Tammy's Journey: Never thought I would be posting this......

Monday, April 18, 2011

Never thought I would be posting this......

After 7 years of a strong desire for a baby...

5 years of treatment including 12 IUIs, 1 failed IVF, 1 failed FET and at least 8 angel babies,

WE ARE PREGNANT!!!!

The beta came back at 18!!! I'm going in on Wednesday to make sure it keeps going up.

Please, please, please continue to pray for us!

Words can't honestly express thanks enough for your support, love and prayers.

We love you all!

69 comments:

Amy, Ryan, Philip and Matilyn said...: Yeah! I have been stalking you all day long! Congrats to you and I will pray that you number continues to grow!; April 18, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Once Upon A Time said...: TAMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! SO flippin' thrilled for you!!!! Hoping for nice strong #s for you at your next beta!; April 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh, Tammy! I'm crying because I am so happy for you! I've been checking Facebook and NW boards all morning! I am SOOOOOO happy for you both!!!

Kyle; April 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Angelwingsbaby said...: So so happy for you CONGRATS!!!! Yay!! I wish I was there to give you a great big hug, love you -Megan; April 18, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Krisy said...: OH! My! GOSH! I'm so so so so so happy, this just made my day! I will continue to pray for you and those precious babies!; April 18, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Hillary said...: Congratulations! I'm super excited you two! You must be over the moon thrilled right now!! I can't wait to hear more of the amazing journey yet to come!

xoxox; April 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Stacie said...: My jaw just hit the floor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!; April 18, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Stacie said...: Oh yeah, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a wonderful gift, Tammy.; April 18, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Tiffany said...: OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! PRAYING FOR AN AMAZING DOUBLE ON WEDNESDAY!!!!; April 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM
DaniKel said...: Tears of joy for you and Mark!!

I am so happy, and so excited for you guys! Can't wait to see those numbers on wednesday!!

HUGS and LOVE!!!; April 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Leah said...: I have been thinking and praying for you ALL DAY!!! Congrats! Continuing to pray that the numbers keep rising!!!

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!; April 18, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Mindy said...: Oh my goodness!!!!!! I'm so excited for you, you are so deserving. I will continue to pray that your little baby(s) keep on growing! Keep us updated!; April 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM
DF Farmstead said...: Happy birthday and Congrats Tammy and mark!!!; April 18, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Melody said...: OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I literally have goose bumps! I am SO SO VERY thrilled. I will continue to pray for this/these babies! CONGRATS!; April 18, 2011 at 12:17 PM
lklomicka said...: Delurking to say CONGRATULATIONS! So many prayers and big smiles for you. Hoping and praying that number grows!; April 18, 2011 at 12:18 PM
The Pirate Dog Mama said...: Congratulations!!!!!!! Ongoing thoughts, vibes and prayers are coming your way!!!!!; April 18, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Kathryn said...: Hooray!!! And Happy Happiest of Birthdays!!!!!!!!; April 18, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Britney said...: Congratulations! I so hope those numbers keep going up for yoU!; April 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM
Brittney said...: YAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You've been on my heart all day:D I couldn't be happier for you, dear friend!! I'll be continuing to pray for you!!; April 18, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Anonymous said...: What wonderful, wonderful news.... and the BEST of birthday gifts. Continued prayers for you and your "lil Nuts"...Lol; April 18, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Breen said...: Congrats and Happy Birthday! Doubling Beta Prayers coming your way!; April 18, 2011 at 12:44 PM
B- said...: Congrats!!! So happy for you!!; April 18, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Kim said...: Congratulations Tammy & Mark! Praying that your Beta on Wednesday is doubling!! Have a wonderful Birthday!; April 18, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Jennifer said...: I am sooo happy for you and Mark!! I am sitting here crying!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!; April 18, 2011 at 1:06 PM
grace said...: I'm so excited and happy got you - I'm crying!; April 18, 2011 at 1:09 PM
Mina said...: Oh my goodness, my heart starting beating so fast when I saw the title to this post, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Praying for you, mama!; April 18, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Marcie said...: What a GREAT birthday present!!!! YYYAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!; April 18, 2011 at 1:39 PM
amanda said...: Delurking to say congrats!!! So so so happy for you!
Amanda; April 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM
Nic said...: OMG!!! I am so happy for you guys!!!
Congratulations!
I hope the numbers continue to go up!!!
xx; April 18, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Linda said...: Congratulations Tammy! I am so happy for you and Mark. Let's hope you get a good number on Wednesday. Happy Birthday!

Linda; April 18, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Rob & Lindsey said...: Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO happy!!! Praying for doubling numbers!!; April 18, 2011 at 1:58 PM
Proud Wifey And Mommii of 3 said...: Yay!!! Tammy I can not express the happiness and joy that I am feeling for you guys right now. Hoping for strong number for u at your next beta level.; April 18, 2011 at 2:04 PM
Ms. Pollywog said...: Congratulations!!!; April 18, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Elfgirl said...: Yes! Yes! Yes! So happy for you. You are going to be such an amazing mother!

