With All Endings, Come a New Beginning

I want to start by thanking everyone who participated in the blog giveaway.  2 weeks ago I decided it was time to take a step back and take a break.  The medication dose I was on, was not high enough, quick enough.  I figured what better time and way to thank everyone who reads this blog and gives me the support I need on this journey of Infertility.

Today it came to an end.  I am very happy to announce that Ashley, a friend I have made through Project Wedding and still keep in touch with since my wedding has won the giveaway.  She was comment Number 7!!!  Please send me your mailing address and I will send you out this amazing headband!!  She has an adorable blog as well if you'd like to check it out.

If you want an adorable headpiece of your own.  Please check out Mila Rose Designs on http://www.etsy.com/.

Today I also had a doctor appointment, No miracle baby yet.  Time to start a new beginning and cycle.  I am super excited to start up the Bravelle again soon. 

I spent the last hour having my heart melt by the newest little heart throb!!  Today my friend Megan gave birth to a handsome little boy.  Jeffery Robert, 10 Ibs. 13 Oz., 21 1/2 inches long.  Listening to his little grunts and watching those facial expressions is one of the most amazing things ever. 

Congrats to the new Mom & Dad!!! Love you both, and Jeff so much!!! 

I will leave you with today's Photo Challenge:

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

(Picture found via google search)

I have always loved Tori Spelling! This was one of the first which got my hooked on Tori's books and reality show.

Tick Tock, Almost there!

So as I count down the final hours till my doctors appointment tomorrow I find myself day dreaming.  Wondering if by some chance the medication which was working so slowly (that we decided to wait till my next cycle), suddenly took a jump forward and could of possibly helped my body get to where it needed to be.  Now of course this would be some miracle to find out I got pregnant like that, but hey a girl can dream!

In the meantime, Here are yesterday and today's photo challenges:

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget

So if I had a quarter for every time someone said to "not think" about trying to get pregnant and you'll get pregnant, I'd be a rich woman.  I wish I could forget every time someone said that to me, and every time I saw that damn negative sign.

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

 
I wish I was better a sticking to a diet once I started one.  There are just so many temptations out there!!
 
Just a quick reminder, If you have not already ready my giveaway post, you can still enter here.

The contest will end at 7:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday March 16th, I will select a winner using random.org.

They Call Her a World Traveler

There comes moments in a person's life they just want to leave.  Leave where ever it may be that they are and get away.  Who doesn't love a place you can go to and relax, no TV's, no phones, no distractions. 

I think this could be one of those place. 

(Picture found via google search)

Tahiti is my  Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.

Just a quick reminder, If you have not already ready my giveaway post, you can still enter here.

The contest will end at 7:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday March 16th, I will select a winner using random.org.

Happy Saturday Bloggers, Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Day Fifteen, Sixteen and Seventeen

It's the 1/2 way point.  I only have 1 more week until I can begin my "cycle" again.  There are a lot of steps which go into the infertility process.  I don't think many people realize just how much needs to be done.  There are always chances you can get pregnant in between the trials of medication you are doing until you find the one that works.  Because of this, I need to go in for baselines, which are bloodwork and ultrasounds before I can be given Provera.  This is a drug that helps me get my period.  It has basically stopped coming on it's own, unless medication induced.

Then it's another bit of waiting, followed by more bloodwork and ultrasound appointments.  I am looking forward to this round on injections.  I am hopeful since we started to see progress once we increased the medications to where we thought they needed to be.  Only downfall is the costs, so fingers crossed this one works!!

If you have not already ready my giveaway post, you can still enter here. 

The contest will end at 7:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday March 16th, I will select a winner using random.org.

Now back to my Photo Challenge.

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

I want to be a mother.  I want to experience all that comes with this.  I can't imagine the love and joy it brings a person to feel something, someone so amazing growing inside you.  I don't really have a picture to put here.  So for now I will leave it empty.  But the day I do become a mother, I will be back to share that picture.

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

My older sister Liz.  She has been living on her own without a room mate for years.  I have always been so proud of her, to have put herself through school and gotten the career she wanted.  She is a city girl, and lives the life she loves!!

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

I am not so sure I'd say this is something which has impacted my life recently.  I have always had a love for horses.  They give me the most comfort and relaxation while around them.  They are such goregous and strong animals to me.  I rode when I was younger, mostly english.  I got back into western riding when I got older. 

I could not imagine a life without these goregous animals.  I can't wait till the day I can have my own.

The 2 week wait = A giveaway

There comes times during this journey of infertility we have to wait.  A treatment doesn't go as planned and we need to start from square one or at a different pace.  So since I have to wait 2 weeks, why not have a giveaway which will expire on the 16th, the start of my next treatment!!

My lovely friend Adrienne has shared with me a life filled with accessories.  I can not remember a day where I have seen her and she doesn't have a cute accessory.  I recently did a photo shoot with her and she rocked out a gorgeous headband by Mila Rose Designs.  The owner, Melissa makes handmade hair accessories, and you can find her shop on Etsy filled with an amazing spring collection!!

                                                            Want to ROCK it out?

Too late! Sorry sweets I just snagged this one.  OK I am a fibber, Not to worry, there is always more where that came from, You can purchase one now on the etsy shop.

With the help of Mila Rose Designs I have been able to create my first blog giveaway.  Did I mention that she is a local Illinois girl too!!!  "The Mae" is a great spring addition to our love of fluffs! A olive green stretch band features a white and gray striped chiffon fluff. Will go great with any outfit, casual or dressy, and is perfect for adding a little fun to any look.
 
 

 
In order to be entered in the giveaway all you have to do is...


1. Become a follower of my new blog! ALL followers will be automatically entered, but you also must leave a comment on this post!

2. For a second entry, include details of the giveaway on your blog (Please make sure to come back to this post and leave a new comment letting me know that you did so!)

3. For a third chance, please leave me 3rd comment telling me one thing you want in life but don't have yet and why it is so important for you to have it!

The contest will end at 7:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday March 16th, I will select a winner using random.org.

I can't thank all of my Family, Friends and Followers for all the support you give.  I hope you enjoy this giveaway as much as I do. A VERY special thank you to Melissa from Mila Rose Designs for helping me pick the perfect gift!  Please note: The accessory giveaway is open to readers with a U.S. address.


Good Luck!!!


Don't want to wait and want to start shopping now? Mila Rose Designs has offered this coupon code to all of my followers. Just let her know you found them from Letting Love Grow and enter in BEPRETTY to receive 20% off.

Here is a picture from the photoshoot with Adrienne rocking out her headband from Mila Rose Designs.  If you are interested in having pictures taken by me, please contact me with the information above.  Thanks!!!