Episode 3- "Captain Picky eats a Cheeseburger"
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Meeting my Nephew
On June 20th, Bobbie Jo and Max dropped me off at the Airport. I was heading to Arizona for 5 days to meet my nephew Jack.
The only immediate family member yet to meet him, I spent the majority of my vacation relaxing with Brother Ben and Nephew Jack. He's a fun kid, and now at 4 months his personality is starting to shine.
Ben and I hit Tempe and Phoenix on Saturday, and I got to see another Ballpark; Chase Field, Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks (and 2011 All Star Game).
This picture was too cute to not include
The morning I left, I was able to read the book I bought him just a few weeks earlier - "Go the F&@K to Sleep!".
I can't wait to see you again kiddo. Hopefully soon!
Uncle James
The only immediate family member yet to meet him, I spent the majority of my vacation relaxing with Brother Ben and Nephew Jack. He's a fun kid, and now at 4 months his personality is starting to shine.
Ben and I hit Tempe and Phoenix on Saturday, and I got to see another Ballpark; Chase Field, Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks (and 2011 All Star Game).
This picture was too cute to not include
The morning I left, I was able to read the book I bought him just a few weeks earlier - "Go the F&@K to Sleep!".
I can't wait to see you again kiddo. Hopefully soon!
Uncle James
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The results are in....
....and she's 4 weeks pregnant with ONE BABY!
Another ultrasound was scheduled for weeks from today, but the doctor is confident that on (or near) March 6, 2012, we should have a baby!
Another ultrasound was scheduled for weeks from today, but the doctor is confident that on (or near) March 6, 2012, we should have a baby!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
3? 2? 1?
On Wednesday, June 15th Bobbie Jo had THREE "extremely viable" embryos implanted. The decision was left up to us, and we both determined that putting all three in would give us the best shot at growing our family.
Almost two weeks later, on Sunday the 26th, Bobbie Jo had a positive pee test.
On Monday the 27th, a positive blood test.
Wednesday the 29th, another positive blood test (the results were "good", but slightly below the levels the fertility specialist likes to see).
We're expecting to hear the results of this morning's blood test in the next few hours. Bobbie Jo is extremely anxious; I'm expecting good news.
If the results come back and look good, our ultrasound is on the 18th of July. That's when we find out how much bigger our family may become.
Stay tuned.......
Almost two weeks later, on Sunday the 26th, Bobbie Jo had a positive pee test.
On Monday the 27th, a positive blood test.
Wednesday the 29th, another positive blood test (the results were "good", but slightly below the levels the fertility specialist likes to see).
We're expecting to hear the results of this morning's blood test in the next few hours. Bobbie Jo is extremely anxious; I'm expecting good news.
If the results come back and look good, our ultrasound is on the 18th of July. That's when we find out how much bigger our family may become.
Stay tuned.......
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Grade A, Extra Large
Apparently this is what they look like before they start scattering their toys all over the place. The third must be hiding.
All three were graded as "2+" (that's good).
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Building a baby
About a year ago, Bobbie Jo and I started working with a fertility center here in GR. While we had been very lucky when Max was conceived, his potential sibling was not going to happen without some "outside influence".
We went through the maximum number of basic treatments (involving hormones and artificial insemination), without a single positive test.
A few months ago, we made the decision to attempt IVF (In-Vitro). This procedure involves a rigorous hormone treatment meant to coax Bobbie Jo's body into creating as many quality eggs as possible. All of the viable eggs will be harvested, and each will individually be fertilized in the lab.
Once fertilized, the doctor will determine how many of these should be implanted to give us the best chance of getting Max the little brother (or sister) he has repeatedly asked us for.
That gets us caught up to yesterday....
Yesterday Bobbie Jo had 5 viable eggs retrieved. This morning we were informed that 3 of them "took". Tomorrow, Bobbie Jo will have some, or all, of these implanted.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We'll keep you updated as best we can.
-J and BJo
We went through the maximum number of basic treatments (involving hormones and artificial insemination), without a single positive test.
A few months ago, we made the decision to attempt IVF (In-Vitro). This procedure involves a rigorous hormone treatment meant to coax Bobbie Jo's body into creating as many quality eggs as possible. All of the viable eggs will be harvested, and each will individually be fertilized in the lab.
Once fertilized, the doctor will determine how many of these should be implanted to give us the best chance of getting Max the little brother (or sister) he has repeatedly asked us for.
That gets us caught up to yesterday....
Yesterday Bobbie Jo had 5 viable eggs retrieved. This morning we were informed that 3 of them "took". Tomorrow, Bobbie Jo will have some, or all, of these implanted.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We'll keep you updated as best we can.
-J and BJo
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Potty Update
The journey that began in November of 2009 (The Journey Begins....) seems to officially have been completed.
Max has been using the potty, and living in underpants for a few months now. It looks like we're through the woods.
Way to go kiddo!
Max has been using the potty, and living in underpants for a few months now. It looks like we're through the woods.
Way to go kiddo!
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