IVF Frozen Embryo Transfer Day - Finally!!!

The day we've been waiting for...Embryo Transfer Day, YAY!!!!

 Meet our two embryo babies that are in my uterus right now!!! PLEASE STICK LITTLE BABES!

 After the transfer feeling content and hopeful!

FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR TRANSFER DAY:
- Wear socks!
- Come with a full bladder (not exploding but full)
- Say a prayer before, during and after :)

I love him SOOOO MUCH!!! He is so sweet and supportive and always makes me feel like one in a million! I'm grateful for him!!!

The transfer wen't great and so right now I am PREGNANT (until proven otherwise = PUPO) and I am praying so hard that they stick! The transfer went great and wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It was really cool to be able to watch on the ultrasound screen the embryos release into my uterus. Protocol now is to take it REALLY easy, they call them "princess days" where I literally watch Netflix all day, nap, and be waited on hand and foot by my husband haha (his idea, but I did not object!)

We continue with all the estradiol and progesterone in oil shots along with progesterone suppositories at night now added. I will continue with the baby aspirin, metformin and prenatal as well. I AM SO EXCITED AND SOOOO SCARED, we want this so bad!!!! But I have to remember that it's in the Lord's hands and I TRUST HIM! I will be okay with whatever the outcome, but I just want Him to be sure to know that WE REALLY WANT THIS! Anyway, I'm just taking it easy and trying not to think too much about whether they are sticking or not. Thank you all for your love and support, we love you all so much!

IVF Frozen Embryo Transfer Prep

For the last three weeks leading up to this upcoming week (YAY...FINALLY) I've been prepping for the FET, frozen embryo transfer, with Estradiol shots, metformin, baby aspirin, prenatals, and this last week adding the progesterone in oil shots. All was good up until the progesterone shots...YUCK!!!! I've been a psycho since I started them and my back side is SO SORE! I break down after most progesterone shots, but Jeff just holds me and tells me how strong I am, I COULD NOT DO THIS WITHOUT HIM!

 It snowed here and the flurry was refreshing and a little bit of a representation of me lately!

 We really enjoyed playing in it, since we never get snow in STG!

 The parade of homes has been going on and we were able to go check it out with my parents. It's such a treat to go and see beautiful homes and dream!

 I love him!

In our waiting game we have gained more strength and courage for what is ahead and feel ready to take it all on, whatever it is!!! Anyway, this video is showcasing all the prep for the FET which is this upcoming TUESDAY! I'm so excited and SOOO nervous, but I have faith in the Lord's plan for me and Jeff and I know that regardless He loves us both!

Cambria + Jeff Hauck Fertility Journey 2016

Back in 2016, Ellie and Jared Meacham had their first IVF giveaway and this was our submission video back then. We made this video after our year of using a specialist and realizing that IVF was going to be our best option. We didn't win, obviously, but I am glad to have this video telling our story. Of course we've come a lot further since then but it's always nice to be able to look back at where you've been to see how far you've come.

So this is a poor quality video of our amazing journey so far. I love this man and the love he has for me! There's something really special about working so hard and giving all you have (in every aspect: emotionally, spiritually, physically, and financially) for something you want and love so much. I hope my children know how much I love them already.

Spontaneous Valentines Day

Spontaneity is good for the soul! Lately I've been feeling claustrophobic and trapped, I don't know what other words to describe the feeling, but it just hasn't felt good. I always joke with Jeff saying let's just go to Disneyland today, I need to get away. Going through IVF and the waiting process is hard and at times you just feel out of control (in more than one way hahaha) in the sense that you don't have control over the situation. If you know me then you know that I'm kind of a control freak, but in a cute way right Jeff?? (hahaha)

With that being said....we took a spontaneous day trip to DISNEYLAND! Yes, we are crazy!

  I just love him!!!

 We are crazy...crazy in love!

 Mickey photo bombing us.

 I just love this shot, it captures the magic of Disney's toon town.

 The trick to getting pictures together is to offer to take other people's pictures first then they naturally ask if you want on too...LOL.

 The perfect blooms over Minnie's house.

 He's perfect to me.

 And this is what he gets...HAHAHAHA.

 This is the experienced Disneylander look...
-Tevas for the feet
-Fanny pack full of essentials so you don't have to take off and put on a bag for the rides
-Stretchy jeans
-Tshirt with a light cover for the nights
-Sunglasses
-Minnie ears

 Okay Jeff no more pictures!

 This time around at Disneyland we decided to take a slower pace and just enjoy things we've never experienced there before. We did the monorail, the train ride, the river boat, walked through shops, and rode character rides we'd never ridden. It was nice to just take it all at a slower pace.

 A magical Valentines Day with my prince!

 Some pretty shots of the castle I captured this time around.

 Jeff treats me like a real life princess, I truly don't know how I snatched him up but I am SOOOOOOOOO grateful I did! 

