5/31/2012
Thaw & Transfer the remaining two embryos from our Jan'12 cycle.
Two weeks later - we're pregnant!!!
7 weeks, 2 days
9 weeks, 1 day
12 weeks
20 weeks
It's a girl!! Anita Grace DiMaria
Look! She has Mamma's nose
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Coming soon...
Thank you for sharing in the joy of welcoming our new baby girl. Phillip and I are so excited for what's soon to come. Join us, won't you? I'll be blogging Anita's adventures as we move into the new world of parenthood.
Phil & Amber
12 years together, 7 years married
We've built a happy home. Designed careers. College Grads. Bought our toys. Travelled the world.
And now, after a hard fought 4 year struggle with infertility, a dream has finally become reality.
WE'RE HAVING A BABY!
Mommy, 31 yr old Idaho girl. I strive to find the positive light in all that I see and do. A hard working Sales Administrator in the Semiconductor industry and thankful to say I really like what I do. I cherish our family and friends and enjoy all the adventures we discover together. I can't wait to +1 baby to the invites. Becoming a mother is the ultimate gift in life, so thankful to God this is finally happening. My pregnancy has been the most precious gift. Although I will be the happiest to welcome her into the world one day soon, I also find myself wishing I didn't have to let her go to the outside world. Can't I keep her tucked in right here under my heart, safe and warm forever? Something tells me Daddy might have something to say about that!
Daddy, 42 yr old Michigan boy. Loves all things greasy and anything that has a motor to work on. Fishing is his true passion. Life of the party. Hard working and meticulous to a fault. Family boy who knows how to cook Grandma's homemade sauce straight from the garden. Calls his Mother every week. Our timing of parenthood has coincidentally found him at a stage in his career where he can take a break and try out the world of being the stay-at-home-papa. More than excited, definitely nervous, and the happiest man on the planet. You can find him these days pushing around our new stroller through the house with a big grin on his face.. "Just practicing" he says.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Deadwood Lookout
October 14-15th, 2012
We've been so busy this year, there's been little time to get out and about. So after wrapping up a 2-month long expansion project at work, I decided to plan us a little getaway. And THIS is where we ran off to.
By far one of the neatest places I've been to in our wonderful world of Idaho. We went for a 12 mile ride on our 4-wheeler and came back to the Lookout to snuggle in for the evening. We danced, laughed, cozied up to the wood stove. Marveled at my growing belly, loved up on Cody, had chili dogs for dinner, played Gin Rummy, and fell asleep watching Braveheart on my iPhone. It was a wonderful way to get away from all the craziness that life brings.
We've been so busy this year, there's been little time to get out and about. So after wrapping up a 2-month long expansion project at work, I decided to plan us a little getaway. And THIS is where we ran off to.
By far one of the neatest places I've been to in our wonderful world of Idaho. We went for a 12 mile ride on our 4-wheeler and came back to the Lookout to snuggle in for the evening. We danced, laughed, cozied up to the wood stove. Marveled at my growing belly, loved up on Cody, had chili dogs for dinner, played Gin Rummy, and fell asleep watching Braveheart on my iPhone. It was a wonderful way to get away from all the craziness that life brings.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
LIttle D on the way!
We're Expecting!!
A Baby Girl ~ Anita Grace
Expected on or around February 16th, 2013
This is our long awaited miracle in progress. We are over the moon and can't wait for the special day when we finally hold her in our arms.
I'm currently in the 2nd trimester and happy to report the pregnancy has been smooth moving with no issues.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Holly & Andy's Wedding
I flew to Ohio the first week of July to attend my cousin Holly's wedding. It was by far the most elegant wedding affair I've seen put together, which is no surprise at all if you've met Holly. The evening couldn't have been more perfect for the happy couple.
