I am a Christ follower, a happily married woman, a devoted daughter, a loyal friend, and a hard-working assistant principal. I am overjoyed to finally add proud MOMMY to our miracle baby to my profile!!
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!!!
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
Different Plans...
So...we didn't win one of the FOUR free IVF's given at the Fertility Seminar today. But, we did witness four couples that were ECSTATIC!!! And can you blame them???? What an awesome gift a FREE IVF would be :)
Although we were a little disappointed, we realize that God has different plans for us. Plans that only HE knows and plans that we will continue to wait patiently for.
Thanks for all the wonderful comments and especially all the prayers!!!
Although I was so praying that you would win today, don't let it get you too down. You and David have worked so hard and continue to do so, the reward will be that much sweeter when the "appointed time" comes.
I fully believe that God has something BIGGER and BETTER in store for you. Perhaps because of your faithfulness, he is going to give a child without intervention. I know that he has a plan specifically laid out, just for YOU Lianna, just for YOU! Keep your head up and believe in a miracle, because yours is coming soon.
What a bummer that you didnt win but how awesome for those who did! I am still praying for ya'll. You are right. God does have a plan and that plan is not to make you suffer. (((hugs)))
Sorry to hear this, Lianna, I was really hoping that this would be your time. But you're right - God has something even better and more miraculous in store for you! Something that will leave no doubt in anyone's mind that He is the one who orchestrated it and that will bring Him all the glory! Praying that it happens SOON for you!!
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I am so sorry! =(
I was thinking about you today, praying that you would get one!
Although I was so praying that you would win today, don't let it get you too down. You and David have worked so hard and continue to do so, the reward will be that much sweeter when the "appointed time" comes.
Love you!
Thinking about you and praying for you! Love you sister!
I fully believe that God has something BIGGER and BETTER in store for you. Perhaps because of your faithfulness, he is going to give a child without intervention. I know that he has a plan specifically laid out, just for YOU Lianna, just for YOU! Keep your head up and believe in a miracle, because yours is coming soon.
Praying for you today and always ~ Laura
What a bummer that you didnt win but how awesome for those who did! I am still praying for ya'll. You are right. God does have a plan and that plan is not to make you suffer. (((hugs)))
You know the old adage...when God shuts a door He opens a window! I know He has BIG, BIG plans for you! Continuing to pray for you!
Sorry to hear this, Lianna, I was really hoping that this would be your time. But you're right - God has something even better and more miraculous in store for you! Something that will leave no doubt in anyone's mind that He is the one who orchestrated it and that will bring Him all the glory! Praying that it happens SOON for you!!
I'm so sorry that you didn't win the IVF. I still can't believe they give these things away!
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