I am a Christ follower, a happily married woman, a devoted daughter, a loyal friend, and a hard-working assistant principal. I am overjoyed to finally add proud MOMMY to our miracle baby to my profile!!
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!!!
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Pray, Believe, and Receive...
David and I have some pretty special news to share today...
Congratulations!!!!!!! I have been following your story for some time now and I couldn't be more thrilled for you and your husband. God's timing is always perfect. So, so happy for you!
Oh my goodness, Congratulations!! I have been following your blog for a while and am just so thrilled that God has blessed you in this way. The journey can be so hard, but trusting God's plans always leads us somewhere beautiful. Blessings for healthy and happy pregnancy :)
I know I posted on FB already, but I had to post here too!! =) I'm just so thrilled and thankful to God for the wonderful, amazing, and much-awaited miracle!!!!! God is so good, and you were SO faithful!!! You are going to be the best parents! And let me tell you, those of us who have waited so long and been through so much, see the blessing in each and every second!! It's a lot easier to have patience at 3 am with a fussy baby when you know that all you've ever wanted was to be up at 3 am because of a baby!! I wish I could give you a great big hug! I will continue to pray you through each and every day until that baby is in your arms!!
Ohhhh my goodness!!!! Praise God!! I am soooooo happy for you and David!! Ahhhhh!!! I was getting ready for work, kinda bummed that I have to go to work today, but now I don't even care! Hahaha. I'm soooo happy!! I will continue to pray for you throughout your pregnancy!
Ohhhh my goodness!!!! Praise God!! I am soooooo happy for you and David!! Ahhhhh!!! I was getting ready for work, kinda bummed that I have to go to work today, but now I don't even care! Hahaha. I'm soooo happy!! I will continue to pray for you throughout your pregnancy!
So incredibly happy for you!!!! I have been following your story and I have been praying for you and your husband! I, too, have a miracle baby boy and I can tell you, he was well worth the wait. You will find that out, too! Can't wait to follow this new chapter!!!!
I have been following your for over two years and I have to say that I have tears of joy for you and David. What a wonderful blessing and answer to your prayers and those who have lifted you up as well. Congratulations!!
I've been following your blog for several years now! I'm so excited for you! Prayers have gone up for you guys.....from Georgia! So, so excited to follow your pregnancy journey!
I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!! I've been following your blog for a long time. I just want to jump up and do cartwheels!! Again, SO HAPPY for you....A very big congrats from Vegas!! :)
33 comments:
Congratulations!!!!!!! I have been following your story for some time now and I couldn't be more thrilled for you and your husband. God's timing is always perfect. So, so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS! What a blessing. God bless you in your pregnancy and parenthood!!!!
Congrats! So excited for you. Although we have never met I have been praying for you for at least a year. God is so great!
I am also due in Feb! haha
Congratulations! I have also been following your journey for awhile and am so incredibly happy for your family!
Congrats!!
Congrats to two amazing people. God is good.
So incredibly thrilled for you! Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!! :)
Congratulations!!! What a blessing!!
Oh my! Congrats!!!!! Sooooooooooo HAPPY for you guys!!! What a miracle blessing.
So happy for you!!!
Praise God!!!! I've read your blog for a while and prayed for you! I screamed with excitement when I saw this post.
Praise God!!!! I've read your blog for a while and prayed for you! I screamed with excitement when I saw this post.
Congrats!! So happy for you. I've been following you for a while, and am just beside myself with joy for you!
Oh my goodness, Congratulations!! I have been following your blog for a while and am just so thrilled that God has blessed you in this way. The journey can be so hard, but trusting God's plans always leads us somewhere beautiful. Blessings for healthy and happy pregnancy :)
Congrats!
I know I posted on FB already, but I had to post here too!! =) I'm just so thrilled and thankful to God for the wonderful, amazing, and much-awaited miracle!!!!! God is so good, and you were SO faithful!!! You are going to be the best parents! And let me tell you, those of us who have waited so long and been through so much, see the blessing in each and every second!! It's a lot easier to have patience at 3 am with a fussy baby when you know that all you've ever wanted was to be up at 3 am because of a baby!! I wish I could give you a great big hug! I will continue to pray you through each and every day until that baby is in your arms!!
Oh my goodness!!! THis is such fantastic news. I will be praying for a healthy pregnancy for you and a very healthy baby in February. Yay!!
YAY!!! Such fabulous news!!!
Ahhhh! Congratulations!!
Ohhhh my goodness!!!! Praise God!! I am soooooo happy for you and David!! Ahhhhh!!! I was getting ready for work, kinda bummed that I have to go to work today, but now I don't even care! Hahaha. I'm soooo happy!! I will continue to pray for you throughout your pregnancy!
Ohhhh my goodness!!!! Praise God!! I am soooooo happy for you and David!! Ahhhhh!!! I was getting ready for work, kinda bummed that I have to go to work today, but now I don't even care! Hahaha. I'm soooo happy!! I will continue to pray for you throughout your pregnancy!
ELATED for you!! Praise to our God from whom all blessings flow!!
So incredibly happy for you!!!! I have been following your story and I have been praying for you and your husband! I, too, have a miracle baby boy and I can tell you, he was well worth the wait. You will find that out, too! Can't wait to follow this new chapter!!!!
I have been following your for over two years and I have to say that I have tears of joy for you and David. What a wonderful blessing and answer to your prayers and those who have lifted you up as well. Congratulations!!
YAY!!! Congratulations!! What a great blessing!! I can't wait to follow along on this journey with you =D
Congratulations! I have been following your blog for a while and cried when I read this. So excited for both of you!
I've been following your blog for several years now! I'm so excited for you! Prayers have gone up for you guys.....from Georgia! So, so excited to follow your pregnancy journey!
Congrats I have been a long time follower and my heart is swelling with joy! What an awesome God!
Hi, you don't know me but I've been following your blogs and I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! I have been hoping and praying that this day would come.
Anne
I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!! I've been following your blog for a long time. I just want to jump up and do cartwheels!! Again, SO HAPPY for you....A very big congrats from Vegas!! :)
I missed this post but but was SO excited for you when I read your more recent post title! Congratulations!!! I can't wait to "meet" your miracle!
Ive never commented on your blog but have followed your story for awhile now. Just wanted to say congratulations! What a precious gift :)
that is so awesome! have been reading for a few years and I'm in amazement!! Can't wait to read the updates.
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