We have made the move to WA and are now settled in to our new home (pics will be posted by next week, once we get our Internet hooked up).  August has proven to be a difficult month for our family and we are now ready to share this with you all.  Many of you wondered why we waited so long to make the move to WA rather than going as soon as we sold our house.  We had our reasons . . .

 

Few of you know that Garrett and I had a very difficult time conceiving Alli.  It was only after we took Clomid and had an IUI that we learned the joy that comes from pregnancy.  Fortunately, we conceived Alli the first month we received treatment.  We had always assumed we would have two children but have now learned that God has other plans for us.  We have spent much of this year trying to conceive another child but after multiple failed IUIs and a failed IVF cycle (in August, i.e. reason for staying in MA!), we now believe it is not meant to be.  It appears that it is God's plan that Alli be an only child.  Many may say, just keep trying, however, the physical and emotional toll it takes on us is simply too great.  Moreover, neither of us believe that having children is meant to be this difficult. 

 

We tell you this for a number of reasons.  First, it is difficult for us to deal with and try to pretend that everything is okay.  While we know that no one means any harm, questions regarding when we are "having another" are very painful to us, as are comments about how Alli needs a sibling.  Second, this is what God has planned for us and we are trying hard to accept this, which is difficult to do when we are bottling it up.

 

We are beyond blessed to have Alli ~ she truly is our miracle baby and there cannot be a baby more loved and wanted than her.  Each day brings us closer to acceptance but please know that this is a difficult time and comments about how if we just relax, we'll get pregnant or we'll have more children some day hurt more than we can explain.  That said, we will accept this and move forward as the Fisher Family of 3, as we are pretty excited by our family and what lies ahead.

 

Thank you all for your prayers and support, we appreciate each of you very much!