Thanks for sharing your story, it's so personal but gives insight to those of us who will probably never know what hard work physically and emotionally to become parents that way. I never would have realized without your generous sharing. Makes me a much more understanding person.

Hugs for you and Grant and Brent. Best wishes for a great outcome for all of you.

I was just reading this morning, where somebody said rhere is a lot of power in prayer so lets keep praying.

Hugs for all of you and hopes for rising numbers !!!
That Grant -- whoooo boy -- is he every a cutie pie!

Just look at how happy that little boy is to see his Mommy. No diamonds or other expensive gift that you could imagine would ever take the place of the smile on his face. I hope all turns out well.

Shirley

Still sending good thoughts your way Steph.

Grant is just too cute. His love for you just shines in his smile!

~Betsy

Still prayibg for you Stephanie.
Hugs,
Tammy

Thanks for letting us know, Steph. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. (((((Steph)))))

keeping fingers crossed.

I do know how you are feeling. ((((Stephanie and Hubby))))

Oh, Lord! I wish we ALL could wake up from every bout of sleep with that much happiness on our faces! LOL He's sure a sweetheart, Steph.

Hang in there, hon. ((Steph)) Appreciate you letting us know what's going on but anytime that you don't want to, I'm sure everybody would understand.

Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and sending hugs!! I'm so glad you gave us an update.

Take care of yourself and little Grant!
-Joanna

Look at that cute little face....just proof that miracles do happen!!

Keeping good and positive thoughts for you!

More positive thoughts headed your way ((((Steph)))). We really do appreciate you letting us in on your very personal and exciting adventure. We really care and feel almost like family around here so please, no apologies or excuses necessary little one. If you feel like sharing, share, and if not, not to worry.

I agree with YaYa, sure would like to wake up with a huge smile plastered all over my face like Grants. What a happy boy!

Thanks for your honesty ,Steph. I know it's hard. I had trouble conceiving (many years ago, my daughters are now 18 and 19), so I kind of remember how nerve wracking it can be just waiting. I will continue my prayers for you. Love, Jannie

I've been reading lately and not posting but I was so hoping that you would have good news, although you never know this may still be good, hang in there. I will keep hoping for the best for you. Grant is just as beautiful as ever and what a happy little guy he is. Good thoughts are coming your way.

Just sending hugs your way...and looking at that beautiful little smiling face must make your heart jump with joy!

I'm adding my well wishes to the others. ((((Steph))))

Lots of hugs coming from me too, Steph. I hope the time flies and the results are the best!!!

sending you good hopeful thoughts for an increasing beta HCG #! stay hopeful! ~ liz

(((Stef))) Sending lots of hugs and big time prayers!

Sending hugs, prayers and positive thoughts.

Come on HIGHER NUMBERS ...!!!!!

Just imagine...most of us never know what our numbers are when we got pregnant...I bet lots of us had low numbers..

I think it would be awful to know and wait...

And I'm sorry you have that ...It's like any other waiting to hear something that you want good news with...It's not fun...Hugs and prayers from me.

And darn...that kids is cute...love those cheeks...

patti

Just Keep Good Thoughts in your mind.....HOPE...It can do alot.

Best wishes to you.

Waiting is always the worst part...

All I know is, it happened before when circumstances were tough, and you were blessed with Grant, so it can and will happen again!

Think positive!! We'll be praying for you!
Teresa

Thinking of you and keeping your name in Big letters on my prayer list! I'm not a very patient person, so I can imagine what the waiting must be like for you. Give Grant a big hug for me! Bettye

Aw, hugs to you Steph, it's going to be ok and you're right you have a huge bundle of love standing in that crib ;0)

He's just so cute!!

Such a wonderful little boy needs a baby brother or sister...

My thoughts are with you steph, and my prayers.

Lori

Like everyone else, just sending love and hugs. That Grant is something else. Who wakes up that happy, anyway? Have to say that boy has the neatest clothes ever!

Aw, Steph....wishing you all the best!

