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Monday, February 8, 2010

It's been a long time!

I miss my blog. I miss the process of writing and sharing our family moments. I miss reading back on family times, Riley's firsts, and so much more. I've got to find a way to incorporate blogging back into my routine because this is the only avenue where I've captured Riley's events as she grows. Here's to me being a better blogger in 2010!
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5 comments:

Mimi said...

We miss you and your family!

February 8, 2010 at 9:33:00 AM MST
K J and the kids said...

I wha were will wha I.......I'm speechless. Welcome back !

February 8, 2010 at 11:07:00 AM MST
Unknown said...

I wondered where you guys were!!! If nothing else.. post pic's of her for us to see!!!

February 8, 2010 at 12:13:00 PM MST
ajs4ever said...

Well it is about time I see a new post on here girl! I sure have missed you! I hope to be surprised by more info soon!

February 10, 2010 at 9:29:00 PM MST
Stef said...

been forever.!!!
so much to talk about .. both of us I bet.
We are expecting our second any day now.. like any day now.. I was due yesterday.. Keep in touch.. must hear how Riley is doing!!!! Need pics..

March 5, 2010 at 5:45:00 PM MST

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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!