The gestational sac measured 4 weeks when it should have been 7. I’m glad that I even got pregnant and yes, we will try again. Even if I had known it would turn out this way I wouldn’t change a thing. I loved knowing I was pregnant and couldn’t have waited to tell anyone even if I wanted to. It was the best 3 weeks of my life.

So as of today I’m 5 weeks and 5 days pregnant. What does that mean?
I’m hungry all the time. No morning sickness yet.
I’m moody and weepy.
Did I mention hungry?
My boobs are now capable of blotting out the sun. I had to buy a bigger sports bra today.

I feel great and am excited and sometimes overwhelmed. How will I ever get everything done?

I think I will be using my blog again. Here’s a quick recap of where I have been over the last year and a half:

May 2006-We start consciously trying to have a baby. I am charting my temperature.

Dec. 2006-I let my regular Dr. know we haven’t had any luck yet so she draws some blood work to rule out thyroid, etc. Blood is drawn Dec. 11th. Results come back with a FSH of 33(normal is 10 or under) which is the same as a menopausal woman’s. This means my ovaries have few or impaired quality eggs left. I am devastated. My Dr. refers me to an OB/GYN.

Jan. 31st, 2007-I have my appointment at Generations and find out my next step is an HSG(where dye is flushed into the uterus and Fallopian tubes and monitored for any blockages.)

Feb. 7th, 2007-My HSG is normal. Everything looks beautiful!

Feb. 27th, 2007-My OB/GYN goes over my options:In Vitro Fertilization($20,000 and up), Intrauterine Insemination with Femara($300), or doing nothing except what we’ve been doing. I opt for IUI with Femara, then have 3 weird cycles and don’t take the meds until May.

May 27th, 2007-Our first IUI is unsuccessful. We are sad.

Aug. 10th, 2007-Our second IUI doesn’t work either. We are even sadder. I feel like it will never happen. We decide that after the third IUI we will take a break, as I am driving myself crazy every month obsessing over whether I’m pregnant or not.

Aug. 17th, 2007-My blood is drawn to make sure I ovulated. I did but it still didn’t work.

Aug. 24th, 2007-I start what is supposed to be my 3rd IUI cycle. My Ovulation Predictor Kit looks almost positive on Sept. 6th. I expect it to be positive the next day. It isn’t. I worry a lot about having missed it. I resign myself to trying again next month.

Sept. 18th, 2007-I have blood drawn again to make sure I ovulated. I did, and my progesterone is 23.7. I get a refill prescription for Femara. My doctor and I discuss the next step and I tell her we would like a consultation with the IVF clinic to get more information. All the pregnant people in the waiting room of my Doctor’s office make me sad.

Sept. 20th, 2007-I feel like my period is coming. I decide to take a pregnancy test, which I know will be negative, just to get it over with. Holy shit-it’s positive!

Zing!, originally uploaded by rocketdog2000.

For this week’s Photo Friday challenge–Fast.

Yeah, it’s been awhile.

Let’s start with my second race this year, the Christopher Cash 5K. Last year it was my first race, it was 90 degrees and it kicked my ass. This year it was in the 70’s and I felt great. I made it most of the way through running with my friend Sue(Lori had gotten ahead of us.) We got to the last big hill and she talked me into walking it. It didn’t take much to persuade me but in retrospect I wish I’d just pushed myself through it. I did sprint at the end and passed some guy, so I felt good about it. Finish time=33:31

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Bleeding Hearts

Originally uploaded by rocketdog2000.

It finally stopped raining, at least for today. I’d practically forgotten what the sun looked like. Got in a nice run(last one before the race on Saturday) and puttered around the house. Took pictures out in the yard. All the rain was getting a little depressing. At least we got a short break. Yay!

Maple Tree

Originally uploaded by rocketdog2000.

Spring is finally on its way here. I have a 5K race on May 20th so I really need to run more-I’ve already been out a few times, so far the most I’ve run is 2 miles without stopping. I should be all set by May.

Unfortunate Chipmunk Incident

Originally uploaded by rocketdog2000.

I was out in Portland and when I got back to my car I saw this tail sticking out from under my car. I immediately knew it was the chipmunk that lives (lived) under our front porch. I drove all the way home and made Joe come out and look at it with me. We opened the hood-he was just lying there on some part of my car-and I was able to push him off with a stick. It looked like he was just squished in the middle. I felt soooo bad. We had a moment of silence at the trash can, then sent him on his way. Poor little guy.