Riley was in and out of surgery in THREE HOURS!!! She didn't get in to surgery until 3:00. We're just getting back to the room after spending time with her. She is doing FANTASTIC!
Shelly had a very rough 24 hours. We are exhausted!!!!!!! I'll post a better update tomorrow once I've hopefully gotten some ZZZZ's.
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE THOUGHTS, PRAYERS, KARMA, WELL WISHES, ETC. IT WORKED!!!
Monday, May 21, 2007
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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!
31 comments:
YEAH Riley!!!!!
I am s happy & releived for you all. Continued blessings to you all.
A Caring Canadian
That is such wonderful news! I checked your blog as soon as I got home from work and then kept checking throughout the evening hoping for an update. I'm so happy I checked one last time. Congrats to the three of you and what a tough little cookie you've got there!
That's wonderful! Give Riley a big "way to go!" from our family. Awesome news!
Thats great!!
Give Shelly a big hug from me. What a trooper! It is hard to go through the healing after having a baby let alone all the trials you guys have been through. I am so happy everything is going as smoothly as possible. Lots of love and prayers to the three of you.
Oh... that is so blessing... that she is doing good... I'm so happy!
I've been checking on all evening and I forgot that we have different time zone as I'm in EAST - hee hee..
Enjoy being motherhood now... :o)
Thank the Lord! That's great news! M and I will continue to keep you in our prayers.
yay!!!! we are so happy!!!!
get some rest and snuggle with your beautiful baby girl!
She is such a superstar! How amazing!
Get some rest - you will never have a chance for rest ever again!! LOL
OH Wow... We knew she was incredibly strong... Way to go Riley!
Prayers, I believe are so powerful!!! We'll keep you in them.. Thanks so much for keeping all of us updated!! (cause we check like every hour)LOL
Love you all and BIG HUGZ!!
Kori, Lala, Beau and Brady
EXHALE !!!!!
Congrats! She's a tough one.
Yes! Thank you for updating even though you are busy and exhausted. Your blog family really appreciates it!
I'm so glad the surgery is over and she is doing well!
Fan-damn-tastic!! jojo
Fantastic news. What a trooper!
I am so relieved for you it must have been the slowest 3 hours of your life!! i'm so glad shes doing well!!I will continue to pray for her well being shes a little angel!!
I am beyond thrilled for you all!! Congratulations!!!!
Try to make sure Shelley is getting a lot of rest. She just had major surgery herself and it's hard on her body - not to mention all the hormonal changes, etc. As a c-section mama who had babies in the NICU, I know well of what I speak. It's waaaaay too easy for her to ignore what she body needs in favor of taking care of Riley. It's what Mama's do - take care of their babies and it's hard to remember to get the rest needed to recover from surgery and birth.
Big hugs to you all and I can't wait to read the update!!!!!!
We are so happy and relieved to hear this great news! We hope you can switch gears soon and just focus on enjoying your perfect (and strong!) little girl.
Melissa and family
wonderful news!!!
That is AWESOME news!!
Glad her surgery went well. I know how scary it can be. Taylor had apnea and was in the NICU for a week. Hang in there!
Great news!! All our thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery (and rest soon)!
I found your blog through Lois and Holly's. I hope you don't mind, but I am going to add it as a link on mine. I know you are super busy right now with your new beautiful little girl.. but you can check out my blog some other time.. http://followmybabyjourney.blogspot.com/
I admire your all's strength throughout your pregnancy. You never lost faith and look, you have a beautiful baby girl to prove that faith and hope go a long way. Enjoy your beautiful daughter and I look forward to following your journey to parenting!
Hi,
This is great news. Jennifer (Arcane Matters blog) asked me to monitor your site while she is in the hospital. We've both been thinking about you and she'll be relieved to get the positive news.
-Nicole
P.S. Jennifer and the babies are OK. They have not been delivered yet.
Thank the heavens! We are so glad and relieved.
BIG SIGH OF RELIEF!
Keep us posted. We love you guys.
That is good news, I checked your blog 4 times last night to see if you had an update on there, I am glad that she is doing good. All of your utah county girls send there love and thoughts and prayers. Go Riley!!!!!
Hey You Three,
Tammy here, Kristine's sister, saw the pics of Riley. She is absolutely beautiful. You guys did great. Look forward to watching the blogs.
good luck and my thoughts are with you
Karen Buck said...
Yay, yay, YAY! WTG, Riley! That's wonderful news, Dee. Now, get some rest. :)
I found this blog when I was researching cystic hygromas. (My family is facing a similar situation.) You have been my light, shining and steady as you demonstrated grace, strength and courage throughout the entire pregnancy. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter! Wishing you many blessings.
dee, shelly and little riley - i love you ALL! I am sooooo excited to hear that all is doing well. CONGRATS dee & shelly! omg am i behind the times!!!!! riley, i cannot wait to "meet you" via the blog world. you are the sunshine of your mommies' lives. god bless you for being the strong little fighter i knew you would be. kisses, hugs and so much love!!!!!!! tiff
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