tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82374763405939206462024-03-04T22:45:11.807-08:00Michel MADNESSBen + Laurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03292589059786033948noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237476340593920646.post-60140839308043726832014-01-18T15:38:00.000-08:002014-02-18T15:47:37.068-08:00Gender REVEAL---<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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<tr><td align="center"><span style="background-color: transparent;">YaYAAAA!!! It is finally here. We went on Thursday to Fetal Fotos to find out what these little muffins are made of. One of them was a real treat, steeling the thunder at every chance. The other was a bit stubborn. At every ultrasound baby A is very cooperative and baby B is a bit difficult. It should be interesting if they join our family this way. The tech found baby A's gender really fast. Baby B took some extra TLC. After 45 minutes, poking, prauding and laying on my side we got it! They called Carrie at Carrie's Cakes to let them know the genders and we were off. We could hardly wait for Saturday!!!</span></td></tr>
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Today couldn't have been more incredible. We had all of our fam and friends gathered around us for the big reveal. We had quite the smorgasbord! We thoroughly enjoyed two of Subway's 6 foot sandwiches, fruit, spinach dip, salad, chips, meat balls, sugar cooks, eclairs, macaroons, drinks AND CAKE!!<br />
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After everyone ate and voted for which team they were on, we gathered around for what everyone has been waiting for.... Ben and I each cut off a corner. As I was cutting mine I was watching Bens piece. I was seeing pink, I glanced over at mine and PINK IT WAS! We couldn't believe it. WE WERE SHOCKED!!! Two little ladies are joining our family. We couldn't be more excited!!!<br />
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I have THE BEST relationship with my mom and couldn't imagine life without a daughter... let alone TWO!! Three on one baby. Daddy is in trouble!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507510863820803753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237476340593920646.post-10488037812343569822013-12-27T14:55:00.000-08:002014-02-18T15:00:41.827-08:00Merry Merry!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year has definitely been different compared to the rest. Ben and I found ourselves not needing or wanting one thing. It is the year that we both feel like we have it all. I always look forward to the odd years because that means we get to spend it with my family. Not that The Michel's aren't any less fun but come on... we are ALL a little bias when it comes to our "own." We have quite the traditions of us all sleeping over at my parents on Christmas Eve. We do a sub for santa every time and the kids were able to wrap the presents for a little family in my parents mission. It was hard for them to understand why Santa wasn't bringing them tomorrow but they loved it! We dropped it off and then went to Draper park to see the big lit up tree. It is amazing and once again the kids loved it. Then we came home to the parentals and made cookies for Santa. Abigale and Lydia put them out with some milk and then off to bed. I was so sick and exhausted at this point that Ben and I decided to sleep at home. It was sad. It was the first year I just couldn't do it. Between morning sickness and building two babes this bod has seen new lows. We headed home but couldn't wait to open presents in the morning with the whole clan. Jonathan and Carley come with all of their presents for their kids which makes it THAT MUCH BETTER! We always love to see the excitement on Abigale, Lydia and Ryan's faces when they see all that Santa brought. We can hardly wait for next year to have babies of our own to spoil. After all, shopping for two thirty year olds that buy pretty much what they want year round isn't so exciting.<br />
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This was the first year I felt like our Christmas tree was daunting. We brought the tree in right after Thanksgiving and set it up but it stood bare for two weeks. My morning sickness dang near killed my enthusiastic, decorating self. It was the first year I was more than happy with the white lights as decor. Finally, after Benj said he was going to do it so I didn't have to we both buckled down for a few hours to get this thing done. I LOVE OUR TREE! It finally feels like the holidays around here. Thank you Ben!!! You have picked up all my slackage!<br />
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And then came the Mamaroo's!! We have heard how fab they are and Benny surprised me with two of them for Christmas. I may or may not have cried over receiving my very first baby gifts. haha! I can't hardly believe someone is trusting us with two little muffins this next year! Praise the heavens!!!</div>
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Now.... does Christmas get any better then this???? We love our little Ry! SOOOO MUCH!!! He could have spent an hour with each toy before opening up any thing else. Papa and Daddy both bought him the exact same basketball hoops so it looks like this little man is starting early to play full court. He made this year so much fun! Gma got him his Capt'n America get up that he was obsessed with. Ben and I got him that mallow arrow. Between the two he was IN HEAVEN!! We found marshmallows all over the house for days. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!</div>
