The ball is rollin!

I just sent in our picture and bio to Pound the Pavement for Parenthood. I'm still on cloud 9 about this and so excited about moving forward! Things are starting to feel more and more real. It's nice to have something to work towards.
This is the picture we're using...

It's my favorite picture of us so I use it for everything. Our dear friend Kara Fugal took it for us when we were engaged. I LOVE it! 

And this is our bio....Enjoy!

Matt and I have been trying to start our family since May 2010. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) when I was about 16. I took birth control pills off and on to help regulate the symptoms of PCOS but until we were actively trying to conceive there was no way to know how everything would play out. 

In May 2012, after 2 years of own efforts and hoping "the stars would align" we began Clomid. My body still didn't respond after 3 cycles at the highest dosage and we made the decision to see a specialist at the Utah Fertility Center. From there we began a cycle of Fermara which I didn't respond to either. In anticipation of finding something that would kick things into gear we tried Fermara again at the highest dosage in combination with FSH shots. I finally responded in November 2012 but although the treatment was successful it did not result in pregnancy. 

Confident that I would respond again we began the treatment a second time. Sadly, my body was slow to respond and it resulted in a month of daily shots and a pill cocktail. Confident that my follicles had developed to the necessary degree we went to our appointment on December 20, 2012 only to find out that my follicles had disappeared with no explanation. Our hearts were heavy and our hope had diminished. That day in consultation with our doctor it was decided that the next step would be to move forward with IVF. 

After that appointment we decided to take a break to regroup and prepare for our future physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. During that time we've continued to grow in our love for one another and our faith in the Lord. Our hearts are full of hope and we're officially back on the baby makin' band wagon!

We're excited to see what the future brings and are so grateful for programs like Pound the Pavement for Parenthood that are so willing to help miracles happen in others' lives. Special thanks to the board of Pound the Pavement for Parenthood and the many others supporting us in our quest to have children! For more information please feel free to follow our blog atwww.projectmanatee.blogspot.com.