IVF BEDREST

We just had our IVF FET (frozen embryo transfer). Our new clinic encourages a day of bedrest. Now we have to decide do we keep going with bedrest like our old clinic required.
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Hi! We are Phil and Alex! After leaving California in an RV, traveling full time, and helping our littlest with an open heart surgery, we've settled down in Tennessee. We found our homestead land and are learning each day how to live a more sustainable life. We are a family grown through the miracle of Adoption & Infertility Treatments. Our precious daughters are Kinsley Grace (6 years old), Callie Jo (5 years old), and Cassidy Drew (1). Our passion is to encourage families through infertility, adoption and building stronger healthier families. Thank you for tuning in! We hope you are encouraged!
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[@abbebladon]

Phillip “how many planets” Callie “um....59”? Phillip “close, 8!” 😹😹😹 that really made me chuckle! This reminds me so much of when I had to have a hysterectomy, my two boys were 3 & 6 and we set up their little table & chairs in my room and we had family dinners together. They thought it was so much fun! I’m praying this all goes to plan and that sweet Cassidy will be a big sister ❤️

[@jennifersondej5551]

Phillip,First you are an amazing person (inside & out) who always turn a rain day into the Best Day EVER. You & (Alex)wear many hats and you can turn a rain day into a Happy Sunny Day. Alex & Phillip I am praying for you both and everything is going to be okay. Love to you both and your family. 🙏🏻😘🤗💓🙏🏻😘🤗💓

[@joanneclifford82]

On a cosmic scale.. that is close 😉

[@macieosborne1708]

@@jennifersondej5551 ło n inw

[@samanthah2226]

Love the Kinsley and Phil twinning moment in the beginning. Laughing at Chloe getting breakfast in bed too.

[@elizabethgrogan8553]

Kinsley and Callie are such adorable girls. I can see Kinsley going far in life. She is very intelligent, eager to help and way ahead for her age. She would be a great doctor.

[@wendymathews1030]

When you were talking about missing certain moments when the kids are grown, I can tell you that you absolutely will. I have 3 daughters, all grown and raising their own families. I often think how I would give anything to have each of them be little again, even just for 5 minutes, so I could hold them in my arms again. Parents today are so blessed to have the ability to record their kids on video. I would dearly love to have a recording of my girls when they were little so I could hear how their voices sounded! As much as I enjoy my girls as adults, there are times when it hits me, and I realize just how fast time truly does fly, and I think those things. So yes, you are going to miss these days! Cherish ever second!

[@dp8256]

I wish the same thing about my two grown sons. It would feel amazing to just hold them again when they were little.❤️

[@jessicagrgich3384]

The internet is no place for children to be on. All their privacy gone. Waking up every morning with a camera in your face. Great. Bullies at school will love that. Poor kids. Put the camera away from your child’s face.

[@Michele-bm1zu]

Reading this while I stroke my one year old daughter’s hair in bed 🥺🥺😩

[@daphtahquette9242]

Chloe is living her best life!! "Wet gluey balls all over me!" I almost choked. Sorry Philip that was the best line ever!

[@kristinclark3304]

I almost choked on my coffee 😂😂😂

[@smithface8791]

Dogs are beautiful.

[@tinydancer7343]

“Their balls were swingin’….into my face and my body….” Phillip always keepin it real! 🤣

[@hollykelley2295]

Chloe is such a caring dog. She cared for Emily now she is for you. So sweet! Stick baby stick!!

[@winkydinks1983]

Phil’s comedy about being a teacher had me rolling.

[@thebeaverfamily1418]

Rest easy mama. Sending all the love and positive vibes to you all

[@sonyah6699]

How cute are the girls singing to Christmas tunes while tidying up, that is so gorgeous x Alex I dont blame you for resting up, I think if it was me I'd do the same

[@haileyvanderwal5682]

It is the sweetest thing how dogs think their love can cure you and are always by their family or person side

[@kristinclark3304]

Your girl's are so sweet and the best little helpers! Rest as long as needed or you want to Alex. I think Chloe not wanting to leave you side is very good sign that a precious little baby is growing in your tummy ❤

[@shaybatty3785]

I was really sad for Cally, typical middle child treatment when she gave the plate and cutlery to Alex.

