The Shepherd's Flock: Happy Birthday Avery

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Happy Birthday Avery

Today is Avery's 3rd Birthday. Because of family scheduling conflicts her party was held two weeks ago so that everyone could be there. When Avery stayed with us last month I discovered that she loves Teletubbies and the poor girl didn't have a video of them. So Aunt Crystal searched online (they don't make Teletubbies anymore) and found her a video. I'm not sure that Charity and Justin fully appreciated my gift because Teletubbies are annoying. They may change their minds when realize they could get 30 minutes of quiet while she is memorized by the weird creatures.

Happy Birthday Avery

I didn't realize until I put the pictures here that they both have a crazy look in their eyes. I've always thought those crazy looks came from the other half of their genetics....maybe I'm wrong???

Cade and Avery with Kennedy, Avery's other first cousin

Here is a picture of the 3 year olds mesmerized by the Teletubbies. They even managed to suck Cade into it that night. I don't know what it is about Teletubbies but they have that effect on everyone....I'm big enough to admit that yes, I've been known to get sucked into the shows on occasion.

I thought this was a cute picture of Cade. He looks like he's already on vacation!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: I think having the party early really confused Avery. This morning we told her HBD and she said: "I've already had my birthday" of course it was said in her morning grumpiness.; July 9, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Kristy said...: Should I know what frog gigging is? (coming from a city girl...er, suburb girl)

I admit it...I used to get sucked into Teletubbies when I was a nanny several years ago...kinda spooky.; July 9, 2009 at 1:59 PM

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03/02 - Birth of our son after an uneventful pregnancy and delivery

07/05 – Decided we were ready for another baby

06/06 - Had the “we’ve been trying for 12 months” convo with my dr

07/06 – Ultrasound #1 – perfect follicle. Dr thought we just weren’t timing it right.

08/06 – Clear HSG test and good S/A

08/06 – US #2 – perfect follicle, used HCG shot

09/06 – cycle cancelled because of cyst

10/06 – 50 mg Clomid, HCG shot, IUI #1

11/06 – 50 mg Clomid, HCG Shot, IUI #2, Progesterone supplement, Day 20 Progesterone draw came back at 31, doctor told me he was sure I was pregnant

Thanksgiving Day 06 – Chemical Pregnancy

12/06 – 50 mg Clomid – no response

01/07- Attended informational meeting with Agency #1, sent application to them right after, put on waiting list

02/07 – 100 mg Clomid – too many follicles, cycle cancelled

03/07- 50 mg Clomid, HCG Shot, IUI #3, Progesterone supplement

05/07- Got first round of paperwork from agency to start for homestudy

07/07 – Got second round of paperwork

09/07 – Doctors appts and home study interview

10/13/07 – Turned in profile and officially became a waiting family

09/08 – Completed 1st HS update

07/09 – Turned in embryo adoption application to the NEDC

09/09 – Updated medical information for both embryo and adoption home study and had 2nd HS update interview

12/09 – Officially on the NEDC waiting list

02/10 – First ever call about a baby. Failed placement 2 hours before we were to get him.

02/10- Day after failed placement NEDC called and said they had an opening in May

04/10 - Signed with a 2nd adoption agency

05/10- NEDC initial appointment

07/10 – Transferred 3 blasts – negative beta 9 days later

09/10 – 3rd HS update

11/10 – Transferred 3 more blasts – negative beta day before Thanksgiving

01/11 – Another failed placement

05/19/11 - Found out we were matched with our soon to be daughter

6/3/11 - Baby girl is born without complications

6/14/11 - Go to court for TPR, we finally get to bring Camryn Lee home!

Future date we are looking forward to...December 21, 2011 FINALIZATION!!

We were a family of three who was in the infertility/adoption cycle for almost 6 years. During that time we experienced 5 failed treatement cycles, 2 failed adoption placements and the loss of 6 adopted embryos. After officially waiting with our agency for 3 years, 8 months and 1 day we were blessed with the birth and adoption of our daughter Camryn Lee. Our adoption was a long journey, but looking back I know there is nothing I would change. God really worked on me during those years and I'm grateful for that. Every time I look at Cade and Camryn I know that God's timing was absolutely perfect!