Our Lil' Pumpkin



MTV-True Life-Infertility

 

WOW-what an honor! I was contacted by an MTV producer about doing a documentary about Infertility on their popular show called True Life. She found me through my blog when she googled infertility. Pretty neat!

 

There was one minor problem--Zach and I are not quite ready to jump back into treatments, so therefor we do not qualify. You have to be actively trying, and we are not.

 

I talked to the producer and she asked if I would mind spreading the news in hopes that some young infertile couples who are actively trying would like to document the struggles of this journey.

 

Below is the information that she sent me:

 

**** AWARD WINNING MTV DOCUMENTARY SERIES--TRUE LIFE ****

TRUE LIFE: I'M HAVING FERTILITY ISSUES

Have you always wanted to have a baby and are finding out that getting pregnant isn't as easy as it seems? Have you been trying for months -- or even years -- to get pregnant without success? Have you or your partner been diagnosed with a condition that makes it difficult to conceive naturally and plan to seek help from a fertility clinic? Are you so consumed with having a baby that you'll stop at nothing to have your own? If so, is your partner right there with you? Or is he or she reluctant to spend the money and energy it would take to conceive through high tech means? Are your fertility issues causing problems with your relationship? Has trying to have a baby left you emotionally, physically, and financially drained? Do you have a pre-existing health condition where being pregnant could be dangerous for you and your baby, but you're determined to beat the odds?

If you appear to be the ages of 18-29 and you're CURRENTLY struggling with fertility issues, please email us:

-------->> MTVInfertile@mtv.com <<-----------

--CURRENTLY STRUGGLING with Infertility and trying to address the situation (going to doctors, treatments etc)

--they can be anywhere in the US

--male or female

--bet 18-29

Please include your name, story, location, PHONE NUMBER, and photograph if possible. Please remember to include your PHONE NUMBER.

 

Since its first episode in 1998, True Life has provided a window into the struggles, hopes, and dreams of young people. Narrated solely by its characters, each episode documents the unusual--and often remarkable--circumstances of real individuals, whether it's about soldiers returning from Iraq, deaf teenagers, or people living with autism. We've given all of them--and hundreds of others--the opportunity to tell their own stories directly to their peers in this powerful series that uniquely reflects the experiences and cultures of this generation.

 

Pinterest

Had to google my website today to find something--well I discovered our sweet little bean's pictures made it to Pinterest. Pretty neat!!

I needed that sweet reminder of our jelly bean today!!

Things don't just happen for a reason! Thank you God :)

Prayers for Momma

My momma went to the ER yesterday due to low blood pressure , when she got to the ER her BP was 60/49. They admitted her obviously because thats extremely too low-they did an EKG and CT scan and both came up normal. Her bloodwork came back showing that her white blood cells were extremely low so they wanted to do a spinal tap to check for meningitis and west Nile (with is being so bad in our area right now). Both came back negative.

*they are worried about infection somewhere as her white blood cell count is still really low

*they are concerned she might have had a stroke however the CT scan came up fine they can't do an MRI because of her coiled brain aneurysms so we are waiting to see what the dr says...

*they put a heart monitor on her because she is having bad chest pains....

We still don't have answers as to what exactly IS wrong--were just waiting patiently and praying. 

Please say a little prayer for nothing serious. 

A lil' Ranger Fun

This past Sunday Zach and I went to see the Texas Rangers play with Ashley and James. It was HOT, 105degrees hot!! We were all a hot-mess, but had an amazing time!! :)

Life's moving forward...

I log in from time to time to read every ones blogs--then I go to write one and don't even know where to begin...nothing interesting has happened in my life lately--at least nothing I would think people would like to read...

We did recently get back from vacation. We went to PA to visit Zach's family,  and went to a family reunion as well. It was a blast seeing everyone and catching up. We haven't seen Zach's family since last October when we went to Branson. So this trip was much needed! We went horseback riding, canoeing (Which by the way-I'm NO good at...how hard can it be to steer a boat?) We rode bumper boats with our nieces and nephew, and did alot of fun activities with them as well (let me just tell you they made me realize fast that I'm far from in shape)...and if being out of shape wasn't bad enough I have to be honest, all I did on vacation was EAT! I blame it on all of the good home cooked Italian food they made...if I lived up north near them to eat there cooking all the time I would easily weigh 20+ pounds heavier if not more! All in all vacation was amazing, a much needed get away!

On the down side my mom recently had surgery and so did my grandfather. Both are recovery fine, but prayers are always appreciated.

I do have to brag on my husband a little. Every year the company he works for picks a couple people throughout the nation wide company who is considered the safest driver, and although he has been promoted and is no longer a driver he was picked while he was one-so he still qualifies. Well they fly them to IL for a few days to compete at the NASCAR track. He will drive through obstacles, take test and a couple other things...if he wins out of this group I believe he will be going to Florida in November...he has no idea what he wins, but just the pride in knowing he was picked out of millions is winning enough. I am very proud of him. He works very hard for us to have the things we do and for us to be able to do the things we do. Love him very much!

On the last note, the one question I've received more than anything...'Whats next'....I hate to say it, but we still aren't sure. Obviously we have 3 frozen babies; it's just the timing...when will we be ready? When will we move forward? I am not sure. Time continues to heal our hearts, I was actually able to go through all our pictures from the short time I was pregnant the other day and didn't feel hurt. WE ARE OK-Zach is my biggest support system--he keeps me where I am so busy I don't think much-he keeps me laughing. Together we are getting through this. I'm always amazed at the love and support from everyone on here, but when you continue to get cards from people you've never met and you haven't blogged in over a month--that's special, that means more than I could explain. Thank you all for being patient with my lack of blogging. Thank y'all for continuing to check on me and for the continued prayers.

Life's moving along...nothing interesting...but were finally moving forward.  :)

OK!

I promise I am still here...you can't get rid of me that easy. :)

We have just taken some time, I have distanced myself from any social network and have tried to concentrate on us and our future.

We are doing ok. I had a breakdown last week, and Fathers Day was rather hard. But overall we are doing good, staying busy. Between weddings, anniversary parties, birthday parties, working, vacation, and just some scheduled fun Zach has us pretty busy during the weekends to come...which that helps. 

I am ok...WE are OK!

I looked through pictures the other day and I couldn't help but smile thinking about how blessed we are, of course we wanted this to end differently, no one wants trails in there life...but to 'just' experience it for a short time makes my heart pitter patter :)

GOD IS GREAT! 

thank you everyone for the continued prayers :)