Uncle Steve here...
Shelly came home from the hospital last night, she is doing very well, her feet and legs are pretty swollen still.
Shelly and Dee just left the house to go spend a few hours with little Riley. Then they are going back tonight to see her again and take the infant CPR class that is required before release. We were hoping they would let Riley come home tonight, but it is looking more like tomorrow. She is doing awesome, but they do not want to release her until she starts gaining weight. So I am sure momma Dee and momma Shelly will be force feeding her today! LOLAnyway, Dee just wanted me to update you all as she is running around like a mad woman :)
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!
23 comments:
Again - she is just beautiful!
Thank you for the update! We look forward to more positive news and more adorable pictures!
Shelly - you look great! (you do too, Dee, of course!)
thanks for the update! we are all eagerly awaiting more updates and pictures. can't wait for Riley to go home with her mommies. she is soooo beautiful. everyone looks great! :)
Thanks for the update! Riley is so cute! I love her ittle fingersand those cheeks!! And shely looks awesome, for someone who just went thru 9 months of growing a life and major surgery!
I hope Riley can come home tomorrow!
Ok... I guess this blog thing is going to catch on lol... so I thought I'd finally get a log on :-) Hmmm... am I the only male here?
you all are the most gorgeous family and I think that Riley has got to be one of the prettiest damn newborns I have ever seen. I just keep crying. I've been so self absorbed that I actually FORGOT TO READ YOUR BLOG. Duh. I'm so stupid. Riley is here! OMG OMG OMG you guys she is the prettiest baby I've ever seen.
Oh you better be sending me your snail mail address because her Auntie Rae wants to send her a welcome gift.
Hugs always,
rae
www.backyardmusings.wordpress.com
Thanks uncle steve :)
I hope she can put on the weight in a couple of feedings.
Shelly looks fantastic.
So glad everyone is good.
Welcome to blogland Uncle Steve!
Welcome home Shelly! You're all looking great! Thanks for the update Uncle Steve. Can't wait to see more pics.
So happy for you guys :D
Cant wait to see more pics. !!!!
Riley (and Shelly & Dee) are looking great! It is awesome that the hospital requires an infant CPR class, it is something everyone should know.
Thanks so much for the update Steve...
What a BEAUTIFUL family.. Welcome home...
thanks steve!!!! i'm staring at the screen going "SWWEEEEEEET PEA!!!!!!!" that is what i called mikaela when she was a newborn. riley is so unbelievably BEAUTIFUL. omg i could just reach through this computer screen and kiss her!!!!! love to all! :)
I think you are all glowing. I am still amazed at what a miracle Riley is. Thanks Steve for keeping us up to date.
Thank you for updating! Here's hoping she is on her way home, and to her beautiful nursery, today (Saturday)!!!!
An update,...Please?!
Also waiting impatiently for an update! Hope all is well with little Riley Jo, Dee and Shelly.
ummmm! I know you ladies are busy, we're getting a little anxious here! LOL!!!!!
I see from K J's blog that K got to hold her. Can't wait to see new pictures. So happy to hear she is doing wonderfully!
Enjoy yourselves and update us when you can!!!
She is so beautiful! Take care of her and take care of yourselves!
Hugs...jojo
I hope the none-updating is because everyone is home, doing great and settling into a routine.
Miss hearing from you but I think we all understand how crazy is it when baby comes home.
I'm holding you all in my thoughts.
Hey guys,
Kelly just gave me the wonderful news! Saw the blog and she is sooooo cute!
congulations! She couldn't have been born to any 2 better people, I love ya both, oh and hey Steve.
Thinking of yall! Hope everyone's doing great! Can't wait to hear and see more. You're in our thoughts.
Trying not to worry about you girls...Hoping all is well and you're just too busy to post! I'll keep checking for a quick update.
Blessings,
Melissa
Hoping all is well!!!!
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