Lovies, Elfgirl; April 18, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Joy Junktion said...: I got Chills when I read this! I am SO SUPER EXCITED for you ALL!!!!!! YaY ~ HuRrAy ~ YaY; April 18, 2011 at 2:57 PM
battynurse said...: Yay! Here's hoping for great numbers with the next beta!; April 18, 2011 at 3:48 PM
Aaron and Jennifer said...: Yay! Congrats, Tammy! :); April 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM
Dale Budd said...: I am just floored, and totally thrilled for you both. Hey girl, there is no way anyone can ever top this Birthday gift. So happy all of yours, and our prayers have been answered. Have you picked Mark up off the floor yet? lol!
I am also happy, as my son got engaged Saturday night, and my new future daughter-in-law and you share the same birthday! I told Jenn about you, and she said she hoped you got your wish, because she got hers! Happy, Happy Birthday Tammy!
God Bless you, and may the numbers keep getting higher and higher!
Sending you huge (((Hugs)))!
A Mom-Mom in NJ; April 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Tiffany said...: I have been reading your blog for forever and I dont know if I have ever commented or not, but I have to say reading your post gave me chills and tears im soooo happy for you, you guys deserve this happiness.... Congrats!!!!!!!
Tiffany; April 18, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Tracy said...: YAY!!!!! I knew it would work! God is good! Congrats to you and Mark...and Doggie too! Ok now the scoop. How did you find out? What did you do? How did you tell Mark? CAN'T WAIT!!
I'm so happy for you, Happy Birthday, celebrate BIG!

Tracy; April 18, 2011 at 4:31 PM
Ella said...: Just wanted to come out of lurkdom to say HUGE congratulations!; April 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM
Mama Tina said...: What an amazing gift for your Birthday!!! Yay!!! Congrats and Happy Birthday!!!

(((Hugs))); April 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM
marjorie said...: Halleluiah and praise the Lord! What a wonderful birthday present for you! I couldn't wait to get home from work to find out your results!! Congrats, and may those numbers just keep going up!; April 18, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Samantha said...: I don't know if I have ever commented, but I have been reading your blog for a long time. I'm so happy for you guys!!! Congrats and Happy Birthday!!! I'll continue to pray that your numbers double.; April 18, 2011 at 5:36 PM
A Wife and a Teacher said...: Congratulations!! Praying for you!; April 18, 2011 at 6:47 PM
Michelle said...: I have chills and I'm sobbing!!!! Praise GOD, Tammy!!!!! SOOOOOOOO Happpy!!! LOVE YOU!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo; April 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Liz Beedub said...: So happy for you :); April 18, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Mrs. Chapman's 2nd Grade Class said...: PRAISE THE LORD!!!! I read this at school on my lunch break, but couldn't post. Words cannot begin to describe how HAPPY I am for you!! God is so good. I sure will keep praying! Love you friend!; April 18, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Ashley said...: Whoop whoop!!!! Sooooooooo happy for you girl!!! Happy birthday!; April 18, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Sue said...: A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TAMMY AND MARK, so glad to hear and sticky vibes coming your way.

Happy birthday Tammy, happier memories for your birthdays from now on.; April 18, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Jenn said...: What a great way to start my Monday!!! Congrats!!!! And Happy Birthday!!!; April 18, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Hoping for our own Peanut said...: AMAZING!! Tammy, I am so happy for you! Happy Birthday! I hope we are sharing our pregnancies together in the next few weeks. :); April 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Aimee said...: I am super thrilled for you & Mark!! I really hope your BETA keeps doubling!! Congrats!! :); April 18, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Stacey said...: So amazing and so wonderful! I'm so excited!!! Continued prayers for you guys!; April 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM
Amber said...: Congratulations, Tammy!! I'll be praying for a great beta on Wednesday!; April 18, 2011 at 9:18 PM
Unknown said...: YAYYYYYYY!!!! finally finally. I have been looking for this all day! Congrats to you and Mark. MOMMY AND DADDY TWONDRA :); April 18, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Kahla said...: What wonderful news!!!!! Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Will continue to send lots of prayers that everything goes smoothly and in 9 months you are holding a sweet little baby in your arms! So happy for you!; April 18, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Amy said...: OH MY GOODNESS! This is absolutely the best news ever! I can't wait to hear more! CONGRATULATIONS, Tammy!!!!; April 18, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Jess said...: Amazing news Tammy!!! I'm SO excited for you! I hope your beta triples!; April 18, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Montana's mom said...: WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't think I could be any happier for you and Mark!!!!!! This is the best news I think I have heard ever!; April 18, 2011 at 11:12 PM
mom in iowa said...: I don't know you and have only been following you since the day before your transfer (came from another IF blog) but I have got to tell you how EXCITED I am for you. I was actually nervous coming to your page, fearing bad news, but when I saw the beautiful words "we're pregnant" I'm pretty sure my heart skipped a beat. So happy for you guys. Will continue to pray for happy, healthy baby(s); April 18, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Jo said...: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I am jumping for joy over here. I am so absolutely thrilled overjoyed ecstatic and every other good emotion for you. WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!! Happy Birthday to the bravest and strongest woman I know - enjoy your walk in the clouds for the next couple of days. Congratulations to both you and Mark. XXXOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!; April 19, 2011 at 5:04 AM
Carey said...: I am so happy for you!! You guys deserve it!!; April 19, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Kate said...: I am enjoying reading all the posts from people- you guys are sure loved. Hope you get great numbers tomorrow. Can't wait My Friend, you so deserve this.; April 19, 2011 at 6:37 AM
Christina said...: Congrats! Hoping for a double on Wednesday!; April 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Jessica said...: congrats!! So happy for you and your family!!; April 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM
My Sparkling Life said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM
My Sparkling Life said...: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; April 19, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Susan said...: I didn't have time to check yesterday, so when I check today I got a huge surprise! Happy belated Birthday and a very, very special congratulations!; April 19, 2011 at 3:37 PM

