Would anyone who prays, pray for our family? I’m currently going through my third miscarriage (2nd in a row) and it’s been so sad for us. We are so grateful to have children and we have been trying for another for 3 years. Thank you!

Sounds like separation anxiety for Emily - my retired racing greyhounds had it and I got great advice from the rescue - here are the tips. 1 -biggest one that helped me is everyone leave the house like you are leaving (take the car keys etc) for just 5 min staying quiet so she believes you left then come in and heavily reward her, wait 15 min and then do it again... basically do it over and over and start adding 5 min longer to her wait time and as long as she didnt chew anything you reward with praise and keep adding time (if she chews you dont reprimand you just go back to 5min and start over). Its a heavy about a 2-3 day commitment (not do it once a day but basically do all day long) but you are teaching her you always come back. Took my a full weekend for both my anxious furkiddos (one chewed cushions and one howled the moment I left) but by monday I was exhausted and they could care less when I left :) 2 - only when you leave give her something like a kong with peanut butter in it to occupy her - so again she associates you leaving with something special. 3 - long walk or heavy play before you leave, exhausted doggies tend to sleep while you are gone 4- thunder compression shirt (I didnt have to do this but I know others whose pups wear theirs every time they leave). There are meds too but you might want to try these before going to that. Best of luck! thank you for adopting an older dog and understanding she needs time. Love your channel and the positive messages!

@jazzyj4765

2 жыл бұрын

We did this with our dogs too. Like you said, it took a few days, but it does work. Giving the dogs a chew bone or kong and leaving the tv or radio on works well. We also shut all doors and gated off a few areas. Leaving an anxious dog with free roam of the entire house never goes well. Lastly, we ended up getting another doggo, so our dog wasn't alone. It worked out really well.

@jamiebourgault5674

2 жыл бұрын

What great advice, positive reinforcement with love!!😊

@TrueThingsPrevail

2 жыл бұрын

The thunder vest is definitely worth a try. Worked perfectly for my pup.

@lorenadunne4199

2 жыл бұрын

Thunder shirts are AMAZING!!! Best thing we could have done for our pup. She was literally terrified of wind, snow, rain and any loud noises. Now, in the middle of a 2 day blizzard with 100km/hr winds...she could care less! She seems like a sweet girl that just needs love. These suggestions are amazing!!

@kathysnell

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, takes lots of time, but worth it!

Callie’s face when you said “its above 10 degrees today” hahahahahah she is so funny!!

@mothersuperior6751

2 жыл бұрын

I know. She rolled her eyes just like Mum. It was very funny.

Poor Emmy. When I leave my dogs home I always leave on the TV or radio for noise. They are so used to the noise when we are home and then to turn everything off was too quiet for them. The noise is comfort like we are still there. I also have cameras on my dogs so I can check on them when I am gone. Also, don't forget to take water and snacks for Emmy too when out running around. We always bring out everything when we stop to get something for us so they always feel like they are a part of everything. That is comfort to them. She is scared when you leave because she thinks you are abandoning her which means she is really bonding to you. Good luck. She seems like such a sweet dog.

I didn't do antibiotics with my IVF cycle. I ended up with the doc recommending we transfer all 4 embryos because we had lost all 14 embryos except 4 on the day of transfer. I got pregnant with quadruplets and I have 3 survivors who just turned 21 years old just before Christmas. I will pray for your family that you will be adding a new family member this year. ❤️

Hello! I have a dog who has PTSD from a previous owner. What helped us is setting up a crate and leaving it unlocked and in the living room. We put some toys in it, gave him treats in there, and made it his safe place. After a few weeks he loved being in the crate because dogs naturally love to have a “cave” to relax in. Now telling him to go to his crate is a happy place and it keeps him and our house safe :)

@Sarahchip

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, my dog LOVES her crate and she was a rescue too. It's her safe place where she goes if she's nervous, anxious, or just wants a moment to herself 🤣 it's never used as a punishment so she doesn't associate it with that at all. I think back to our first family dog 20 years ago where we would say loudly "do you need to get in your crate??" If they were misbehaving. Oh how far we've come!!

@deekrebs7144

2 жыл бұрын

I'd suggest a plastic crate rather than a wire one. Cover all but the front in an old blanket to create the cave.. Have the family sleep in old clothes/t-shirts for a couple nights and put those in her crate so she has a part of you with her. Time and patience are the key. Edit: Home Depot allows dogs. When you stop for a drink, ask for a small water, no ice. Most places will give it to you at no charge and Emily will have a drink too.

