Growing Our Own Garden: Wordless Wednesday...

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!!!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Wordless Wednesday...

We boarded Kodi for the week while we are in Houston with my family. Since my mom just delivered some brand new puppies, and they haven't had their shots yet, we thought it would be best if we didn't bring Kodi on this trip.

I really miss him and couldn't help but share some pics of him before we left.

I laughed so hard when I saw him in this chair and I couldn't resist taking his pic. I think he must wait for us to come every day in this position.

I really love my baby :)

By the way...if you are interested in seeing the sweet puppies that my mom is selling, check out her site here, Jilly Bean's Shih Tzu Shoppe , and click on the nursery. They are adorable!!!

18 comments:

Ann On and On... said...: What a beautiful dog! I'm sure it is hard to be without him for Christmas, they are a big part of the family.; December 23, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Brimful Curiosities said...: Love the stretched out legs. What a handsome dog.; December 23, 2009 at 10:38 AM
monelle said...: Love those pups! (i have 2 shih tzu's! )

Merry Christmas!; December 23, 2009 at 10:47 AM
collyn23 said...: love it what a beautiful doggy

http://beautifulangelzz.blogspot.com/2009/12/wordless-wednesday_23.html; December 23, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Oh My Baby said...: beautiful dog!; December 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting said...: Beauuuuutiful dog, oh my! Gorgeous!; December 23, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Lori said...: Thanks for stopping by my blog! Kodi is adorable. I think he has his own chair to sit and wait in! I also looked at the puppies your mom has...too cute!

~Lori; December 23, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Momisodes said...: What a cutie pie! I love the pose :); December 23, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Stefany said...: So funny!!!; December 23, 2009 at 2:59 PM
Kirsty@Gone Bananas said...: What a beautiful pup! I'm sure that Daisy and Kodi would be great friends! Have a very Merry Christmas and hopefully you'll be back with your Kodi soon!; December 23, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Unknown said...: Made for the camera :). What a beautiful dog!; December 23, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Jenni said...: Oh I did go look at the puppies....SWEETNESS!; December 23, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Lisa said...: I know that you miss Kodi...checked on the puppies...they are too cute.

Did you get the email about where I bought my Christmas cards?

Glad you are enjoying your time with family and friends.

Merry Christmas!

Lisa :); December 23, 2009 at 6:54 PM
RecycleCindy said...: A very funny picture of your dog on the couch. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas on this WW!
Cindy; December 23, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Annie said...: Your dog is cute (and big,haha).

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!

Thanks for visiting my blog today.; December 23, 2009 at 9:46 PM
BK said...: Kodi is a handsome dog. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas with Love, Joy and Peace.; December 23, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Haley H said...: He's a cutie. I'm sure it's really difficult being away from him.

Merry Christmas!; December 24, 2009 at 2:33 AM
Night Owl Mama said...: Beautiful! Just gorgeous. I can see why he's your baby.
off to look at the puppies; December 24, 2009 at 2:03 PM

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