This Summer has been a whirlwind, to say the least.
I am struggling to just get to work in addition to getting "life" done. Summer has always been my favorite time of the year, but this year I feel like I haven't been able to enjoy and kick back like I love to do. We are jetting off to Kauai tomorrow morning to celebrate my 30 years on earth and I am SO. EXCITED. More like...SOOOO EXCITED!!!
We struggled with what to do because clearly, as we get ready to pursue IVF, a vacation is not the most financially responsible option. But Hubby convinced me that I only get to turn 30 once and after much arm twisting, I agreed :)
We struggled with what to do because clearly, as we get ready to pursue IVF, a vacation is not the most financially responsible option. But Hubby convinced me that I only get to turn 30 once and after much arm twisting, I agreed :)
I am hoping for some serious relaxation (oxymoron!) and to soak up some uninterrupted one-on-one time with my main squeeze.
On the baby-making front, we are getting ramped up for IVF.
I will have my hysteroscopic uterine septum removal sometime in mid-late September and then will have to be on estrogen for about one month to allow for healing.
In the meantime, the RE started me on synthroid for a borderline high TSH level. From what I have read, my level is considered normal, but in pregnancy it should be lower so starting now ensures that my level is stable before I grow a baby. So far so good there, haven't had any issues.
If all goes on schedule, we should be making embryos before the New Year.
The hardest part for me now is adjusting my mindset. I always assumed I would go into IVF still trying to get pregnant every cycle and maybe, just maybe we would luck out and get pregnant first.
Now that is taken off the table. I will be on birth control until we start, so no matter how hard we try, we're not going to make a baby naturally.
I found this quote on a greeting card at the bookstore and now have it hanging on my fridge as a reminder:
Slow Down
Calm Down
Don't Worry
Don't Hurry
Trust the Process
Easier said than done, but a useful reminder nonetheless.
P.S. The irony of my blog title is making me giggle...apparently my uterus is not as empty as I thought, just not occupied with what I wish it was! Septum out, baby in!
Happy Birthday! Have a great time in Kauai.
ReplyDeleteI hope this helps you get all relaxed and zen-like to hold over for the next few months. Take care.
I hope you are having a wonderful Birthday and vacation!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!
ReplyDeleteI had my septum removed last Sept! It was a piece of cake...feel free to email if you have any questions! Can't wait to follow your journey!
ReplyDeleteAll the best with your treatment!!! have a lovely vacation!
ReplyDeleteHi! Just found your blog. I just started my injectables two days ago after being out on BC for three weeks. When the box with the ivf meds arrived we both alsmot had a heart attack! That's a serious amount of medications! Anyway, was feeling kind of alone in this but it looks like we may be close in our cycles so thought I would wish you good luck.
ReplyDeleteHey girl, email me at heyjbn@gmail.com so we can get you those drugs!
ReplyDeleteHave you had your septum removal yet? How did it go? How was the trip to Hawaii? Hopefully everything is going well!
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