Mini Vacation

Taking a  mid week getaway this week. Mental-health days actually. Jenn and I were given 2 nights for free with parking and breakfast included, and we are cashing in on that right now. It was kind of an impromptu thing, but we are so excited about it. We are however, going to have to postpone our doctor's appointment for another day next week, but I think that this little break is just the ticket for the long hours that we will have to work this coming holiday season.  

Appointment is Set

Next week we have an appointment with Dr. Park to talk about other options for getting us a baby. I think from what I have read, that the next step is to try injectible hormones. I am so excited (not) but if it works, I am all for it. I have read some great stories of couples who have tried Chlomid, failed, then gotten pregnant from the first cycle of injectibles. I hope that is the case for us. For now, I am trying to be stress free and focus on eating healthy and maybe starting to do some exercise. I want to lose some weight so the pregnancy can be a little more comfortable. Jenn is great and positive as always. I am trying to stay out of the "baby room" in the house, as it makes me a little sad. I just can't help it sometimes though, it is so nicely set up and ready to welcome a little person.

For all of the people who are reading this and going through the same stuff, sending baby-dust your way. ***

Not Prego... Again

With all the love and support we were receiving from mom and dad, it looked like the positive vibes were going to make a difference but alas it was negative. I was adamant about not testing at all, but Jenn asked so sweetly that on the days we were actually supposed to test, we did. I took it pretty hard this time, but I am okay now.
Tomorrow we are going to make an appointment to see the doctor about what the next steps should be. This moth we are skipping it, because we need to recoup our funds and our sanity a bit. What I have notices is that my period is super exact every month. I know exactly when I will start spotting and when I will start full flow now, so that is a great sign for fertility.
If after the next round of tries we are unsuccessful, Jenn is going to try. The expenses are adding up, but I do know that this is at least a tax write-off as long as it is over $5000 in medical expenses. We have every receipt for exams, scans, and medicines and I am sure that we are just about there.
I will let y'all know what the doctor says.

We have made it through almost to the end of our 2WW, and boy and I grateful that my parents were in town for most of it. This time has really flown by, which has taken a lot of stress off of me. Jenn made the executive decision to tell my parents abuot the IUI procedures, and to my surprise and delight, they were really happy and excited for us. While they were here they gave lots of advice, and also gave lots of support. It makes me so excited to hear my mom say that she will be spending a lot more time in NC once the baby is born. Jenn and I are just so excited to have their support, and if we are not pregnant this time, it makes me a little less stressed because we can talk to my parents about it. I am still staying strong about not testing this time. Jenn is a little less commited, and actually wants us to test tonight. I just don't want to see that single pink line again. I HATE IT! But, I will test on Friday if I have no symptoms of my period still. I have no symptoms at all actually. I am not craving salt, my boobies don't hurt, and I am not spotting. That is really good! Hopefull tomorrow will be the same. I am so ready to be a mommy.

Third Times' a Charm?

So on Friday of last week we had our third attempt at the IUI procedure. My follicles looked nice and mature, and the lining was ready as well. The only downer was that the sperm count was only 7.5M, as opposed to the 20M that we had the last two times. The nurse was quick to reassure us that they just has someone get pregnant from a count of only 4M, so that eased our minds a bit. If we are unsuccesful this time, we will make an appointment with Dr. Park to see what else we could try to increase our chances, but I am feeling really positive about everything this time.
We are going to be pregnant dammit!
On a really positive note, this week will go by really quick because my parents will be flying in to town tomorrow at noon. We have been working super hard to get the house perfect for their visit, and I have worked out a really nice trip for them, will a lot of emphasis on local fun stuff like the fair, and a corn maze! They leave the next week on Tuesday, so our minds will be preally preoccupied with them rather then if we are going to have a baby or not. 
One thing that we have decided is to not test this time. My periods have been super regular, and if we are not pregnant, I should get it the day of or after I would have had to test. So, we are just going to wait on that instead. Jenn doesn't think that I can make it without testing, but I am pretty tired of seeing that single pink line mocking me. I would much rather just see if I get my period and deal with it that way. 
It is way too early for any symptoms, but I am peeing a lot! I have to get up and pee like 6 or 7 times at night and in the morning. I'm not even drinking all that much water or anything. So we shall see!