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It is official. 6 weeks came and so did the all day throwing up and nausea. I can't keep a single thing down. I've lost 8 lbs and dream of the day when ANYTHING sounds good. You know its bad when you get nauseous doing extractions during a facial. Nothing smells but the look of it kills me these days. This has always been one of my favorite things to do but its now on my 110 things I never wish to do again along with smelling onions and garlic. Thanksgiving was rough!<br />
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Ben and I went to Walmart to grocery shop and I didn't even make it through the front door without throwing up. Do they cook grease monkeys by the door? It is THE MOST revolting smell alive. I know they have the grease shop right at the door where you can buy their chicken legs but come on people, is this smell really necessary?!<br />
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I had my first doc appt with Dr. Ponder and she was SO EXCITED we were pregnant! She has been through the trenches with us and our miscarriages. My IVF doc wanted me to see a high risk doctor and when I told her that she said; "Don't even think about switching doctors, I will be delivering these babies." That made me feel good. We have been through 7 crazy years of jazz and I do love her!<br />
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She is definitely concerned about my weight. I'm officially diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum so the next stop is IV's every other day! She said I will feel much better if I can keep down the nausea medication and with an IV it will be close to automatic relief. I am surely excited about this! I have tried it all and the only relief I get is when I'm asleep so I'm afraid that is ALL I WANT to do!<br />
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Props to Benny for holding my hair while I violently puke during all times of the day and night. YOU ARE THE BEST!!! Not to mention eating out almost every meal because I can't stand the smell of ANYTHING in our house. Love is certainly unselfish! Thank you!!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507510863820803753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237476340593920646.post-11103197519758452372013-11-26T13:32:00.000-08:002014-02-18T14:16:42.030-08:00Giving thanks of all thanks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My heart is full. Gratitude, love, hope, understanding, peace and joy fill my soul. I am more thankful then ever for a man that is my rock. Ben is the most incredible husband. He gives me peace in my heart when nothing else can. He distills deep inside that every thing will be alright. It always has been.<br />
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Our journey as husband and wife has been tough. Infertility brings out the best but most times the absolute worst in a person. I'm more than guilty of the worst side. For the first time in my whole life I experienced depression, along with hopelessness, intense anger, physical and emotional pain, jealousy and heart ache. The emotions run ram-pet from one extreme to the next some times with in minutes of one another. During our cycles of in-vitro I would cry for no reason at all. Ben would ask me what is wrong and the answer often times was sincerely nothing. I would have a great day but the tears would flow like rivers. He would hold me tight and promise everything would be ok. He would promise that we would have a family. I don't know how He could have so much faith when I was so doubtful of the hellish route we were on. He never lost sight of our goal and gave me all of his strength to carry on. Through our ups and lot of downs over the past several years I have learned that it is the vulnerable, faithful, sincere, genuine man that captured my whole heart. I can't imagine being on this journey with anyone else in the whole world by my side. He truly is my everything.<br />
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Before this last cycle of in-vitro, I realized that with or without kids I was the happiest wife alive. Maybe this is where I needed to end up in order for God to be bless us with children. I will never know, but I truly did find myself for the first time not needing any more than the man that stood by me through hell or high water, loving me for me. My erratic hormones of emotions were engulfed by pure love and service time and time again when they weren't deserved. He is, hands down, the best husband alive! Thank you to all the love and constant laughter you bring to our marriage!<br />
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I feel overwhelmed by the love and support of family. Friends that we too call family. There have been so many angels in our lives over the years that have made our journey easier.<br />
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First, and foremost my Mom. She is super woman! Mothers do know their children and I can't wait to have understanding of the infinite intuition that my mom has for me. She knows me far better then any friend. She has brought us meal after meal through this process of endless bed rests over the years. Her daily calls to check on me, just in the nick of time often saved me (most importantly Ben) from a break down. A mom of this caliber just doesn't come around. Mom, YOU truly are MY super woman! I can hardly wait for these babes to meet the most amazing woman alive and call her grandma!!<br />
