(IN)FERTILITY FRIDAY - TRANSFER #3

Yesterday I had my 3rd and final frozen transfer. We officially are out of eggs. Dr. Brown put in my last 2 eggs yesterday and said "Here's your twin boys." I said at this point Dr. I'll take anything....boy, girl, 1, 2...I am good with any of it! So I laid there as long as they would let me, walked to my car at a snails pace doing kegels the whole way and laid in the back of the truck the entire way home. I didn't even go pee till I got home which was quite painful but not taking any chances this time. He gave me my embryo report card and both eggs they put in were 4Bs. 5A is the absolute best. I was thinking these would be like 3Cs since they were the last ones, but I guess all my eggs were about the same as far as grading goes. So that is hopeful because 4B is good. So now the 2 week wait (2WW) begins!

I have been laying in bed for the past day and half and have gotten lots accomplished. I made Delainey's 5 year old shutterfly photo book, paid bills online, set up someone to come give me a quote for built in bookcases for the office, and watched all my DVR Real housewives shows. I only got out of bed twice yesterday to pee and take my meds/shots. God bless Daves parents who have had the girls since yesterday morning. They have picked them up and taken them to school, fed them, did a sleep over and even managed to cook me dinner last night. Dave picked it up and served me dinner in bed. So lucky to have such awesome family to help!

Today I moved to the couch, drank some decaf coffee and did a little bible study. I decided to watch the movie The Shack today and it was amazing! I of course cried multiple times throughout it, but the way it personified God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit was spot on and it really changed your perspective on God. (I thought it would not do justice at all) Not to ruin it but they told the main character to choose which of his 2 children he would send to hell and which one to heaven. Of course he couldn't choose and said take me. And they said well how do you think God feels having to choose which of his children to send. So true even if they are a horrible person who deserves it. They are still God's child. Mind blown that even the worst humans deserve to be redeemed and not judged. Thats just a tiny example of some of the stuff they said. I literally caught myself saying over and over "yes, exactly!" I highly recommend it for everyone. I'm gonna make Dave watch it tonight and I'll watch it again.

Anyway back to infertility stuff. I continue over the next week and half to take my crinone estrogen and heparin. The shots are killing me in the stomach. It is like I have tons of scar tissue built up in my stomach so it is hard to find somewhere to inject easily. I emailed my nurse today to see if I can change location for my shots so we will see what she says. Please keep the prayers coming for a baby to implant and grow into a healthy child over the next 9 months. And I will be back with some news the Tuesday after Labor Day. I'll leave you with a quote from the movie I liked. "When I live in you, then together we can live through everything that happens to you." So glad God is with me every step of my life! It's a lot easier to have true joy and peace! XOXO

Kelli's Surprise 30th Birthday Party

Saturday night I surprised Kelli with a dinner for her and 9 of her closest friends. We had 2 chefs come to the house who cooked and served a 4 course meal with a wine paired with each course. It was lovely! Too bad I couldn't have a chef cook for me weekly :) We were able to pull of the surprise which took some scheming and last minute prep but all went well. Happy 30th birthday to my sis a week and a half early! We love you! 

(IN)FERTILITY FRIDAY

Hey guys! Its officially transfer week! I had my appointment on Wednesday and all was still well with my blood levels and ultrasound. So Friday I got a phone call letting me know we were good to go on Thursday and my time slot is 9:30. This day literally has approached so quickly with all the craziness going on lately. I actually haven't even thought about the fertility stuff that much because I haven't had time to. And I intend to keep it that way. Keep living my busy life and planning trips and fun regardless of the outcome. Hopefully I will be less stressed which is helpful in the long run.

I have stopped my lupron shots and have been enjoying the 4 day window before shots start up again. On Tuesday I start the dreaded heparin shots. The bruising, lumpy, twice a day, full vile shots. They burn and I just really don't enjoy them. Oh well it's a small price to pay and I'll survive. I started Crinone (vaginal progesterone) twice a day yesterday and will continue that through 10 weeks. So that is it as far as meds go. My hot flashes and headaches haven't been as bad lately and I have a feeling I will start to get more tired from the progesterone in the next few days.

We have a busy week of lunch with Delainey tomorrow and then taking her out of school early for the Solar Eclipse, Blakely has her first day of Preschool on Wednesday and I have my transfer on Thursday and basically lay in bed for 48 hours after that. Time to read some books, listen to some church messages, and watch some good chick flicks. My #1 agenda is to actually make Delainey's 5 year old photo book which we are clearly a few months late on.

Please say some prayers for a successful transfer and a healthy baby 9 months from now. We are ready to add another to the McLaughlin family and we are praying God thinks 3rd time is the charm! Thank you for all your continued support and prayers as we continue on the journey for Baby McLaughlin #3! XOXO

Delainey's First Day of Kindergarten

Monday was Delainey's first day of school. School actually started on Thursday but in kindergarten they break up her class into small groups and send 4-5 kids each day so they can get acclimated with the school and what a day looks like. Delainey's day was Monday and now tomorrow (Wednesday) the entire class will go for the first time. She had a good first day. Her high was lunch LOL I think she just loves being around all the kids and being wild. Plus she can't wait to buy a pizza and a cookie. She's so grown up. :( Well we are praying for a great first year of school and to the graduating class of 2030!

I made this shirt for her to wear the first day of school each year and hopefully by her senior year it will fit her perfectly! Hoping to take all 13 pictures by this gorgeous door too! LOL

 Mrs. Chatfield and her friend Mia (who she played soccer with this past spring)

Last week of Summer Fun

Over the past 7 days we have been so busy! Last Saturday we had an End of Summer Block party for all our neighbors on our street. Part of the deal with using my realtor is that he throws in a catered house warming party. Well I had yet to use it so it was the perfect opportunity to finally cash in and get to know all my neighbors. Luckily, we were really blessed with who lives on our street and we all had a great night. The kids played and swam, we ate delicious food, and stayed up way past our bed times laughing and getting to know each other. 

 Sunday, Kelli, Jeff, Georgia and Ivy officially moved to Orlando. We are all very sad about it, but I am in the denial phase of my grieving. :) Luckily it is only an hour and a half away and they are back every weekend for the next few weeks so it doesn't even seem like they have moved yet. The girls had one last swim before Georgia left and then gave sweet hugs goodbye. Waahhhh! :(

Tuesday we had school orientation and found out one of her friends from soccer was in her class. And then she had a sleepover at Gammoes.

 Wednesday she had a sleepover at Grammy's and got to choose where to go out to eat with Gram and Pops. She chose Carrabbas and got the royal treatment from the chefs since they sat at the table next to the kitchen.
Thursday I took Delainey to a real tea party at Ashes Tea Room and to get her nails painted. She has tea parties all the time at home so she was super excited to actually get to do it at a restaurant. We stopped at store down the street and found amazing tiaras that we just had to buy. :)

 Friday Kelli came back in town so they came over to swim and we cooked out at the house. Georgia had a sleepover and made pancakes Saturday morning with Dave.

Saturday night we went to my cousin Melissa's wedding party. Which was tons of fun and decorated so cute! 

 And Sunday after church we had the 5th grade girls all come over for a back to school pool party. The rain came mid party so we had to come inside and improvise. We entertained 20 girls with an intense game of head up and luckily about 30 minutes later we were able to swim again.

So like I said we have been crazy busy! And Delainey has been spoiled to the high heavens as we were trying to enjoy our last few days with her before she is gone a solid 5 days a week. She had a great first day but I will save that for another post.