probably twins, but trips are not out of the equation at all! A friend told me that betabase DOT info says that this is out of twin range and into triplet range. We shall see 2 weeks from today!! : )
I still can't get over these amazing numbers! What a journey you've been on thus far - can't wait to see how this unfolds - especially that upcoming ultrasound!
WOW!!!! I've been praying for you but haven't had a chance to check your blog. This is awesome. I'm soooooo happy for you. We will keep praying. Can't wait to see how many!!!!:)
i am so, so excited for you. eeeeeeep! i don't 'get' the numbers but can put together that this means multiples. how exciting. and what a lovely announcement. my heart grew 10 sizes! many many blessings to you and you're beautiful family! xxoo
HI Rachel! Thank you friend. Yes, with these numbers, one doesn't need to "get" how it all works to see that we are talking about something BIG here huh? You and I go way back 5 years to the beginning of this adoption journey. We both ended up in different places, but it is wonderful to see how the Lord unfolded His plan for both of our families!!
2000 -- Rhea had a vasectomy. We regretted it immediately.
2000-2005 --saved $ for a reversal &/or adoption
Dec 2005 -- Rhea had reversal 2006 -- first 2 miscarriages 2007 -- PookieBear born Fall 2008 -- Began HS for Int'l adoption April 2009 -- Adoption on hold, I'm pregnant! May 2009 -- I miscarry for a 3rd time Summer 2009 -- find out a rule change could affect our plans for Int'l adoption Oct. 2009 -- another miscarriage Nov. 2009 -- Rhea & I stop Int'l adoption process Mar. 2010 -- Miscarriage #5 Apr. 2010 -- time to update home study & run across EA info in old file Apr/May 2010 -- Apply w/Nightlight for EA May 2010 -- I have miscarriage #6 6/4/10 -- Final HS sent to agency 6/5/10 -- officially waiting to be matched! 7/2010 -- Rhea has neck surgery $$$ 8/1/10 -- We're Matched! 8/26/2010 -- adoption finalized! We are parents to 5 wee ones!
9/2/10 -- Appt. w/RE at clinic performing our FET
9/28/10 -- RE appt for mock transfer & b/w
??/??/?? -- FET postponed..clinic wouldn't do transfer due to genetic parents not having been tested for STDs... Found new RE. Now more funds required for unexpected testing for Autoimmune Disorders
10/16/10 -- Over $3,000 raised in Yard Sale! Thank you Lord for your provision!!
10/26/10 -- Told I had APA/APS (autoimmune blood clotting issue) & could have played a part in our multiple losses. Correctable w/Rx during PG.
11/3/10 -- Our embryos are home in TX!
11/20/10 -- Blessed with one more adopted embryo
12/16/10 --all 6 embryo babies thawed (5 survive)
12/17/10 -- 3 (from 3/99!) survived the night-Our FET Day!
12/27/10 -- 1st Beta 10dp5dt 213
12/29/10 -- 2nd Beta 12dp5dt 413
1/03/11 -- 3rd beta 17dp5dt 1134
1/04/11 -- 4th beta 2166!!
9/01/11 --in hospital for my 1st ever induction @39w5d
9/02/11 -- Our baby GIRL is born!
8/2012 -- Started the adoption process for EA #2
2/6/2013 -- Mock Transfer @NEDC in Knoxville, TN
3/20/2013 -- FET @ NEDC-- 3 babies (blasts) transferred
3/29/2013 -- 1st Beta 9dp 5dt: 5 Chemical Pregnancy
5/21/2013 -- FET @ NEDC 3 babies (blasts) transferred
5/30/2013 -- 62 Beta #1 9dp 5dt
6/3/2013 -- 133 Beta #2
6/5/2013 -- 143 Beta #3
6/7/2013 -- 88 Beta #4 5wks 1 day pregnant--M/C soon after
8/10/2013 -- Begin OCPs & rest of meds starting soon
9/19/2013 -- FET @ NEDC
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WOW!!! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteYay!!! Congrats!! What did they say to expect? Twins? Triplets? I'm so excited for your whole family!
ReplyDeleteprobably twins, but trips are not out of the equation at all! A friend told me that betabase DOT info says that this is out of twin range and into triplet range. We shall see 2 weeks from today!! : )
DeleteI'm whoopin' and hollerin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you hear me all the way in Texas?????? Praising the Lord with you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can hear ya sister!! Love you!!
DeleteOh that is great!!! Congrats!! I look forward to following your journey
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it just might be an exciting one! So glad we will stay in touch!
DeleteSo excited for you! Continuing to pray...
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers!
DeleteHoly Cow...definitely more than 1!! Just hoping and praying for a safe and healthy pregnancy no matter how many are growing in there!! :-)
ReplyDeleteWe shall see in 2 weeks! We are so excited!
DeleteWOW!!!!!!!😳 AWESOME news, so happy for you all!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing number! God is so good! :)
ReplyDeleteGod is so incredibly good!
DeleteWhoa Mama! Double or Triple congrats!
ReplyDeletelove it! Thank you Elizabeth!
DeleteI still can't get over these amazing numbers! What a journey you've been on thus far - can't wait to see how this unfolds - especially that upcoming ultrasound!
ReplyDeleteWe are still in shock too! 2 more weeks!!!
DeleteWow!!! I'm over the moon thrilled for you!!! Glad they weren't looking for it to more than double...lol!!! Hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Yes it almost tripled didn't it??
DeleteI'm thinking you may need all 3 clothes pins in your banner for newborn photos next year!!! I'm so happy for you...you are quite the inspiration!!!
DeleteWOW!!!! I've been praying for you but haven't had a chance to check your blog. This is awesome. I'm soooooo happy for you. We will keep praying. Can't wait to see how many!!!!:)
ReplyDeleteHi Susanna! I miss hearing from you too! Let's stay in touch. Thank you for the congrats!
DeleteMe too. I lost your email. Mine is cbsbgb@gmail.com
DeleteThe comment above is Susanna, by the way.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting Shannon!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi you!!! How have you been. Hope Canada is treating you well!! Love to catch up soon! Thanks for the congrats!
DeleteWowee!!! That is awesome news!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes. This is amazing news!!
DeleteOh my gosh!!! How are you ever going to wait these 2 weeks?? Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI am going to try to stay very busy as my body allows!
DeleteYay! So excited for you! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jess! I hope your first trimester is going well for you!
Deletei am so, so excited for you. eeeeeeep! i don't 'get' the numbers but can put together that this means multiples. how exciting. and what a lovely announcement. my heart grew 10 sizes! many many blessings to you and you're beautiful family! xxoo
ReplyDeleteHI Rachel! Thank you friend. Yes, with these numbers, one doesn't need to "get" how it all works to see that we are talking about something BIG here huh? You and I go way back 5 years to the beginning of this adoption journey. We both ended up in different places, but it is wonderful to see how the Lord unfolded His plan for both of our families!!
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