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Second-- my Dad!!! He has given me so much strength through the priesthood. I have always had a huge testimony of the healing power of the priesthood because of the way it has always worked miracles in my life. From a small child dad taught us to use the power of the priesthood in our lives. My dad is more than a man. He is a priesthood man. He is a patriarch that STILL knows what his ADULT CHILDREN need. He came over to give me a blessing before our last in-vitro transfer with the inspiration to give me a healing blessing with oil. He is a man of faith. He is a man of honesty. He is a man of friendship. He is a man of generosity. He is a man of service. He is a man of laughter. He is a man of love. He is a man of miracles. He is a man of example. He is a man of the gospel. He is one incredible man! I feel very blessed to call him, DAD! Now we have a joke in our family that Dad's priesthood blessing bring about twins SOOOOOO WATCH OUT! Be very careful what you wish for. Lou has been sick and I told her be very scared when dad puts his hands on your head. Thank you DAD!!!!!</div>
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Third-- My sister in law! Briana is married to Ben's older brother. We married brothers with in a few months of each other and for us--- Bri and I, it was love at first sight. From the beginning we just worked. She may be five year younger then me but you would never know it! She has taught me so much. She has a heart of pure love and sacrifice. She has come to my rescue several times. I always take Thursdays off and we started the tradition of spending the day together shortly after she had little Samantha last April. It is truly amazing the impact that a sister and niece can have on a broken heart. There were days I was an emotional wreck and in physical pain from hormone injections and some how these two special ladies brought sunshine and love day after day. I love you Bri! It is no wonder that we were made sisters through marriage. We were meant to be together! Thank you for sharing the love of being a mother with me. Not to mention your little non-sleeping, happy, gorgeous angel. She came into our family at the perfect time. I know she has everything to do with bringing these two miracle spirits into our family. Holding and loving on her has brought me so much peace. I can't express my gratitude and love enough of what our friendship means. You are an incredible friend, daughter, sister, wife and mother. Thank you for being YOU!!!<br />
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Brosephine-- I have four brothers and love them all but one in particular and his wife have been my angels through the IVF process. He is my only brother so far that knows the joy that comes from babies so maybe it is the understanding of the pain we were feeling. I'm thankful for JT and Carley. Jonathan and I are only 18 months apart and because of that we've always been close. He has called me random-- PERFECT times over the past few years just to check on me. This has meant so much! Right before this last cycle Ben and I were trying to decide if we should go ahead with it and start meds or wait until the next one. JT called me out of the blue the afternoon before the doc had to know to check and see how I was feeling. After we talked a while he said; "Laur, please don't wait any longer. This one could be the one. Then our babies will only be a few months apart." They planned there last baby with our July IVF cycle that didn't take so they are expecting their fourth, a little girl and last baby in April. This will put our babes just two months apart. For some reason this gave me the strength to move forward, after all what did I have to lose? I didn't have a baby and it could only get us one step closer to our goal. Jonathan and I have tried to have babies together since Jonathan and Carley's first. It was always close but unfortunately ours ended up in miscarriages. We have failed every time until now but they have never stopped being our cheerleaders! Thank you for checking on us!! You two are amazing with the cutest fam in town! Love you both!!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507510863820803753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237476340593920646.post-82916871928405621002013-11-11T20:31:00.000-08:002014-02-18T11:47:54.210-08:00Blood scare---I woke up this morning, got ready for work and headed into the salon on cloud nine just like any ordinary pregnant woman at the beginning of her baby journey. About ten I went into pee and realized I started spotting. As positive as I wanted to be this was the horror signs that haunted me the last three and a half years of our marriage. I wanted to think everything was fine but couldn't. This was the starting sign of every miscarriage I have had. I called Gail's cell phone in tears. The pour head nurse is retired now but it was only her that could calm my nerves at this point. AND-- call it inspired but that is exactly what she did. She said it could be the babes implanting deeper into the uterine wall and not to worry. Bleeding happens a lot in the first trimester of pregnancy. She wanted us to call Dr. H and go in for a ultrasound as soon as possible to confirm. I couldn't leave work until 1 since I was booked with clients but we headed in as soon as possible. Dr. H was supposed to be teaching medical students until 2 but he got done early today so we walked in with him. Talk about meant to be.<br />
