We are busily getting ready for our new arrival. Every spare minute not working is spent getting things ready and getting stuff done. This weekends list looked like this:
aBank
aTruck Detailed
aBuy Extra Battery Pack for Camcorder
aNew Windshield Installed in Truck
aOil Change, Tires Rotated, Safety Inspection & Emissions on Truck
aOil Change on Land Cruiser
aWal-Mart for Extra Toiletries and Snacks for Hospital Bag
aCraft Store for some Necessities
aStop at BF's (Best Friend Amy & her GF Trish) to say hi and get puppy kisses
aBeauty Supply for Hair Products
aMall for Mother's Day Gifts
I know there was more but I think that's enough. Sunday was spent doing LOTS of chores around the house. Tonight I got the hospital bags packed. We're getting so dang close!
Tomorrow is our OB appointment, NST, Lawyer's, and car seat installed.
I'll post an update tomorrow night after our appointments.
Sorry to be see such an absent blogger lately. There's just so much to get done! I have been keeping up with my blogger family I just haven't had much time to most. I'll get caught up soon.
Finally, GO JAZZ!!!
Monday, May 7, 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!
11 comments:
Thanks for the update - I've been checking several times a day. I'm just so darn excited for you both and can't wait to hear that Riley has arrived safe and sound. Know that I'm thinking of you constantly. Just a few short days until your miracle arrives. :) :)
12 days dude. Can you believe it.
Glad that you are getting stuff done.
Did Amy get a new puppy ?
I cannot wait until little Riley gets here. I already love her so much. Probably beacause she is already teaching everyone so much and she isn't even here yet. I am thinking of you guys every day and sending my prayers and love your way.
Sorry that last comment was from me. I hit the wrong button oops.
My favorite task on your list: "Craft Store for some Necessities." I love how it is necessities...not 'supplies' or 'some things' but honest to goodness needs! I have many needs at those stores too!
You guys are in the home strecth! Good luck today and keep us posted!
Wow.. Glad you took a minute to keep us posted.. I also check once a day to see if theres any news yet.
12 days, wow... You think you don't have time now.. Hehe :) J/J
So excited for you both and can't wait either..
Love ya's and Good luck at Docs today!
Yeah - way to leave us hanging for days! lol.
BTW - we had what we thought was the most together hospital bag. But, I had packed one less change of clothes for myself than I needed. Plus, something I really, really wish I had thought of....shampoo and conditioner. We were in the hospital for 3 days and I felt disgusting. The shower gel/shampoo that they provided wasn't even worth showering for.
OMG - this is getting so close. We are so excited and happy for your family!
We're thinking of you and sending our love out to Utah - and GO JAZZ!
BTW - totally random thing.
I am an avid XM radio listener and I found this great new artist and...she's from Park City or Salt Lake City. Her name is Alexa Wilkerson (or something like that).
In your free time, you should totally check her out.
Oh yeah, free time....
nevermind.
I find myself getting all antsy for you guys!! It's so close now. Can you believe you guys have come all this way, and now she's going to be here! We're here for you guys if you need anything.
I'm so tickled that I saw "oil changed" on your list. I, too, thought that getting my car's oil changed was a necessity before the baby's birth.
We're so excited for you both! Sending you our best.
Wow way to get everything done and ready. We didn't even do half that stuff! I am so excited for you guys and can't wait to see Riley!
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