One Year

Did you know it's been one year since we went in for our first IVF? Well it has. I've been reflecting on this lately and the emotions/feelings tied up in all of this. I look back and realize how innocent we were during the whole process. We never imagined it wouldn't work or that we'd be sitting around waiting for IVF #3 a year later. In some ways I'd love to have that innocence back but in others I'm glad for the trials we've gone through. Only God knows the plan for us and we must remember none of this is a surprise to Him.

We are off on a much needed/anticipated vacation to Seattle/Vancouver. It is just what we need during the next 10 days to refresh and recharge for the next few months. I will definately be sharing pictures and stories so check back!

His Mysterious Ways

I know you have all been waiting with baited breath about our next step in adding a little Cramer. We have finally reached a decision after much prayer, discussion and time. We have witnessed the mysterious ways in which God works and are constantly amazed by his hand in things. He truly is an awesome God and we are excited to continue down the road of becoming parents.

Things went really well on Monday. We are at peace with the decision we made to try IVF one last time. It was certainly not easy, but Dr. B really has encouraged us and God opened several doors for us. He truly does work in mysterious ways. Two of which are...Joel getting a significant raise at work that would help with paying for another round (not ideal but doable)....and more importantly learning that our insurance company says we only used 2K of our money last time so we still have 13K left on infertility coverage (Could you recheck that please? Umm..okay we'll just go with it.). We have no idea how that worked out but feel it is God's way of pushing us to do one last round.

As far as prayers there are always the obvious one....that it will work. Also on the list are for the timing to work out so that we can use Dr. B's new facility with the 2 leading embryologists on our case. We are shooting for IVF in August before school so there is a chance the new lab will not be fully up and running in which case we will go back to Presby. We are also going on a very conservative dose of meds to hopefully avoid any hyperstimulation and are only aiming for 10-15 eggs (this was the goal last time and we got 49).

We will begin all the fun again in July so keep your eyes peeled for updates. Until then, we are off to enjoy a much needed vacation and recharge for this next step. Thanks for the prayers and for checking in.

God is Awesome!!

Life Verses

The last several weeks I have been focusing on finding and documenting verses that speak to me in regards to life and this journey. My plan is to spend time this summer committing them to memory and focusing on living in the word.

I can't wait to share with you some of these verses but first I want to challenge you to share some of your life verses with me. I can't wait to see the different ways God speaks to all of His children!!

In the meantime, I ran across the following in my email and thought it was a good reminder to all of us. Enjoy and don't forget to leave your verses for all to enjoy.

You Say: “It’s Impossible”
God Says: All things are possible
*Luke 18:27
You Say: “I’m too tired”
God Says: I will give you rest.
*Matthew 11:28-30
You say: “Nobody really loves me”
God Says: I Love You
*John 3:1-6 & John 3:34
You say: “I can’t go on”
God Says: My grace is sufficient.
*II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15
You say: “I can’t figure things out”
God Says: I will direct your steps
*Proverbs 3:5-6
You say: “I can’t do it”
God Says: You can do all things.
*Philippians 4:13
You say: “I’m not able”
God Says: I am able
*II Corinthians 9:8
You say: “It’s not worth it”
God says: I WILL be worth it.
*Romans 8:28
You say: “I can’t forgive myself”
God Says: I Forgive you.
*I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1
You say: “I can’t manage”
God Says: I will supply your needs.
*Philippians 4:19
You say: “I’m afraid”
God Says: I have not given you a spirit of fear.
*II Timothy 1:7
You say: “I’m always worried and frustrated”
God Says: Cast all your cares on ME.
*I Peter 5:7
You say: “I’m not smart enough”
God Says: I give you wisdom.
*I Corinthians 1:30
You say: “I feel all alone”
God Says: I WILL NEVER LEAVE OR FORSAKE YOU