Growing Our Own Garden: And the Winner is...

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!!!

Friday, December 5, 2008

And the Winner is...

Here are the names of those that entered the Christmas Card and Gift Tags giveaway:

1. Alyson

2. Kristy

3. Jordan

4. Miss Anne

5. Mary

6. Heather

7. Petrii

8. Krysta

9. ACC-Mom/Angela

10. Kendra

11. ZentMrs

12. Brandy and Jonathan Crumly

13. Cathy

14. Faith

15. Dottie

I thought I would do the drawing a little different this time. Just to make it a little more fun.

I cut up all the names and put them in a bowl.

I shook up the names REAL good.

I had the DH draw a name from the bowl...I thought he might get a kick out of participating :)

And the winner is....

ZentMrs!!!!

Please email me your address and these cards and gift tags will be on their way!! Congrats!

Merry Christmas and thanks to all of you for particpating! If you are interested in purchasing some of my cards or tags, please visit my Etsy Store to the right on the sidebar.

6 comments:

Mrs Anne said...: Congrats to the winner! :); December 5, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Justinand said...: Congrats!! Lianna--what a great idea this was--you are so creative and thoughtful! Right now I'm working on figuring out my Paypal password--watch for a chip-in from me soon! =); December 5, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Kristy said...: Congrats to them! I love your new header and background. Too cute!!; December 5, 2008 at 6:33 PM
Kendra said...: Congrats to ZentMrs.!!
LOVE the new header!! You guys are SUCH a cute couple =-). You are gonna make the cutest babies!; December 6, 2008 at 1:03 AM
Susan said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; December 7, 2008 at 3:16 AM
Susan said...: Yea!! Thanks for picking me!! Can you email me your email and I'll get you my address (I didn't see it here...) zentmrs AT gmail DOT com

Can't wait to use my new cards, and I have just the gifts on which to put those tags!; December 7, 2008 at 3:16 AM

Friday, December 5, 2008

And the Winner is...

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