[@samanthawoods5290]

Phillip is such a sweet dad. I think getting the pups has really helped him out getting into the role he’s always wanted. He just seems so happy. Hoping this IVF journey goes smoothly for you both! Hoping homesteading is what you both need to grow and feed this pregnancy to complete fruition!! 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@taramac83]

When my husband and I were going through IVF. I remember My mum would always ask how he was. The guys go through it as well 💙❤️ sending lots of love from England 😘

[@meganjswartout]

Phillip’s comment about “wet gluey balls all over me” almost made me spit my water out! 🤣 The other line that made me laugh until tears came was when Phillip was explaining why he would not be getting appreciated for teacher appreciation week, then says “oh good. Do that right outside Cassidy’s window while she’s sleeping”. Seriously one of the funniest vlogs I’ve seen in awhile! Good luck Alex!

[@shaybatty3785]

He is often inappropriate

[@kingalls64]

OMG they are just adorable!! You and Phillip are the most amazing parents! There is no doubt that your children will be amazing adults! Love you all!!!

[@smithface8791]

An example to all other parents 🥇

[@pascalegingras471]

My clinic; no bed rest only no heavy lifting for 24 hours. The sleepiness is probably the nerves… fun vidéo 😊

[@judithalvarez16]

I’ve been told that dogs can sense when your pregnant and they get closer to you more than usual

[@finnyc.260]

I've seen a lot of videos of this too!

[@teachermichelle9632]

True story.

[@shaybatty3785]

My cat senses my chronic pain and lies really close to me when I am in pain

[@natashafarrow9552]

Deffinatly true they know they probly smell diffrent scent on the person when there pregnant. My mother inlaw looked after a female dog she kept sniffing round me then followed me round then rested her head near My belly I didn't really have a bump.

[@oceanmist6114]

Hi, I went through IVF in the mid 2000's & was back at work the day after transfer. It's interesting that some women are advised to have bed rest for up to 4 days after transfer, because I was never given that advice. From memory I was advised to take it easy for the rest of the day, not to take hot baths & not to do any heavy lifting. Sadly I ended up having a chemical pregnancy. My other embryos were frozen & transferred later, to no avail. I feel blessed I was able to have my son, now 30, because so many good couples out there can't have children. Sadly I lost my 2nd son in the second trimester. I wish you both all the very best for this transfer, you have a beautiful family & lifestyle, bless 💗

[@jamiebourgault5674]

Omg so cute those girls are and CHLOE......... i am praying every day this baby sticks and its a little boy for phillip!!!!

[@alanaadam9067]

I never got to bed rest this time or last transfer if anything I've been on my feet and busier then ever but they say movement is good because it enables good blood flow to the uterus. I'm day 2 after transfer so my thoughts are with you!!

[@smithface8791]

💐👶🏼🙏🏼

[@laurenpins8104]

Love this! My husband and I are currently in the IVF process. We recently had our egg retrieval and will be starting the FET process soon. You’re videos are so encouraging to me and you have a precious family! God Bless!

[@rubeusswagrid6039]

I can’t be the only one laughing at “wet, pasty balls.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@aliholdener1584]

I’m expecting #8 after 7 kids and 4 miscarriages and I just love watching your sweet family when I need a friend. We also homeschool and left Cali when you did. Yay for southern living, weather and more babies 😘😘😘

[@toocoolforschool2496]

Wow, you don't buy into the earth already being overpopulated do you?!!

[@lynsirobertson3527]

@@toocoolforschool2496 wow.

[@bubbleslovesmichael81958]

@@toocoolforschool2496 wow,you don’t buy minding your business?

