Growing Our Own Garden: Conversation and Prayer...

May 17: Egg Retrieval
April 20. 2012: Started a new IVF cycle.
December 20, 2011: I miscarried.
December 19, 2011: Our BETA was only 328. The doctor suspects miscarriage and I will be going in to rule out a tubal pregnancy.
December 17, 2011: I began bleeding and cramping. Called the doctor's office and would be going in on Monday for another blood test.
December 12, 2011: Our BETA increased to 125. Our Christmas Miracle is right on track.
December 8, 2011: POSITIVE blood test! BETA 18
November 29, 2011: We had our frozen embryo transfer. Two blastocysts transferred.
August 17, 2011: The ultrasound revealed that our baby was at least a week behind in growth and the doctor shared that we should expect a miscarriage.
August 15, 2011: We had our first fetal ultrasound. We didn't hear a heartbeat, our baby was behind on growth.
August 1, 2011: We had another blood test and discovered that my Beta number had MORE than doubled within the past four days and it was at 601. Maybe twins???
July 28, 2011: This is a day I will NEVER forget...we are PREGNANT!!! My Beta number was at 96.
July 2011: Had 11 eggs retrieved on the 14th (7 eggs fertilized, 4 made it to blastocyst stage). We had our Day 5 transfer on the 19th.
June 2011: Started another round of IVF.
June 2010: Had a colonscopy and discovered that the new medication has healed my colon 100%. PRAISE!
May 2010: Attended an Adoption Agency Orientation, paid our application fee, and started working on our Adoption/Life Book.
August 2010: Saving for one last multi-IVF cycle before pursuing adoption.
August 2010: Dr. Fox removed my Endometriosis, repaired my septate uterus, and discovered a malfunction with my fallopian tubes.
May 2010: Dr. Fox diagnosed me with Endometriosis and scheduled surgery in August.
April 2010: Participated in a Clomid Challenge to determine if I have Endometriosis.
March 2010: Our Home Study is FINALIZED and OFFICIAL!
January 2010: Believing and trusting that God will bring us a miracle!
November 14, 2009: Home Study for adoption!
October 29, 2009: Consult with Dr. Fox to start a multi-cycle IVF program...4 IVF's!!
October 7, 2009: Received another BFN after the second cycle of Clomid and IUI.
September 9, 2009: Took a HPT and received a BFN!
August 26, 2009: Insemination day! We had five eggs that measured 23, 20, 16, 15, and 13 mm.
August 5, 2009: Had a consult with our doctor and made plans for an IUI with clomid next cycle.
May 23, 2009: The DH's surgery results were GOOD! All counts are UP!! We're going to try naturally for two more cycles!
May 20, 2009: Embolization follow-up appointment. May 2, 2009: Attending a fertility seminar and praying for one of the FREE IVF's!!! Update...no free IVF for us. Still trying for a natural pregnancy!
February 25, 2009: Embolization surgery (4 coils)
February 9, 2009: Urologist consult.
November 2008: Working on raising the money for our next IVF by creating an Etsy Store and starting a Chip-In on our Be Thou a Knight blog.
October 2008: Attending a fertility seminar and praying for one of the FREE IVF's!!! Update..no FREE IVF for us, but three lucky couples walked away from the seminar ecstatic!
October 2008: We found out that my school district decided not to offer the new upgraded insurance. So we are back to saving for our next IVF.
October 2008: Our new insurance kicks in and will cover more infertility costs.
April 2008: We received our 2nd BFN.
March 2008: We started our 2nd IVF process. We retrieved 8 eggs and transfered 5 embryos.
December 2007: We received our 1st BFN.
November 2007: We started our 1st IVF process. We retrieved 8 eggs and transfered 3 embryos.
September 2007: We tried IUI for the 2nd time.
February 2007: We had a fertility consultation.
December 2006: We tried IUI for the 1st time.
April 2006: We started trying to concieve.
September 2005: We got married!!!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Conversation and Prayer...

I had an awesome phone coversation today with a Feritility Specialist in St. Louis. He gave me some great ideas on tests that I should pursue and information on how I can be more knowledgeable with our infertility. He also sent me a HUGE email full of documents, websites, and his input on everything we discussed today. I plan to get with my fertility specialist here in Florida to follow up on the tests that were recommended. YEAH!!!

On another note...please remember to keep us on your prayer lists. The DH and I are attending the Fertility Seminar on Saturday (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time--for those of you that like to pray at the exact time something is happening) and we will be entering the drawing for a FREE IVF with our doctor. I minored in Math in college and know that the odds are not in our favor to win the FREE IVF, but we do have the Lord's favor and through Him all things are possible! I am sure any couple attending the seminar would be glad to win a FREE IVF cycle, but so would WE :)

6 comments:

Amanda Ledford said...: I am praying for you and that you will win the free IVF! That would be such a huge blessing!!! :-); October 15, 2008 at 6:33 PM
Cathy said...: That is so awesome! And you know I'll be praying for you Saturday morning as I do everyday!

Love you...; October 15, 2008 at 7:05 PM
Sunshine said...: Lianna you are in my prayers. God is good and so faithful. Here is a scripture I held on to/stood on/ declared and still believe.

(I changed the he to she because God is no respector of persons.)

She staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able to perform. Romans 4:20-21; October 15, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Faith said...: That's good news! I'll be praying on Saturday!; October 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Mrs Anne said...: Saturday morning I'll be sure to double criss cross my fingers and say lots of prayers.

I hope it's not only informative, but you walk away with a FREE IVF coupon!

:); October 16, 2008 at 12:05 AM
CAC said...: i will definitely pray that you will win, that would be a huge blessing! i am really enjoying your blog!; October 16, 2008 at 9:08 AM

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