It's been heavy on my heart to try again for baby #2.
We tried the first time in November of 2014 with our only frozen embryo but it did not survive the thaw. We went again in June of 2015 to start the process but my egg reserve was low and I got extremely discouraged and decided to take some time away from the fertility train and refocus. It's been almost a year and during that time my desire for another child has not waivered.
Also Avery-Harper has been asking for a sibling! No pressure right!
So last week on May 18th I went in to have another IVF consult and sonogram. I was on the third day of my cycle and I was very nervous of the information I may receive bc last time it was not good.
Well this time I did my sono and received great news! My uterus looked great and I had lots of follicles! My doctor said everything was really good and in his exact words he said "it's now or never"! We were surprised to hear that even though we knew we were getting older and needed to do something ASAP. We just weren't expecting such a blunt response. So we agreed to push forward. He told us the protocol would be the most aggressive and to come in the following week for a trial transfer.
Before the next appointment hubby and I did our labs, semen analysis for him and pap smear for me!
On the following Wednesday, May 25th we went in for the trial transfer and sonohystergram to make sure there was no blockage. I again was nervous. The last time I did a trial transfer when trying for Avery-Harper they found a polyp and I had to have surgery. This time however it was all clear!!
That means forward ahead we go! I've contacted a few pharmacies they referred me to for pricing on my medicines. Once I have the best pricing, I'll order my meds and pay for IVF fee! I'm set to do my injection demonstration next week! Then progesterone levels on June 6th and on June 7th I will start my injections!!! We are beyond excited!
May 28, 2016
Our Princess turns 3!!!! Well....a few months ago but nevertheless
I'm 3 months and 2 days late with this post lol
Avery-Harper turned 3 on February 26th and we had a big party on the 28th at Kidville. I can not believe how time has flown! The best three years of our lives!
February 26, 2015
Happy 2nd Birthday Avery-Harper
HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET BABY GIRL LITTLE MISS AVERY-HARPER!!!
Most of you know via my blog that I have fertility problems. For four long years I underwent numerous medications, hormones, injections and a few surgeries to correct the problem. In the end I found out IVF was my only option. It was super scary, super expensive and not guaranteed. My husband gave me 2-3 injections in my stomach daily for numerous weeks. I was being monitored by my fertility doctor 5-6 times a week. We spent well over $35,000 out of pocket during those 4 years. But at the end of it all we were blessed with our miracle.
Avery-Harper decided to come a few days before she was scheduled. She caught us totally off guard and arrived with her mother looking a HOT MESS (which you'll see in the video 😒) When she was delivered via c-section she swallowed a lot of amniotic fluid. Because of that I was unable to see her in person for almost 7 hours after she was born! There's a moment in the video where the nurse wheels her in the room. She hands her to me and I just held her in front of my face and looked at her. I nuzzled her face to mine and my heart immediately exploded. I wept and wept and wept. I wept for all those years, all those shots, all those tears and for all of my fear I had going on that journey. Words can not explain what I felt finally holding my own child. My mom always told me "there is no love like a mother's love" and "when you're a mother you'll understand". She was right and I'd go through all of that again and again just to have this kind of love in my life. So if I post too many pictures or I'm too mushy with my status updates, that's why. Without that journey I may not be a mother today! Avery-Harper is both my blessing and my miracle. The way I love her can not be explained. God forbid if I were only given these two years to be her mother. Well I'd definitely say it was worth my entire existence.
I've shared this video here before bc it means the world to me. After two years I still can't believe she's here. I still can't believe that I'm a mom.
Turn up the volume and enjoy! Thank you BluDoor Studios for this amazing gift! I called you all last minute to tell you she was arriving within an hour and somehow you made it! You stayed at the hospital for 8 hours just so you could get these images! We are forever indebted to you!
https://www.facebook.com/bludoorstudios. http://www.bludoorstudios.com
Here's Avery-Harper's BIRTH day video!
http://video214.com/play/ZbEHnvSiyaoRET0y1rl5rA/s/dark
Most of you know via my blog that I have fertility problems. For four long years I underwent numerous medications, hormones, injections and a few surgeries to correct the problem. In the end I found out IVF was my only option. It was super scary, super expensive and not guaranteed. My husband gave me 2-3 injections in my stomach daily for numerous weeks. I was being monitored by my fertility doctor 5-6 times a week. We spent well over $35,000 out of pocket during those 4 years. But at the end of it all we were blessed with our miracle.
