We are a young couple eager to start a family. We have been trying for 3 years. 2008 and 2009 brought on 2 miscarriages, diagnosis of a uterine septum-4 surgeries to fix (resect), and diagnosis of stage 3 endometriosis. On March 11th God's Plan was revealed to us! Dustin was talking to his 96 year old Granddad and telling him we would find out if we're pregnant the following day...Grandad said..."What would you like a boy or a girl?" Dustin said "I don't care, I just want a baby." Grandad said with a knowing grin "I think it might be twins!" Dustin said "Funny you say that, the doctors say we actually have a good chance of that!" 10 hours later his Grandad died in his sleep. Our doctor called us that afternoon telling us "WE'RE PREGNANT!" 2 weeks later we find out...it's Twins!!! Grandad knew! My testimony came full cirlce! God holds the beginning and end in His hands. This was His Plan! To God be the Glory!!
I believe everything I've gone through the last 3 years happened for a reason. I know I'm a stonger person and most importantly, my relationship with God is so much stronger. I'm in a really "good place" right now. I know at times I may not always be in this "good place", but whatever is to come I will be steadfast in my love for the Lord, knowing that His plan is perfect whether it makes sense to me or not. Please join me on this journey I'm taking to fill my heart's desire of becoming a mother. This blog is a place for me to vent, a way friends and family are kept in the loop, and an outlet to help someone else who has been down a similar rocky road.
Philippians 4:6-7 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1/09-appt with RE (reproductive endorcrinologist). Bloodwork-normal. Start Clomid cycle #1. Cancelled due to abnormal shaped uterus found on HSG. MRI reveals severe septate uterus.
2/09-Laparoscopy to rule out endometriosis-stage 3 endo found. Cleared out as much as possible. Ablated endometrioma found on left ovary. Hysterscopy-septum resection.
4/09-Hysterscopy revealed mild septate. HSG to compare. Decided to try before having another surgery. Femera Cycle #1-1 mature follicle-BFN
7/09-Femera Cycle #4, menopur injections, 2 mature follicles, trigger shot, 2 back to back IUI's-BFN
8/09-surgery scheduled to remove leftover septate
9/09-hysterscopy-resect septate
10/09-start acupuncture and herbs
11/09-hysterscopy post op shows more scar tissue. Surgery again to remove it. Got as much as they will be able to get.
12/09-IVF consult
IVF day 1: 1/25/2010-CD3 sonogram. 19 antral follicles, small fibroid detected. Given the "go" to start IVF. Took birth control pill and had acupuncure-DONE!
IVF day 4: 1/28/2010-Acupuncture and Moxa treatment-DONE!
IVF day day 8: 2/1/2010-Acupuncture and Moxa treatment. Injection training. 1st Lupron shot-DONE!
IVF day 9: 2/2/2010-Moch Trial Transfer. Bloodwork-DONE!
IVF day 10: 2/3/2010-Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 11: 2/4/2010-Acupuncture and Moxa treatment. Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 12: 2/5/2010-Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 13: 2/6/2010-Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 14 : 2/7/2010-Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 15: 2/8/2010-Acupuncture and Moxa treatment-Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 16: 2/9/2010-Lupron inj.-last birth control pill taken-DONE!
IVF day 17: 2/10/2010-Lupron inj., bloodowork-E2=10.1, no big cysts...given the ok to start stims on Sat!-DONE!
IVF day 18: 2/11/2010-Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 19: 2/12/2010-Lupron injection-DONE!
IVF day 20: 2/13/2010-START STIM MEDS-down Lupron inj. to 5 u, 2 Bravelle inj., 1 Menopur inj.-DONE!
IVF day 21: 2/14/2010-5 u of Lupron inj., 2 Bravelle inj., 1 Menopur inj.-DONE!
IVF day 22: 2/15/2010-bloodwork:E2=114; up dosage to 3 Bravelle inj., 1 Menopur inj., 5 u Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 23: 2/16/2010-2 Bravelle inj., 1 Menopur inj., 5 u Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 24: 2/17/2010-3 Bravelle inj., 1 Menopur inj., 5 u Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 25: 2/18/2010-bloodwork:E2=646; P4=.4;2 Bravelle inj., 1 Menopur inj., 5 u Lupron inj.-Sonogram: 15 follicles all measuring around 11mm; lining=5.3, Acupuncture and Moxa treatment-DONE!
IVF day 26: 2/19/2010-3 Bravelle inj., 1 Menopur inj., 5 u Lupron inj.-DONE!
IVF day 27: 2/20/2010-Bloodwork-E2=1,307; P4=.6; 3 Bravelle inj., 1 Menopur inj., 5 u Lupron inj.-Sonogram: 20 follicles all measuring around 12mm; lining=5.9-DONE!
IVF day 28: 2/21/2010-3 Bravelle inj., 1 Menopur inj., 5 u Lupron inj. IVF day 29: 2/21/2010-Bloodwork-E2=2,577; P4=1.5; Acupuncture and Moxa treatment; 2 Bravelle inj., 1 Menopur inj., 5 u Lupron inj.-Sonogram: 25 follicles measuring around 15; lining=7.0-DONE!
IVF day 30: 2/22/2010-Bloodwork-E2=3,504; P4=1.5; 5 u Lupron inj., -Sonogram: 25 follicles all but a few a mature size; lining=7.0-DONE!
IVF day 31: 2/23/2010-Ovidrel Trigger shotIVF day 33: 2/25/2010-Egg Retrieval. Retrieved 15 eggs!
IVF day 34: 2/26/2010-Fertilization Report. Out of the 15 eggs retrieved, all 15 were mature, and 10 of them fertilized!!! We have 10 embryos growing!
IVF day 38: 3/2/2010-5 day transfer. Transferred 1 5AA blastocyst, and 1 4AA blastocyst. Froze 6 blastocysts.
IVF day 47:3/11/2010-PREGNANT!!!!! BETA-235!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRAISE GOD!!!!
IVF day 49:3/13/2010-2nd BETA-485!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PRAISE GOD AGAIN!!!!!
4/1/2010: Ultrasound reveals...TWINS!!!! Grandad knew it! My testimony and story comes full circle. This was His Plan!!!
6/23/2010: Ultrasound reveals...BOY AND GIRL TWINS!!!! Grandad was right again! Roman Choice and Kaiya Faith we can't wait to meet you!!!!
When you feel battered by life's storms, and you are filled with doubt and dismay; just remember God's rainbow is coming... its only a prayer away.
God is not slow in keeping His promises, as some of us know slowness-2 Peter 3:9
Our sponsored child from Africa. To sponsor your own child go to worldvision.org. Matthew 18:5-Whoever welcomes a child like this in my name, welcomes me
All of God's grace in one little face!!!!
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