Comments on: S Minus About Two Weeks.

By: Kami

Kami — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:05:40 +0000

I came across your blog in a very roundabout way. I was searching for “low rising E2 during IVF” and it popped up to the page where you were discussing how your E2 was failing to rise appropriately during your IVF #2.

The exact same thing is happening to me right now. My E2, after 6 days of stimming, is only 120. The RE nurse called to tell me there was a possibility for “cancellation” and the 1st thing I did was google for success stories. Your amazing blog popped up and I am hooked. Your story is so touching and amazing and you write with such wit and intelligence.

Wishing you and your husband and the perfect little Simone a wonderful, happy life together as a family.

Just wanted to put a little thank you out there for sharing your story. Please know that by doing so you are touching complete strangers’ lives. :)

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:54:08 +0000

YAH! Now we’re cookin’ with some heat! It’s so awesome to hear that Simone is going home soon – you have all endured SO much. Asking for advice on baby item purchases was a very smart thing to do – I wish I had heard of the Miracle Blanket-it sounds awesome. But since I didn’t have a chance to throw in my two cents about what to/what not to but I’m going to do it now. My first baby LOVED, LOVED his baby wipes warmer. I know – sounds crazy but he freaked out when I used cold wipes on him. I’m now using it with my second son and he loves it too, so it was worth every penny. And, yes – you will want piles and piles of burp rags around the house- in every room – because stuff comes outta little babies quite often and always it seems at unexpected times. Plus they are handy for wiping up tears when you break down sobbing because you’re picturing Simone walking down the isle or holding her own baby etc. etc. Also, Dr. Boudreaux’s Butt Paste is THE BOMB for diaper rash. They also have a product called Dr. Boudreaux’s Baby Kisses – Infant and Kids chapped lip and cheek moisturizer which also rocks. I swear by the stuff. Lanolin works miracles too – use it on yourself since you’re going to breastfeed. Okay – I’ll shut up now. Bye.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:52:37 +0000

First of all, I think I love you. Not in the stalking-I-want-to-be-you kind of way, but in the admiration kind of way. I concur with so many of the comments….feeling like you really shouldn’t be going home. Freaked OUT that you are, then there is the lonesome, quiet time which you think you longed for but find yourself looking around for your ‘friends’ the NICU nurses… but eventually you quit showing up at the NiCU when they call security, your husband and the psych ward….People don’t often understand that part, but if you’ve been there you usually do.

Oh, and then there’s the swaddling AND sleeping on your tummmy…um, well, there are a whole slough of “underground tummy sleepers” out there. You will do what you need to. And it’s not like you’re going swaddle sweet Simone, place her on her tummy and go about your merry way. You will stand over her watching every breath, holding yours and loving every second of it.
Congratulations. And thanks for sharing, and walking for MOD. YOu RoCK!

By: Lindy

Lindy — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:11:43 +0000

Hi, I’ve been quietly lurking these many weeks. Sometimes crying but always hopeful that Simone would be home soon- such happy news. Even if you will be hyperventilating in the corner some of this weekend. You must convince Scot that a Nikon D40 (got one for xmas) is a must. I can’t tell you how many fabulous photos I missed out on because of the slow shutter speed of my point and shoot- the new one I bought right before Squidge was born so that I wouldn’t miss any fabulous photos!!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:59:45 +0000

It is so great that you can make all these plans for Simone’s homecoming! YAY, so excited for you.

By: Sheri

Sheri — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:13:44 +0000

Hey!!! Glad to hear Simone will be home soon!!! Our youngest was in the NICU for two weeks. He was 34 weeks and weighed in at 7lbs 9oz. So, while I have been there and done that, I know I had nowhere near the experience you had. (he was christened in the hospital after he crashed for the second time and we were told there were no guarantees he would recover) I remember Quinn would only sleep on his tummy in the NICU and the nurses told me in no uncertain terms that under NO circumstances EVER should I put him on his tummy. They could because, well, all of the monitors. Really. I came home and layed him on his back. He fell asleep for maybe 6 minutes only to wake up screaming. This went on for about oh 2 months until my neighbor came over so I could regather any ounce of dignity I had left and shave my legs and take more than a 30 second shower. She rolled him on his tummy and he slept for 6 hours. It was 6 hours of me continuously checking on him, but it rocked. He still sleeps on his tummy and he is 4. So don’t be afraid to swaddle her with her arms in her blanket especially since you will be constantly checking on her. As long as someone is around, she won’t have the chance to smother herself in her blanket.

By: liz

liz — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:39:29 +0000

Woohoo!!!!

And snow? Really? It’s snowing sideways there? Good godamighty.

By: Denise

Denise — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:29:15 +0000

Tell Scott the Nikon D40 is SOOOO worth it! I just got one and love it. And all those coming home shots in your future….

Hoping your walk went well.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:11:23 +0000

*exhale*

This post has been so long in coming! I am thrilled to hear your plans for sweet Simone’s homecoming. I hope your walk of babies went well today.

Cheers on the big move!

By: punchanella

punchanella — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:02:59 +0000

so, at this point i’ve had two drinks… and i realize that ‘you’re’ was the wrong your. i know there are different ones, and which goes where. sorry.