[@toocoolforschool2496]

@@bubbleslovesmichael81958 climate damage is my business

[@mpdaugherty8549]

Go Phil go you've got this. You're an amazing Father. No one does anything perfect! That's what makes us human...lol I think you do a fabulous & fantastic job

[@tdestefani]

I have recently heard that getting up and moving will increase blood supply to the uterus, therefore creating a rich environment for embryo to stick and grow.

[@lizziedm9763]

Yes, my clinic (the best one in Europe => Brussels) also says that

[@elskerdougie]

With both of mine FET (both succesfull) we were also told to continue as usuall, and move the Body. And that would help implantation 😍 🤞🙏

[@kaseyrask3918]

What an amazing day just lounging with family. Nice relaxing time Chloe looks extremely comfortable.

[@feliciachandler8976]

I just LOVE your positive attitude Phil. ❤️

[@janicemichaloski5292]

I love watching your precious family praying for you that God adds to it 🙏 ❤

[@mpdaugherty8549]

Here Phil - Credit !!! He does deserve it. He's sweet, kind and tries his best. You're an amazing couple. I love to watch you both. I honestly do. You make it look easier. I get that every one does / handles everything differently. I wish mine was easier....so much. I hate feeling defeated. I wish we had that more in our home. I asked God every day when I pray. Thank you for the videos. I'm praying for you

[@hildebt7988]

Thank you, for keeping us updated, praying for you

[@janicechoplin2204]

So excited for your growing family. You guys have a wonderful little family. Y’all are raising wonderful little humans for this world. Wishing you all the best!

[@nanna12crhil66]

Your family is so amazing. I love Phil's personality! He makes me laugh so hard. He deserves the apple. Love you both & I pray this goes well.

[@curtandbrebuck7409]

The vlogs lately have been literally making me belly laugh out loud!!! Praying for you guys!!

[@thesecretlifeofme9079]

The pup knows ❤️ her new best friend is growing in you ❤️❤️

[@lindagentile2380]

Sending HUGE HUGS Alex, Philip, Kinsley, Calle, Cassidy & Chloe... GBY ALL 🙏❤️💙💖💖💖🐕🤗✝️

[@rhianevans7189]

Hi Phil, Alex ,kids and wee Chloe Nice to see you again and Alex getting her rest and Chloe looking after mommy. Maybe a good sign who knows but dogs have a inner extra sensory perception and am keeping everything crossed for you and Phil.. He is so laid back and helps the children with their projects. Am looking forward to seeing your online progress. Much love and respect from Uk x

[@amybostic1439]

And with our 18 moved out on his own in school 4 hours away and our youngest finishing her junior year in high school -keep reminding yourself that you WILL miss it terribly

[@AnimeInane]

Chloe is such a good dog! She's settled in so well it's like she's always been there. 'Papoo' is what we called my grandfather, pronounced the same as Cassidy's papu. I thought I was hearing things when you said it. He was a quadriplegic for almost 3 decades before he passed and he was such a fountain of knowledge. It seems there are reminders of him everywhere, including your video. ♥️

[@tracyzabelle]

Praying for a successful implantation.. stay calm and think baby thoughts..

[@mpdaugherty8549]

I agree re: the rest and latching, praying for sticking.

[@janetescalona6517]

Such a good teacher 🤗 praying for a healthy baby 🍼

[@stephanielynn7898]

It’s so interesting to hear about different transfer experiences. I did one (same time you did Cassidy and had our son) and then two others this fall (one successful transfer:)). All three times the doctors just said to take it easy but no bed rest needed. We traveled home which was 4.5 hours away. Praying for you and your family for a successful transfer.

