They grew and Grew and GREW!!!

We got a nice little surprise this morning at our doctor's appointment...my follicles are READY! We were mildly shocked to say the least because we really did not think they would be ready until tomorrow. But they did some very good growing this weekend and are nice and BIG!!! We were pumped at the progress!


Big, BEAUTIFUL follicles!

Excited about the sonogram!

God is SO GOOD!!! We know that many of you have been lifting us up the past two days in prayer and we are so blessed by this good news. We know this is not the end...there are still several procedures and steps that have to take place to achieve our goal. But we are so thankful to all of you for taking the time to pray for us. God is present and evident in this process and is WORKING all things out for HIS glory. BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD!

Our doctor came in after the sonogram to help us prepare for the next step. It seems that once we get over one hurdle, the next one appears! The next step in this process is the retrieval. We are scheduled to retrieve on Wednesday, but do not know a specific time as of yet. It will for sure be in the morning. Wednesday will be a BIG day for this process. I will be put to sleep and our doctor will go in and drain each follicle to hopefully find a nice, healthy egg. The eggs will then be fertilized in the lab and sent off to grow. They have told me to expect some soreness and discomfort after the retrieval.

So...once again we are asking you to join us in prayer! Here are some things that we will be praying for in the next couple of days:

1) Prayers for the doctors and nurses as they work on me on Wednesday during the retrieval process.

2) Prayers for the doctors and technicians who work in the labratory and will be handling our eggs and embryos.

3) Prayers for healthy, viable eggs that will be fertilized on Wednesday and sent to grow. We want these precious embryos to GROW and develop properly to be able to be transferred or frozen!

4) Prayers for Derek and my parents as they have to deal with me...ha! I know it is nerve-wracking for them when I am put under and I know that they hate seeing me in pain. Pray for their strength and comfort while they care for me.

5) Prayers for my body and my health. That I will be able to handle the retrieval with minimal discomfort and prepare for the transfer.

6) Prayers of PRAISE and THANKSGIVING to our Father who is blessing us so richly through this process. We have felt His LOVE and His PRESCENCE throughout this process and through the outreach of each of you.


We love you and covet your prayers daily! Our precious babies will be the most prayed for children even before they open their eyes!


"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28