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Monday, November 28, 2011

Operation Bring Home Baby...


We had our first ultrasound today...

They didn't let me see right away, but Dr. said everything looked good...

Finally they let me look...First I could see one perfect flicker...then he moved over and there it was another heart beating...

WHOLLY MOLEY...it's twins...

The babies both measured 6w 3d. I am actually 6w 5d so that is just perfect... (they want you to measure within 5 days)

I'm still kind of in shock. At this point I am trying to focus on just being excited. This is such a huge blessing, but it is risky. At this point I'm just trusting in the Dr.'s and God...

We dropped some paperwork off to RMH maternal fetal medicine. They should be calling to make an appointment soon.



Saturday, November 19, 2011

Project Find Her. Please Help bring Elsabeth home...

Some dear friends of ours are making plans to bring there adopted daughter home from Ethiopia.

Dave and Heather have been such a blessing to Todd, Eleanna and I. Dave was the musician at Eleanna's memorial service. What he gave our family in the most difficult of times cannot ever be re-paid.

Please read more about them on their website and consider giving them a $5 donation. One thing is certain in God all things are possible. Wouldn't it be awesome to be part of making what God started possible.

Project: Find Her. This succinct three-word title summarizes the compelling personal calling of Dave and Heather Redmore as they step out in faith and heed God’s call to adopt a child from Ethiopia. Their full story serves as a captivating combination of faith, love, and hope.

On December 1, Dave and Heather will make their first trip to Africa. Immediate costs for travel are high.
Please help! Support the GiveFiveDrive.

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Five Great Reasons to Give $5 – or more – to help Dave and Heather fund their flights to Ethiopia and bring Elsa home:

1. You can defray the cost of airfare. With less than the cost of a drive-thru meal, you can join other loving supporters to tackle the costs of transportation --- in excess of $6,000 for two trips to Africa.

2. You can feel good inside knowing you are helping a loving family welcome a beautiful gift from God into their home. After the first trip to Ethiopia she will no longer be an orphan. After the second trip she will be welcomed by her “forever family” in Freeport.

3. You can help fulfill a true calling, by matching a helpless little girl with the people who were given the challenge from God to “Find Her.”

4. You can feel part of a global community as well as a local effort. From Africa to the USA, from Amhara, Ethiopia to Freeport, Illinois, people are aware of Elsa’s story and the Redmore’s passion to respond to God’s guidance.

5. You will see the end result of your generosity. With your help and a little luck, Elsa will be home in just a couple short months… a heartwarming example of what can happen when caring hearts band together. All who contribute will be given regular updates on adoption efforts.

Take action by Giving Five right now. Every contribution counts! Just count your fingers (and thumb!) and then look at your outstretched hand. Reach it out to the Redmores as they trust in their ability to bring Elsa home.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Third beta...

The third beta is in 951.

So here's the breakdown...mostly so I can have it for reference.

10 DPT 211
12 DPT 381 56.3 hours doubling time
15 DPT 951 54.31 hours doubling time

Nurse Cindy said all looks really good and we scheduled the first ultrasound for 11/28/11. I was really hoping to have the ultrasound before Thanksgiving. But, you want to wait 6+ weeks so that you'll be able to see the little one(s) heart beat(s)...

This Thanksgiving we have so much to be thankful for. Although there is still a big part of me that is still really mad that I'm not on Maternity leave right now with my little Eleanna, bur I'm so blessed that I have her in my heart this Thanksgiving.

So, if you are wanting to keep track with me today I'm 4 weeks 5 days.

Just keep growing little one(s)... Eleanna you keep watching over you little brother(s) or sister(s)...


Friday, November 11, 2011

Second beta...

I went into the hospital early this morning for blood work again.

It was Rookie day there newbie in registration & a student took my blood today...she did good...

I just wish the nurse would call so I can relax for a few weeks...I'm sure that's how this whole pregnancy will be ok for a few days after the appointments then anxious till the next one.

Once I get a call back I'll be calling Maternal Fetal Medicine to make an appointment.

***UPDATE***

Second Beta in not quite double at 381. From the online charts all seems normal. Doubling time is about 56 hours it is supposed to double within 32-72 hours so I'm well within that.


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Operations bring home baby Take 2-Phase 1 COMPLETE!

This morning at 3:00 am I had to "go" I could not resist taking a home test...

It was POSITIVE! Plain as day it said PREGNANT!

Whoo Hoo! Now I'm just waiting to get my beta # and what day I go back...

I'll write more then...

***this just in beta # 211***

Whoo Hoo! I go in for my second beta on Friday!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Beta Tomorrow.

Tomorrow I go in for my beta testing.

Honestly I'll be really surprised if it were not positive. Everything seem as it did when I found out I was pregnant with Eleanna.

I'll do a regular pregnancy test at home in the morning and I'll post the results.




Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Our little Embies...

Yesterday we transferred these 2 little ones. Both are grade 4AB which I am told is very good.

From what I know of embryos from college days these are looking as they should. I almost forgot to add. We have at least 1 frozen as well. ***THIS JUST IN WE HAVE 2 FROZEN***

At this point I am really excited and am hoping for the best possible results. I will do my beta testing on Wednesday, November 9. Which at this point seems like forever, but I have a busy week ahead so that should help.


On another note... I'm feeling a little sad that I have not been to Eleanna's grave in a month or so. After someone stole her wreath from there I just don't want to go for some reason. I know that she's not there. There have been times that I have looked at her pictures and things. I feel a bit guilty that I didn't bring a little pumpkin of something out there for her. Sunday, I even looked in the flower department at the grocery store to see if there was something to take there, but nothing seemed right...

This Sunday our church will be celebrating All Saints Day for all who have passed this year. Eleanna will be honored along with a very good friend Mozelle. Oh how I miss Mozelle, but I am sure that she is up there helping take care of Eleanna, and I'm sure that the two of them are watching over all of us here including these 2 little ones...