@shannonsweeney5404

2 жыл бұрын

This is obviously going to depend on whether being crated was a part of her traumatic past as a puppy.

@deekrebs7144

2 жыл бұрын

@@shannonsweeney5404 I've been doing rescue for 35+ years and most of the dogs I currently have suffer some sort of PTSD. Most can get beyond their past with time and patience. Almost all were willing to go into a nice cozy crate that was set up for them with smells of their new family members.

@kaputz8107

2 жыл бұрын

@@shannonsweeney5404 agreed, no dogs should ever be crated. So sad when people do that.

Oh my goodness the look Callie gave you when you told her how “warm” it was. She looked exactly like Alex 🤷‍♀️

@storytimeeeee

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Sweet Emily. Love how you’re taking the time to build the trust and bond with her so she can feel safe

I cried the whole time Alex was in the IVF appt. I'm full of all the feels for you and praying this works out. No more heartbreak!

I'm excited for you guys. Can't wait to see you go through pregnancy all over again.

My husband and I did IVF in 2021 and we didn’t do any antibiotics. We fortunately got pregnant our first transfer. It was a healthy amazing pregnancy.

“ Where’s Emily’s cookies” made me laugh! She’s already so much a part of the family!

You are already ahead of the ballgame with all of the wonderful news you got!! You've got this Alex! As always you all are in my prayers 🙏 Now go let YOUR family multiply!! 🥰💞

Emily appears to be so sweet. Maybe she needs some anti-anxiety medication due to her past trauma. I'm glad you are so understanding of her past issues and being gentle with her. With time and love, maybe she will get better at chewing things.

@VirginiaScratcher

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I had to do a strong antibiotic every IVF round. Also use something for vaginal infections. I think they are taking every precaution they can when they do that, just in case someone has something going on but no symptoms, which can happen. You just need to get some good probiotics in you while taking the antibiotics. I am having to deal with that now since I am on antibiotics for a sinus infection.

@queencelestyna

2 жыл бұрын

My uncle has adopted several rescued Goldens over the years, and yes, two of them needed meds. One failed obedience training three times before they figured out that anxiety medication was what he needed. It made a really big difference in his quality of life.

@crystalkarlson5491

2 жыл бұрын

A kennel might actually help her. Give her a safe "den" to retreat to. Get a good, sturdy plastic kennel. Not a wire one. Those are not Houdini proof. There is a proper way to crate train and can be very beneficial. Remember, she's still adjusting and learning too. ❤️

@joytoyouandme4593

2 жыл бұрын

Emily may benefit from some CBD oil, I give it to my Jack Russell to help his anxiety. It works well to calm him down. It may also benefit her in later years if she gets the typical retriever hip/joint issues.

@starsrgood

2 жыл бұрын

My last dog was a rescue from very abusive circumstances. She ate furniture, destroyed various items, and was really stressed. My veterinarian suggested even with a wire kennel, place a blanket over it to make a den for my dog. Having her safe area in the kennel to go to worked very well. The destructive tendancies stopped within 2 weeks.

I am excited for you guys!!! Can't wait for you guys to go through the whole pregnancy journey when you guys do get pregnant!!! Love you guys!! You guys are amazing and I have loved watching you guys since the start! Praying your your whole way with IVF goes great! Also have loved seeing you guys being so loving to Emily she seems happy with you guys and hope everything gets better with her.

Happy for you guys. Emily is the sweetest dog, you were very lucky to adopt her and she is lucky to have all of you. Praying for you that all goes smoothly. 🙏

Look at YOU Alex! Prometabolic eating did you good! No cysts! No thickened lining! That's amazing♡ So different from your last transfer.

The comments about helping Emily with here PTSD. I sure hope she can relax soon. She is a sweetheart. Plus I think her going with you on road trips is great.

Praying hard for you and Phillip! We have all witnessed how hard this is on you two but you’re both so strong and inspiring!! May God lay his hands on you through this!

@dawns7191

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for this journey to begin!!! Emily seems like a very sweet dog…..it’s a shame she had such a rough life…..but thanks you to you guys she has a loving home!

