Growing Our Own Garden: 100th Post Giveaway...

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, March 27, 2009

100th Post Giveaway...

I can't believe I have already reached my 100th post!! How time flies!! So to celebrate this milestone, I'm hosting a giveaway! I'd love to give away a set of my greeting cards. Just go to my website, Greeting Cards for Our Garden and my Etsy Store and let me know which set of cards you'd like if you win. If you would like an extra entry, post about my giveaway and leave me a comment and let me know that you did.

The last day to enter is April 3rd! Good luck!

23 comments:

Kristen said...: You have an etsy store?! I'm so there. :); March 27, 2009 at 6:30 AM
Anonymous said...: I love the green flowers misc. cards. I love sending cards for no reason and those would be perfect.; March 27, 2009 at 8:25 AM
Mrs Anne said...: LOVE your stuff!

the monogrammed cards are my fav!; March 27, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Jennifer said...: congrats on your 100th post! I love the pink flower cards. :); March 27, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Stephanie said...: I love the monogrammed cards. You make beautiful items.; March 27, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Andrea said...: I love the thank you cards with flowers. Very pretty!
Andrea amkandtrb@yahoo.com; March 28, 2009 at 10:17 AM
cpullum said...: I like the Party Hat Invite!
Carla
cpullum(at0yahoo(dot)com; March 28, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Anonymous said...: I like the baby face cards.....have a stay at home mom Friend due in November with baby #2, would love to gift them to her.....

mtbspring@gmail.com; March 31, 2009 at 8:05 PM
KelliAnn Christensen said...: I would pick the Flowers set. You could use them for most anything.
kb3388@hotmail.com; April 1, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Kelsey said...: I love all of them but my favorite are the monogrammed cards...very cute!
twin2savage@yahoo.com; April 1, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Anonymous said...: You make such beautiful cards! I'm expecting but don't know yet if it's a "he" or a "she" but would LOVE the "Pink Chick" or the "Blue Egg"!; April 2, 2009 at 12:01 AM
babalisme said...: You are really talented!! I can't pick one, but if you insist by holding a gun to my head it'll be You Make Me Happy card. Sooo touuchy, I love it!

Congratulations on your 100th post!; April 2, 2009 at 2:41 AM
arielle said...: I love the Cherrie card!! Really cute :); April 2, 2009 at 4:04 AM
The Lingo Family said...: The Blank Black Card.
So hard to decide, they are all soooo cute!!!

atrain365@hotmail.com; April 2, 2009 at 1:56 PM
Claire said...: If I won, I would like the Pink Thank You cards. I sell jewelry on Etsy and I love to give my cutomers a sweet note of appreciation. Great giveaway!

rclairerouze@rocketmail.com; April 2, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Claire said...: I posted about this giveaway on Twitter.

http://twitter.com/bisoubisoubeads
rclairerouze@rocketmail.com; April 2, 2009 at 2:55 PM
TheFancyFritter said...: I love the Pink Thank you! They are too cute! I hope I win! Thanks for a fun giveaway! :); April 2, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Anonymous said...: I really like the Zebra Thank you so much cards. They are adorable!; April 2, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi - I've added your giveaway on my blog. Thanks! :)

http://jaemors.wordpress.com/; April 2, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Elyse Kinard said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 3, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Elyse Kinard said...: The bugs a plenty cards are my favorite! They are so cute!!; April 3, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Anonymous said...: Hello Lianna!
Love your blogs! I love your cards! Especially the thank you with flowers - so precious!
Lykras
lykras@comcast.net; April 3, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Sarah said...: Your cards are fabulous! I love the monogrammed ones especially. Love the blog as well!

Sarah
sbenshall@yahoo.com; April 4, 2009 at 12:19 PM

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