Random Pictures Before Christmas

The Challenges of Infertility

wow, how many times have I had to share bad news with you all?? For those of you who do not yet know, I had a miscarriage the week before Christmas, but if it weren't for those early blood tests I might have never even known I was pregnant. Nonetheless, it is a loss and one we're still coming to grips with. We meet with our doctor on the 9th to discuss our future options, and then we'll decide where to go from here.
In the meantime, Annie (the miracle) is keeping us very occupied, as usual. Her zest for life continues to amaze me, even if she is going through a phase (hopefully short-lived) where she absolutely does NOT like me, and her new favorite word is "NO!" Ah, parenting just keeps challenging us ... Pictures coming soon, I promise ...

Blessings Continue To Abound

And so the good news continues ... had second blood test today, and beta number had tripled ... excellent, excellent sign, and we are very excited! As always, thank you for the calls, comments, prayers, etc.

The Wait Is Over, At Least for Now

alright, for all you people checking the blog ... I am pregnant! Now don't misunderstand ( and this is not to be pessimistic but realistic) this is a VERY fragile time, so be excited but in a cautious manner. My beta test was higher than last time, but I still go back Monday for another one (just standard practice.) And yes, these blood tests and the wait time for the results are absolutely torturous ...
This cycle has been like apples and oranges compared to the last one, and as I've said before, we are so at peace right now. Of course we hope this pregnancy turns out perfectly, but if not for whatever reason, we have our little family right now. As always, this is in God's hands now, and we are very aware of how blessed we are ...

Tick Tock Tick Tock

so the wait continues ... I'd be lying if I said Anthony and I aren't a little anxious about Friday ... nonetheless, I'm so much more at peace with this cycle than with the last one. It's hard to explain. Of course who knows what Friday will bring, but in the meantime, we are so enjoying getting back to our lives and getting ready for the holidays. I've said it before, but no matter what happens Friday, we are incredibly blessed.