Grant's mom came to visit last week, mainly to help out with Noah as we went through yet another round of ivf last Monday. I did a lot of lying around and reading while they went to the park every day (picture above is Noah running to the park, he was so excited!) and some exploring of Chicago. He was a little confused when we told him grandma was coming, then my mom didn't show up. The whole two grandma thing confused him, so he is calling this grandma "yaya," like the rest of her little grandkids do. So now he knows who "grandma" and "yaya" is. He's a funny kid. Found out today that this round of ivf did not work as well, and since my doctor passed away last month, Grant and I are just trying to decide what to do next. We have 8 frozen embryos remaining, so we may try to transfer them to a doctor here in Chicago, rather than keep driving to Milwaukee...even if it is a little more expensive here. At this point, what's a few extra thousand, right? I mean, come on. This is getting ridiculous. We thought putting in 4 embryos this last time around was a little risky/scary...twins, triplets, even quads? But for not even one to take?! At least I know I will never be an "octomom." ;)
Anyway, one of these days we'll have good news again on this blog, or at least something a little more exciting than infertility updates.
5 comments:
Well shit, Briauna. I'm really really sorry. I really don't understand why having kids has to be so hard for so many deserving, desiring parents. I think you are an amazing mother and incredible person, and please don't forget how many people love you and your family.
haha... thanks Laurel. Although I want to make it clear that I am not looking for sympathy. Just wanting to update everyone on the latest happenings, since most know we're in the middle of it all.
And seriously, how does Heavenly Father expect us to multiply and replenish the earth when we're running up to $20k out of pocket per kid? Thank heavens for help from family and tax refunds! :) It makes no sense to me how crack babies can make it to the world, and many deserving women cannot bear children. I have to keep reminding myself there is a plan in store, even if I don't agree with the timing. ;)
xoxo
Can't wait til my girls are that excited to go play in the park. Put Eva in a swing the other day and she bawled her eyes out. :)
That stinks! I'm very sad to hear it didn't work. I totally understand how you must feel. Good luck with the doctor switch.
You sure are a strong, special woman...Heavenly father must have something amazing planned for you after all this hardship! can't wait to see you soon!
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