Category Archives: Drugs and Medications

The Beginning

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Regina

Well, little did I know I was in early labor when I sent my last post. I knew my plug was gone and that I was having contractions but still thought they were just Braxton Hicks. Such is a first-time … Continue reading →

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My Turning Upside Down

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Regina

Thirty four weeks yesterday (10/19/11). Holy Crap! That is just amazing. A few non-pregnancy highlights.  Gina is still working her tail off. I miss her and it’s hard to be without her so much, emotionally speaking. That said, she has, … Continue reading →

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It’s not pretty, folks.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Regina

The Set Up About a year ago I did a trade with my Tarot teacher. She is also an astrologist. She read my natal chart and my short term chart. I coached her in a way that supported her quitting … Continue reading →

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It’s not all in vain…

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Regina

I’m 15 weeks Wednesday June 8th… starting my 16th week. Is that crazy or what? I heard the babies’ heartbeats again yesterday and they are goin’ strong. I can even feel them each with my hands/fingers pressing on my belly … Continue reading →

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Completing the First Trimester

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Regina

I’ve been drafting this blog in my head for weeks now and I’m sure I’ll miss all kinds of really cool things I wanted to share at one time but alas and again, I’ve felt so awful, I just haven’t … Continue reading →

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No wonder!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Regina

Took my blood test this morning and got a call back this afternoon…. no wonder I’ve been so sick! They want to see the estradiol (estorgen) level above 600. Mine came in at 1,914. That’s right, read it again: 1,914. … Continue reading →

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Hormone Highway

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Regina

Hormone Soup I am so, so happy to be pregnant! I’m currently in my 7th week (6 weeks, 2 days pregnant). And, I’m sick as a dog. I’m not throwing up but I’ve dry heaved, gagged and stood over the … Continue reading →

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Protecting My New Resident(s)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Regina

So, that big fat angry rash on my back side has only gotten worse. It’s more red, more inflamed and it’s spread: now up my 3/4 of my back and down my legs from my yoni to my calves, it’s … Continue reading →

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Now go be pregnant.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Regina

So, looks like we are good and pregnant. Another layer of exhale. Blood work Wednesday, 3/23 Day 1# Beta (hCG): 270 (about 2-3 times higher than standard) Friday, 3/25 Day 2# Beta (hCG): 562.5 April 11th: Ultrasound #1 (hurray!) They … Continue reading →

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Transfer Day

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Regina

What a magical day! After a good night’s sleep (and some great baby dreams) I woke up and went for a walk. It was a gorgeous spring morning. I wanted blood flow and fresh air. We killed time until we … Continue reading →

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