We're All In This Together

Monday was the 28th and the big IVF class. Thank you to those who called or texted that day, even if you didn't know it was a scary and exciting day for us. The "class" consisted of me, Kyle, and the nurse. We went over what would happen to our embryos in case we got divorced...I mean, first thing! Kyle said, "Wait, does this cause divorces and you have this situation frequently?" She just laughed, but said that they are our "property" I guess and in the event something like that did happen, we would have joint custody of them and have to decide what to do. I just told her to move on because we get that concept and it's not going to happen! So, then we talked about the specifics of all of the procedures and how long I would be on medicine and act like Addison (I think that's her name...) on Private Practice! Thanks Mary Beth for the not so hopeful comparison :)

I had an infection which was causing pain and bronchitis-type symptoms which did not help. Minor setback I suppose. I'm still hacking like crazy and driving me, Kyle and everyone else around me crazy. I just can't stop coughing. And...can't take meds since I'm on a different medication. Anyways, hopefully we get that all worked out...

We both got our blood drawn. I get mine done around once a month there. This was Kyle's first time and he whined the entire time. He took off the bandage and you could see one little dot. Please...if he had to endure half the tests, procedures, picking, and prodding that I've had to during all of this I think he would quit!

So here goes our timeline:
1. Next Monday- Another visit for an ultrasound for me to make sure all is well (cyst gone), and a Trial Transfer. Doctor basically "pretends" he is placing the embryo to see dimensions and where he needs to put things. This is what I got out of the explanation anyway.
2. Sometime before the end of the month- Kyle goes back for a complete analysis of the swimmers. So far, they've been gold medal champs!
3. Beginning of January- start the meds, which include natural hormones, medicine to increase egg production, and one more...can't recall that one. We went through so much information but I do have it in my packet. :)
4. Mid-January- IVF

I'm so lucky to have the family that I do. Mom, dad, and Kelly are taking turns riding with me when Kyle doesn't have to be there so we can save his days for when he has to go. And I've had friends offer to go if needed. In the past, I just went by myself. But this time I wanted someone with me at all times. I think I need the security. And, I like the company. :)

Fly By

I actually have lots I want to write about. I just haven't had the time lately. I'm working only 3 days a week until Christmas so that I have an extra day to paint and make things. An extra day helps tremendously! Just gives me time to run errands if I need to and make deliveries. And occasionally I may sleep in a bit. Oops.

I'll just go at this post with numbers...no particular order.

1. If you haven't seen the movie Courageous, go see it. It is great. Some of the acting is a bit cheesy, but for the most part it's pretty good. Take a tissue because I didn't and had to use my coat...terrible idea. But it's better than sitting there sobbing and not being able to cover your quivering chin. It has good parts in it too, of course. It made you think of parenting, and how you treat others around you. Fantastic movie for guys and dads.

2. Pinterest. Oh, pinterest. How I loathe and love thee. I just can't get enough. Now I just need to learn how to upload my own pictures for others to pin if they wish. I have a great house picked out with great spatial organization and I'm sure Kyle will go right along with this great fairy tale of mine. It is amazing. And the recipes....ahhh. Nutella puppy chow, cheesecake in a jar, caramel apple cupcakes. It's just the best thing ever.

3. New projects- I have a craft fair coming up this Saturday and I wanted to have new, different stuff for it. I bought some signs from hobby lobby with a Christmas theme. I'm taking my cricut and hopefully will just be working away! My mom and sisters have un-selfishly volunteered to help me which I am very grateful for. I ordered new bags (like for when people buy something I can put their purchase in), and got those in today. You would think it was Christmas. I was excited over a box full of bags...geez. Here is a picture I haven't posted to facebook yet because it is new to the craft show. And of course, the idea came from pinterest! I have several different backgrounds but just took a picture of one.

Mom helped me a bunch with these. I love them!

4. IVF class is scheduled for November 28th. At this class, we will go over the monstrous packet we got in the mail and pretty much sign our life away...not really but it is very serious. I will have another ultrasound to see if the cyst is gone. They won't do the IVF with a cyst so we pray that is gone. Hopefully we can do the cycle sometime in December, but don't want to rush anything. I want to just do it whenever is best with the best chances of it working. Thank you so much to those who sent me messages or notes recently. It makes my heart melt to know that that many people care and are praying. God is just revealing to me day by day to look at His face. Stop worrying about and trying to fix things. The only thing I need to be "fixing" is my eyes on Christ. Then all other will fall into place. This is a very hard concept for me. I struggle with it daily, several times a day. But I am trying.

That's all for now. Maybe it won't be so long before I post next time~