The "Two Week Wait"

We are right around the corner from ending the "two week wait" period. For those clueless on this term, the "two week wait" is the two weeks from ovulation to the due date of your next period. This time frame is pure torture for a woman like myself trying to conceive, as the days tend to go by very very slow.

Because I was injected with the hcg hormone "trigger shot" on March 15th I was instructed by the nurse to not take a home pregnancy test until March 29th, as it takes anywhere from 3-10 days (and possibly up to 14) for this pregnancy hormone to get out of your system. Testing too early, could cause a false-positive result on a pregnancy test. I waited day after day...and after experiencing some minor abdominal cramping and out-of-the-norm moodiness I broke down on Wednesday afternoon (3/25--11 days after my "trigger shot") and tested. To my SHOCK the test read "Pregnant". Giving the fact that I have taken what seems like a gazillion pregnancy tests over the past two years, I wasn't sure what to think when I saw that word across the screen. I had big plans on how I was going to tell David when I finally confirmed that I was indeed pregnant. I had many ideas like filling the house with pink and blue balloons, buying him a "I love daddy" bib, or even putting together a scavenger hunt with clues leading up to the surprise. However, when I saw the word "Pregnant" I couldn't help but run right down the stairs and break the exciting news to him. I was in shock as I skipped to every other stair like a 5 year old on Christmas morning. As I reached the bottom, my hand still covering my mouth in awe, David said "What's wrong", I brought the test over and his grin was priceless! He said "Honey, are you serious"...I was speechless and all I could say was, "YES". He didn't really know what to say either. I told him however, I didn't want to get too excited as I still had another 4 days before I should be testing. You could tell he wanted to start jumping up and down with excitement but he stayed calm for me, not wanting to get me too worked up.

I was able to talk to my nurse the next day to find out if this could indeed be a "true positive" result. She was quite confident that it was a true positive and told me to test again on Sunday. If it was still positive, I would go in on Monday for blood work. I of course tested again on Friday and Saturday and both results were POSITIVE!!!

It has been so amazing this weekend talking to David about our future plans. Still very very surreal, and still not reality. We have both been praying for God to give us a family, and it seems like this is our beginning. We will continue praying and hoping for a healthy pregnancy. Of course, I will return in a few days when we have confirmed that we are indeed having a
B-A-B-Y!!!

The road to "starting a family"

As most of you know...I have been dreaming about becoming a mommy since I was...uhhhh....barely out of my mother's womb. Well, maybe not THAT young, but I know I used to nurture and "boss" my baby brother around when we were little and he used to say "Bonnie, your not my mom...quit acting like it". Needless to say, many years later I am still dreaming about getting the opportunity to become a mother. I can't even imagine what it might feel like to hold someone in your arms that you created and I look forward to the day that this comes true. On top of that, I can't WAIT to see David with a little one of our own. He is such an amazing uncle, and has such a gentle and playful spirit. The first time he holds "he or she" I know it will be an incredible moment for me to witness.

To begin our story, you should know that I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Endometriosis in April of 2007. I had minor surgery which temporally removed the scar tissue from my uterus lining, in hopes of relieving my pain and future problems with infertility.

In Sept of 2008 I saw a fertility specialist who told me that I only released 2 eggs on each ovary which was very abnormal for someone of my young age, as the "normal" is anywhere from 8-16. He quickly encouraged us to go w/ "IVF" (In vitro Fertilization) because it was once again "abnormal" to be off any birth control for over a year and not end up pregnant. Keep in mind he was drawn to this conclusion before ever testing my blood levels, David's (ah..hem) or any other "pre-natel" exams. Needless to say, I didn't like his response (seemed like he only wanted money) so I decided to get a 2nd opinion and consulted with a new fertility specialist.

I wanted to wait until after the holidays and my much over due "jaw surgery" which took place in January before we started in infertility treatment. We waited, I healed, and was ready to get busy!!

In Feb 09, I had a HSG (hysterosalpingogram) with a new fertility specialist which came back totally normal. Earlier this month, I had a ultrasound which determined same thing as with first infertility specialist that I only had 2 eggs on each ovary. I was disappointed by this news but hopeful as I would start 100mg of Clomid, which is an Infertility drug to promote ovulation. *Clomid turned out to be a success with my mom as she took this drug to help get me here, some 27 years ago =o). When I finished the Clomid, I was injected with "human chorionic gonadotropin" aka "trigger shot" at the doctor’s office. This is a pregnancy hormone that assists in releasing of the egg during ovulation. After the ultrasound was performed the nurse was encouraging as she said I had 4 mature follicles. (Our goal was 3-6) I started Progesterone supplements a few days later, which supports the endometrium lining during fertilization.

So, that brings us to now...the waiting game...Waiting to see what happens next and praying for a "bean" to develop in my young and fresh womb. You are invited to follow us through our journey of trying to conceive, hopefully getting "knocked up" and finally beginning a new chapter with a Baby Kingcannon! Your prayers are appreciated, and we know God is by our side every step of the way! Enjoy and STAY TUNED!

"Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD."

Psalm 27:14