"Mommy"

You have no idea how badly I would love to hear that word.. I have never posted anything about this issue but now that pretty much everyone knows what we're going through, I figured why not.. It's our life and its what we're going through. Maybe by writing about it, it'll make me feel better about the situation and get some of my emotions out there.

Chadd and I have been trying for about a year 1/2, not technically a year 1/2 but well over 12 cycles. Those trying for a baby will understand what I'm talking about :D We have gone through many testings, Dr's appts, and have been placed in the category of "unknown infertility". We've done everything we can do to get preg thus far; electronic ovulation monitor, ovulation kits, temperature/cycle tracking.. it just hasnt happened for us yet. Dr says some infertility issues just cant be explained, especially when all the tests are coming back normal (which I'm totally thankful for!).

So, we got some good and bad news today.. We'll start w/ the Bad: I had bloodwork done last week and my progestrone was borderline low (9.4 supposed to be at least 10 or higher). Good news: They are starting me on Clomid (which helps w/ the progestrone) and we're starting IUI's this month!! YAH!!! I'm realllly excited for this and I really feel in my heart that this will work!!! For those who dont know what that is.. an IUI is where they take his "stuff", clean it out, then they take the good "stuff" and put it in my uterus when I'm ovulating. Click here to read on it.

I'm going in Sat morning for a sonogram where they'll check my follicals (sp?) and then we'll get started on the Clomid. They will then get me ready for an IUI this month and will continue IUI's for 3 months. If it doesnt work, then we'll take a different path. Please keep us in your prayers, as we want this SO badly and are so ready to be a Mommy and Daddy. I will say that when I finally get pregnant, it will be the BIGGEST blessing from God!! Thanks for all the love and support we have received from all our family and friends.. we are so thankful for all of you in our lives!! We couldnt get through this w/out you guys! I'll definately keep everyone posted!

Prayers for my friend Kacey, who is going through fertility issues as well.. She is the one who has gotten me through all of this.. Her positive look on life and God has meant the world to me! I cant wait til the day she has news to share!!! Hopefully we'll get pregnant together, that would be SO much fun!!! :D :D