Two's a charm?

I just finished IUI #2 and am wishing and hoping that it is a success. 

Last cycle the IUI took place on a Sunday so the Hubs and I had a nice relaxing day, stopped for breakfast while the sperm was washed, and we saw lots and lots of little signs that it was going to work! But it didn't.

This time due to crazy work projects, The Hubby wasn't even there for the IUI :( he had to drop his sample and run! Aside from that, all went well. I saw the sperm shoot in there with my own two eyes, I even gave them a little pep talk before the doctor came in since Hubby wasn't there to do it himself :) 

Last time there was no mention of sperm count, but this time she said it was slightly low before washing, but improved afterwards to 26 million and 95% motility. I haven't had much luck finding normal numbers for post-wash count...anyone have some expertise on this? 

All thoughts, prayers, good vibes, etc welcome! Now starts the waiting!

March Photo Challenge: Day 14

Design:

My design lately has gravitated towards accessories with a meaning. Wishbone: Not a coincidence. And yes, it's giant. Elephant: fertility symbol? Huh. Weird that it sits on our nightstand. And it's filled with "baby dust" I got when I ordered a fertility bracelet. And it's a mini-pitcher. Okay, the pitcher part actually has nothing to do with fertility...I don't think. :)

March Photo Challenge: Day 13

Glow:

I'm feeling all aglow today! I had another ultrasound and estradiol check and was pleased as punch to hear that the follicles were growing magnificently and that we are cleared for trigger tonight! IUI #2 is Thursday morning and I am so excited!

It is a gloomy, drizzly day today and when I got home from my appointment all I wanted to do was curl up in bed and read. I stepped it up even another notch and decided to take a candlelit bath...is there anything better? 

   Now I am feeling dewy and I'm practically glowing with excitement! Please let this be our month!

March Photo Challenge: Day 12

Eat:

 

I've been making/eating a lot of cupcakes lately. Cookie-dough filled, homemade Hostess, peanut butter chocolate. It's not so good for the physique, but it sure is good for the tummy!

March Photo Challenge: Day 11

Living:

 

"Living" has been hard to do lately because we've been so busy! I just came back from a whirlwind 24 hour trip up to attend my Sister-In-Law's baby shower. Lots of driving, rushing back for my monitoring appointment this morning, and squeezing some sleep in there somewhere! The baby shower was surprisingly unemotional for me, which was a great surprise! I thought I was going to either really jealous or really sad, but neither emotion surfaced...maybe I was too tired.

Living for me is enjoying downtime. I love events and parties, and fun planned weekends, but my favorite times are those lazy days, strolling through the park with my favorite man, reading in the sun, and having time to soak up life. I have come to the conclusion that I don't have enough time in the day/week to really enjoy life in the first half of my cycle, so I think I'm going to make a conscious effort to use my two week waits to LIVE. Maybe that will make it go faster too! 

My friend snapped this shot of the Hubs and I in our favorite park.

March Photo Challenge: Day 10

Love:

 

My wedding day was and always will be one of those days that encompassed love. When I look back at pictures, I am reminded of not only the love I have for my Husband, but all of the love that we are so lucky to have surrounding us always: family, friends, friend that are "family". 

March Photo Challenge: Day 9

Soft:

 

Few things are softer than this cuddly little one!