Halfway there!

We are over a week into this experience and things are progressing well. I feel pretty good, like a hen sitting on a nest. :) Seriously though, aside from a bit of nausea, I feel ok. I spent last week going back and forth from Marlton and staying with friends. I am so lucky to have them in my life and to have been allowed a place in their home, but it is nice to be home.  We went to RAD for monitoring on Saturday and Sunday and the eggys aren't quite ready. I had a small spike in estrogen over the weekend, but it is back under control and after being monitored this morning, the docs think that trigger will be soon. It's so hard to pin down though, so we'll see.

Matt continues to be absolutely ameezing. I am seriously so lucky to have him in my life. On Saturday he set out all my meds for me and he has been taking such good care of me! How did I get so lucky?

As things get closer to the finish line, I can't thank everyone enough for their support and love.  We are very excited to continue on to the next step!

CLUCK! CLUCK!

Love is in the Air!

Happy Valentine's Day Weekend! Happy President's Day! Happy Birthday Matthew Francis!!! What a busy weekend! Oh...did I forget to mention Happy Let's Get on the Baby Cooking Train Weekend! ? hehe, we are officially TTC via IVF. This is really happening! I am so happy, we are so excited and to be honest, so far, it isn't so bad.

We had a huge let down from FedEx last week, our meds were late! They arrived on Tuesday night at 6, but Matt's work closes at 5...so we couldn't have the meds until Wednesday...AFTER our med training appointment! I was a very angry elf! I am typically very patient and understanding...but oh nay nay...not towards Cynthia at FedEx!

So once all of the medication drama was settled (By Walgreen's, who are amazing!!! Shout out to Casey!) I organized all of the medication that we have for the cycle. Stim meds, Post Retrieval meds, sharps container, vitamins...the whole shebang!

There is so much and honestly, it is a bit (read:a lot) overwhelming! I seriously wouldn't be able to get through this without Matt. He has been so ameezing! 

When it was med time on Friday, I had my very first panic attack. It was about injecting myself. Matt was able to calm me down by patting my arm and shooshing me...so simple, but I'm sure he'd be the only one able to do so.  Matt is very adamant about me injecting myself because I am staying with friends this week who live near my monitoring facility.  He won't be able to help with the injections at all!  So far, so good! Kelly has offered to help if necessary, but tonight went smoothly and hopefully the week will be good!

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I gave Matt what I thought to be a romantic gift....

"Matt- Over the last 10 years you have supported me, loved me and been my (insert gift 1).  As we start this next chapter in our love story, I know you will be (insert gift 2). Thank you for being mine. Happy Valentine's Day! (insert gift 3). xoxo Roni"

Gift 1-Anchorman Calendar

Gift 2- Superman tshirt

Gift 3- I Love You, Man movie

Clever? Yes? Romantic? Wellll, not as much so as the card Matt gave me. It made me cry..and the Pandora charms that completed this little ditty.

I am so lucky to have this guy by my side as we begin this journey.  Thank you everyone for the support! It means the world!

xoxo

que sera sera

Oh hey there.  The marathon of appointments on Tuesday went really well.  There was a lot of information, and we were there forever...but I feel so good about everything! Like I can finally feel excited, or cautiously optimistic at least.  We have our med training and baselines on Wednesday and then the meds start on Friday! AHHHHH it's here! My focus right now is being healthy, and relaxed. Que Sera, Sera. There is only so much we can do from here on out. I am staying away from the internet as much as possible! :) no forums, no posts. I am focused on relaxing. Yoga, reading for pleasure, shopping! All things that calm me!

Matt and I went to breakfast at the Batter this morning, they officially invited me back for the summer! I had no doubt that they would, but it is still nice to be asked. I love working there. The people there have become a family to me and I can't wait to get back...soon.

Gearing Up!

Just a little check in. It's been a while, but things have been quiet.  We have our first appointment tomorrow morning. Barb is going along because Matt has to work. Tomorrow's day starts at 9 and will go alllll morning into lunch. We have ALOT to cover! I'm starting to feel anxious.  Have you ever wanted something so badly? You would do anything, give anything to have it? We've arrived there. Matt and I want this. We are so ready to have a family of our own, to start a new chapter.

Sorry, that got serious. Another post to follow. Tomorrow, maybe Wednesday. I leave you with a little laugh. xoxo