It only took:
*8.5 Years
*At least 4 different doctors (I stopped counting)
*dozens of tests
*hundreds of dr. appointments
*One amazing specialist
*7 failed cycles of clomid
*Herbal remedies
*Medication/Diet remedies
*Very expensive injectables (thank you, insurance, for NOT covering any of that...)
*A little procedure
*the prayers and faith of dozens of friends/family
But finally.... we finally have something growing in that thar uterus.
We gave it one last, good ol' fashion college try. We found an amazing specialist who saw how long we'd been trying and said - Let's be aggressive. And now, after years upon years of failed ... everything ... we can finally say...
Ok, scratch that. Because I still can't say it.
I'm still in shock. I still can not believe it. Honestly. I think I've managed to get those words out of my mouth maybe 3 times. Maybe. You all know what I mean, though - right?
Good.
Cuz I still can't say it.
Yes, it is VERY early. But after 8.5 years... come on. I can't contain it anymore. It's been hard enough to keep my mouth shut for 2 weeks, don't make me do it for any longer please? Plus I know that if something happens I will have all of you who are reading to support us. But seriously, how am I supposed to contain all this nervous excitement? I just can't do it anymore.
Estimated Arrival Date: Dec. 1, 2008
That is if there is only one.
We'll know more in about a week. A week from tomorrow we'll get to see how many are in there and hopefully see a little heartbeat (or two... or three). Alan is hoping for 3. I've been hitting him a lot more lately.
Being that it is so early, I have had very little in the way of symptoms. However, the past 2 days I have had the desire to retch, though it has not actually happened. I am hoping to avoid it for a while longer, as I still have teaching to do until the end of June. However, I am trying to enjoy every second, even the crappy ones, because I don't know if this will ever happen again. So I may as well cherish it.
Something I am experiencing a lot of? Trips to the bathroom. Haha!
So there it is. We are hoping and praying that everything goes well. We are cautiously optimistic. We are scared, nervous, excited, and still in a bit of shock.
Thank you again for all of your love and support. You all rock.
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Are you freaking kidding me?!? Shanae!! Completely screaming in excitement here for you! We'll keep you all in our prayers. LOTS of happiness here.
he he he....so much excitement:) Soren's life will change forever--in a good he's going to love being a big brother kind of way.
I was wondering when you were going to finally post this on your blog! I think about you all the time, so so excited for you guys!
Hooray! Huzzah! Yippee! Just reading it almost brought me to tears. If you have triplets can I suggest names? How about Harry, Ron and Hermione?
Here come Luke and Leia! Hey, on your little counting down the days thingie can you insert another picture of a floating baby so there are two?! I'm right there with you through the fun and not so fun parts. Everytime I think of you and this special time I start to cry. Love ya!
AHHHHH!!! WAHHOOOOO!!! YEAHHH!!! oh the smile on my face is SOO big! I'm thrilled for you! I can't hardly wait to find out if there are more than a few little ones ready to come all at once. HORRAY!!
Lady Shanae,
It's been years since we talked but Nancy told me to check your blog and let's just say that Miracles still happen! All OUR LOVE and best congratulations as you face each day over the next months!
Love,
Kerri (Larson from college) Stuart kerri.stuart@gmail.com
Congratulations! I am a friend of Tiffini's and I know that this has been a long time in the making, but I am so happy for you!
This is Eliza, not Matt...
I heard this rumor at the park today! I am so, so, so happy for you!!
Triplets, well, I'm sure you will take whatever you get but I am hoping for twins for you! That seems more manageable (somewhat)! Anyway, however many are in there, hooray for sweet new babies coming to a happy family who are ready for them!
What does Soren think?
Yeah!!! Happy Happy Happy! And if you do end up on bed rest towards the end if you're carrying multiples, I promise to come and take care of you or visit you in the hospital every week like you have for me! Yeah for twins! I don't know what it's like yet, but soon, and then I'll of course tell you all about it.
This is such wonderful news and I could not help but get a little teary-eyed when I read this! No congrats is enough but I wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Oh my goodness! I can't stand this! This is amazing, Shanae. Mwah. Love you. Congrats!
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