When we did our FET on September 12 2019 (day before y’all transferred Cassidy) I was not put on antibiotics it wasn’t apart of my protocol. I was just on estrogen pills and progesterone in oil shots. We had a successful transfer and now have a beautiful spunky 19 month old 💗

Cassidy is definitely a mommy's girl. So happy for you guys.

Best of luck with IVF!!! I can’t wait to watch you on this journey!!!🥰❤️

I have watched your journey since day 1 and it’s amazing that you are both so courageous to move forward again with another IVF. We also are about to do our IVF implantation coming up so I can’t wait to see this new journey of yours. Thank you for being so transparent with your whole journey.

Missed getting regular videos I must admit so good to see you all today, and excited for another I've journey

Happy New Year, and I wish you all the luck in the world for your new addition to your family. I love watching your blogs you are such a lovely family xxx❤️❤️

I've been with you for years and I'm so excited for your family for this next chapter

Massive good luck with everything it’s very exciting looking forward to watching the whole process again

My dog did the same thing when we first adopted him! We would try our best to only leave for short times. After a few months (6-8) he felt safe and comfortable and stopped destroying things!

The golden elevator! 😊 so excited for you guys! Hoping and praying for a smooth cycle!

I’m praying that you receive what you both have been praying for a healthy baby. I love your Positivity, God Bless

I'm so excited! I can't wait for all the good things that 2022 is going to offer!!💖💖💖💙

Love your new family member! Emily looks close to a senior, like me. Be patient! Thanks for loving her.

Got everything crossed for you guys . You're all amazing xxx happy new year to you

We conceived my triplets on our third ivf round, and no antibiotics! Our issue was hydrosalpinx and as soon as that tube was removed we had success (a little too successful! We had 2 embryos transferred and one split!)

So, I am getting ready for FET #5 and this is the first time they told me no anitbiotics. This is something new and I was shocked for this transfer. I also did not get my embryos tested I miscarried at 8 weeks in November and after testing found out my little girl was genetically abnormal also. I'm excited for you. I've been watching for 4 years now and you have definitely helped me in this journey.

Alex, I don’t know what it is, but I’ve watched you since you left CA and you just seem to glow these days! You just look happier and more beautiful than ever before. Whatever you’re doing really agrees with you! Best wishes to your family!

Paused to say Callie saying “okay, I’ll wait.” Awe it makes my heart melt! It reminds me of my 3 year old daughter, she would say something similar. 💕

So proud of your family going through this again.God bless.Joleen

You can buy Emily a thunder vest that will help her ptsd. My daughter in law discovered her weighted blanket also calmed the anxiety in her service dog that had been through some trauma

My dog had/had separation anxiety due to past trauma, almost 2 years in and he is waaaaaaaaay better than the terrified dog we brought home, time, patience, and gentle care and training have helped a lot. A thundershirt also helps him as well as some sort of toy he can take his anxiety chewing out on, a rope works well for my dog. Be patient and understanding, you're doing great!

Sending tons of magic baby dust to y’all! 🙏🙏🤞🤞 Many prayers for your wonderful family to expand.

5.35-"Okay, I'll wait"..that touched my heart a bit. A lot of kids that age just scream and fuss and the fact that not only did she stop, but her manner was great and she was very eloquent. Nice work there.

@loriyensho2053

2 жыл бұрын

I also noticed this and thought it was sweet.

Congrats on trying again. I am 7 months pregnant using IVF and both my husband and I did take an antibiotic. Wishing you good luck.

Alex I pray everytime you go to an appt . God let her have another child. You guys are great parents& such a desire to have another Pregnancy I find myself praying for you. Cassidy really got in my heart going through all her ordeal. She is so cute. Well they all are which just go to show how good a parents you are! ♥️

I have been following ya’lls journey for so long now. My husband and I start our injections for IVF on Friday. It’s surreal the way I feel. The nerves are kicking in! Thank you for helping us through this journey! 💜

Yes to the pregnancy journey.. I'm so excited.

I pray for a supernatural induced pregnancy 🙏 you are already glowing ,can't waite for the positive results ,I still remember the last time

I love your family videos! Praying for yall.

I’m so excited for you & Im praying for your transfer to be successful❣️🙏🙏🙏 I love your family & so much enjoy watching your videos‼️ Emily is so beautiful & has such a sweet personality...really love her, too❣️🐾🐾❤️

Yes I took antibiotics And I was not happy about estrogen and progesterone but I had to take it till week 11 . Excited to see your journey ! I seen Cassidy while I was doing my first ivf which I had my daughter and now I am pregnant from the second ivf and I am following your story again !

