Growing Our Own Garden: Guest Post...Online Party!

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!!!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Guest Post...Online Party!

Hey, Everyone!

It's me!

The Hostess with the Mostest!

I am hosting a Mary Kay Online Party for my daughter-in-love with all proceeds going to the Baby Knight Fund.

You can also go to this LINK for more details.

Please check out all the specials below and then go to Lianna's Mary Kay site to place your order!

This event will run from April 18th until HIGH NOON on May 2nd, just in time for Mother's Day!

I can't thank you enough for your support!

Cathy, the Mother-in-Love

Limited Time Specials from Lianna:

Satin Hands Pampering Set, $30 (regularly $34)

Lip Nectar in shades passionfruit, coconut, and mango, $11 (regularly $13)

Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover, $12 (regularly $14)

Lash Lengthening Mascara, $8 (regularly $10)

If you are looking for an elegantly wrapped gift for your MOM for Mother's Day, look no further. Choose from three different Mary Kay Mother's Day gift sets that include a luxurious eau de parfum, scented shower gel and scented body lotion, wrapped in a frilly gift bag for $55.

Click this LINK and place your order today. All orders received by May 2nd will receive the special discounts listed above.

One lucky winner, randomly drawn, will be the recipient of this Quilted Bag Trio Set...

This trio of bags are great for storing makeup, jewelry, and all the important items you need when you travel!!

If you are unable to place an order at this time, you can grab the Online Party button and post it on your blog, twitter, or facebook (please make sure you leave me the link in a comment) to be entered in the drawing for the Quilted Bag Trio!!

Now everyone can be a winner!!! Again, please visit this LINK to place your order TODAY!

1 comment:

123 said...: Hey Lianna!! I love Mary Kay! I'm going to have to cheat on my rep to help out Baby Knight!! :); April 18, 2010 at 7:20 PM

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