Avery-Harper decided to come a few days before she was scheduled. She caught us totally off guard and arrived with her mother looking a HOT MESS (which you'll see in the video 😒) When she was delivered via c-section she swallowed a lot of amniotic fluid. Because of that I was unable to see her in person for almost 7 hours after she was born! There's a moment in the video where the nurse wheels her in the room. She hands her to me and I just held her in front of my face and looked at her. I nuzzled her face to mine and my heart immediately exploded. I wept and wept and wept. I wept for all those years, all those shots, all those tears and for all of my fear I had going on that journey. Words can not explain what I felt finally holding my own child. My mom always told me "there is no love like a mother's love" and "when you're a mother you'll understand". She was right and I'd go through all of that again and again just to have this kind of love in my life. So if I post too many pictures or I'm too mushy with my status updates, that's why. Without that journey I may not be a mother today! Avery-Harper is both my blessing and my miracle. The way I love her can not be explained. God forbid if I were only given these two years to be her mother. Well I'd definitely say it was worth my entire existence.
I've shared this video here before bc it means the world to me. After two years I still can't believe she's here. I still can't believe that I'm a mom.
Turn up the volume and enjoy! Thank you BluDoor Studios for this amazing gift! I called you all last minute to tell you she was arriving within an hour and somehow you made it! You stayed at the hospital for 8 hours just so you could get these images! We are forever indebted to you!
https://www.facebook.com/bludoorstudios. http://www.bludoorstudios.com
Here's Avery-Harper's BIRTH day video!
http://video214.com/play/ZbEHnvSiyaoRET0y1rl5rA/s/dark
February 16, 2015
DIY Chalkboard Mirror
This old mirror use to grace one of the walls of my mom's formal living room. She always loved this old mirror but it was never my style. After her passing I decided to keep the mirror. I didn't exactly know why I was keeping it but something just wouldn't allow me to part with it. So it sat in my garage for over a year. During one of our garage sales many people tried to purchase it but I always declined. Now I'm in the process of redoing my daughter's room and I thought the mirror would make a great "fancy" chalkboard. I figured I could use it to write inspirational messages to her each day. This DIY project was fairly easy and now my daughter has a piece of her grandma's décor hanging in her room. It turned out really cute and I love being able to walk in her room and see my mom's mirror. It brings back so many memories and I get to relive them multiple times a day! Now I just have to work on my chalkboard handwriting and graphics skills! Ha! #repurpose
BEFORE
BEFORE
I APPLIED THREE COATS OF RUSTOLEUM
CHALKBOARD PAINT
CONDITIONING---WHICH MEANT ROLLING CHALK ON IT
SIDE ALL OVER THE BOARD, THEN EARASING
AFTER
AFTER
AFTER
DIY Wall Mounted Bookshelves
My daughter has tons of books and her previous bookshelves weren't going to work in her new space. I found an idea for super cute, inexpensive wall mounted book shelves. All I needed was some inexpensive 1x4 and 1x6 pieces of wood, wood glue and nails from Home Depot or Lowe's. So I had the hubs (my personal carpenter) put them together. Then they were primed, painted and mounted! All for under $20!!
Avery-Harper loves being able to grab a book and sit on her rug or at her little table and flip through them. She also is enjoying picking out whichever book she wants read to her. It turned out really cute! I still have SO MUCH to do but her new "Big Girl" room is coming together 😊
Avery-Harper loves being able to grab a book and sit on her rug or at her little table and flip through them. She also is enjoying picking out whichever book she wants read to her. It turned out really cute! I still have SO MUCH to do but her new "Big Girl" room is coming together 😊
BEFORE
DURING MOUNT PROCESS
MOUNTED
AFTER
AFTER W/ THE NUGGET
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