Me: Ellie
Age: 28
Why I blog: My blog is where I write my thoughts and experiences, mostly on my journey to motherhood (which, after five miscarriages, will hopefully be successful soon)!
PS: Yes, those are my scrawny calves and ankles in the header.
My journey so far:
03/2006 – off birth control
08/2006 – pregnant!
10/2006 – 12 week appt. shows missed miscarriage, D&C
10/2007 – pregnant! heartbeat seen at 7 weeks
12/2007 – 11 week appt. shows missed miscarriage, let it happen on its own
02/2008 – pregnant!
03/2008 – spontaneous miscarriage at 7 weeks, heartbeat seen at 6 weeks
05/2008 – pregnant! chemical pregnancy 3 days later
08/2008 – pregnant! weekly ultrasounds show heartbeat and steady growth
10/2008 – 9w5d appt. shows miscarriage at 9w3d, let it happen on its own
12/2008 – HSG shows all is clear
01/2009 – pregnant! weekly ultrasounds show heartbeat and steady growth
Hello-
I am an adoptive mom who struggled with IF for four years.
I recently started a not for profit, Parenthood for Me.org.
Our mission is to provide financial and emotional assistance to those starting families through adoption and medical intervention. Please visit my website:
http://www.parenthoodforme.org/ Pass the link on.
Thank you,
Erica Schlaefer