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He got us right in for our ultrasound. With a big smile and his strong accent he said; "Laur there is absolutely nothing to worry about.... do you hear that? That is the healthy heart beat of two babies." Ben gave my hand a tight squeeze and a big smooooch! Of course tears of pure gratitude began to run down my cheeks. I CAN'T BELIEVE WE ARE REALLY HAVING TWINS!!! I blame this all on Benj because from the very beginning when Dr. H explained the risks of multiples with in vitro Benny said; "twins would be great! That is what I call a two for one special"<br />
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Well a two for one is exactly what we got AND They will be great! I'm sure hard.... but GREAT! What could be more amazing then one baby.... but TWO!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507510863820803753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237476340593920646.post-12864957911356642862013-11-04T19:45:00.000-08:002014-02-18T11:49:27.428-08:00DrUm RoLL..........That's right.... it is ten days later and time for my pregnancy test! A rock that weighs 200 lbs sits deep in my tummy because we have been here before.<br />
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The poor nurse on the phone had to listen to me ball like a baby. I was at work, scheduling one of my clients for her next brow wax appointment at the front desk when I was so happily interrupted with the call. After the nurse said; "Congratulations Laurie, You're pregnant" the damn of the holy River of Jordan was released. It turned into a scene with all the stylists and Linda doing miming and sign language to me to know if it was the doc and what the results were. The salon has become my second family through this dreadful process of ups and downs. I LOVE, LOVE LOVE THEM!!! I gave thumbs up because they definitely wouldn't have known by my flow of emotions. </div>
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HALLE FREAKIN LUJAH!!!! WE ARE PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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Ok, back to the call..... After the nurse said; "congratulations Laurie, You're pregnant" She said; "ok, I want you to grab a paper and pen so you can write down everything I am going to say because you will remember one thing after we hang up and that is, you're pregnant. I need you to remember more." I laughed because it is true. Does anything else really matter?!<br />
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1. Make an appointment for your ultrasound screening at 6 weeks with Doctor H.<br />
2. Call and order the rest of your progesterone vials and syringes from Redwood Pharmacy.<br />
3. Your hcg level was at 1670. You need to come tomorrow morning for another blood test to make sure your levels double.<br />
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I am honestly in pure amazement, astonishment, bewilderment, shock and last but not least AWE! Could this really be happening after three years of dreadful infertility??? Could the emotional and hormonal roller coaster of hell be over??? Have we really reached a place of success and content??<br />
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Dr. H called me about a half hour after I got the results to tell me congratulations. He was ecstatic over our results. He said my blood test results were over 1600, putting us in the multiple pregnancy range.<br />
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I can't believe it! Prayers really are answered and modern miracles do happen. I can't tell you how many times Ben and I felt purely alone, feeling like we were fervently praying and hoping for a miracle that was irrational and foolish. You realize after all the struggles you go through that you do come out stronger then ever before because some one was always there holding your hand other then your spouse. <br />
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We woke up this morning and headed to the University at nine for a ten o'clock transfer. I was a little nervous only because my doctor wasn't doing the transfer. Dr. Peterson, the director at the University of Utah was the man in charge this round. He did a ultrasound on me my first round and then had accidentally walked into our transfer room on our first cycle. This is the only contact we have had thus far.<br />
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It was time. We confirmed our names and birth dates on a vial from the embryologist. The nurse did a tummy ultrasound while Dr. Petersen fed a catheter to the top of my uterus. It was crampy but the least of my worries of this process. Then on the flat screen in front of us we approved our names again and saw our babes fed into a small catheter. The embryologist brought them into our transfer room, fed them inside of the larger catheter already placed and in they went to find their new cozy home. Dr. Petersen gave the embryologist back the small catheter and he went back to the microscope to make sure those little turds ended up inside my oven. WE WERE IN BUSINESS!! The catheter was empty and two babies were implanted.<br />
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Dr. Petersen showed us where they were placed and gave us a picture of the ultrasound. He said; "for the next 30 minutes focus right here on the screen and picture those babies nestling in." As loopy as I was, THAT IS ALL I DID.... along with constant prayer! Before he left, he said; "I wish they all went that smooth." That gave me more peace of mind which is exactly what I needed.<br />
