Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Yes, it's been months since I last posted-- and I apologize-- the pregnancy was a rough one with hyperemesis, and then anemia... and I was allergic to all of the iron supplements they tried on me- exhausted from being anemic plus all the side effects of the hyperemesis. All in all I wouldn't say I was a picture of health or that I had any kind of glow about me. I only found relief in reflexology-- I discovered it a few weeks before I was due and it made me a pleasant person. I highly recommend it to help cope with a rough pregnancy.

The good news is that we had a emergency c-section a week or so ago-- and out came a beautiful baby boy. I won't go into huge details expect to say that pretty much like my whole pregnancy- his arrival was not a smooth one either. But we could not feel more in awe or blessed and we stare at him in amazement that he's ours. So I've answered the lingering question of was 10 months of illness, more than 8 rounds of IVF meds, and 2 miscarriages worth it? Yes, without a doubt. I would not change a thing about it.

Anyhow, recovery is slow ... but I'm getting there and I hope to post more soon. Hugs to all of you how pop in to check on me. I still read your blogs- but I unfortunately forgot my login for several months and was unable to post ... now that it is again in my memory I hope to catch up and let you all know I am still thinking of you.

18 comments:

Rachel Inbar said...

Congratulations!!!

queen said...

I am glad to read this post: I am happy for you and congratulations.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!!

Tara said...

Well congratulations to you! Any pictures coming?

Sherry said...

So great to hear from you - congrats!

Serenity said...

So happy to see this post. Congratulations, ellie. So happy for you.

Hopeful Mother said...

Ellie - I am thrilled to have finally read this post. It has been such a long road for you - and at the end, a beautiful baby boy waiting for you guys! So happy for the update - and hope to hear/see more as you are up to it.

Missed you around here!

BigP's Heather said...

Congratulations! It is so good to hear from you!!

Lut C. said...

Congratulations!

Sorry to hear it was a rough ride right till the finale, but I'm thrilled the end is a happy one

Abc said...

Congratulations to you!

beagle said...

Congratulations!!
Ditto requests for pics!

Samantha said...

Congrats! I'm sorry the way there was so hard, but I'm glad you've made it!

The Beauty Junkie said...

Congrats and so glad you checked in stranger

Courtney said...

I have been checking in on you all these months, sending the most positive thoughts your way. I'm glad to see your silence was due to such a wonderous occasion. Congratulations!

Meg said...

Ellie - Extraordinary, belated congratulations!!

Anonymous said...

This is the first time I have read your blog. I am an adoptive mom to Finn from Korea. I underwent IF treatments for four years.
I am reaching out to the blogging community to introduce my not for profit, Parenthood for Me, Inc. Our mission is to provide financial and emotional support to those starting families through adoption or medical intervention.
Please visit our website, link below, and our blog
http://parenthoodforme.blogspot.com
Please pass the link on.

Sincerely,
Erica Walther Schlaefer
President
Parenthood for Me, Inc.
www.parenthoodforme.org

Meg said...

Hey!Wondered how you were doing.

Keeping The Faith said...

Soooo :) Any chance we can get an update? Even a short one?
-Faith (aka KAC)