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