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I LOVE DOC P!!!! It was meant to be that he was our doc this time. We had such a spiritual experience with him this round. It was peaceful and reassuring that this is the right time. We told him how grateful we were to have him and he said; "No, I'm the lucky one. I get to work with the best couples in the whole world that will do anything for a family." It is the first time in months I have felt reassured that we are on the right path. Some times it is a doctor that opens up a door.<br />
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It was a fast thirty minutes and then off in a wheel chair I went to the car to three strict days of bed rest.<br />
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Humbling praying for a miracle. Blood pregnancy test scheduled for November 4th.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507510863820803753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237476340593920646.post-42059064112053708392013-10-17T19:09:00.000-07:002013-11-29T19:54:15.359-08:00Arizona Weekend BUST!This weekend was a bust! Thursday was The END of LUPRON but the start of Progesterone injections... which are ten times worse. The needles are an inch and a half long and they have to go all the way into the muscle so none of the needle is showing! BOOOOOOOO!!!!! I have dreaded this day since the last progesterone injection I received so lovingly from Ben.<br />
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We flew to Arizona Thursday morning to check out the progress on Bens 1949 Merc that is being built in Scottsdale and most importantly RELAX before we do a transfer next week. I packed my box of progesterone, needles and estrace pills. Off we went to enjoy the weekend. Thursday night at 10 PM I got out the bottle of progesterone out of the box to fill the syringe and THE FREAKIN BOTTLE WAS EMPTY!!!!! I've never had more of a heart attack in my life. For some reason I had put my empty bottle from last cycle in the box to throw it away and it never met the garbage. I called the University after hours emergency in a panic and they had the doctor on call, Dr. Moore call me back. He said everything would be fine we would just have to post pone our transfer one day and go get progesterone in the morning from another infertility clinic.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I start 2mg of Estrace morning and night with 5 units of Lupron. <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. </span>Estrogen <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">helps thicken and maintain the endometrial lining of the uterus.</span></span><br />
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I am thankful for modern medicine but what the hell<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> happened to enjoyable sex to make a baby??? </span></div>
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Injections start today and to be rather honest I'm happy! It's time to get the show on the road. Once you get your IVF calendar it seem like every day is forev! I start 10 units of Lupron, is a synthetic man made hormone commonly used to treat anemia from fibroid tumors, prostate cancer and reduce pain due to endometriosis. In this scenario its going to decrease the amount of estrogen I make until the doc is ready for me to ovulate. The injection wasn't too bad today. Lupron definitely beats the Repronex injections of the last cycle. There is no comparison! I LOVE THIS FROZEN CYCLE JAZZ!! Well, as much as you can possibly love stabbing yourself with a needle every morning.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>"Hey little sister who's the only one?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Hey little sister who's your superman?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Hey little sister who's the one you want?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Hey little sister SHOT GUN!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yes, In DEEEEEEED! Mom, Lou and I started the wedding plans and it is so much fun! Linds couldn't wait to get her hands on the dress first and foremost so that is where we started. Here are the dress bloopers.... </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Of course the actual winning beauty </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>TAKE ONE: </b>Bridal Closet</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">TAKE THREE: </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">David's Bridal</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1830 S 300 W</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Salt Lake City, UT</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;" /><nobr style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">(801) 466 2400</nobr></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 16px; white-space: nowrap;">PURE BUST.... Shopping for a Wedding Dress at KMart!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>TAKE FOUR:</b> Alta Moda</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">637 E 500 S</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Lou LOVED this one </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">just not the price $4,000 tag....