Sunday, February 10, 2008

1984

On Saturday we went to the doctor's office to try and get pregnant. Typically there's a bit of romance involved in this whole process. Some people even enjoy the experience. But most people don't make kids in a petri dish. Tamara was in stirrups as the doctor was giving her meds to knock her out and I was escorted out of the room to give my "sample." That's just how we roll.
To make a long story short, they were able to extract six eggs from Tamara and today we got news that two were fertilized. We were a bit disappointed only two were fertilized but it's better than none. We had planned on implanting two but hoped that we would have some extras frozen in case none of them took. On Tuesday Tamara will go back to have the eggs implanted and we should have more news in two weeks. The good news is she doesn't have to take hormone shots anymore. The better news is she wears two patches that directly feed her estrogen all day long.
We were pretty relieved to have all the shots done and over with so we decided to party. And when we party, we party hard. We threw a surprise party for our friend Reagan. Her husband Jake said that nothing would maker her happier than seeing some of her closest friends dressed in the awesome (his words, not mine) of her birth year. We were happy to oblige. I happened to have this outfit for such an occasion. And a Walkman.

14 comments:

The Finck Five said...

I'm glad to see you felt like partying last night. Congrats on the eggs!! I'll be thinking about you the next few days. Good luck on Tuesday!!

k e n d r a said...

1st of all, you guys look hot!

2nd of all, congrats on the two eggs! we're so happy to hear it. sorry that it wasn't more.

xoxo

Beastmaster said...

Congrats on the eggs guys, and you two look pretty hot. So much is happening in our fam, its pretty crazy.

erinmalia said...

doug is almost unrecognizable, but not that surprising given i've never actually met him...

and good luck with the eggs!

erinmalia said...

p.s. romance schromance. that part of conception is very over-rated. ha.

Turbo said...

Thanks again for all of the help with the party. I feel like I'm still coming down off of my sugar buzz.

Side of Jeffrey said...

Wowzers. Procreation is laborious to the max! Caitlin and I gots our fingers crossed for Tuesday and beyond.

Reagan said...

Thanks again for the awesome party (and the dressing awesome)! Tamara is amazing for coming out after a day like that! Good luck tomorrow!! I want twins!!

LeolaniNYC said...

so awesome about the 2 eggs. best of luck on tuesday!

Elder & Sister Ellis said...

We'll say an extra prayer for y'all. I did put your name in the temple too! You have a little taste of what twins would be like! We look forward to hearing & reading about good news!

jrushing said...

Good luck with the whole process. I hope you have two babies! Twins are great! I look forward to hearing good news!!!

Alissa said...

hi you two!
i found your blog and i have been very entertained. we live in chicago now and are freezing. good luck with the babies!
i have a blog, too, which occasionally is updated...
mattandlis.blogspot.com

So happy to have found you!
alissa

nikki said...

Good reason to celebrate. I will be anxiously awaiting the news...

Julia said...

Great picture! I loved 1984. Actually I was very young, and don't remember much at all, but Eric started kindergarten in 1984-- I think it was a good year for him.

I am keeping my fingers crossed for you guys!