Praying for a successful embryo transplant! Kids are so adorable!

Sending lots of love and prayers on your pregnancy journey🙏🙏

been here for every transfer and every new addition to your family and it's now time to get excited again lots of love from London uk❤

Good luck alex I'll be praying this work's for you 🥰 You're an amazing mother

Yay! So excited for you guys! Poor Emily 🥺 I hope she loses some of that anxiety and fear. Much love sent your way guys!

Hey guys, obviously all IVF’s are tailored to the individual so I can only comment on my experience in regards to FET but we didn’t use antibiotics anytime during our IVF we are from Australia so protocol may differ here for some reason but we had a successful FET and have a beautiful 4year old daughter. Good luck to you both with this next step, looking forward to coming along for the next life adventure with you all. God bless you and your beautiful family and all the good you do for others x

I think Emily is just so thrilled to have a loving family but definitely keep an eye on her!!

So excited for the a new addition to the family.

Your daughters look like freaking Disney princesses with those eyes they’re so beautiful 😍

I adopted a golden shepard last February he is older. He loves riding so much he literally goes everywhere with me now. Otherwise he pouts. Now almost a year later I wouldn't have it any other way. He makes me feel safe and not alone it's wonderful. My car looks like one big hair explosion but that's okay it vacuums up. People think twice about breaking into my car when they see him. He just looks intimidating he is the sweetest best dog ever. We love our Ollie! I am super excited about this cycle. When you said you were gonna wait till after the holidays I thought it was going to be forever and it's already time! YAY

Praying for the best results.

Hey! So exciting that you have started a new IVF journey. I have done three IVFs which resulted in two fantastic boys. I have not taken any Antibiotics, it was not part of our treatment. God bless! //Isabell

love you guys and love the updates Im always excited for them good or bad

Hoping you'll be able to transfer soon and that everything will work out! After 2 retrievals, we had 1 chemical and 1 ectopic. We have 3 tested embryos left, hoping we can transfer in February or March. A few years ago, your channel has been my intro to fertility treatments and helped me to not freak out, reassured me throughout the process and helped me to stay positive and hopeful. Can't believe we might transfer almost at the same time. Sending your family all the baby dust!

So excited for you both to be trying to grow your family. I truly love watching your channel ❤. Prayers for the lord to give you another baby soon 🙏

Love your family. Many blessings on your Ivf journey.

I've done 4 frozen embryo transfers over the past year. The only time I took antibiotics was the 2 days before the transfer and 2 days after. My husband never did. We are currently 18 weeks pregnant with twins 😍

@pj89-96

2 жыл бұрын

How exciting. Congratulations!!

@user-kt6fn8cg2i

2 жыл бұрын

Did you transfer 1 or 2 embryos? What was their grade? How exciting! Congratulations!

My husband, always left an old shirt that smelled like him with our dogs, until they got thru the separation anxiety

Keeping everything crossed and praying hard for you guys xxxxxx

I am praying that everything goes well for you the 1st time this time around I love your videos

Yay! Excited for your family!!

Love the info and seeing how your family goes and will grow 🙏🏼🙏🏼 ps Love the long video 👍

It’s useful to know both parents blood groups so they can predict beforehand if there’s going to be an immune response in the mother that could cause loss of pregnancy. If your worried about antibiotics drink plenty of kefir

@kacie_shipman

2 жыл бұрын

More specifically, to test for Rh factor!

I had a FET in April 2019 that was successful. I did take antibiotics as part of my protocol. I also did prednisone with my fresh transfer but opted out with the FET because of how it made me feel and all it does to your gut and body. Our little miracle baby just turned 2.

Praying this round is successful. The girls are growing up so quickly. Emily is a sweet addition to your family.