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>TAKE FIVE: </b>The Brides Shop</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">430 E South Temple </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Salt Lake City, UT 84102</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;" /><nobr style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">(801) 322 4324</nobr></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">We didn't find anything too promising here either.... Especially after we spent the day at Alta Moda!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>TAKE SIX:</b> Danielle's Bridal</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Murray Holladay Rd </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Salt Lake City, UT 84117</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;" /><nobr style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">(801) 272 1146</nobr></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"> WINNER </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you are looking for the perfect dress, with the perfect help from the perfect owner... THIS IS THE PLACE!!! WE absolutely fell in love with Janet. She made 'Danielle's Bridal become Lindsey's for a day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Now.... this next one was out of pure love for her sister and My Big Fat Greek Wedding!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This one may have been for me too..... Lou meets Mary Poppins. hahaha! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"> I never knew seeing your sister <b>IN LOVE</b> would be so emotional. The only thing better than finding my own perfect man is my sister finding hers. I know they have both found their perfect match. Congrats Lou Lou!! There isn't anyone out there who deserves it more. Ryan is ONE LUCKY MAN for steeling </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507510863820803753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237476340593920646.post-1914749064061984602013-09-12T17:13:00.000-07:002013-11-29T17:00:05.853-08:00There is always something to be thankful for.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had multiple friends try this in addition to IVF and although they can never say that it is actually acupuncture that helped them get pregnant, they also can't say it didn't assist in the success. I have always been a bit spectacle but the other night I was laying in bed, unable to sleep and this idea came OUT OF NO WHERE! I didn't know anyone that had done acupuncture with success until I started asking around. One of my best friends tried a buffet of fertility assistants for eight years with no success and this last year she decided this would be the final try so she added in acupuncture and it finally worked. She delivered a perfect baby boy in April. The more research I did, the more success stories I found through friends, clients and acquaintances. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was most interested in proven research. In Chinese Medicine, acupuncture is used to decrease stress in the body by regulating the sympathetic nervous system. Treatment can also help regulate hormonal imbalances and circulatory problems. </span><span style="font-size: large;">(REALLY? stop right there.... WHERE DO I SIGN?!) </span><span style="font-size: large;">Recent studies show acupuncture performed immediately before and after IVF significantly increases the chance for a viable pregnancy. Acupuncture reduces the side effects of IVF drugs (OH YES) and uterine contractions which decreases miscarriage. It increases the thickness of the uterine lining, functions of the ovaries and strengthens the immune system. Most importantly it increases blood flow to the uterus which Dr. H thought could have been the challenge last time. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Fertility Acupuncture is expensive but when you are already paying thousands of dollars why not add another few bills to the mix?! Ehhhhhh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have THE MOST INCREDIBLE specialist poking and prauding me. I was so anxious and nervous this first time not knowing what to expect. My hands and feet were clammy until she started the treatment. I wasn't able to sleep at all but I was able to relax like I haven't felt for a long time. She creates a relaxing, comfortable and peaceful environment. I had a two and a half hour appointment. I have never had someone spend so much time trying to get to know my body. It meant so much to me. After the treatment I was drained the rest of the day. BUT HALLE-FREAKIN-LUJAH~ The next day I woke up A NEW WOMAN. I had energy that I haven't felt since before our IVF cycle. I am hoping to find balance with my hormone levels after my crazy fresh cycle. If that is all I get... IT IS WORTH EV PENNY! IVF has given me a new found respect and love for all those who are going through menopause. IVF symptoms are the same. May the Lord have mercy on all those with hormonal imbalances For we do not always know what we do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Praise the Lord above that all the side effects don't last forever!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">LiNdSeY LoU LoU is getting HITCHED!!!</span></div>
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Not only was it the best weekend in Jackson Hole with Dadio riding LoToJa for his fifth year.... </div>
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Lou and Ryan are officially ENGAGED!!</div>
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We are so excited to have a new member of the fam. Ryan is an incredible guy. There is something special when you know your sis is in love, the happiest she has ever been and will always be well taken care of.</div>