[@dancer11rules]

Same experience. My RE said really the absolute best thing you can do and they see the nost successs with is continue to move around as normally as possible (within reason) because the blood flow is optimal for implantation. He said sometimes our bodies don't like any big change from normal behavior. He also explained the biggest reason bedrest is advised in some cases is because if you are on bedrest then it is less likely something crazy will happen like get in a car crash, fall down a flight of stairs, etc. If something like that happens it doesn't necessarily means that transfer won't work, but if it doesn't then you will always wonder and blame yourself. He explained all this because I was put on bedrest due to a very large SCH at 6 weeks and basically sent home with a less 50% of baby staying attached to the uterus over the weekend. Fortunately at my next appointment baby was still growing and was to continue bedrest and I explained to him that on several occasions I had to break bedrest "rules" to tend to my 14 month old or older tasks. That is when he explained the real reason behind bedrest for my case and some doctors recommendation after a transfer and that none of those things I was doing would hurt me or baby, but really it was just to help minimize some major accident happening to my body.

[@katiedean8393]

Praying for y’all! Your girls are all so so precious! ❤️

[@TheRealMcNeals]

Every time you come to mind, which is often, I'm praying for you! ❤️ Way to go Mr Mom. Philip, you are aceing it!

[@sandraserafini4351]

The girls are so good, and such a good way to bring them up , well done Phil, Alex your such a good mumma, praying for sticking to happen .

[@kellyandco6092]

Phil’s homeschool reality was the best thing I have watched in so long 😂😂 I was crying with laughter 😂

[@lindakirsch1193]

I love watching you teach your girls, drawing strength from each other it is fun to watch you. ❤️👍

[@melly1269]

Rest up Alex!! Your girls are such great helpers - keep teaching them these great skills!! Sending positive vibes!! 🤗❤️

[@shaybatty3785]

Why is she resting up? She isn’t sick

[@melly1269]

@@shaybatty3785 Alex just had an IVF transfer and needs to take it easy - if you watched their channel for a while - you would know this!!

[@sarahsherrod2012]

I love that Chloe is staying by your side. I wonder if she senses something (or someone)…maybe it’s a good sign! I’m praying for that sticky baby! There needs to be another little girl (or boy) running around! I feel like he/she is on her way .

[@mpdaugherty8549]

Praying for you and your family!!!! Relax enjoy your day

[@FernandaSilva-lp6tt]

Your little girls are precious. God bless them

[@bumbles5508]

We love you Phil 😂👍🏼🍎🍎🍎 you are doing an AMAZING job!

[@richthompson5211]

Praying for your family.🙏🏼

[@epfan4life1]

Oh my goodness!!!! The girls are growing up so fast!!! You have such a beautiful family.

[@peggykluwe2056]

Chloe knows you are going through something. They sure protect us! Sending many prayers!!!

[@barbsnyder3579]

What an awesome husband and father. Other fathers should watch Phil in action. Praying all goes well or you Alex. 🙏

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 dear, how are you doing?

[@Jess-vp2wy]

I’m praying this baby will stick and join your beautiful family 💗

[@lynettewahlsteen3114]

I’ve homeschooled 3 children that 2 have since graduated and the paper mache idea is a great one . I’ve done that project with all my children. Good job Phillip 👍

[@dawnstewart6659]

Prayers for plenty of rest and a happy healthy pregnancy!!!!!👶🍼👣🤰🙏❤️

[@susanbellt3029]

Everyone is doing so good what joy it brings to my heart and Cassidy sitting on the couch with that huge book doing quiet time love this video💕💕💕

[@frankiecarrel1369]

I'm praising that this ivf works for you for you the 1st time time that's time Your girls are so precious and and I like how your dog clings to you she knows something is not right so she's watching over you

[@peggylowery8062]

Chloe is your support. She's so adorable. Awesome family 💝 Praying for you and your family. Love you guys 😘

[@vanessavanderkramer6588]

Kinsley and Callie are just so adorable! How sweet that they want to help and make things nice for everyone like tidying, setting your tray etc. Seeing them singing while busy in the kitchen is so very very cute! You are so blessed with these three beautiful daughters. I have three grown up daughters and a grown up son and I always miss the little people they were but I’m lucky to have seven wonderful grandchildren. Saying prayers for a successful “sticking”! Xxxxx

