It is done

Today has now come and gone. This is all happening so much quicker than I imagined. Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled that it is. It's just been a rollercoaster. Constant doctor phone calls, medicines on this day, shots on this day at this time and appointments on this day... I just wish everything wasn't so scheduled. But...

We got to the doctor's office a little before 1pm today- Eric had to give his sperm and then we had to wait about an hour for them to clean it. (I know that sounds crazy, but this is how they can tell what percentage is motile and how many were produced. Luckily, my husband passed! :) And whenever he reads this, he is probably going to stroke for me posting about it! Ha- but that's part of the whole experience. We left, went and had lunch and came back an hour later. We then were called back to the room where the nurse explained everything she would do. I got up on the cold, uncomfortable table and I was so scared and emotional. The procedure itself was basically like a pap smear- she found my cervix, then inserted a small catheter with the sperm and injected. Eric stood at my head the whole time and was very supportive and encouraging during and thereafter as well. We had to wait ahout 20 minutes afterwards, where she tilted my pelvis up some. I got dressed and walked out.
Our doc called us on the way home just to tell us good luck. We didn't see him in the office and so he called to say that and that he wished us the best with this (which says A LOT for a doctor). He said he really thinks this is going to work for us because of how the sperm count came back and the how high the rates are for people like us. He said he was really hoping he wouldn't have to see us back again--- I am really hoping so too!
Now we wait... how perfect would a Christmas pregnancy be? Still not getting my hopes up by any means-- I've had people tell me how long this wait would be- but really, it's no different than any other month. I have been disappointed month after month for more than a year... this is no different, UNTIL I get that positive test, which I am SO praying for.
Thank you all for your support, encouragement and prayers through all of this. It means so much!