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I wouldn't want anything else in the whole world. I love you Linds!!! Times a million!!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507510863820803753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237476340593920646.post-24411441154995479032013-09-09T20:15:00.000-07:002013-09-09T20:35:34.725-07:00LoToJa<div style="text-align: center;">
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This year was the most memorable year yet. Dads best friend past away expectantly in December. The two were inseparable. They trained every day to be elite athletes year round. When Tak died my dads world turned upside down. Not only was he losing his best bud but he was losing the brother he never had. They had more in common than anyone I had seen.... even down to first names. Dad some how claimed his name so "Tak" was always Rick Takemori's nick name as long as we can remember to keep those two straight.<br />
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This year all the riders decided to dedicate their 5th year of riding 206 miles in ONE DAY from Logan, Utah to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Mr. Rick Takemori. TEAM TAK ROCKED IT ANOTHER YEAR IN A ROW. We loved being support crew for the team, especially Nick, Ricks son and Dad. They rode together from mile one all the way into the finish line. Dad dreamed of riding one more time with Rick and Nick dreamed of riding with his dad for the first time this year which made this ride special. Nick started to struggle with wrenching knee pain at about mile 150 but that didn't stop him from an incredible first time finish. Watching these two come across the finish line was emotional as Dad and Tak always finished together. We know Tak was proud! We all felt him close this weekend.... just not close enough. There will always be a special place for Tak in our hearts and lives! A special thanks to all those that rode in memory of Tak. There were so many more riders that joined our team and trained for the relay just in order to support his family and friends. Thank you!!! Congrats to all those that finished. <br />
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We decided to give this IVF thing another shot (no pun intended) after some well deserved time to heal from the hard blow of invitro not working last time. I feel like my body is finally back to normal minus a few pounds left of the 16 I gained during the fresh cycle. There was no late night ice cream sabotage in that 16 lbs. The scale was climbing about a half pound a day which made me more strict with my eating. It is truly amazing what hormones and medication do to your bod! I have been THOROUGHLY ENJOYING Ute Crossfit 4-5x's a week the last few months trying to get my hot bod back. Although I have gotten much stronger and more fit my body is still not the same as pre IVF. Our bods must be the ultimate sacrifice in this game of chemical procreation hell..... HAPPILY SACRIFICED.... if we can get a little muffin here!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for the freakin' love.... pReTTy PLEASE... let us be five million and </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">ONE!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">3/4 cup vegetable oil</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">1 1/2 cups white sugar</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">2 teaspoons ground cinnamon</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">2 cups all-purpose flour</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">2 teaspoons baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">2 cups shredded carrots</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">1 cup flaked coconut</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">1 cup chopped walnuts</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cccccc;">* Opt. 1 cup raisins</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Two brosephines hitched within 3 weeks. Cor and Sum Sum are officially MARRIED!! What a FUN day!! They got sealed in the Salt Lake TEMPLE and then we partied the night away. The reception could not have been more BEAUTIFUL!!! The food was DELISH!! Mom and Dadio got down on the DANCE floor like never before. We were proud children with answers-- FINALLY about all our coordination blessings. Haha!! The two had some STELLAR moves. Off to CABO they go!</span><br />
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Thank the heavens above--- IT'S FINALLY HERE--- in Salt Lake City, Utah!!!</div>
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We grew up in Arizona with this lovely piece of heaven two miles away. I have so many memories of us waking up Saturday mornings, jumping on our bikes and riding down to get munchkins with my older brothers. I don't know how great this will be for my figure but </div>
