I'm awful at keeping up with how things are going more frequently. My thoughts haven't been super positive lately, so it's a good thing that I'm slacking. ;-)
So, our IUI was a failure. The first blood test, my HCG levels were high, signalling that the IUI had taken. I went back 2 Days later and my numbers hadn't doubled, which means that my body actually didn't take the IUI and it did not result in a pregnancy.
I couldn't help myself reaching that highest of highs when I found out that I was "pregnant", only to reach the lowst of lows when I found out 2 days later that it wasn't true. Whether my body ended the pregnancy, or whether it never really happened doesn't matter. Neither thought helped me or R to move past this tragis loss.
We have rested in the peace and love give only by our Saviour. That's it. Nothing else helped us remain as peaceful and strong as we have.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
New RE / 1st IUI
We finally made a decision, after several months, to establish ourselves with a new RE who also practices north of our area.
I feel much more comfortable with Dr. J, and am thankful that I have options.
I started injections a few weeks ago in preparation for our 1st IUI. Today, I go back to see how many eggs I'm producing. I'm hopeful, but also being very realistic.
I feel much more comfortable with Dr. J, and am thankful that I have options.
I started injections a few weeks ago in preparation for our 1st IUI. Today, I go back to see how many eggs I'm producing. I'm hopeful, but also being very realistic.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
6 Months w/ Munchkin
Today marks 6 months that we've been caring for our precious foster baby. We affectionately call him Munchkin...and that's what I'll call him from now on. :)
He is growing so much. He's nearly 8 months old. He sits up well, eats anything and everything we offer him (almost ready for table food), and loves books. Although he has skipped the rolling over stage and may bypass the crawling stage, he's starting to pull himself up and has been supporting himself standing for several months now. He has strong legs...he'll either be a track star like his Uncle L or a soccer player like R. His teeth will be coming through any day - he chews and bites his toys like a playful puppy. He is such a happy little one. He only cries when something is wrong - diaper change, hungry, tired, hurt. He smiles and laughs the majority of the time. He is very observant. He checks everyone out before he'll smile and play with them. He gives kisses and says "Mama" all the time now. He recognizes R and I, and, of course, we're wrapped around his tiny finger. He's a big time snuggler and we LOVE it!
He has brightened what could have been some of our darkest days. We are still incredibly thankful that Munchkin was brought into our lives.
He is growing so much. He's nearly 8 months old. He sits up well, eats anything and everything we offer him (almost ready for table food), and loves books. Although he has skipped the rolling over stage and may bypass the crawling stage, he's starting to pull himself up and has been supporting himself standing for several months now. He has strong legs...he'll either be a track star like his Uncle L or a soccer player like R. His teeth will be coming through any day - he chews and bites his toys like a playful puppy. He is such a happy little one. He only cries when something is wrong - diaper change, hungry, tired, hurt. He smiles and laughs the majority of the time. He is very observant. He checks everyone out before he'll smile and play with them. He gives kisses and says "Mama" all the time now. He recognizes R and I, and, of course, we're wrapped around his tiny finger. He's a big time snuggler and we LOVE it!
He has brightened what could have been some of our darkest days. We are still incredibly thankful that Munchkin was brought into our lives.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
San Diego
We are both loving it! We've been to Sea World, La Jolla, Qualcomm Stadium (bought lots of Chargers gear), on a histour tour of San Diego, and our favorite so far, Coronado.
We have plans to meet up with R's family here...I'm looking forward to meeting them!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Thanks Hurricane Rina
Today we found out that Hurricane Rina is expected to hit Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Cancun in the next day or so. That being said...our flight to Cancun has been cancelled. Boo! I talked to the airline today, they said that the next flight would be sometime late next week, because there are several flights cancelled and rescheduling everyone's flights would take time.
SO THANKFUL, in this situation, that we have a travel agent. I called Megan and she is working feverishly to find us another place to go to on vacation. I think the choices are South Carolina or Florida. We've already planned for time off of work, and have planned this vacation for months and months...that both R and I are ready to get the heck outta here! :)
SO THANKFUL, in this situation, that we have a travel agent. I called Megan and she is working feverishly to find us another place to go to on vacation. I think the choices are South Carolina or Florida. We've already planned for time off of work, and have planned this vacation for months and months...that both R and I are ready to get the heck outta here! :)
Friday, July 29, 2011
Team BLUE
Team BLUE....in honor of the baby boy that was placed with us for Foster Care. We got the call a week ago (7.22.11) that there was a 6 week old boy who needed to be placed in a foster home for permanency.
Just a few days ago, R and I had talked about not quite being emotionally ready to start Foster Care, and decided that we might need to wait a little longer before accepting a placement. Once I heard this precious baby's story, there was no way that I could say no. Of course, I called R and he agreed. We picked him up that very afternoon at 3pm.
He doesn't have much hair - the hair he does have is very light. His eyes are blue, I hope they stay that way. He has the chunkiest cheeks I've ever seen, you just want to kiss 'em. He is such a sweet, calm, beautiful soul. In the week that we've had him, he's captured our hearts. We are so grateful for this opportunity to play a prominent role in his life for as long as the Lord allows us to do so!
Just a few days ago, R and I had talked about not quite being emotionally ready to start Foster Care, and decided that we might need to wait a little longer before accepting a placement. Once I heard this precious baby's story, there was no way that I could say no. Of course, I called R and he agreed. We picked him up that very afternoon at 3pm.
He doesn't have much hair - the hair he does have is very light. His eyes are blue, I hope they stay that way. He has the chunkiest cheeks I've ever seen, you just want to kiss 'em. He is such a sweet, calm, beautiful soul. In the week that we've had him, he's captured our hearts. We are so grateful for this opportunity to play a prominent role in his life for as long as the Lord allows us to do so!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Gift Licensing, Pt. 5
...and THE END...
We have decided that we are tired of waiting for GIFT licensing. We also have not approved of SIRM's new RE's "bedside manner". Neither R nor I are a fan. We don't want to be babied, but we also do not want to be belittled. We have chosen to go with another RE in the area. We will meet him in the Fall. We want to enjoy our summer as much as possible.
:-)
We have decided that we are tired of waiting for GIFT licensing. We also have not approved of SIRM's new RE's "bedside manner". Neither R nor I are a fan. We don't want to be babied, but we also do not want to be belittled. We have chosen to go with another RE in the area. We will meet him in the Fall. We want to enjoy our summer as much as possible.
:-)
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