Growing Our Own Garden: Perfect Plan...

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, May 14, 2010

Perfect Plan...

Please keep us in your prayers as we make a move on the baby front. We've been laying low, praying about our next steps, and doing our best to listen to what He wants us to do.

Please pray specifically that God leads us to the perfect plan for our baby.

I am believing that our journey to parenthood will soon be revealed!!!

11 comments:

Fabiola said...: I've been praying for you. Your faith is such an inspiration for me ; ) Thanks for being so honest and transparent in this though road.; May 14, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Lori said...: You and your hubby will be in my thoughts and prayers. You will be such a wonderful mother!!; May 14, 2010 at 9:32 AM
sarah @ life {sweet} life said...: I'm so excited for you guys...praying for you as you take this next step and seek His direction!; May 14, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Heather said...: Oh Lianna, you know that I have you in my thoughts & prayers many times a day. Being a mother is like no other feeling. Cannot wait to hear the next step in your journey!; May 14, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Lori said...: Many, MANY prayers for His wisdom and discernment and for your sweet baby!!!!!; May 15, 2010 at 6:41 AM
Anonymous said...: Lianna,

I am so thrilled that you feel God still directing you and your husband and that you feel closer to His plan for you and a baby. I will of course continue to pray and even add in a few extra's throughout the day.

God Bless you in the time ahead!!
Laura Ann; May 16, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Karah said...: Praying HARD for you :) I know you will be blessed beyond what you can ever imagine. God is always working!! :); May 18, 2010 at 2:01 PM
Karren said...: Been following your blog for a while.. just want you to know I'm praying for you!; May 18, 2010 at 2:53 PM
Ashley said...: I just discovered your blog and think that you are an amazingly faithful woman! My husband and I have been blessed with 2 beautiful boys after an ectopic pregnancy, a miscarriage, and an early twin loss. I know that every story is different, and that God's plans for everyone are different, but keep praying. Don't trust the doctors that tell you there are no other options, trust the Great Physician that created a baby from nothing! I will pray that your will is God's will and that the desires of your heart be fulfilled.; May 18, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Unknown said...: NEW FOLLOWER HERE! I will be praying for your next step. I know that GOD has a plan for you! :) THIS IS THE YEAR!!!! :) GOD BLESS!
xoxo; May 19, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Kelli said...: How exciting! Prayers going up!; May 23, 2010 at 8:40 AM

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