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My Appointment Day...I mean Birthday

Our appointment on Wednesday went really well.  They saw several follicles (measuring at least 8 in each ovary) and are keeping me on the same dosage until my next appointment Friday morning at 9:15am.  Everything is on schedule and going as planned.  I wasn't really worried, but now that I say that...I wonder if I should be.  I know how to handle a successful IVF cycle, you have a baby [duh]; I know how to handle a failed IVF cycle, you go on a girls trip to a cabin, sip goldschlager and woodchuck by the fire and pile into the hot tub with ice cream and doritos until the water overflows.  That's how you do it; that's how it's done, friends.  Either way, I guess I should continue to not worry.
Becca's Cabin 2010

All in all, I would say it was a successful day yesterday, birthday and all.  My house is clean, laundry is done, family is coming in town today, and my brother's wedding is this weekend and everybody and their mother's brother will be there.  Happy Birthday Self, here's a clean house and clean laundry.  Annnnnnd, I'm old.

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  1. AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Jen I love you as that post cracks me up. Memories flood back in my mind of all the incorrect things I did, said, thought, etc while going through the fertility process. I have also had many questions, wondering when we're being "greedy" with how many children we've had. I feel guilty that I have been able to have 3 healthy babies and quite a few times I think to myself that we need to stop while we're ahead. I guess it's just all about having faith in the Lord that he knows our plan. If the Lord deems bringing another miracle into our lives then I will accept it with completely open arms. Don't give into the guilt. You should have no different thoughts about expanding your family than the normal woman who doesn't have to go through fertility. Hooray for a good doctor's appointment as you know, it is one step in the right direction towards the ultimate goal. We have to celebrate all of the little positive appointments along the way, right? Thinking of you. Again, loving that you have this blog that I can follow!

    Ashley Delaunois

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    1. JenniferNovember 29, 2012 at 9:41 AM

      Thanks girl! Thanks so much for talking about the guilt of it all. It's been on my mind a lot lately. You're right, it's all about faith and God's plan. And yes, we totally celebrate every positive along the way! :)

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