Growing Our Own Garden: Giveaway and Other Things...

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!!!

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Giveaway and Other Things...

I have started a Chip-In and giveaway on my Be Thou a Knight blog. So please stop by and check it out. The first giveaway will be on Friday, October 24th, and you won't want to miss out on the prize :) Please do not feel obligated to "chip-in" just at least leave me a comment so I can add you to the giveaway list. I promise to have some other cool gifts coming up soon!!

We got home about two hours ago from the Fertility Seminar and although we were not one of the free IVF winners, we did walk away with a lot more information on infertility. We are pretty upset, but we are NOT giving up. I've never been known to quit at anything and I'm NOT starting now. I've been working on Christmas Cards, gift tags, and custom photo cards since we've gotten home. If I can't WIN an IVF, I'll just have to raise the money to buy one :)

Happy Saturday and enjoy the cooling weather!!!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...: Keep the faith. You have to know he is listening and your prayers will be answered.

Dottie and Larry; October 18, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Amanda Ledford said...: Don't give up now! We are going to make it through this together!; October 18, 2008 at 5:04 PM
Faith said...: I'm sorry Lianna. I believe that God is going to make a way, and He is already showing Himself strong!; October 18, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Anonymous said...: I'm sorry you didn't win, but like I've said before, this is just all in the plan. That's so cool that you were able to speak to a fertility specialist in St. Louis. Do you have any interesting information to share?; October 18, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Candie said...: I'm so sorry you didn't win. Bigger and better opportunities are ahead. God will open other doors and ways for the IVF to happen and someday soon when you're holding that precious miracle in your arms you'll look back on every step of this journey and be so thankful for it all. You are in my prayers.
Candie; October 18, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Kendra said...: Man...I am so bummed you guys didn't win!! But, that just must not have been part of God's plan for growing your garden. We will just keep praying He reveals Himself to you in strong and mighty ways!!
I know that this would have been an AMAZING opportunity for you guys, but God doesn't "need" it in order to give you the desires of your heart, I am praying for a MIRACLE for you my dear!!!!!!; October 19, 2008 at 5:01 PM
Meaghan said...: Stopping by to tell you about my GiveAway! I started an online coffee shop Get The Bean and to celebrate we are giving away a 1 pound bag of coffee (or tea if you prefer) every week in October. To enter visit: www.getthebean.blogspot.com

If you are interested in raising money for your favorite cancer charity for an entire year go to: www.gtbfightscancer.blogspot.com

Thanks so much and have a great day!

-Meaghan; October 19, 2008 at 5:54 PM

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