Sunday, January 18, 2015

Another Miracle!

As many of you know, it took us four years to get Claire to our family, and I miscarried a sweet baby in the process.  So I started fertility treatments again when Claire was still brand new, not knowing how long it would take this time.  I was devastated to send a second unborn baby to heaven at Christmastime in 2013, and then we had to continue more treatments. After a straight year of various doctors and specialists, and what felt like endless failed treatment cycles and tests, I learned we would be moving to Arkansas where I would be pretty far away from any fertility clinics.  I did one last desperate attempt with a letrozole/IUI round in the midst of the moving process (I don't recommend house hunting on fertility drugs, and having a friend give me a shot in the stomach in a public bathroom was a unique experience).  I was devastated when it failed, but we packed up and moved to Arkansas. I'm a little ashamed to admit that I gave up hope at that point. It was a tough move for me, I was pretty broken after such a long year.

So you can imagine my shock when two days after moving into our new house, I got a positive pregnancy test!! Positive!!! I was STUNNED!!! I still can hardly believe I'm PREGNANT!!!  I just started my second trimester!  I'm still shocked, but so thrilled to announce the pending arrival of a new little miracle, due August 2 :D

So far the baby has been very healthy, though I feel like I've been hit by a truck ;) It's been amazing to see our sweet little baby grow and wiggle since we get to peek at him/her every three weeks (one of the only benefits to being on the high risk list I guess!).



FYI - For this baby we are making monthly videos instead of writing weekly letters, so no letters this time, sorry!  I started the videos before I was pregnant and talked to the baby about the treatments we were going through to get him/her here.  I will try to post occasional updates, but I don't plan to post the videos.

If you struggle with infertility, you are not alone and you can reach out to me anytime.

Miracles happen, and we're so excited about ours!!
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  1. chanelJanuary 22, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    This is so exciting to read. Im very happy for you. Im sure Ive told you that God always takes you to the very edge of the cliff before her provides that next step. When I read how you had given up hope and then the next thing you know you're pregnant, thats what I meant. I suppose that is how we grow. It sure is hard though. When your sick and tired just look at little Miss C and you'll know its all worth it! You make awesome babies!!

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  2. Meet the ownersApril 25, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    I'm so excited for you Janae. Your little girl is so cute and I can't believe how big she's getting.

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