"The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised."
~Job 1:21b
February Highlights!
7 years ago
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Our journey toward our second miracle through miracle of modern medicine . . . "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
About Me
- MMS
- Christian, wife, mommy, teacher, sister, daughter, aunt, friend, neighbor . . .
Sites of Interest
Our journey--the past, present, and future
Our first son was conceived via IVF/ICSI in May 2006 and was born 2/4/07. We have six frozen embryos and are embarking upon the IVF roller coaster yet again through frozen embryo transfer (FET).
*March 1--Start birth control
*March 16--3D sonogram/FET class, uterine polyps discovered
*March 18--uterine polyps removed
*March 23--start Lupron injections
*March 27--phone consult with nurse reveals I accidentally messed up the birth control/Lupron combo. Ultrasound scheduled before we can proceed.
*March 30--ultrasound shows things are fine; start estrogen patches and decrease Lupron dose
*April 3--Estrogen level tested; test "passed"; continue patches and Lupron as scheduled
*April 13--Start progesterone injections
*April 17--TRANSFER DAY!!!!! 3/3 embryos survive thawing; 3/3 transferred!
*May 1--PREGNANCY TEST!!!!!! HCG is 636.
*May 5--Repeat beta test--HCG is 2461
*May 18--ULTRASOUND!!!!!! 2 hearbeats detected, Baby A is bigger than Baby B; third sack is more than likely not viable--recheck ultrasound scheduled; praying that Baby B continues to grow!
*May 26--ULTRASOUND, 10 am Both babies have grown! We're having TWINS!!! Discharged from Duke Fertility to our regular ob! We finally get to be "normal"!
*June 1--First regular ob appointment
*June 10--Ultrasound with regular ob shows Baby B has died . . .
*March 1--Start birth control
*March 16--3D sonogram/FET class, uterine polyps discovered
*March 18--uterine polyps removed
*March 23--start Lupron injections
*March 27--phone consult with nurse reveals I accidentally messed up the birth control/Lupron combo. Ultrasound scheduled before we can proceed.
*March 30--ultrasound shows things are fine; start estrogen patches and decrease Lupron dose
*April 3--Estrogen level tested; test "passed"; continue patches and Lupron as scheduled
*April 13--Start progesterone injections
*April 17--TRANSFER DAY!!!!! 3/3 embryos survive thawing; 3/3 transferred!
*May 1--PREGNANCY TEST!!!!!! HCG is 636.
*May 5--Repeat beta test--HCG is 2461
*May 18--ULTRASOUND!!!!!! 2 hearbeats detected, Baby A is bigger than Baby B; third sack is more than likely not viable--recheck ultrasound scheduled; praying that Baby B continues to grow!
*May 26--ULTRASOUND, 10 am Both babies have grown! We're having TWINS!!! Discharged from Duke Fertility to our regular ob! We finally get to be "normal"!
*June 1--First regular ob appointment
*June 10--Ultrasound with regular ob shows Baby B has died . . .
Words of HOPE
Psalm 130:5
"I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope."
Isaiah 49:23
" . . . you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in me will not be disappointed.
Micah 7:7
But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Romans 5:3-5
Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
"I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope."
Isaiah 49:23
" . . . you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in me will not be disappointed.
Micah 7:7
But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Romans 5:3-5
Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Although this story has no direct tie to scriptures the concept is comforting...
ReplyDelete"Lord, you said that I once I decided to follow You, we would walk side by side through life, but when I needed You the most I saw only one set of footprints in the sand. The Lord replied, 'I love you and I would never leave you. During times of trial and suffering, when see only one set of footprints it was then that I carried you'."
"He bears us up in our weaknessness". Romans 8
"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Isaiah 30:12
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
I love you, Mary. Heart hurts so much for you! Praying for peace and comfort.
Oh Mary! I'm also praying for peace and comfort! Just prayed and will continue throughout the days ahead. I'm especially praying for you while you are at school on these last days, it must be tough dealing with all of this and SUPER insane kids...well, maybe your not at school?...either way, I'm praying and the Lord knows your needs whether at school or not...ramble over. Sorry!
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