Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the day. Riley's surgery. We have to be at the hospital at 6:45 am. Surgery is at 8:15. We should be home around noon. I'll post an update then. I know it's minor but still, someone is taking my baby, and they'll have control of her precious little life. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Also challenging will be the fasting. Seriously, how do you have an eight month old fast?! She can have regular diet up until midnight. Then clear liquids until 5:15. Then nothing. I think it may be the longest ride to the hospital ever. She's going to want that morning bottle when she gets up. I might have to drink wine for breakfast.
Above, a picture of Miss Riley sticking out her tongue. Or at least an attempt. And, a picture of what we dealt with on Super Bowl Sunday. 25 inches of snow in our driveway! I called it "Super SNOW Sunday".
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!
13 comments:
I will definitely keep Riley in my prayers. My 11 month old is having her third surgery on the 18th. No matter how big or small, it's scary stuff!! Best wishes and please update us when you get back.
Oh. She will be in our prayers. I didn't know she was having surgery; I hope it isn't too serious.
VERY cute picture. I will be thinking about you tomorrow. Please post ASAP :)
Well....at least after that first bottle.
Having never been in that situation I really can't imagine how you feel, but our thoughts are with you! Best wishes, I hope everthing goes just as planned.
I hope the surgery goes well tomorrow... good luck with the fasting too!!
And... I love that pic!! Such a cutie!!!
I will keep you in my prayers. I know how scary it is to hand over the most precious things that you have. When deshawn had his eye surgery I was a wreck. Please update us as soon as you can cause I will have butterflies in my tummy until I hear from you. Love ya!!
We'll be thinking and praying for you. Big Huge Hugs!
Good luck Riley!
We are thinking of you!!!
Andrew is sending big hugs!
Good luck Miss Riley!!!
That snow is seriously unbelievable. We're downtown and we just got a tiny little bit on Sunday. Weird.
I'll be praying for all of you today and checking back to hear the good news. :)
We are thinking of you little one. Your half sister Riley will have to get out there and get you a get well card!!!!
Thinking of you guys and hoping the surgery goes well. Good luck with the fasting. The only thing worse that I can think of is what my friend had to do: keep her 16-month-old awake ALL NIGHT because she had to be sleep deprived for the test she was having!
She's so cute. And look at that hair! More than our Riley!
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