OK, I know all first time Mom's are busy. But seriously, our house is also completely torn apart making life that much more hectic. Our entire kitchen floor has been ripped up and is in the process of having new tile installed. This means NO KITCHEN! It's a little challenging with a newborn. And, our basement is still not finished, but getting much closer. I can't wait to get the home improvements DONE!
It was my birthday on Friday. Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me.... I LOVE BIRTHDAYS! So, it's been all about me, and of course Riley, for the past week. Shelly got me a new Digital Camera. It rocks! Hopefully I can get pictures posted tonight.
I'm super busy at work today but at least had to let you all know we're here, we're happy, and we're loving our baby girl.
And finally, to check out some too cute pics of Riley, go to my cousin Melanie's blog at My Four Sons and check out the slide show she did of Riley from our family baby shower this weekend, under the Sweet Miracles post from Sunday. Thanks Melanie! The pictures are ADORABLE! And, welcome to the blogging world!
Monday, June 25, 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:
It's about time.. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! We tryed to call you a couple of times.. What, you think you don't have to answer cause it's your day? hehe
Can't wait to see the pictures with your new digital.. :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :o)
Glad you're back. Missed yall. We were having Riley withdrawls. Can't wait to see new pics.
Glad to hear you guys are doing well! I think we all just figure that you are really busy, so thanks for the updates once in awhile.
So glad to get an update! I hope the home improvements move along quickly for you!!!
Amber
Thanks Dee I love blogging. Thanks for getting me hooked!
Ok here we go. You knew you would hear about it right.
A) Happy Fuckin Birthday Denika Beppy :)
B) Why the hell do we have to wait so damn long to see pictures of that little angel and then...
C) have to go to SOMEBODY else's blog to see them.
D) Fun shower !
E) when is your friends shower going to happen ?
F) VERY, VERY, VERY cute baby. I need to hold her. You bring over chicken salad...no wait, you bring Riley over and I'll make chicken salad :)
G) Thanks Shelly for the new digital. Now Dee.....
H) USE IT and BLOG damn it !!!!
I have to admit your site made me blog too. I am bad now I check your and Mels sites everyday and I find myself adding stuff to mine every couple of days. I get all sad when people havent updated because this is my new addiction. I have even found a friend on here who makes awesome scrap book pages...from your blog. I love this and it keeps every one uptdate on life and it is Easy!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEE!
We miss you tons!!!
Happy Birthday Dee! I hope you have a perfect year.
Happy Birthday to you!
happy birthday!!!
finally an update! ;) riley is cute as ever. please post more, especially with photos!
Happy Birthday!! I haven't been reading much lately but I wanted to tell you that Riley is such a beautiful little girl!! It must be amazing to look at her everyday, I know she is such a blessing to your family!
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