Wednesday, March 21, 2012

March 2012 ICLW


IComLeavWe

Hello to those stopping by from ICLW.  If you are new to ICLW, it stands for International Comment Leaving Week.  If you are new to my site, welcome.  If you've been here before, thanks for stopping by again.  Time has flown by for me this month.  It feels like a lot has happened, but yet seems like not much progress. 

Our story briefly:  Babe (hubby) and I have been TTC for over 8 years (I cringe every time I look at the number!).  We were first diagnosed with "unexplained infertility"  Since then, we done just about everything... clomid, surgeries for polyps, 4 IUIs, and a total of 4 IVFs, with the last one done last July. My RE determined that we have low egg quality, probably due to age (I am 38).  However, we have been trying for more than 8 years, so we wonder if it had always been an egg issue? I guess we'll never know.

Since the last IVF July, we had taken a break from fertility treatments, and now wondering what's next. At last month's ICLW post, we were thinking about adoption, and trying to decide which one to go with - international or domestic.  Since then, we attended the information meeting at the adoption agency, and we have decided that we would pursue multiple tracks at the same time.  We are currently on the waiting lists for both the US Marshall Islands international program, as well as the domestic infant adoption.  We have started our adoption application and homestudy paperwork.  At the same time, we are also working on the online application for embryo adoption.  With the homestudy, once approved, we can do any of the 3 options.  Of course, we will come to a point where we can only pick one, but in the meantime, we need to get our paperwork done.

I will be posting more about this adoption journey, so stay tuned.

12 comments:

  1. Wow you have gone through so much! I hope that this adoption journey will bring a baby into your lives. What a lucky baby that will be too :)

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  2. Adoption is an amazing journey and what you get at the end makes the journey worth it! There is a baby who is meant to be yours...enjoy the journey!

    Happy ICLW!

    #88

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  3. My husband and I are just beginning the journey to IVF. He had testicular cancer when he was 25 and it left him with low quality sperm. We've only been able to attempt one IUI. (I've had 2 surgeries for a uterine septum.) We had contemplated using donor sperm, but my father wanted us to pursue IVF. I had began looking at the paperwork for domestic adoption, but cannot start yet. In Alabama (and I guess it's the same in other states) you must be married for at least 3 years to fill out the paperwork. =(

    Good Luck in the adoption process. I am now "following" your blog! Praying for you in Alabama. ICLW#14

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  4. I've been meaning to comment on some of your recent posts but I've been a slacker. ICLW gave me the kick in the butt that I needed. I am excited for your adoption journey and I really hope that it is quick, easy, and boring (well, obviously except for the huge excitement in it all!!).

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  5. Its been a long road for you, and I wish you the best on your new journey! Just stopping by from ICLW, and will be following you now!

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  6. Hello from ICLW. I'm sorry you've had such a long journey but I hope one of the tracks you're on now will lead to your child. I'm a new parent via international adoption and couldn't be happier. I'm interested to hear more about Marshall Islands adoption... will definitely be checking back for more of your journey!

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  7. Hello from ICLW. It's my first time to read your blog. Good luck on your adoption pursuit and thanks for sharing your story.

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  8. As someone who waited for a long time for a child, I hope your find your way to your child. Hang in there, it can seem like the road you're on is endless, I know you have faith. Don't forget to be gentle on yourself.

    ICLW #90

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  9. Here from ICLW. I can't wait to hear more about your adoption journey!

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  10. So happy for you that you are moving forward on so many fronts right now. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your adoption journey.

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  11. I am so sorry your journey has been so long and painful, but wishing you the absolute best on your new fronts! Can't wait to hear what's next!

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  12. Visiting from ICLW. I'm eager to learn more about your adoption process. I have been toying with that option for a while now. I also, probably have poor egg quality, and a high FSH. Off to peruse your blog a bit more. :)

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