[@michellerobinson4653]

You’re all crushing it! Sending lots of sticky hugs and prayers xxxxx

[@chasingrainbowschannel]

Parenting: "It can be really frustrating and gluey" 🤪🤣💜

[@abunnystalenursery5150]

You guys are so darn cute. 😀Chloe is feeling the estrogen in the room and keeping you and the little one safe and growing. So much fun watching you all. Many memories are coming back to me when I watch you and your girls. My oldest, twin boys, are now 48 and my "baby girl" will be 45 in April. Where does the time go. Hang in Alex. xoxo Merrily in Sherwood Oregon.

[@honeybunchandi]

Yes animals can sense a lot of things.

[@debbielopez6593]

Your children are so sweet. Phillip you are one AWSOME daddy!

[@stephaniebarrett6921]

Your family is beautiful! Please enjoy all these special moments.😀

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Sending you Alex Love, Blessings and Prayers, so the embryo is staying or "sticking" as you call it. The girls are wonderful to help in the kitchen. Love and Blessings to all of you. From Doris in Australia :)

[@nutrisheddietitian6985]

So cute. Yes Hubby gets a 🏆!

[@louisebourne5779]

Your children are just so adorable loved the singing whilst they were cleaning the kitchen bless them, your such wonderful parents. Wishing you all the best Alex i’m praying 🙏 for you. 💕

[@KristanShuford]

There is this concept called retrospective fun, where things are hard and difficult and very not fun in the moment, but when its over you look back and think, wow! Fun! In my experience parenthood is largely retrospective fun

[@kristiwoods4456]

Praying for a safe and healthy full-term pregnancy!

[@davidlisastone9779]

Loved their tidy up song! So cute!

[@ronniemcharry2636]

That is so gorgeous with Chloe staying with mum all the time .it's going to be brilliant watching the magnificent journey .l have been watching your video when you were pregnant with your little princess.l can't wait to for everything to start your steam ahead.thanks heaps from Ronnie 😀👍😀👍😀👍😀👍 from Geelong VIC Australia.

[@mpdaugherty8549]

Chole won't leave your side what a sweetheart 💋💋💋 for Chole

[@lornalovering1647]

Your children are adorable Treasure every moment cause they grow up too quickly Sending you prayers and best wishes to you and your family xx ❤😀

[@lizettegonzalez8108]

Stay resting as much as you can. Do not lift anything and we help praying that this embryo stay in place and grow healthy and get to great term . Blessings

[@pamjordan1793]

Blessings on your family!!

[@dottiegyles1119]

Alex, aren't you glad that Philip wanted a dog? Haha! You are a great doggie mom! Chloe proved this in this video!

[@rachaelsumner5623]

Tip for next time, sit the balloons in a plant pot like an egg cup. Tell them to hold the balloon on the top and leave that spot until last. As for glue you don't need it. All you need is water and flour mixed to a thinnish batter consistency. Use thick paint brushes to apply onto the ballon and paper if they don't want to use their hands. Less mess, less stress and all washable. 🙂

[@LisaGoddard117]

Oh bless Chloe. She is so sweet with you Alex. You and Philip are an awesome team and your girls are so sweet and so good together. God bless you all xx

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋 dear, how are you doing?

[@robbiemarcum8878]

I laughed so much during this. Teacher Phil did deserve an 🍎. The results were the goal but the fun is what happened. That is being a great teacher. I love how Phil was chomping at the bit to go do something physical and Alex totally understood this. The girls singing was so adorable. I was just laughing. How adorable. I don't know how you are handling things but I am anxiously waiting. Hugs to all of you. How fun that all the girls look like Phil and Alex.

[@louisesproul4809]

It's so great that the girls are helping and being trained in the Lord and just so joyful!!!

