Day 10 ~ 30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with

Wow I miss Rachel so much!!! This pic was from Decades Day at Wassom Middle School where we both worked. We are complete opposites but I consider her one of my best friends ever! I miss our sarcasm, our holding each other accountable...and she is the person who got me tipsy so I couldn't see straight with Margaritas. I truly miss her and value her friendship more than I think she knows! You rock woman!

Day 9 ~ 30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

This was the easiest choice of days to pick. My mom is my best friend, my confidant, and biggest fan. She has been there for me through so much. From the awful things in my childhood that happened through rough spots in college and even in married life. She has been a firm rock for me and I love her so much!

Day 8 ~ 30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

This picture was taken shortly after I arrived in Korea. We didn't have a car yet but we decided to do something special. We ended up taking the bus to Osan (which isn't so special anymore) and we ate at Chili's!!! I was so excited to eat at Chili's! While we were sitting there, I wanted to take tons of pictures of us since I hadn't seen him since Christmas and he was game for it for only about 2 minutes and then he got silly. When I saw he had done this in the pic I just couldn't help but laugh! My hubby is really silly and I just love him for that. Choosing a picture for today's pic was hard because I had 3 top choices...this one, then one of where I paused a show and the person's face was absolutely hysterical that I had to take a pic of it, and finally, a pic of a bumper sticker that said "O-ne B-ig A-$ M-istake A-merica"

Day 7 ~ 30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

Ok so my Bible and my wedding ring and engagement ring are definitely my MOST treasured items! However, I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Frappuccino maker! (P.S...technically its still one picture!)

Day 6 ~ 30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

So this is Michelle Duggar. As most of you know she has 19 kids. Now its not that I want to trade places with her to have 19 kids, its that I wish I could trade places with her for her fertility. Her husband looks at her and she gets pregnant. So that is the reason I would want to trade places with her...If I chose someone else to trade places with it would probably be Jillian Michaels!

Fertility Treatment Update

So on Tuesday, (March 22nd) I went to Cha Hospital for another ultrasound to see if any follicles had grown. (Remember that my doctor seemed optimistic about them, but I didn't) After the ultrasound he told me that they hadn't grown so now he wanted to give me an injection of Progesterone to induce a cycle so that I can do Clomid at least one more time. He asked me how I was doing and I straight up told him that I felt sad and depressed because I'm afraid that I will never get pregnant. Ever since he found out that I go to a Bible Study he has been talking to me about God and that is really cool. The coolest thing he reminded me of was that my timing isn't God's timing and just because I am not pregnant yet doesn't mean I won't be pregnant soon. That really helped me feel encouraged. On another note, Richard will be going to 121 hospital on Tuesday to do his semen analysis. Right now I am just playing the waiting for my period to start game so that I go back and get my Clomid. I can't believe I actually am excited for my period to start because that means one step closer. I will let you know more when I find out more. Thanks for your love, support and prayers!
In His name and for His fame...
Hayley

Day 5 ~ 30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory

My favorite memory is the day Richard proposed to me. I think it is truly a wonderful story and here are just a few small details...if you want the rest of the story just ask...I woke up at 5AM to leave Friday morning with Richard by 6AM to go to one of his famous "surprises". He wouldn't let me know much of anything except that when I asked him what time we were getting there he said it would be closer to 1PM...so that meant about 6 hours driving. He ended up taking me to this little town in North Carolina snuggled in the Smoky Mountains and we proceeded to check-in and ride on the GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD!Come to find out he had contacted the Railroad and made all his engagement plans before hand!!!

Day 4 ~ 30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 04 - A picture of your night.

At first this day of the challenge seemed like a true challenge. Some people were saying it could be of your favorite night while others said it was asking for what you do on your normal nights. So I decided to go that route. In this picture you will see my computer that has Facebook and the video player up. I am usually checking Facebook or watching a show on my computer while coloring or doing some other crafty thing. Sometimes, if there is something good on AFN I will be watching the TV in our Apartment. Kaho is also in this picture because a good portion of the evening is spent entertaining him. You will also see the Wii under the TV and my elliptical machine in the other corner. This basically represents all that a normal even in my life currently consists of.

Day 3 ~ 30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

So I totally have like 3 favorite shows, but The Biggest Loser is my longest and ALL-TIME favorite show! I have seen every episode of every season. I have trained with a former Contestant and I am inspired every day by all the contestants I am friends with on Facebook. They keep me going on my Weight Loss Journey!

(My other favorite TV Shows are Army Wives and C.S.I....The original C.S.I. not NY or Miami...I have also seen every episode of every season of these shows too!)

Day 2 ~ 30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.

Other than my mom and brother this is the person that has been there for me through everything! Kassi is more than just a friend...she is my sister. She knows as much about me as my husband and mom. She has blossomed into a beautiful woman of God and I am so proud of her. She inspires me everyday and I love her more than words could say!!!

Day 1 ~ 30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with 10 facts about yourself.

10 Facts about Myself:
1. I love to cook.
2. I love to read.
3. I have never been to Disney Land.
4. I want to go to Law School some day.
5. I technically have 3 tattoos but one is covered up with a tattoo.
6. I was an extra in the movie, "We Are Marshall."
7. I love coffee...especially Starbucks!
8. My favorite TV show is The Biggest Loser.
9. I was a missionary in Botswana, Africa for the summer of 2007.
10. I love to color in coloring books!