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Years and YeArS AND YEARS OF PRAYERS of the Tanner family DO GET ANSWERED!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507510863820803753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237476340593920646.post-50199810934036876372013-08-03T22:32:00.000-07:002013-09-02T12:10:00.610-07:00BrOkeN hEaRtEd<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We went out to breakfast to calm our nerves before “the call.” If you are wondering what it feels like to get a phone call where the person on the other end is about to tell you if you are pregnant or not, try this: Take all of your savings account, stack it on a craps table, throw in all your hopes and dreams, too, and then give those dice a good roll. Moments like those become roller coaster rides of emotions that end up turning a simple pregnancy test into an extreme sport.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There are only so many hits you can take emotionally before getting knocked down completely. This experience has made me a bit harder, a bit more immune to the disappointment. Maybe I should have been more realistic but I was full of hope this time. Should I of put up a barrier to protect myself? </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We haven't set a limit on how many times we'll do this. We will continue to see how we feel – emotionally, physically and financially – at the end of the cycle. I have enough eggs, and they're good embryos, so I think as long as that's happening, why not carry on? Should I carry on with scientific expectations from now on? What a big failure!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">What keeps me going is my relationship with Ben. It's easy to let the passion go because it's all about getting pregnant but I have an AMAZING husband who is understanding and patient with ALL THIS jazz. It will be nice to have a break between cycles. Although we have been pretty good about staying consistent with our 'routine' of life, we can get back to being a normal couple again. I can lose the 17 lbs of hormonal weight I gained in 4 weeks.... while eating clean and exercising. OH, HOW I LOVE the hormonal hell of menopause. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've had a rough ride but he has too. Men have to watch their partners go through it all and there's that stupid stigma attached – the idea you can't get your wife pregnant. He's had a few "jokes" at work, people saying: "Oh, I'll come round and get her pregnant for you." I have close friends and family say all the time: "Oh, it will happen just relax." Relax, Really?! They haven't got a clue what this is like for us. </span><br />
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To make matters worse, I feel like each failure only makes me more committed to trying again. Once you’ve invested such a large portion of your life to having a child, its even more difficult to come away empty-handed. Where can your search finally end if you never get to experience those first kicks that feel like butterflies fluttering around in your stomach or if you never get that rush of emotion from holding a newborn in your arms as it opens its eyes for the first time? How do you give up on that?</div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Craig and Macall are hitched! We are so happy for them! We had an incredible sealing with Gramps Taylor. It has been such a blessing to have my own grandpa seal Ben and I. AND NOW--- all my other siblings. Craig couldn't be happier tying the knot to his beautiful bride. We feel so LUCKY to get Macall as part of our family. She is one blessed lady to have won over Craigerang's heart. He will be a hard working and loving spouse! They are on there honeymoon this week and then off to Chicago for Craig's job. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Congrats you two!! We couldn't be happier!!</span></div>
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Jonathan and Carley... THE BEST parentals ev.... dancing with their girls.</div>
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We got to the University and taken back to the transfer room. I was calm and so excited our day was FINALLY HERE!! I got instructions to disrobe and then as the nurse was leaving the room, she said; "Dr. J will be in here in just a few minutes." My heart dropped! All of the doctors rotate IVF cycles every 4 weeks and as of Monday another doc was on rotation. We were informed about this when we determined our start date but our nurse made several notes in my chart confirming we would still have Dr. H do our transfer. After our horrible past I wanted and needed consistency. I decided it wasn't worth getting worked up about on such an important day. The nurse talked to me about the doctor ensuring how incredible she was and then left the room.<br />
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Dr. H came in and reviewed the results of our embryos. He couldn't believe our outcome. We got pictures of the two best that would be transferred. He was thrilled about our results saying they looked like text book blastocysts and the best he had seen this cycle. That made us feel even more confident that God is watching out for us. All 17 eggs took ICSI. We confirmed and signed docs for the transfer of two embryos. Out of the other 15, five were ready to be frozen and the other 9 will continue to grow one more day hoping to achieve the blastocyst stage.<br />
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Praying for a miracle! I hope with all of my heart this works.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507510863820803753noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237476340593920646.post-6686583694216229152013-07-13T11:13:00.000-07:002013-07-14T20:19:45.905-07:0017 BABIES ANYONE??? WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Our IVF experience isn't anything short of a miracle. The embryologist called this morning to say all 17 eggs were mature, took ICSI and are looking awesome. We can't believe it. I know this is all the man upstairs taking care of us. We are praying for enough embryos to do frozen cycles after this one. We feel so blessed!<br />
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