Friday, June 13, 2008

Part 3


So now here we are months later. We knew that we wanted to have kids and our Dr said after the last ectopic the only way we can get pregnant is by In-Vitro. I had heard of it but never heard about all of the details. So back in March we started to look for In-vitro Dr's. I tell ya that was a struggle. Dr's are about 3 months booked out just for a consult. We ended up finding a great Dr in American Fork who studied at UCLA,and USC. It is really neat about the Dr that we are going with. Because it is a team of 2. One is a MD and the other is a PHD so I have 2 Dr's working for me that are specialists in their field.
Ok so right now I am on birth control and prenatals weird huh. I have all of these apt for ultra sounds and medications that I have to start taking next week. I had to order over 6 different medications that I have to be on. I got a phone call from the pharmacy and was told how much my meds were. Over $2000.00 I about hit the floor. The pharmacist then asked if I had Insurance I only had to pay $260.00 the pharmacist was shocked because most insurances don't cover those meds. That was a blessing.
I tell ya this whole thing is a lot harder that I thought it would be. I don't feel like my self lately. I am so so tired and I have gained back all of the weight that I lost over the winter. When I start my other meds I have to inject almost all of them. I am not looking forward to that at all.
My poor husband I think that my hormones are out of wack. I think I am on his case way to much. Not to mention just the cost of this hole thing is crazy. I am stressed out about having to pay for this. And there is now guarantee that it is going to work. I will up date everyone next week about the next step. I know that there are those praying for Ryan and myself I just want to say thanks. I love and miss all of you

11 comments:

Christina said...

I knew what happened, but had only gotten the overview. Thank you so much for sharing that difficult and horrible thing. I am so sorry that this happened to you! You are an inspiration to me. What an awful thing and you are dealing with it with grace and faith. Don't worry about the money...life has a way of working out so you can pay for these things...like your insurance company covering so much of the meds. I just heard the other day that FedEx covers a lot of infertility. You could get a job there :)

Lara said...

You can count on my prayers!

Foster Family said...

You are so wonderful! You are very and inspiring. You are being so brave and in your words you can tell that you have faith. We have faith too and we are praying for you...lots.

Lorena said...

You are an inspiration to all of us!
know that you can count on our prayers too! We love you and miss so much.

Abby said...

Shanda you are such a brave women....I just want you to know that I am thinking of you. Thanks for sharing your very inspiring story....I have a friend who just pregnant doing in-vitro. You will definitly be in my prayers...miss you and love you!!

shanda said...

Wow it is so neet to have all of your support. I can't thank you enough. Your words of incourment has come at the perfect time thank

Susan said...

Shanda...hang in there. It's amazing how our Heavenly Father steps in and in the end you will look back and be amazed at the way you have been blessed. Love ya and if you need anything, call me! I'm just a town away.

Janell said...

Wow Shan,

Look how much love and support you have. We're all pulling for you. I know Heavenly Father is aware of you and your struggles. He won't abandon you...ever! Put it on Him and He will help you. Miss you more than words can describe!

audreywaldron said...

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and Ryan!!! We love you guys and are so proud of how you are handling this trial :) Hang in there !!!!!

mjewett said...

Daddy can't type because he's having a tearful waterfall problem right now ~ he says he wishes he could take your cares and burdens from you, he's so happy you are his daughter, and that you are so much like him. He is always praying for you. Love POPs

Anonymous said...

Shanda, I had no idea that any of this had happened. I am so glad that you posted all about it. My family and I wil defenitly keep you in our prayers. I was camping this weekend, and was visiting with a family friend, and they are doing the same thing right now. She told me that the first time that she had to give herself the shot (her husband was out of town), theat she just turned her head, and pushed it into her stomach. She says that she doesn't reccomend doing that. It left quite a bruise.

Anyhow, if this is the right time for you guys to be having kids, I can't imagine this not working out. From the time that I met you and got to know you, I always thought that some day you would make such a great mother/nurse/care giver of some sort etc... You just have that motherly instinct. You are made raise children. And I don't know your husband very well, but if he married you...I am sure that your personality can't help but rub off onto him. So I will pray for you. Do you know how many eggs that they are going to try and fertilize? Keep us posted on how everything is going. I love you and miss you. Let me know what your schedule is. I need to come and visit you. -Tiff