[@smithface8791]

Wonderful parents!

[@dearleah7299]

@Louise Sproul “trained”? They’re not dogs.

[@sharonhill8399]

You are both wonderful parents!! I know you will do fine with this popo!!

[@kathyhahn3878]

Flour and water excellent glue to use for that and it's washable

[@Sandra-by4ho]

Rest little lady as much as you can, & light work. 😊

[@annfretz2068]

Chloe knows something is different! Hoping to get results soon!

[@MyNeriah]

There’s anecdotal evidence that dogs can sense early pregnancy. I’ve seen many stories from people who’ve reported that their dogs knew they were pregnant before they did! That their dogs kept close to them, especially when in bed, and then a week or so later they find out they are pregnant. It’s a great sign! Chloe is such a sweet dog. I think there’s a reason you got Chloe when you did and your IVF cycle in January had to be postponed. Emily needed you and you didn’t even know that yet. Emily needed Chloe who wouldn’t leave her side as she would’ve sensed the cancer (dogs have been scientifically shown to be able to detect such things, they’re just incredible with their noses!) and I’m certain provided her with comfort as you all would have. I’m sure Emily was relieved that Chloe would be with you guys when she knew she couldn’t stay long and passed away knowing she’d been truly loved and that her family would be ok with Chloe. I’m sure she’s looking over you during this process. It wouldn’t have been good for you to have been so distressed in early pregnancy by her loss if you’d transferred in January as originally planned. You look so happy and you’re truly glowing Alex. You have a genetically normal embryo of reasonable grade (which doesn’t say as much as the genetics, except for the outer layer which was the highest grade) and developing well and you’re doing everything you can. You’re not going to shake it loose now or anything, especially after 24 hours of good bed rest. There’s really nothing you can do or not do to cause this embryo to implant or not. Take it easy of course but good blood flow is also important for early foetal health so it’s ok to move around some. I’m sure you’ve found a happy middle ground. I think it has worked but if not please don’t blame yourself Alex (though I know mom guilt it seriously tough). You’ve done everything you can. You all have.

[@SassyCindy]

My heart is so happy!

[@courtneybrown7178]

"Um 59?" " Oh, so close, 8!" 🤣🤣 I LOVE it!!

[@DDR7676]

The girls are the best!!!….I love those lil lady’s so grown up

[@user-pm1ub1sm9g]

I LOVE phils irony and sarcasm!!! It´s sooo good ♥🤣😆♥

[@judybritton4115]

Anxiously waiting for a positive pregnancy test ! 🍼🙏🏻👶

[@susanbellt3029]

And Phil is doing so good Phil I love you you are doing so so awesome and I think you deserve an apple too💕🙏🏼

[@bellaangus1213]

So happy for y’all. I’ve got a Great Dane/ lab 127 lbs and a Husky/Pyrenees 110 lbs. my amazing human my love of 35 years died unexpectedly and our dogs have been such comforts and have given me purpose. They have also grieved so hard and again such comforts. So hard to believe that I’ll be 60 soon. We couldn’t have kids and my first dog was with my husband and was a Golden. Sorry for the lost of sweet Emily. Bella our Dane will be 12 in April and I can’t bear the thought of losing her. She will be in Heaven with my sweet husband and all of our other Angel fur lovies. Thanks for always making me laugh and cry, happy and sad. Both dogs are asleep in our California King with me. Love from the North North Georgia Mountains. Xxoo

[@rosemarieedwards9909]

i love that Chloe is by your side,

[@missyfortin5814]

Oh my how precious are they singing while helping daddy by putting the dishes in the dishwasher ❤

[@pdore96]

Love, love your family!

[@ronniemcharry2636]

You and Phillips are awesome parents to your 3 beautiful girls,and there singing was brilliant keep up the magnificent work thanks heaps from Ronnie 😀👍😀👍 from Geelong VIC Australia.

[@smithface8791]

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