Well, a lot has been going on since our last post.
First, we celebrated Thanksgiving with my family in Georgia and had a very nice time. I was able to take a few extra days off and also go to South Carolina and visit for a while as well.
Work has been a little crazy for both of us and I think it will stay that way through the new year.
We are counting down to Christmas. Our Christmas this year will be a little wild. The Moden's will be coming to our house in Virginia to celebrate. Plus, my family will be headed up this way for my brother Tim's wedding on Saturday the 27th. Should be a great time.
For the update on IVF....
I finished the first month of medicine (birth control) in November. I then started the next round of medicine. It was one shot and a baby aspirin in the morning and then two more shots in the evening. Because I have been responding to the medicine so well they had to add another shot to help control my response in the evenings as well so that made three. YEAH!
You would have to ask Erik but I think I have responded fairly well emotionally.
I took my last shot of those medicines tonight and will take what they call a Trigger shot tonight as well. Then on Wednesday, I will have my egg retrieval and fertilization. They have to put me to sleep so I am not too excited about that but at least it is close to being complete. The final step is the embryo transfer. This will occur three to five days following my retrieval. After that we just wait. We should know if the treatment worked in early January.
We are very excited and think that being pregnant would be a wonderful way to start the new year.
We appreciate all your prayers and support through all of this. Hope everyone is doing well.
God Bless!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
A little crazy here in Virginia!!
Well, I am finally home long enough to post another update. A lot has been going on over the last few weeks so here it is.
Erik and I traveled to Knoxville, TN to see our friends Scott and Danielle and their daughter Ainie over the weekend of November 1st. We had a great time and really enjoyed the football on Saturday with WVU beating UCONN and Michigan losing. I tell you life doesn't get much better.
Erik and I also celebrated our 5 year anniversary over the same weekend. We loved sharing it with friends and actually can not believe that it has been so long since we took the plunge down the aisle. The last five years have flown by but have been great.
Over last weekend, November 7th, I went to Santa Fe, NM for work but also got to include a short visit with Krista and her husband Paul in Albuquerque. I had a great time with them but had to suffer through the dreadful loss of WVU to Cincinnati. That stinks.
On some other news, Erik and I have just gotten the go ahead to start our first IVF with ICSI treatment. The next three weeks will just be some medication that I have to take and then we will get into the actually procedure in December. We are very excited and hope to have news of the success of our treatment early next year. We will keep you all posted as it goes and feel free to ask if you have any questions.
Erik and I just wanted to let everyone know that we appreciate your prayer and support through all of our infertility and other times of trouble. But most of all, we want to thank everyone for their continued support of our growing marriage. Married life is not easy and having such a strong support system over the past five years has been great.
We hope that everyone has a nice Thanksgiving and we will update again soon.
God Bless!
Erik and I traveled to Knoxville, TN to see our friends Scott and Danielle and their daughter Ainie over the weekend of November 1st. We had a great time and really enjoyed the football on Saturday with WVU beating UCONN and Michigan losing. I tell you life doesn't get much better.
Erik and I also celebrated our 5 year anniversary over the same weekend. We loved sharing it with friends and actually can not believe that it has been so long since we took the plunge down the aisle. The last five years have flown by but have been great.
Over last weekend, November 7th, I went to Santa Fe, NM for work but also got to include a short visit with Krista and her husband Paul in Albuquerque. I had a great time with them but had to suffer through the dreadful loss of WVU to Cincinnati. That stinks.
On some other news, Erik and I have just gotten the go ahead to start our first IVF with ICSI treatment. The next three weeks will just be some medication that I have to take and then we will get into the actually procedure in December. We are very excited and hope to have news of the success of our treatment early next year. We will keep you all posted as it goes and feel free to ask if you have any questions.
Erik and I just wanted to let everyone know that we appreciate your prayer and support through all of our infertility and other times of trouble. But most of all, we want to thank everyone for their continued support of our growing marriage. Married life is not easy and having such a strong support system over the past five years has been great.
We hope that everyone has a nice Thanksgiving and we will update again soon.
God Bless!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Fall Update
I figured it was time for an update so here it is.
Erik and I have been trucking along about the same. We had our second IUI cycle and it was completed on October 10th. Unfortunately, this cycle was also unsuccessful. At this point our doctor, Dr. Kahn with Shady Grove Fertility, feels that it would be best to move on to a more aggressive approach with IVF with ICSI. This program is definitely more invasive but, it will up our chances from 30% to about 65%. We are very excited and as long as the calendar will allow it, due to the holiday's, we will start in November. This process will take two months, more drugs and doctors appointments, so be fair warned, that if you see me after the drugs have started I may be a little meaner than usual.
