This is the first for us. We had no idea how to blog but ran across some other blogs of interest and decided to give it a try. We've decided to create this site to share information with our family and friends about our journey into parenthood.
As of today we're 12 weeks and 1 day pregnant. Almost through the first trimester! We can't wait to cross the first major milestone. Shelly's still feeling quite sick (nauseous) and is having lots of back ache today.
This week we have two appointments. One with maternal fetal medicine to do a quad screening. This is a preliminary test to look for any serious problems or chromosomal issues. We keep trying to decide if we even want to do the test because we're having this baby unless there is something seriously wrong that would gravely impact the baby's quality of life. Any thoughts on this?? We'd love to hear from you.
We also have our second OB appointment this week. After a lot of research and searching we've found an OB-GYN that we love!
We've had three ultrasounds so far. Two at the U of U and one with our OB. So far everything looks great. I'll get our pictures scanned in and posted.
Lots of exciting stuff as we get closer to the end of the first trimester. We can't wait to start shopping!!!
Sunday, November 12, 2006
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Our Conception Story
After eight years together we were pretty sure we'd spend our life with our four legged kids, doing lots of camping, and traveling the world. On August 12, 2004 that all changed with the birth of our God Daughter Tate. We immediately fell completely in love with her and soon began to re-think our decision of not having kids.
In October 2005 we began the process of trying to conceive. As soon as we started trying Shelly began having very erratic cycles which made the process that more complicated. After four tries over six months we decided to schedule a consultation with the a Reproductive Specialist. We were desperate to conceive and on a limited time frame since Shelly had just turned 41. Dee was 35 at the time but not able to conceive due to a medical procedure.
Our first appointment with the Repro Man was May 2006. He suggested we try IVF using Dee's eggs and Shelly as the gestational mother. He felt this scenario would give us the highest chance for success of a healthy pregnancy. We spent a short amount of time weighing our options and decided this was the best choice. We began our first IVF cycle in August. They did the Egg Retrieval and Fertilization on 8/31. Three days later, 9/3, they transferred three embryos into Shelly. Then the wait began.
Shelly promised not to begin the home pregnancy test too soon. Dee had to travel out of state for business a week after the transfer and asked Shelly to please wait to test. BUT, the wait was too much for her and she started testing after a week. At first there was no line. But after a couple of days testing a faint line started to appear. When Dee came home from her trip Shelly told her, "I know I'm pregnant." Dee didn't believe her and insisted the line wasn't dark enough so she tested herself to compare. There was absolutely no line. She began to believe Shelly was pregnant but still had doubt. Dee went to the store and bought another brand of testing strips. After five home tests, we were convinced we we're pregnant due to all positive results. A blood test at two weeks confirmed it; we were going to have a baby!
In October 2005 we began the process of trying to conceive. As soon as we started trying Shelly began having very erratic cycles which made the process that more complicated. After four tries over six months we decided to schedule a consultation with the a Reproductive Specialist. We were desperate to conceive and on a limited time frame since Shelly had just turned 41. Dee was 35 at the time but not able to conceive due to a medical procedure.
Our first appointment with the Repro Man was May 2006. He suggested we try IVF using Dee's eggs and Shelly as the gestational mother. He felt this scenario would give us the highest chance for success of a healthy pregnancy. We spent a short amount of time weighing our options and decided this was the best choice. We began our first IVF cycle in August. They did the Egg Retrieval and Fertilization on 8/31. Three days later, 9/3, they transferred three embryos into Shelly. Then the wait began.
Shelly promised not to begin the home pregnancy test too soon. Dee had to travel out of state for business a week after the transfer and asked Shelly to please wait to test. BUT, the wait was too much for her and she started testing after a week. At first there was no line. But after a couple of days testing a faint line started to appear. When Dee came home from her trip Shelly told her, "I know I'm pregnant." Dee didn't believe her and insisted the line wasn't dark enough so she tested herself to compare. There was absolutely no line. She began to believe Shelly was pregnant but still had doubt. Dee went to the store and bought another brand of testing strips. After five home tests, we were convinced we we're pregnant due to all positive results. A blood test at two weeks confirmed it; we were going to have a baby!
5 comments:
What a great idea to keep your loved ones informed of your progress. We look forward to reading this often. Take care and tons of love--Karen and Julie
Wow guys it took you 5 test to confirm. It only took me 4 tests to convince me when I was pregnant with Adam. Some of us are just non believers. Anyway I think this blog is a great idea. I know there are alot of us that are interested in how things are going for you. I am super excited for you guys. Love ya melanie
Welcome to the world of blogging. :)
thanks for including me in this wonderful event and great idea for the blog. I am a virgin at blogging so I hope this comes through OK!!!
We're so happy for you guys, Thanks for keeping us posted~! We can't wait to here more and more!
Love ya,
The Prskalo family
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