Here we go again...

For most of you that have followed our blog know the journey we went through to get our son. Well, if you go back and read some past posts you will know that our journey, of receiving our children, is not over.  

Rewinding back to December 2009, after having our 2nd failed attempt of IVF we were given 3 embryos that were still growing and maturing. We believe that God gave us these little beings and it was our responsibility to handle them with care. At that time we chose to have them frozen to be used at a later time. 

Just a few short months later, February 2010, we went through the process called a Frozen Embryo Transfer. Our transfer included 2 beautiful embryos. God took over and blessed us with this little miracle!

So if you do the math, you will see that we have 1 precious embryo left. We have been praying for quite some time that God would make it clear to us when we should pursue our next child. We've really felt that God is laying the foundation for that at this time. 

So....HERE WE GO...AGAIN....

The Frozen Embryo Transfer is a very delicate process that I'm thankful God gave someone the  wisdom invent. The process includes prepping my body to receive this little one and does so by  medications and hormone patches. 

I am so thankful that we won't be seeing as many of these...this time.

It has all seemed a bit surreal as we have lead up to this time, but when I received my "calendar" in an email from the nurse at our clinic...it all became REAL! The calendar that I speak of is the clinic's way of helping us become organized with all the different medications and patches I need to use. It is extremely helpful for those of us that like to have things in order! It also has the EXACT day that our transfer will occur.  

Friday, May 24th

Now, I wish it was as easy as the "old fashion" way of getting pregnant but not for this gal. Not many people can look ahead and name the day of implantation! I'm glad I can brag about something. 

So in the mean time, I take...

 a round of birth control pills (help hormones & my body not to release an egg this cycle)

 a baby aspirin (helps the absorption of the other medicine)

a Vitamin D (helps with over all bone & body health)

a Prenatal Vitamin (for obvious reasons)

 DAILY...

Until, I reach a certain day that is listed on my calendar and then I will start an antibiotic that will help my body to fight any infection that could be brewing before the implantation. 

Then there will be a regimen of estrogen patches that I will have to wear. This will help my body to prepare for accepting the little one.  

A few days before the transfer, I will have to start this...

 

This, my friends, is what we call "The BUTT shot" (aka.. progesterone). Progesterone is something that a woman's body produces naturally after conception however my body needs a little "encouragement" in this category! If all goes as hoped, we will be seeing that shot for 12 weeks! That is 

7 shots a week x 12 weeks= 84 BUTT SHOTS or (aka...a sore REAR) 

Every time we do these procedures, I'm reminded that our God is a BIG God! He is ALL KNOWING and is GREAT! He is the Creator and sustainer of every LIFE! We know that, although, very minimal in size right now, our little one is created BY God! 

We stand in awe of just how intricate this whole process is and will be but we are reminded that it is ALL in God's hands. 

We were just reminded of this earlier this week, when we found out that our current physician is going to be out of the office on the day of our transfer. After shedding some tears and being really sad that he won't be a part of this process with us this time. I remember thinking "It's not up to the doctors, or the nurses. It's up to YOU...GOD". I believe that our God is much bigger then any nurse or doctor. Even though at first I felt like throwing in the towel and waiting another month, we really felt that God was leading us to move forward. 

So we did. 

And here we sit. 

If you think of us, please pray. Please pray that God will give us continued peace and comfort through all of this. Please pray that this little one will be joining our family...SOON! Please pray that our hearts are ready to accept ALL that God allows to happen in the days ahead. 

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.

                                                                                     Isaiah 26:3