Most of my time was spent relaxing and just catching up with the fam. We had three busy days for wedding activites, and aside from that I mostly hung on the front porch with Grandma, Aunt Karen and Uncle Greg. Fireflies lit up the sky at night, such a treat as we do not have them out west. And I had stromboli ordered to reminisce from when I was a little girl, my Dad and I loved that stuff!
Most of my time was spent relaxing and just catching up with the fam. We had three busy days for wedding activites, and aside from that I mostly hung on the front porch with Grandma, Aunt Karen and Uncle Greg. Fireflies lit up the sky at night, such a treat as we do not have them out west. And I had stromboli ordered to reminisce from when I was a little girl, my Dad and I loved that stuff!
Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Knight!
Proud Mother and Father of the Bride.
Andy with my beautiful Grandmother
Me with Phil's parents, who drove down to join us for the occasion.
They won the Anniversary dance, 46 years strong!
Monday, June 18, 2012
Happy Camp 2012
Happy Camp this year was north of Upper Payette Lake near Burgdorf Hot Springs. Adria and I only went up for a quick overnighter. We missed out on most of the fun, but had a lovely time just hanging at camp and staying warm by the camp fire.
The weather was interesting to say the least, we arrived around 2:30 on Saturday, got setup in nice weather and right around the time we were done the skies opened up with sleet and rain. We partied around the campfire all night complete with canopies and umbrellas, and LOTS of firewood to keep warm. The girls made a delicious beef stew and biscuit concoction in the dutch oven that fit the weather perfectly.
All throughout the night it snowed, sliding off our tents in big, noisy chunks. We woke up to 2-3 inches of very wet, icky snow. Kendahl's new 10x10 canopy in the kitchen area collapsed. Needless to say these poor ladies had been in this weather for 3-4 days and were over it completely. We went without the usual breakfast hour, and just got straight to packing and heading out. We stopped in Cascade on the way home and had breakfast with a few of the other girls. Thankfully Boise was sunny, warm and perfect for setting up and drying out our camping gear.
The weather was interesting to say the least, we arrived around 2:30 on Saturday, got setup in nice weather and right around the time we were done the skies opened up with sleet and rain. We partied around the campfire all night complete with canopies and umbrellas, and LOTS of firewood to keep warm. The girls made a delicious beef stew and biscuit concoction in the dutch oven that fit the weather perfectly.
All throughout the night it snowed, sliding off our tents in big, noisy chunks. We woke up to 2-3 inches of very wet, icky snow. Kendahl's new 10x10 canopy in the kitchen area collapsed. Needless to say these poor ladies had been in this weather for 3-4 days and were over it completely. We went without the usual breakfast hour, and just got straight to packing and heading out. We stopped in Cascade on the way home and had breakfast with a few of the other girls. Thankfully Boise was sunny, warm and perfect for setting up and drying out our camping gear.
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| No matter the weather, we are HAPPY Campers! |
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| Hot Springin' |
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| Good Morning! |
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| A view of Upper Payette Lake on our way home |
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Update on Dad
Dad's walk in support of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network on May 5th was a huge hit! He raised $980 - well past his goal of a mere $250. So happy we could all band together and help him for a great cause, and one that has so suddenly affected our family.
Dad told us on the phone later that day he felt good to know he was not alone in this, he was able to talk to many of those in a similar situation. But on the other hand it was also tough to realize that this is a long lasting affair, something that will require frequent and constant surveillance.
Here's the crew that gathered for the walk in Troy, Michigan on May 5th. And to include us, they sent us shirts too.
Dad told us on the phone later that day he felt good to know he was not alone in this, he was able to talk to many of those in a similar situation. But on the other hand it was also tough to realize that this is a long lasting affair, something that will require frequent and constant surveillance.
Here's the crew that gathered for the walk in Troy, Michigan on May 5th. And to include us, they sent us shirts too.
Dad, Uncle Dave, Marie, Kristin, Jimmy, Sue, Rhonda, Paula and Mom
Here's a nice video put together of the event and our family at the 2:24 mark
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