Add me too. You've gots lots of good vibes going your way.

Steph...you have my best thoughts on the way to you and your family. It never ceases to amaze me the outpouring of love and support a person can get from "those weird people you meet on the internet". LOL

(((Steph)))

And Grant? Well, he is the cutest little guy in the world!

And here is the moms take on all this.
If Steph were not going through this whole process of IVF I think things would be kind of different. She would have taken the home tests, which have been positive, and we would all be so happy that she was pregnant. The IVF process affords us way more information than we might need.
Beta HCG numbers, doubling times, high numbers, low numbers etc.
In a 'normal' world of trying to have a baby, you take the home test, it's positive, you wait awhile and see the Dr.
Sometimes it is like they say, ignorance is bliss.
For now tho, she is pregnant! Only time will tell how this will end. It is starting out not much different than her pregnancy did with Grant. They told her then her numbers weren't high enough and not doubling. They said stop the medications, she said no, not until you do an ultrasound. The next week they did and the Dr said, I really don't expect to see anything. Well he was wrong, there was a baby with a heartbeat! He said he would have bet his practice on it not being a viable pregnancy.
And look at that little miracle now! He is proof that miracles DO happen.
And I for one choose to believe it will happen again.
This whole process is very hard for a mom to watch. But I have faith that things will turn out good. And if they don't, Steph is a determined, strong young lady and I have no doubt she will pick herself up, dust herself off and start all over again.
Thank you to those who have cared about her and supported her in this journey.

Steph, keeping you in my thoughts & prayers!

Donna (^_^)

Jenni...in my bumbling way of trying to explain things...that is what I was trying to say...I'm not always good for words...but you really said it..Too Much Information makes for too much worry...

Hugs for you too grandma...

patti

I remember when Steph's pregnancy didn't look good with Grant, and look at that miracle baby now! Steph and Jenni, thank you for sharing this with us. I was with my sister when she had a difficult time conceiving. It's hard. She now has 2 beautiful children. I'll be praying for you.

Sheryl

Jenni, our hearts go out not only to Steph and Brent, but to you and your husband, as well. I'm sure this must be really difficult for you - wanting to "make everything right" for Steph, but not being able to do anything. BUT, you are there to give her your love and support, which is priceless.

Good thoughts going out to Steph
((((( Steph & Baby )))))

Here's hoping for another miracle, Steph and Jenni!
JoanMN/FL

Saying many prayers for you and the baby.

Very well said Jenni!

Steph, my positive thoughts and prayers will be with you through this, as they were with Grant, and just look how it turned out with him.LOL Living proof, standing in that crib, smiling from ear to ear. LOL

I know the waiting is hard, but remember, you are not waiting alone, we are all there with you.

((((((((((((((Steph))))))))))))))))

Many prayers for another little miracle!

Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts to all of you. (((Steph & Jenni)))

~Betsy

Steph, I'm praying for good results. Grant looks so happy to see you.
You hang in there and we'll keep praying and hoping for the best.
You grow girl!
LOL

Best wishes to the entire family. I'm praying for a miracle!

Dee

Good Luck Steph............will be thinking of you and sending mucho good thoughts.

They say a good attitude is everything, so I think then, Steph and Jenni, that things will be OK! I'm glad you're able to see the forest AND the trees, Steph. Thanks for the cute picture of the little guy. What a doll face he is!

Sending good thoughts and warm hugs to you, Brent and Grant. We are all thinking about you as you can tell. :o)

(((((((((((((((((((((((Steph))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Kathi

(((Steph))), you sweet lady! It can't be easy for you to make these posts and we certainly do appreciate the sharing of how you're feeling and helping us to understand this amazing process.

My first impression of you still holds true, after several years now; you've always known where you were going and ready to work for what you need in your life. You are definitely brave!

Wish I could find it, because I have a picture of my son at Grant's age..almost an identical pose in the crib..Billy always woke up with a smile on his sweet face and ready for his day to begin.

Granlan Hugs :)

Sending out good thoughts for you Steph!