 I love you Jeff.

Anyway we decided LAST MINUTE to just take a day trip to Disneyland. Yes it is a 5 and half hour drive for us and no we don't have annual passes, although I wish we did. We had a wonderful Valentines day just being together! We are hoping this is our last Valentines just the two of us so we tried to make it extra memorable and special and I'd say we succeeded!
While we were there we decided to show how to use the Disney Max Pass, mostly because Jeff had a school assignment where he had to make a HOW TO video so here you go. It's cheesy and we are not good at the whole "commercial" voice but it was fun to make anyway!

IVF Staying Positive

I love my trials!!! Bizarre to say but I truly do! I've been so blessed to be able to see the bright side to this trial, don't get me wrong I have my days where I am down right negative and question everything, but overall I know the importance of trials and I am grateful for mine.

I'm so grateful for my husband and the love and support he gives me constantly through everything!

Everything is progressing the way it should be and we are nothing but optimistic, most days haha!
ALSO, WE NEED HELP!!!! My cute husband surprised me before we started the process with a hopeful "babymoon" (we would have known if we were pregnant or not and it was something to help me through the whole process, keep me looking forward) but due to treatment delays the timing isn't right anymore. We are hoping everything works and I get pregnant and if that is our plan then we don't know how to plan trips cause I've never been pregnant. Please help us!

IVF Frozen Embryo Transfer Waiting Game

We are waiting for our frozen embryo transfer that is scheduled for the 27th of this month! It's the shortest month of the year but this is the LONGEST wait of our lived, until the PTPO (pregnant til proven otherwise) wait after the transfer.

So in the meantime I went shopping haha and didn't buy anything of course (not in the budget!)

 Kalamity had our first fundraiser for our 2018 cause, David Brown! It was our annual Valentines dance and it was a blast.

 Look how adorable the decor is!

The party people.

 Our cause, David, wasn't able to come but his cute wife, Amanda, came and it was so sweet to meet her! They are a wonderful family full of hope and faith!!!

 My handsome date!

My eternal Valentine!
I'm taking the estrogen shots every Tuesday and Friday evenings. Taking my prenatal, metformin and baby aspirin every day! I'm excited and feeling hopeful!!!

IVF FET Baseline & First Estradiol Shot

We had our baseline appointment for our frozen embryo transfer and have officially started the cycle!

 Which means the shots have begun as well!

 I'm excited but super nervous about what's next... we want it to work so badly, we've exhausted ourselves financially, emotionally, spiritually and physically and have invested all we have. We have faith and trust and hope all goes as we want but trust in the Lord's plan for us! This picture depicts me lately, tired, no make up, hopeful but a little worn out.

 While cleaning I stumbled upon these two pictures and it melted my heart!

My family is so sweet, they came and surprise heart attacked us. Little kind acts like this go so far, it helps to lift spirits in hard times and reminds that we are loved!
Everything is looking good so far, and I have started the estradiol shots to help thicken my uterine lining. I'm still taking my metformin, baby aspirin, and prenatal. We are so hopeful and can't wait!!!

IVF FET Frozen Embryo Transer Period Is Here

After a hysteroscopy they have you wait until your next period before doing an embryo transfer.

At first I was really bummed about this because obviously I want to get pregnant and waiting longer is no fun, but I can see that it really is a blessing in disguise.

Here's why I think that...

-My body tends to swell easily so waiting a little will help my body heal after the retrieval and hysteroscopy so that there isn't any more unnecessary inflamation.

-It gives me time to mentally prepare again for shots and shots and shots, these upcoming shots are the ones everyone says are the worst so a little break is nice.

-It reassures me that my body is doing all it can to help me, like bleeding when it should AKA a period haha.

Anyway, here's what we've been up to while we wait for the period that will start all the exciting stuff...

 My sweet friend, Shawnee, sent me an IVF care package full of thoughtful gifts and my favorite treats. I have truly been so blessed with great friends and family that do so much to make me feel loved and special. THANK YOU!

 Pancakes and home made buttermilk syrup EVERY DAY!!! MMMM :)

 We drove down to Mesquite to a Hot Air Balloon Festival and had a fun night talking and seeing beautiful lit up balloons.

My period came so that means IT'S FROZEN EMBRYO TRANSFER TIME (FET!!!!!)

On this infertility journey I've had to find things that bring me joy and double as a therapy, that's what gardening is for me and I've been doing a lot of it lately! I've had a really rough week, lots of emotion break downs and feeling like a crazy person, but I know it will all be worth it and I have to find joy in the journey!!!

We have a Frozen Embryo Transfer date set for February 27th and WE CANNOT WAIT!!!! Now all the yucky shots in hopes of a successful transfer. I've been dreading this part but am hopeful for the whole process. Anyway, we start the intramuscular shots tonight so wish us luck! AHHH!