Other news with us is pretty normal. I just returned from a business trip to Nashville and will be headed to Santa Fe in November. Erik is still being kept very busy at Hidden Lane which is definitely good news. We are planning a short vacation to see our friends Danielle and Scott in Knoxville over Halloween weekend but other than that are lives are fairly calm at the moment.
Hoping everyone is having a nice fall and enjoying the change in seasons and weather. I will keep you posted on our fertility journey and appreciate all the prayer and support we have received so far.
Erik and I have been trucking along about the same. We had our second IUI cycle and it was completed on October 10th. Unfortunately, this cycle was also unsuccessful. At this point our doctor, Dr. Kahn with Shady Grove Fertility, feels that it would be best to move on to a more aggressive approach with IVF with ICSI. This program is definitely more invasive but, it will up our chances from 30% to about 65%. We are very excited and as long as the calendar will allow it, due to the holiday's, we will start in November. This process will take two months, more drugs and doctors appointments, so be fair warned, that if you see me after the drugs have started I may be a little meaner than usual.
Other news with us is pretty normal. I just returned from a business trip to Nashville and will be headed to Santa Fe in November. Erik is still being kept very busy at Hidden Lane which is definitely good news. We are planning a short vacation to see our friends Danielle and Scott in Knoxville over Halloween weekend but other than that are lives are fairly calm at the moment.
Hoping everyone is having a nice fall and enjoying the change in seasons and weather. I will keep you posted on our fertility journey and appreciate all the prayer and support we have received so far.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Trip to Timberline
Erik and I took a trip to Timberline to see his parents and just get away. We had a great time and really enjoyed relaxing and just hanging out. We went on a horse back ride, hiking and just enjoyed doing nothing for a few days.
Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying life.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
As Promised!!!
After dinner at the German restuartant.
On our way to my reunion.
Playing in the pool. 
Dinner at the german restuarant.
Cranium is the best.
Dinner at the german restuarant.
Tim and his fiance Kate.
Chillin in the pool.
Chillin in the pool.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
We've Been Tagged!!!
Here are the tagging rules:
1. Post the rules on your blog
2. Write 6 random things about yourself
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post (except, we're doing 1)
4. If you're tagged, DO IT and pass on the tag
1) We both have a habit of changing our underwear before bed, Erik from boxerbrief's to boxer's and Rebecca from, we'll say bikini's to boyshorts, but they are more like the underwear that Cameron Diaz was wearing in Charlie's Angels when the delivery guy came to the door.
2) Our morning routine never changes, I must shower, dry and fix my hair and put on my makeup all before getting dressed. Erik must shower, then get dressed and then wet his hair again to fix it.
3) I refuse to take my shoes off until I am getting ready for bed and I never go without at least socks on in the house, while Erik almost has his shoes and socks off before we even get in the door.
4) On Saturdays, we quickly found out that a relaxing Saturday for me is sleeping in and watching TV and a relaxing day for Erik is working in the yard and cleaning the house (Have I got it made or what!)
5) Since Erik is always hot and I am always cold, we have agreed to disagree on the tempature of our home and have it set at 70 during the day and 65 at night. Erik always wears shorts and a t-shirt and I always wear sweats to ensure we are both comfortable.
6) When we were married, I wanted dogs and Erik wanted cats. We now have both and the dogs are Erik's and the cats are mine. (Ironic huh!)
We're tagging:
Kevin and Genny Miller
1. Post the rules on your blog
2. Write 6 random things about yourself
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post (except, we're doing 1)
4. If you're tagged, DO IT and pass on the tag
1) We both have a habit of changing our underwear before bed, Erik from boxerbrief's to boxer's and Rebecca from, we'll say bikini's to boyshorts, but they are more like the underwear that Cameron Diaz was wearing in Charlie's Angels when the delivery guy came to the door.
2) Our morning routine never changes, I must shower, dry and fix my hair and put on my makeup all before getting dressed. Erik must shower, then get dressed and then wet his hair again to fix it.
3) I refuse to take my shoes off until I am getting ready for bed and I never go without at least socks on in the house, while Erik almost has his shoes and socks off before we even get in the door.
4) On Saturdays, we quickly found out that a relaxing Saturday for me is sleeping in and watching TV and a relaxing day for Erik is working in the yard and cleaning the house (Have I got it made or what!)
