Growing Our Own Garden: One Day...

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 our last 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!!!