30 Day Photo Challenge

So I saw a few people who had done or were doing this 30 Day Photo Challenge. Therefore, being as I love to do things like this, I will begin the 30 Day Photo Challenge starting tomorrow. I will post my pic of each day on both here and Facebook. This will definitely make things a lore more lively on here. I know this is a blog about getting pregnant with PCOS, but I believe things have to be fun because that can help ease the stress that getting pregnant can bring. Therefore, you will often see me doing fun things like this as well as being totally serious and pouring out my heart when times are tough on us. Let me know if you want to join me on this fun project. I love pictures and would love to see the fun pictures you all post as well. If you want to join me on this 30 Day Photo Challenge, here is a list of the pictures you have to find and post for each day:

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04 - A picture of your night
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most ****** up things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A picture and a letter
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change
Day 25 - A picture of your day
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss
Day 31 - A picture of yourself


Have a great day as I finally go to bed here in Korea.
In His name and for His fame...
Hayley

3rd Try...Will it be the Charm?

This is the 3rd attempt at fertility treatments...except without fertility treatments.

This cycle we did not get to use Clomid because of some craziness that was going on. First, my doctor was not in his office the week I needed to take Clomid. He was at a conference and had a "substitute doctor" who I could have seen except for the fact that the substitute doctor had very limited office hours and I couldn't get there because the office hours did not coincide with my job. Also that week, my job reached a point of awfulness that I had to do a lot of figuring out what I was going to do. The teacher I worked with was absolutely horrible (enough so that the Principal had told me he was surprised it took me as long as it did to come and complain about her because everyone that had worked with her always complained but much sooner than I did). She was too focused on her sport she was coaching that she was losing papers and then blaming me for things the students did wrong. By the end of the week, Richard and I had decided that it would be in our best interest for me to quit my job and pursue subbing at both Osan Air Base and Camp Humphreys.

So no Clomid meant that I most likely would not ovulate this cycle which meant another month of waiting and another month of not getting pregnant because PCOS was winning. Then on top of it all, I had gained a little weight and have been terribly worried and stressed out about that. The possible good news is that since I couldn't take Clomid, I decided to try this natural supplement that many refer to as "Nature's Clomid". Its called Soy Isoflavenes and you take it on the same cycle days as you do Clomid. I also began to take Bee Pollen and Royal Jelly along with this Fertility Blend Natural Supplement. Richard is also taking the Men's Fertility Blend now too.

So the week after my period is over I go to the doctor on Friday, March 11th and he was sad about not getting to take Clomid and has me get an ultrasound. He then wanted me to come back almost a week later on March 18th so I can have another ultrasound done to see if there is a follicle possibly developing. So we went back on the 18th and my follicle was 1.2cm (it needs to be about 2cm for ovulation) but he was hopeful that it is developing just its developing very slowly. So now I go back on Tuesday, March 22nd and will have another ultrasound done. If the follicle has not grown anymore, I hope he will determine that I am not going to ovulate on my own this month and we can move on to something else that can be done or tested.

Also, Richard's referral for his sperm analysis finally got put in and approved so one day when he is not on his 24-hour duty, he is going to go to 121 to get it done.

Thanks for checking in on things and as soon as I find out more I will update!
In His name and for His fame...
Hayley

Past Fertility Treatments

I just want to share the past attempts of fertility treatments Richard and I have gone through. I hope that it will help others to see some of the way things are done. I am currently being seen by Dr. Lee at Cha Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. My husband is in the Army where we are stationed here in Korea. Cha Hospital has a wonderful relationship with Tri-Care and they have a wonderful Fertility Clinic.

1st Try: On December 23, 2010 I went to the Fertility Specialist for the first time. He drew blood and ran an ultrasound which both showed that my PCOS was still alive and well. My LH level was higher than my FSH level (which they need to be a 1:1 ratio of both) and the ultrasound revealed that my ovaries still looked like Swiss Cheese. My period was about to begin so the Doctor prescribed Clomid (50 mg) to take for days 2-6 of my cycle. I responded well to the Clomid and was monitored for ovulation through ultrasounds. I was given an HCG injection and 2 days later had ovulation pain on my left side. My period was 4 days late but I kept getting Negative Home Pregnancy tests and then my period began.

2nd Try: After my period began 4 days late I went back to Doctor and he again prescribed Clomid. I took Clomid (50 mg) days 3-7 this time and was monitored with ultrasounds to measure the size of my developing follicles. Again I responded well to the Clomid and was given a different kind of HCD injection called Ovidrel (http://www.fertilitylifelines.com/resources/ovidrelpre-filledsyringe.jsp) which is more like and extended release injection. Again I had ovulation pain on my left side but my period was 2 days late and we only got Negatives on the home pregnancy tests.

Thanks for taking the time to read all my details!
In His name and for His fame...
Hayley

First Post

Wow, I am pretty excited to be starting this blog journey! It will definitely help alleviate a lot of the stress that has been the counterpart of fertility treatments and trying to get pregnant. Also, I hope this blog will be an inspiration to some and help others to see that they are not alone in the fight against Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). I look forward to the future and I know God has great things in store for us!
In His name and for His fame...
Hayley