Growing Our Own Garden: Thankful Thursday (Times Three)...Christmas Edition

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!!!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Thankful Thursday (Times Three)...Christmas Edition

Thankful Thursday is when I post about three things that I am most thankful for that week. Today, because it is Christmas, I wanted to share three very special things that I am SO VERY THANKFUL for today.

1. The birth of Christ...

Today as I celebrate the birth of Christ, I reflect on this perfect baby and how He changed EVERYTHING.

Luke 2: 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.

2. My family...

I am so thankful that my family drove from Houston to spend this special holiday with me and my husband. We have been so blessed this year to have my parents here for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. But with the addition of my #1VBF and my sister, Christmas has been over the TOP!

3. My husband and Southpoint Church...

I have been hoping and praying that the DH would attend Southpoint Church with me for some time now. Tedra, Lisha, and I were planning to attend the Christmas Eve service and I asked the DH if he would like to go with us. I think he was a little apprehensive, but knowing how important it was for me, he agreed to join us. After the service, the DH commented on how much he liked the pastor and how he enjoyed the service. He agreed to attend every Sunday with me now...what a blessing!!!

I hope you'll share the three things that you are most thankful for on this ThankfulThursday (Times Three)...Christmas Edition.

Merry Christmas!

3 comments:

Mrs Anne said...: wonderful thankful list!

i'm thankful for your friendship!

xo; December 25, 2008 at 5:30 PM
Kendra said...: Those are 3 WONDERFUL things to be thankful for!!!; December 26, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Faith said...: What a praise about your sweet husband going to church with you! God is good and these are such wonderful things to be thankful for!

P.S. The blog looks so pretty!!; December 27, 2008 at 2:41 PM

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