Growing Our Own Garden: One Last Time...

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!!!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

One Last Time...

We've made a big decision...we are going to try IVF one last time.

It's taken a lot of discussions, a lot of failed pregnancy tests, and a lot of prayers for us to finally come to this decision (not to mention a LOT of saving to be able to pay for this procedure again).

Please keep us in your prayers as we take this leap of faith.

And believe with us that this will be the last time we have to go through this procedure and that our dreams will finally come true!

19 comments:

Lisa said...: Always praying for you Lianna!; February 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM
Heather Allen said...: I will pray like crazy!; February 10, 2011 at 7:47 PM
Jenna said...: Praying and believing!!!!!; February 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM
waiting and wishing said...: I am so happy to hear you are trying again! Praying for you!; February 10, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Ashley said...: Excited for you and praying for you!!; February 10, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Sonya said...: Praying for you!; February 10, 2011 at 8:19 PM
The Coach's Wife said...: Praying always!; February 10, 2011 at 9:10 PM
Heather said...: Im praying.....we just began our LAST one today too!!!; February 10, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Justinand said...: Praying, praying, praying!! And believing with you guys that your dreams will come true in just over 9 months!!; February 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Nink said...: You got my prayers! :); February 10, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Tiffanie said...: I started your blog not too long ago and have never commented but I just wanted to let you know that the Lord laid you and your hubby in my heart today and I did a facebook post to get my family and friends to pray for this to work this time. I also have health issued and want to be a mommy more then anything but have to wait until I am better although I will never be normal or painfree.
God Bless! Praying for ya!
Tiffanie
www.tiffanieschendel.blogspot.com; February 11, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Anonymous said...: I will continue to pray for you and your husband that this time your prayers and ours will be answered and your arms will be filled soon with a little one. God Bless!

P.S. Changed my blog address to lauras3littlemiracles.blogspot.com/; February 11, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Lori said...: I am believing right with you Lianna!! You are in my prayers as you go through this process!!!; February 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Annsterw said...: Praying for you and your future family!!!; February 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Lauren said...: Praying along side you friend!!!!!!!!!!; February 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM
sunshine girl said...: Hi Lianna, I am a visitor from Singapore, happened to chance upon your blog. Very blessed by your unwavering faith in the Lord and will keep you in prayer, my sister-in-Christ.

Josel; February 11, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Kendra said...: PRAYING!! Girl, I am HONORED to pray for this! PLEASE keep us updated!! I will be on my knees on your behalf!!!!!; February 11, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Meredith said...: I'm so happy for you and your husband! My prayers are with you-just remember God has a plan and you are living it! Praying for good news soon!!!; February 12, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Unknown said...: Praying for you girl as always!; February 15, 2011 at 8:26 AM

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One Last Time...

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