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Blake and I have so much we would like to share with our friends and family!! Many of you know that Blake and I have been trying to start a family for a couple of years now with no success. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome about a year and a half ago. We prayed and began treatments to try to help me ovulate. Well, we tried a medication last July called clomid. We did everything exactly as we were told. I took more medications, hormones, and vitamins and we waited. We were sooo excited and thrilled to get those 2 pink lines. We prayed and prayed for protection and a good strong lining. Unfortunately, PCOS and clomid both can cause a weak uterine lining. Sadly, one year ago this week (August 18) I lost my precious little baby at 7.5 weeks pregnant. We were completely heartbroken. We grieved and tried to find comfort. We named our baby Christian. This year on our due date we planted a Weeping Cherry Blossom tree in honor of our sweet baby, Christian, who we will get to finally meet and hug on when we get to heaven.

 After the loss, we waited a couple of months and continued our journey towards becoming parents. Cycle after cycle went by with only one pink line. Every “not yet” we received broke my heart again. It feels like an eternity waiting and waiting for test time only to get another negative. In April, I decided that I wanted to see a specialist. Blake was supportive. We researched doctors and made the appointment. I absolutely LOVE the doctor but HATE that our state benefits do not cover any fertility treatments. The doctor wanted us to try a more advanced treatment called an IUI since we had not had success with just the medication. The unfortunate part was that each cycle would cost us $1500 out of pocket. Talk about some pressure. Blake and I talked and prayed about what we should do. We decided to go for it. Blake and I went to many appointments and followed instructions very carefully. Disappointingly, both cycles were unsuccessful. I had had enough. I couldn’t do it anymore. We took a break from all treatments. So here we are…

Blake and I have always talked about wanting to adopt a child after we had our first baby. We have officially started the adoption process. Blake and I went to a Bethany Christian Services meeting over a month ago and felt an unbelievable peace come over us. It must be God leading us onto this path. We have been accepted into Bethany Christian Service’s Domestic Infant Adoption Program with our preliminary application. We are currently working on the 27 page formal application! It’s true what they say “So far no morning sickness but the paper cuts are terrible.”  

 I honestly can’t explain to you how excited I am about this process we have started. My sister-in-law encouraged me to start a blog about our journey in becoming parents through adoption. At first I thought it was silly but then I thought it would be an AWESOME way for people to get updates along the way. I ask you to all please, please, please pray for God’s will in our journey. We know He must have some spectacular child in mind for us. We can not wait to meet our beautiful gift from God. We are really trying to network with friends and family to let everyone know of our interest in adopting a baby. Please do not be shy in sharing our information with anyone who maybe could help us as we begin our wait.  My email: mindylane26@yahoo.com

Coming up soon:  We have to finish our formal application this week and then we will begin a 6 week course with Bethany in October. Once the classes are over they can begin our home study to make sure everything is safe and ready for a new baby!! :) So excited.