Welcome!

This is our journey of our hopes, dreams and trials of bringing our peanut home from our hearts into our arms. We have had 12 unsuccessful IUIs. We have also had a failed IVF after our 4 fertilized eggs failed to divide. We underwent a FET using donated embryos in April 2010--BFN. We underwent a second FET using donated embryos in April 2011--BFP!!, but we miscarried. In December 2011 we adopted our precious daughter, Hannah Dawn. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and visit and for your thoughts and prayers. We are so grateful for your support.

Our Journey

July 2003--started TTC

March 2006--saw several doctors and was told IVF was the only option

May 2006--started discussion for IVF but decided to try IUIs first

August 2006--started getting information about IUIs and talking to people

April 2007--first IUI-BFN (very early m/c)

May 2007--second IUI-BFN

June 2007--third IUI-BFN

July 2007--fourth IUI (started progesterone)-BFN

August 2007--fifth IUI (progesterone)-BFN

September 2007--sixth IUI (progesterone)-BFN

October 2007--seventh IUI (progesterone and started Clomid 50 mg)-BFN

November 2007--eighth IUI (progesterone and Clomid 50 mg)-BFN

December 2007--ninth IUI (progesterone and Clomid 100 mg)-BFN

January 2008--took a break and went to Hawaii :)

February 2008--tenth IUI (progesterone, Clomid 100 mg and started Bravelle)--BFN

March 2008--eleventh IUI (progesterone, Clomid 100 mg, Bravelle and started estradiol)--BFN

April 2008--taking a break

May 2008--taking a break to detox my body and get adjusted

June 2008--taking a break

July 2008--back in the saddle! Doing a natural cycle--BFN

August 2008--taking a break. Decided to move onto IVF. IVF was cancelled due to nondivision of fertilized eggs. Please see our IVF blog for more details.

June 2009--got on the list at our clinic for donor embryos but received a precious gift from Kami and Steve of 3 perfect embryos!!

April 2010--underwent FET with two 4AA blasts--BFN

September 2010--started homestudy for adoption

December 2010--found out we will be receiving embryos from being on the list!

January 2011--became proud parents of 3 embryos and will be undergoing a FET in the spring

February 2011--Homestudy was approved!

April 2011--Transfer of adopted embryos

April 18, 2011--BFP!

April 20, 2011--Found out we were miscarrying

June 2011--signed up with Christian Adoption Consultants

November 10, 2011--After submitting our profile to 7 situations, we were finally matched!

December 20, 2011--our daughter, Hannah Dawn, was born

This journey has been tough, much tougher than I ever thought it could be. But I know when it's meant to happen, it'll happen. Thanks to all of you for your support and friendship!

Our 2011 FET protocol

February 18--First day of BCPs
March 9--Start Lupron 20 units daily
March 10--Acupuncture and chiro adjustment
March 12--Stop BCPs
March 17--Acupuncture and chiro adjustment
March 18--Estradiol and ultrasound
March 19--Decrease Lupron to 5 units daily. Start baby aspirin 81 mg daily and Estrace 2 mg once a day
March 24--Increase Estrace to twice a day. Acupuncture and chiro adjustment
March 28--Increase Estrace to three times a day
March 29--Stop Lupron
April 1--Estradiol and ultrasound
April 6--Acupuncture and chiro adjustment
April 7--Transfer of 2 beautiful embryos
April 18 (my birthday)--BFP!!!! Beta 18!
April 20--Beta drops to 8