We are starting out FET cycle this weekend! So excited to be walking this journey with you

Good luck can’t wait to see you again love watching you hope and pray that things go well but remember it’s in Gods hands if he wants you to grow your family you will keep in touch love Kathy from Australia 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 🇦🇺

Still watching your last IVF In the RV videos from 2 years ago love you a phill so much.. so happy I get to comment because we know how that is ❤️❤️❤️💕ooow also starting my transfer cycle tomorrow… I’m so excited you guys help me through ivf with you videos from few years ago… good luck to you guys and hope that this is a successful cycle

@lindsayh5805

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with this cycle. Sending you all the positive vibes and sticky thoughts ;) 💙🙏🏻💜

I’m excited for this time in your lives! ❤️

So excited to continue on this journey with you. Xx

That is why I feel like Philip and I are alike: I do too hide presents and totally forget where I hid it. I even find presents years later that I forgot I even bought and wrapped and hid! Good luck with your IVF! ♥️

Hi Phil and Alex and family 😊 praying all goes well for you 🙏 I just found out last night that we're having a 5th girl💗💖🥳🥳🥳

I wish all of you the best in this next journey

Im so excited for this IVF round. I think it will stick the first time. 😊😊😊 fingers crossed.

So very happy for you all as you move forward with IVF many prayers and positive vibes 🙏❤️💕❤️

Oh that adorable sweet Cassie is just to precious and funny ❣️ I love the faces she makes & her sweet little voice 💗 All of your girls are absolutely adorable, no wonder you want another one 😍 God Bless you on this IVF journey 🙏

I have been through two successful FETs (Jan 2019 & Jan 2021) after an unsuccessful fresh transfer. I did not take antibiotics with any of them. With my first medicated FET, I experienced gestational hypertension, LGA baby and postpartum hemorrhage. After doing some research and discovering that this may be linked to the lack of ovulation, I switched to a modified natural cycle and managed to avoid all of my previous issues! Best of luck, Phil and Alex!

Poor Emily! I’d definitely recommend finding a large heavy duty plastic crate she can’t hurt herself on. Put it in your family room or wherever you hang out the most. Feed her in there, but don’t shut the door at all for a long while. Look up crate games, and play them daily. Lots of treats only in the crate! Once she is comfortable going in, give her delicious things like frozen stuffed kongs, and shut the door while you are still in the room. For a dog with a history like her, this is going to take time, but a safe space to call her own is really what will be best for her. My girl that I got as a puppy took about a year to like her crate even without trauma (yes, she’s a diva lol), but now she goes in there on her own, especially when I’m eating (crate game success haha). It will take a lot of patience, but I know you guys will handle it with grace. Best of luck ❤️

I can't wait until i can order merchandise again from you. I have lost 120 lbs and all my old stuff is to big, i still wear it lol. I have been watching for so long. I love your positivity and love always ❤ you keep reminded that no matter what season i go through it will be okay. Thank you 😊

You got this Alex!! ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️ I just feel it, God will be blessing you guys with another little one. I just know it!! In the mean time I’ll be praying 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. My husband and I were given a gift from our youngest son and daughter-in-law at Christmas. As my husband was opening it. We saw it. A little tiny stocking and a Baby Bennett 2022 sign. Naturally we cried as this is our youngest son. So we have been Blessed this year also! I’ve not been on here in awhile and OMG Cassidy’s hair has grown sooooo much. She’s gonna be the best big sister like her big sisters!!! God Bless You All! Much ❤️

Yes, I did antibiotics with my IVF cycles as well, for sure! Better safe than sorry!

I have a dog who has separation anxiety! This stuff is amazing and helps with anxiety. It is NaturVet Hemp Quiet Moments. I get it at Chewy. Also I had a guy who came to help me train my dogs. He always told me to feed them in their kennel so it would become their happy place. It got to where they when they took a nap they would just go to their kennel. He said NOT to use their kennel as a place to punish him. That’s defeated the purpose of making the kennel a happy place!

Prayers for your next IVF journey. 🙏

Hello! I did FET Transfer in Mexico and was not given any antibiotics and it was successful my twin girls are almost 2. Praying for you that all goes well.

Callie’s face after Phil said the ten degree comments 🤣🤣🤣

Phillip, my grown son who is 32 and a truck 🚚 driver runs around all winter in shorts & a flannel. Until tonight! It's 14 below here in Northern Illinois! Love to your family 👪 ❤

Our first IUI didnt work, but I still wore my good luck socks. 🙏🏽💓I have my second one scheduled for tomorrow morning!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏼🙌🏼I am extremely excited, and will wear my good luck socks!!❤️💓

She is so Awesome! I do worry about Phil’s heavy breathing. Phil take care of yourself!

So excited for this journey. Somehow I feel like it is gonna be surprisingly a first try success 🙌 but again also feel like PHILIP may be an ALL GIRL DAY ☺

I love watching you all,Emily is so adorable. I'm on prednisone for sinusitis,a sinus infection