This was in one of the handouts we received tonight at Church. Needless to say we spent the entire service crying.
Looking At Life In A Whole Different Way - A Newborns Conversation with God
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you." The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy." Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak." "And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray." "Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life." "But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name." God said, "You will simply call her Mom."
Although we are not overly religious people, and don't follow any particular faith, we believe in God. Receiving this tonight made us both feel like it was meant to be. We've said all along God sent us Riley because he needed a special family to take care of her. Here we are Riley, ready to be your Angels.
Friday, May 18, 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!
13 comments:
I'm totally crying.
I can't wait for Riley to meet her angel-mommies. Good luck tomorrow.
I have read this before and so you wouldn't think I would bawl....SURE DID !
Now I can't stop dancing....so doing the Stewart dance right now just for you ! :)
Oh that was so awesome! Definately meant for you guys tonight. I can't wait to read about Riley tomorrow. Try to get some well needed sleep, because you won't get any for a long time. Who am I kidding, you won't be able to sleep tonight, you are to excited!!
That's precious. I just wanted to stop in and say Good Luck tomorrow. My thoughts will be with you guys!! Congratulations!!
And ANGELS You are! Wow that was a Great Story! Thanks! Good Luck tommorrow! My thoughts and prayers will be with you all! I Love you guys!
La
the baby must be soon here hooray, the
saying was soo sweeet!!
okay I am totally bawling!! I am sitting here and it is 7:55 am and Riley will be here in a few minutes and I am so anxious for the phone call. My prayers are with you guys today. Love ya
wow.. am crying - dang!!!
I'm so happy ;o)
congrats!
Congratulations on the birth of Riley! I recently found your blog through Arcane Matters, and have spent the better part of the day getting caught up on past entries. Love your stories, and am very excited for you on your new addition. Best wishes to the THREE of you! --Kristen
Just heard over at 2 girls in love that she's here and everyone is doing great. Congrats!! Hope the next few days go super smooth for you all!
I just read your happy, happy news and I wanted to shout CONGRATULATIONS to you all!!!!!!! I am so thrilled for youthat Riley is doing so well. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
*Crying* okay.....i've read that before but now I'm bawling my eyes out.
hugs to you, dear angels....
rae
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