Yesterday was Day 3

Well, yesterday was day 3 of my new cycle (and my birthday! :) Happy Birthday to me, right? Ha! I went on into the office yesterday morning and had my blood drawn again for my FSH level. We got report that Eric's sperm analysis came back and all was normal. We also got results from my day 21 level (the progesterone), and it showed that I had ovulated, which I completely suspected. So... now we wait for this FSH level to come back and then wait for our fertility doctor appointment in a few weeks or move forward with anything else Dr. M may want to order or perscribe... it's a waiting game and it's no fun! BUT- I know that God has a plan for my life and for Eric and my future. I have read a book called 'Baby Hunger: Biblical encouragement for those struggling with infertility' and it has been SUCH an encouragement and inspiration. There are so many stories throughout the Bible (some you may have heard and others maybe not) about women who so desperately wanted a child, they would do anything... and they did. I can't imagine that, but I know sometimes God's answer to our plea is WAIT. As I wait, I struggle daily, moment by moment, with patience, questioning why and having faith that God will and does provide on HIS time table. So... here we wait....

Day 21

Well, today was day 21 of my cycle. I made it to the doctor's office to have my blood drawn. This is for the progesterone level. I wasn't able to go in for the day 3 level because we were at the beach, but I figured I'd go ahead and get this one done and see what it says. I should get some results either late this afternoon or tomorrow. I also had the office fax my records to the fertility doctor's office. Speaking of... Eric is going there Friday for his test. We are going together and hopefully everything is ok with him and we will know those results soon after, I am hoping. I made my appointment with the fertility doctor (Dr. B)- and it's scheduled for a month from today- October 4! I can't wait! I am so ready to get things going and tests/procedures started! I finally feel like things are beginning to look up, maybe...

Destin 2012

We packed up and were beach bound the middle of August! Not only were we packed up, but we were crammed packed! We took my jeep down to Florida- not just us, but my sister and her boyfriend too- my jeep grand cherokee! Wowzers!! That was some packing! And thank heavens for my friend, Lauren's parents... they let us borrow one of those carriers for the top of the car. Otherwise, there would have been no way we could've made it! Our friends Chris and Kelly came with us too- they drove their own car though! :) We left early, early and arrived around 1pm. The fresh smell of salt, sand and seafood was just what I needed for a week away! Here are some of our pics! Enjoy!

These a just a tiny HANDFUL of all this pics I took, but I don't have the time to upload all. We had a wonderful trip, despite a few mishaps with the condo- where we will NEVER stay again, but all in all, it was great! And we miss the beach already and can't wait for next trip! :)