My Little Princess is Here!!!

Hi everybody!
Today, I am on cloud 9.  I watched my baby girl come into this world last night and I have forever been changed.  My wife was unbelievable our kids were so supportive.  When I look back on the IVF Journey we began I am convinced that this is not just for us.  There are families that will realize the same dream.  Thanks for traveling with me and keep your journey in prayer.

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The time has come and gone!!

Hi everybody!!
So.......our due date "was" 11/8.  Still no baby!  The good news?.....she's doing great.  Mom (and Dad) are ready to issue the eviction.  I won't let the cat out of the bag about dates, but we won't be pregnant next week.  I'm sitting here mesmerized watching her move around in my wife's stomach.  God is truly amazing.

We are so ready!!

Hi everybody!!  We are at the post-pregnancy-is-no-longer-fun stage.  My wife is ready to evict Makayla and I certainly can't blame her.  We have one of those doctors that is completely uncooperative when attempting to circumvent the natural process and get some labor started going here.  As a man and a husband I will do my part, but it feels a bit more self serving than it should.  :-)

Anyway I am still in awe of my wife's strength, sense of humor, and willingness to go to the bathroom every 10 minutes.  I love you baby!!

Mike Moore

On the Cusp!!

Hello everyone!  I've been away for a while.  I had a lot to do.  The nursery is complete and we are awaiting the arrival of our baby girl, Makayla.  If you can imagine I'm already over the moon with excitement, but just as nervous.  Daddy wants to take care of everything and protect everyone.  I would love my wife to only have to push once, but rumor has it that is highly unlikely.  This has been a tremendous journey so far and I can't wait to see my baby girl.  I will catch up more frequently......PROMISE!!!

Graduation Day!!!!

So, we were officially released from our RE (Reproductive Endocrinologist).  Very happy.  We had our final ultrasound and got to see our baby's head, arm-buds, and leg-buds.  "Peanut" (new nickname) even moved for the camera.  Maybe it was my imagination but the baby was either dancing, or boxing.  Not sure.  We have learned quite a few lessons over the last few months:

1.  Never be shy about asking questions.
2.  Be respectful, but never let medical staffers bully you.
3.  Build a relationship with the receptionist at the doctor's office; you never know when you will need to cash in some IOUs.
4.  Prayer is the most powerful comforter you have.
5.  Check message boards "occasionally" for validation, but do not solely rely on them for all of your information.

Dreams do come true....

Hi everybody.  What a week!  Monday we saw our son/daughter's heart beating (like crazy) for the first time in the ultrasound.  It was incredible.  I held my breath while the doctor searched for our baby and .............there our baby was.  INCREDIBLE!!!  I keep saying he/she because we don't know, and I don't want to prematurely say he and be wrong  :-).  Honestly, healthy is ALL we pray for.  What an incredible journey!!!

So ready to shop.....

Such an interesting place right now.  Part of my brain is focused on the next hurdle to make sure the baby(ies) are healthy, the other part of my brain wants to go to every Babies R US and infant furniture store I can find.  I want to tell everyone at the top of my lungs and call everyone I know.  I am definitely taking out a full page add after the first trimester.