Growing Our Own Garden: Money DOES Grow on Trees...

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, July 18, 2010

Money DOES Grow on Trees...

I can't honestly say I really believe money grows on trees...but I do believe God answers prayers. I wrote in my last post that my Endometreosis surgery was going to cost $1350 AFTER my insurance coverage. Hearing that news, just really put me in a place of frustration...I kept thinking, why can SO many women get pregnant so easily (and on accident) and I have to pay a fortune just to try and get pregnant?!?!

Well, the Lord heard our prayers and answered them in ABUNDANCE. Not only do we have the money to pay for our surgery, but if the hubby's business continues to prosper as much as it has this past week, we'll be able to put some money into savings for future procedures or for an adoption.

Thank you for your prayers and encouragement this past week...He does answer prayers.

13 comments:

Heather said...: YEAH!!!! I have been praying for this very thing for you!!! So happy, and God really does supply ALL our needs doesnt He?; July 18, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Megan said...: So awesome!!! =D

Prayers that things continue to go well for him!!; July 18, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Love with a Latte said...: So happy for you. I will continue to pray that you are blessed.; July 18, 2010 at 1:27 PM
Cassie_lu said...: God is good. I'll be praying for you guys.; July 18, 2010 at 2:33 PM
Mrs Anne said...: God is so good!
:)

I am so happy for you!

♥; July 18, 2010 at 3:23 PM
The Coach's Wife said...: WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!; July 18, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Anonymous said...: Lianna,

This is wonderful news, I had that surgery and the doctor "cleaned out the cobwebs" sort of speak and about 8 months later we got pregnant with the help of Gonal-f/Ovidril to overcome my other infertility problems. Of course now you know we are pregnant with a miracle baby without drugs or surgery. I have been praying for you and that God will bless you all with being parents soon.

God Bless; July 19, 2010 at 9:11 AM
High Heeled Mama said...: YEAH!!! Very ecited for you!; July 19, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Life Happens said...: That is awesome news!! I'm so glad you were blessed with the means to pay for the surgery and future adoption.; July 19, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Kristina said...: How exciting!!! What a blessing and a reminder that God will provide & hears our prayers!; July 19, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Justinand said...: God is SOOO good!!; July 19, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Lori said...: Praise God!!; July 22, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Anonymous said...: I have read your blog several times. I had stage 4 endrometreosis and almost gave up on getting preg. I did IVF 3 times and then decided to give up. GUESS WHAT, I have 2 boys! Praying everyday for you!; July 28, 2010 at 12:12 AM

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Money DOES Grow on Trees...

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