5) Since Erik is always hot and I am always cold, we have agreed to disagree on the tempature of our home and have it set at 70 during the day and 65 at night. Erik always wears shorts and a t-shirt and I always wear sweats to ensure we are both comfortable.
6) When we were married, I wanted dogs and Erik wanted cats. We now have both and the dogs are Erik's and the cats are mine. (Ironic huh!)
We're tagging:
Kevin and Genny Miller
Friday, August 22, 2008
Finally Updating
Well it has been forever since we last posted a blog but life has been a little crazy. Where to begin?
In May we had our very good friends Danielle and Scott visit us here in Virginia and we were able to celebrate Erik (5/7) and Danielle's (5/8) birthdays with a cookout and a little karaoke. We also had the opportunity to take Danielle and Scott to our church, which was awesome.
In July, we traveled to my home in Pomaria, South Carolina. We had the joyous experience (a little sarcasm) of attending my 10 year high school reunion. I definitely do not miss high school. On a better note we were also able to celebrate my brother Tim's engagement to Kate Anderson. They are scheduled to be married this December.
In August, my parents had the opportunity to come up to Virginia as well. The trip turned into a big success since we were able to help them select the location for the rehearsal dinner and introduce them to Kate's parents Joyce and Bill. The next weekend in August, we traveled back to Athens, Ohio to attend Erik's 10 year high school reunion. Now that was fun. I was able to meet all his friends from high school and I know it was great for him to catch up with everyone too.
On some sad news we have had a couple of disappointments as well. As most of you know, Erik and I have been trying to have a baby for about 3 years. Over the last few months we have been working with an excellent doctor, Dr. Kahn, with Shady Grove Fertility. This past August we attempted our first IUI treatment but found out last week that it was unsuccessful. We are keeping positive merely based on the fact that statistically it takes more then one treatment since IUI only has about a 30% success rate. Our doctor is very positive as well and has cleared us for a second treatment as soon as we are ready.
The other sad news is that our loved and respected pastor, Randy Ashcraft, has had a calling from God to move on in his walk in faith and has announced his resignation from Leesburg Community Church. We understand and respect his decision, while saddened for our own lose at the same time.
We will hopefully have pictures very soon of both the engagement party and the reunion. Hope all is well with everyone else and I will really attempt to post more blogs in the future.
God Bless!
In May we had our very good friends Danielle and Scott visit us here in Virginia and we were able to celebrate Erik (5/7) and Danielle's (5/8) birthdays with a cookout and a little karaoke. We also had the opportunity to take Danielle and Scott to our church, which was awesome.
In July, we traveled to my home in Pomaria, South Carolina. We had the joyous experience (a little sarcasm) of attending my 10 year high school reunion. I definitely do not miss high school. On a better note we were also able to celebrate my brother Tim's engagement to Kate Anderson. They are scheduled to be married this December.
In August, my parents had the opportunity to come up to Virginia as well. The trip turned into a big success since we were able to help them select the location for the rehearsal dinner and introduce them to Kate's parents Joyce and Bill. The next weekend in August, we traveled back to Athens, Ohio to attend Erik's 10 year high school reunion. Now that was fun. I was able to meet all his friends from high school and I know it was great for him to catch up with everyone too.
On some sad news we have had a couple of disappointments as well. As most of you know, Erik and I have been trying to have a baby for about 3 years. Over the last few months we have been working with an excellent doctor, Dr. Kahn, with Shady Grove Fertility. This past August we attempted our first IUI treatment but found out last week that it was unsuccessful. We are keeping positive merely based on the fact that statistically it takes more then one treatment since IUI only has about a 30% success rate. Our doctor is very positive as well and has cleared us for a second treatment as soon as we are ready.
The other sad news is that our loved and respected pastor, Randy Ashcraft, has had a calling from God to move on in his walk in faith and has announced his resignation from Leesburg Community Church. We understand and respect his decision, while saddened for our own lose at the same time.
We will hopefully have pictures very soon of both the engagement party and the reunion. Hope all is well with everyone else and I will really attempt to post more blogs in the future.
God Bless!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Our First Attempt at Blogging!!!!!
Well, Erik and I thought it would be nice to start a blog since "everyone else is doing it" and the peer pressure finally got to us. There is not a whole lot going on in our world at the moment, just your regular run of the mill busy lives that everyone seems to have. Erik's work is getting busier by the day since Spring is approaching and mine never seems to stop surprising me. Sorry for the short first entry, I'm just testing the water. I'll make another entry soon with more interesting information, I promise.
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