Growing Our Own Garden: While I'm Waiting...

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, February 7, 2009

While I'm Waiting...

My best friend, Tedra, sent me a text message about a week ago and told me that I HAD to hear this song...While I'm Waiting. It was played on the movie Fireproof (which I have NOT seen yet), so most of you have probably heard it already.

I finally got around to looking it up on You Tube and it just brought me to tears. Listen and watch the video below. (Don't forget to pause my music at the bottom of my blog first!)

This song really hit home with me...and I know many others that are dealing with infertility will probably agree.

It encouraged me to look up waiting in the Bible---here are a few verses that I found.

Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles."
Psalm 37:7 "Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act."
Psalm 40: 1-2 "I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along."

We will serve Him and worship Him while we are waiting...

5 comments:

Unknown said...: this is an awesome song. and you've got to see the movie. my husband and i made a commitment to one another after we saw the movie. definitely a must see.

oh, by the way i don't live in Houston. we have a galleria in Hoover, AL.; February 7, 2009 at 8:00 AM
The Coach's Wife said...: I know...I just heard about that song last week and downloaded it...it is my new theme song!; February 7, 2009 at 1:06 PM
Heather said...: Great song. I think about your struggle often. I remember those days so clear. Hang in there & know there are numerous people hoping & praying for you & the DH. One of these days you WILL look back at your situation & realize the wait was worth it.; February 7, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Faith said...: I love this song! It has been my theme song since the first time I heard it. Praying for you!!; February 7, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Lisa said...: What a great song. I will keep praying that things work out for you.; February 9, 2009 at 5:01 PM

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