Our IVF Journey: The Background and Our First Doctors Appointment
Well, we have officially started the next round of IVF to hopefully bring baby girl Busch into the world! We recently had our first doctor's appointment and are getting ready to start the medicine. Before I jump into what's going on this week, I thought...
An Evening with Kyle and Samantha Busch: Benefitting the Bundle of Joy Fund
The Kyle Busch Foundation Dinner is always a special night for us. It is about bringing the community, family, and friends together to raise money for our Bundle of Joy Fund. The Kyle & Samantha Busch Bundle of Joy Fund is a monetary award for in-need families...
Here We Go Again…IVF Round 2!
Kyle and I have BIG NEWS. No, it’s not your typical pregnancy announcement! It’s a WE’RE TRYING announcement! That’s right, it’s time for IVF round 2 to try for our baby girl!! We are excited, scared, hopeful and full of emotions as we embark on this adventure again....
Starting the IVF Conversation
You all know I have been very open in sharing our IVF journey. I remember being so nervous and not knowing if I should put such a personal side of us out there for everyone to read. But the response and support and love we have received from everyone has been so...
Donate in Support of Infertility Awareness Week
In support of National Infertility Awareness Week, Kyle and I will be matching all donations to our Bundle of Joy Fund this week! As you know, Kyle and I were blessed with the birth of a healthy baby boy, Brexton, in May of 2015, but what you may not know is that we...
Our Miracle : The Birth Story of Our Son Brexton Locke Busch
I wanted to share the last piece of our IVF journey because it is the final chapter in our story and I thank you all for the support and kind messages received since we first announced our struggles. For those trying to get pregnant, we know exactly how you feel and...
The Final Part of our IVF Journey: Days Before the Transfer, Embryo Transfer and the Results
When I last left off in this journey, my eggs had been removed via surgery and I was recovering at home. The doctors collected 34 eggs during the process but there is also a very high drop-off rate. Some of the eggs were not big enough and there were many that were...
Part Three: IVF The Journey: Egg Retrieval
With IVF being the only option for Kyle and me to have our baby, the minute I got home from the doctor’s office, I jumped on the Internet to do some searching. The information out there was vast with some great videos and diagrams but many of them came from clinics...
Part 2: When are you having a baby? Um, GOOD QUESTION!
The old saying goes, ‘First comes love, then comes marriage then comes the baby in the baby carriage.’ Ok, so love: check! Marriage: check! Baby: Check…finally! As you now know, Kyle and I had some struggles getting pregnant and they were only amplified with each...
Our Quest to Parenthood
As we shared with everyone, Kyle and I are thrilled to be expecting our first child in May! The anticipation is something that you can’t fully appreciate until you are in the midst of pregnancy. Every day is a constant mix of joy and nerves! I’m also constantly...