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The Roller Coaster


So I was thinking about roller coasters yesterday. I'm not a big ride person. I just don't have the need for the adrenaline rush. Not one of those people. Unfortunately life in the infertility world is a roller coaster. Every book, article and blog I've read uses this term. You live for good news, sometimes get disappointing news. The highs and lows can be quite extreme too. Well, we are once again on the roller coaster. Yesterday was an "up" day because we got the call from the clinic in Calgary to say we can start another 'treatment'. This is exceptionally welcome news because there is a 2-3 month wait and it's only been one month. YAY. I had just about given up getting a call this month. Now I just wait for my box of prescriptions to show up at my door. I start taking stuff on Sept. 1st and go for the embryo transfer the first week of Oct. What that means for my life for the next month and a half is hormonal mood swings (ups and downs in and of itself) and remembering to take different medications at up to 5 and 7 different times a day. It also means wondering if I'll have a baby by this time next year. It means trying to think positively even though the transfer has failed the past two times we tried it. It means dreading the actual transfer (not the most fun experience in the world). Oh - and trying to 'relax' :) HA HA. It means trying not to think about when the baby's due date would be. (Oct. 15th was the due date for the first attempt).


Well, I'm strapped in and ready for the ride to start. Here we go.......................


Any prayers that can be made on our behalf would be greatly appreciated. Caden was very much prayed for and we believe that he is a gift from God.

Comments

Craig,Leah,Lena said…
wow Jen. your honesty is great. we will be thinking of you guys lots over the next little while. Hang in there! you have some great guys to keep you company on the ride. We're praying for everything to work out for you!
9:29 am
Unknown said…
thats great news.....I think 3's a charm for sure!!! I will dfinately be thinking of you guys, and praying that you will be blessed with a new addition to the family for sure!!!
I love you guys, and miss you all very much!!!
1:47 pm
Nicola said…
Thanks for letting us know so we can be thinking and praying for you starting now! AND we get to see you out here again!! James and I (and Maggie too) will be out there before then though.
10:54 pm
Sippus said…
Just read the blog and are really excited for you...how wonderful to only have to wait a month. You know we are praying for you and the months ahead. What a blessing this can be for you.
11:15 am
Aisling said…
Though we didn't get to IVF, we know all about the rollercoaster ride. Our prayers are with you guys.
12:01 pm
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