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

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, February 12, 2009

Thankful Thursday (Times Three)...

Thursdays are when I post about the three things that I am most thankful for that week. Here are my Thankful Thursday (Times Three)...

1. Jordyn Elizabeth....

My cousin and his girlfriend gave birth to a sweet little baby on Sunday. Her name is Jordyn Elizabeth and is JUST precious.

She was just a little over 4 pounds, so the doctors are keeping her at the hospital until she can eat on her own. I can't wait to meet her in person when I go to Houston for Spring Break.

2. Valentine's Day...

I am so thankful to celebrate Valentine's Day with the man I love. We normally plan a dinner at home, so we don't have to fight the crowds, but this year we made reservations, about a month ago, at Thai Basil. The new Thai restaurant in town...I can't wait to share this day with the DH---and Valentine's Day is on a SATURDAY this year...another thankful!

3. Blue Ribbon...

I have been working hard on completing an application for our schoo to win the Blue Ribbon Awardl. It is due on February 18th and I am SO thankful that I finished it, with the help of a co-worker, yesterday!! We stayed at the school until 6:30, but it is FINISHED!! Thank God for this one...now let's just pray that we actually WIN the award :)

What three things are you most thankful for this Thursday?

3 comments:

Meredith said...: Your cousins baby is so precious!!! Good luck with your contest!!!; February 12, 2009 at 7:15 AM
Kendra said...: That baby is TOO cute!!; February 12, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Anonymous said...: Lianna,

Thank you for posting about Jordyn. She is back up to 4lbs 4.7 ozs. She had dropped down to 4lbs. 2 ozs. We just have to pray she starts eating better, and stops the Bradycardia which is, when the heart beats a little slower than normal, resulting in a low pulse rate. It is kind of the opposite of tachycardia, where the heartbeat and pulse are more rapid than "normal".; February 17, 2009 at 6:31 PM

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