Last Shot

Katie arrived Wednesday afternoon after a delay (never fails when she flies it seems). Graham and I met her at the airport and he protested the ride home as he usually does! We spent the night relaxing and reading because that is Graham's favorite pastime these days.

We had to get up super early the next morning to drop Graham off at his Uncle Jeff and Aunt Michelle's house to play while we transferred his baby. We have been praying for this baby for him for at least a year several times a day and he is super familiar with what this all means. Today he even said "cute baby" when he wanted me to write with his crayons. Yes, we want another baby to love but it's more than that really. We want him to have a sibling. He is such a social kid (just like his mama!) and thrives in a crowded place where he can talk to everyone. He lights up when he sees both big kids and babies and we want this so much for him.

After being on the road for almost 3 hours total, we arrived around 10:00 eastern and they took us right back to check Katie's vitals and get us both into our scrubs. I always hold my breath until the embryologist comes in to tell me that the embryo survived the thaw and thankfully it wasn't too long until she arrived with this sweet picture in hand.

This was the same grade after the thaw as both Graham and the embryo that didn't make it this summer so it's really hard to know what's going to happen this time. The good news is this embryo began expanding from the time she thawed it out until right before the transfer so she was super pleased with the progress. 

At 11:00 it was finally time! I looked through the microscope at my tiny little baby and tears began to flow. I told everyone the name we have picked out and that felt so good calling my baby by name. I sat there during the transfer just praying this baby would become part of our family here on earth and that in 9 months I would be writing this name on the birth certificate at the hospital. 

So thankful to this girl who has taken shots almost everyday since June. It's been a tough road this time! And they gave me the hairnet again but not her just like at Graham's transfer. Hoping this is a great sign of things to come!

These have to bring us good luck right? Even though I don't really believe in luck, I'm wearing them for SURE just in case!

Hopefully getting cozy!

After the transfer was complete and they wheeled Katie out the car, we stopped for lunch before going to pick Graham up. We thought pizza would be an easy supper and we know a good place to order from haha! The next morning we headed out to Target and then napped until supper at Altruda's. It was Graham's first trip there and he was throughly entertained by the other customers, constantly trying to get their attention. 

I mean who wouldn't want to talk to this cool dude right?

So everything was perfect. Everything I prayed for God has said yes so far. 

-Katie arriving safely 

-Making it to the transfer safely and on time

-Embryo surviving the thaw

-Transfer going well

-Katie getting home safely

Katie had some cramping on Friday night that I am now praying was this little one snuggling in tight. She also doesn't feel very well which could be the baby or could be from the medications she's still on. So now my prayers are the following and I'd love for you to echo them. 

-Tomorrow is day 6: the hormone hCG starts to enter Katie's bloodstream

-Day 7: fetal development continues and hCG continues to be secreted

-Day 8: same as day 7

-Day 9: hCG is high enough now for a beta blood test but we don't have it until Monday so pray for a   positive home pregnancy test by this day if not before

Only time will tell what's going to happen but it feels really strange to be possibly done after 12 years of TTC. No matter what happens God is faithful and He has turned our mourning into dancing. He has replaced our sackcloth with joy and we will give Him praise forever for what He's given us. Psalm 30:11,12 will forever be my anthem verse but this one is running a close second. Trying to live this one out as we wait in hope for Baby Davis the sequel. 

FET in Cincy

I am going to document this right now in case this is the one that actually sticks! Some of this probably won't interest everyone but I want to savor every moment of this process.


We left on Sunday, June 8th, to travel to Lexington to stay with my good friend Meghan. She always generously offers her fully finished basement to us anytime we are making our trek North! Unfortunately we got there so late that we didn't get to visit with her and just went straight to bed. I woke up the next morning and went upstairs to hug and talk for about 10 minutes. She wished us luck and prayers and we were on our way to Cincinnati for my scan to check my lining.

When we arrived in the parking lot, I saw this on the back of someone's car!

For those of you who aren't aware, Grant is the name of our first baby. I got pregnant the first month we were trying and miscarried shortly after at 6 weeks. Even though we miscarried so early and of course didn't know the sex, we figured it was probably a boy since the Davis side is boy-heavy. Grant will always be our first baby. Back then we were so naive, never thinking I would miscarry but even when I did, knowing I would get pregnant easily since I had this time. Those were the days! Thanks for my little piece of Grant that day Jesus!



So we went inside for my ultrasound to check my lining.The doctor said my lining was good at 7mm and everything was on track for our transfer in the morning at 10:00! Since we hadn't eaten yet we decided to go to the mall because there was a Cheesecake Factory there. Yum. I don't normally get dessert at lunch but today we had reason to celebrate!

I know that's a lot of chocolate. Don't judge me. 

After lunch we went straight to Pottery Barn Kids. It's always nice to go there anytime we have a chance at actually using the stuff they sell. The salesgirl asked if we were registered and I explained our situation. She wished us luck and told me that if it works they do complimentary room design. Yes please!!!!We looked around and I found the cutest stuff. A girl can dream, right? I do this every   time and it hasn't ever worked out but I will not let infertility steal my joy or hope.

We went back to the hotel to take a nap then caught a ferry over to the Reds game. They didn't win but it was still a lot of fun.

Catching the ferry

 After the game we went to the brand new Casino called Horseshoe. We got a gross hamburger at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville inside and then I put $5 in a slot machine. I'm not much of a gambler so $5 was my limit. Turned out pretty well for me!

The next morning was the transfer. We stayed at the Courtyard Marriott which was across the street so I got to sleep in, my favorite! I'm so hoping I won't get to do that for too much longer. Anyway, as I was on my way to change into my gown, hairnet and booties, the nurse said, "Did you hear the good news? Your embryo made it and it looks beautiful!" I couldn't believe it. Yes I know that doesn't mean it will implant but the fact that our own little guy survived was so unbelievable considering what we've been told about embryo quality. Of course I'll be upset if it doesn't work but this cycle two things worked: I made an appropriate lining for my baby and my baby survived. Not too shabby!

Without further ado, here he/she is! They said it started expanding just like it should as soon as it thawed. Grow baby grow!!!! Stay tuned for poas. :)