Second to the last!

About a month ago I was faced with yet another big decision in my fertility journey. Dr. Patel insisted that I think about having yet another surgery to help perfect my uterus. As I had recalled my last surgery for the same issue, it brought me back to 2009 when Dr. Mcnichol mentioned I have a bit of a Septum uterus. He suggested that if we don't try to perfect it then it would not turn out for the best in the end and that I would have a possible miscarriage(s).

I am happy to report that I have gone in a second time to perfect this issue which happened on July 13th with the help of my mother in law Darla to help me in and out, and all the encouraging words of the family. All is well and Dr. Patel feels that she was aggressive enough to move on. So now, I am doing everything in my power from surgery to working out and eating healthy (most days lol)!

Things are starting to feel more apparent as we inch closer and closer to our dream of being parents and we just can't wait! I pray every day to bless my husband and both of our families with such an AMAZING gift. Until our next update, I leave you with this snapshot that brought be to tears this weekend.....so weird?!

Surgery for the greater good!

It's been quite a long time since I've posted anything on my blog but I wanted to share some exciting news and keep you up to date!

Recently the husband and I have been seeing what I call the most amazing doctor of our time, Dr. Sajel Patel. She is by far the sweetest and most dedicated infertility specialist that I have ever known and in my opinion THE BEST! As most of you know, I have had my ups and downs with fertility as well as my in's and outs with surgery. This time I will be going in for surgery for what is a minor fix but all in all for the greater good! It's my last but certainly not least leg of the process. This mini surgery takes place in 2 1/2 weeks!

Dave and I are excited as we prepare ourselves for IVM which will take place 4-6 weeks after surgery. IVM is (Invitro Maturation) for those of you who are inclined to google! I would explain in detail but it's much too complicated so here's my version. (Its like traditional Invitro or IVF except IVM is more natural in the respect that I won't need all the crazy medication that causes things like mood swings, depression and cancer) we decided this together after speaking with Dr. Patel, she mentioned I would be a perfect candidate after speaking with the doctors on her team and reviewing my blood work.

We are happy, hopeful, patient and most of all excited! We know that deep down there's always a chance that it may not work, so at this time we are cautious with putting all our eggs in one basket. Together it's been such an emotional ride watching everyone we know get married, then fall pregnant and have children. These people are so happy and so rewarded with such beautiful blessings that we just can't wait to be blessed as well! #BABYDUST

Re-birth of my Blog!

My sister in law Chrissy mentioned to me a couple weeks ago that I should rename my blog and I started thinking it quite possibly may be a great idea. I originally started this blog to vent about my life. Now, don't get me wrong, I do really love my life....I'm just missing a little something! Originally, I wanted to start a blog on my journey of fertility, so here is the updated version! As you all may know, D.j. and I have been trying to start a family for quite some time and we have added puppies in the mean time to keep us busy and entertained, but nothing can take the void of not having a child of our own in our lives. We have gone through multiple challenges with the beginning stages of treatments through our journey, not to mention all the trying! Most would ask me, isn't this a personal issue? or Why would share this private challenge with others? I think we have both come to terms with everything and the challenges that we've faced that letting others into our journey isn't such a big deal. So I invite you into my blog as I begin what I believe will be the most trying part of our lives together through the rest of this process! Thanks from the bottom of my heart for listening and following me through "My Fertility Journey"