[xanada101]

Let me start out by saying, that I am pretty much done with our bedroom that we were remodeling. It took forever and we still have a couple touch up paint spots, but it is finally done. I will take some pics as soon as we get those touch up spots done (maybe tomorrow).
My father in law has come to stay with us for 2 weeks. I am not sure how to describe him other than strange. He sits and stares into space quite a bit..... and he listens to some strange classical music that kinda creeps me out. I got out of the shower one night and he was outside listening to the radio (right below the window, it's just where our patio is) and I heard weird, evil clown music. Talk about freak me out, then I started laughing. Last night when I got home is sounded like music from Transylvania. Yeah. It's going to be a long 2 weeks.
I also had plumbers here again.... to finally fix our sewer pipe. They spent the entire day digging in the wrong places (yes pleural) because we have so many lines running from our house. Only to be told that they finally found the line that was causing the problems is under our driveway. They have to dig up our driveway.... and it's going to be expensive... aaaahhhhh which means we probably won't have the money to fix the foundation. grrrrrr
Last but not least..... I went to the RE today for the very first time. They are wonderful and we are going to injectables and IUI.... only to move onto IVF if I produce too many follicles and/or if I am ready to move on from IUI. So we're moving forward!!!
I start vacation next week so I can visit my friends that I have been totally neglecting. I'm really sorry I haven't been around, but I have been incredibly busy. I hope you are all well. I do pop in from time to time... to keep checking on you guys.

[MusicalJulia]

Wow, sounds like you have lots on your plate! Good luck with the FIL visit- yikes!! You know.. home repairs are always like that for us, too. You think it'll be a simple problem with a simple fix.. then you figure out the root of the problen, and it turns out to be MUCH more expansive and expensive than you think. Blech! And, Im glad your RE appt went well. Woohoo. Hopefully you get your bfp soon!

[ZaydensMomma]

Glad to hear you are doing better by keeping busy and sane LOL Umm FIL sounds interesting.

Hope you have great luck with the RE soon!!

[~*Jackie*~]

It was nice hearing from you, Toni!! I hope you enjoy your vacation!! I also hope that this RE will be just what you needed & they'll help you get your BFP quickly!

[shannaj]

Geez Toni, you have a lot on the go! I know how you feel when it comes to having a strange relative staying with you for two weeks. I hope your two weeks goes a little faster than mine has been! I only have 2 days left though.
That is great news about the RE. I can't wait to hear all about your experiences....and to see your BFP at the end of it all! WOO HOO

I miss ya girly!

[NortheastWifey]

Oh my gosh! That's funny about your FIL. Very strange!! At least it's good for some laughs, though!

And very exciting about IUI and IVF!! Yay for moving forward! That's always great!! KUP!!

[snsgirl336]

Hey You! I'm so glad to hear from you! I'm sorry I missed your call last night- I fell asleep early! I have been waiting to catch up with you!!! Anyhow, I hope you're FIL's stay goes smoothly even though he can be a bit weird. Hang in there... it'll be over before you know it! Oh yeah- Yay for being done with the bedroom finally!!!

I'm so excited about your RE appointment. I really hope that the IUI and injectables are all you need to get that BFP. You've been waiting long enough!!!

We so totally need to catch up with each other!!! You know where to find me!!! I hope we can catch each other soon!!!

[xanada101]

Oh yeah, I so want to try acupuncture this cycle.... but now I have to see if we'd have the money. They offer a whole slew of services to help... massage, accupuncture, yoga.... etc. I am willing to try just about anything. I just sooo want to get PG this cycle. I just have to be careful not to stress myself out again.

The RE said too that they have done studies that have shown that infertility is just as stressful as having a major disease like cancer. I was like WOW. I think it really sunk in for Steve that everything that I have been feeling is completely normal.

The injectables are also $3500 out of pocket , but luckily my insurance covered all but $65. I am very very lucky. So we'll see what happens.

[Em2528]

WOW you have been a busy girl...cant wait to see pics of your bedroom. Sorry about having to dig up your driveway thats never fun. WOOHOO though for having a ttc plan, good luck girl. HUGS

[Ash]

Toni...I am so glad you checked in. We have been missing you around here. I am sorry about the driveway...yikes, that does sound expensive.

WOO-HOO for your RE appointment. I can't wait to see that BFP soon!

[courtneytcu98]

Toni! It's is so, so good to see an update from you. What a busy bee you've been! I can't wait to see pics of the bedroom--I'm sure it's beautiful. As for the FIL visit. . . all I can say is that my in-laws staying with me (hasn't happened yet) is one of my more dreadful scenarios. I feel for ya.

As for the RE appt--YAHOOOOO! You might have already, but I would certainly check your insurance to see if they cover acupuncture--some do. As I mentioned in April's post, I am a huge fan, used it the last 2 1/2 cycles TTC and if nothing else, it is the most relaxing thing I have ever tried. More than yoga. MOre than massage. It's a totally different feeling and best of all, it doesn't hurt! I'll be stalking you, my friend. Have a great vacation!

[LisaD]

I'm so glad that your bedroom is done, sorry about the driveway! (and your strange FIL!) At least you can laugh at his odd taste in music.

I am so glad you have a plan with the RE now, I really hope that the IUI and injectables work and you get your BFP soon!

[Hopingfor1soon]

Oh awesome plan hun!!! We are doing injectables and IUI too, starting in September. What injectables are you using?

WHEW!! Talk about a FULL plate That sucks about the driveway!! I'm going through that same ordeal with my roof!! Home ownership is SO EXPENSIVE Good luck with injectables and IUI, HOW EXCITING!!!

[xanada101]

Thanks girls. You are so great to me. I really appreciate all your kind words. I'm getting excited about all of this again. I am thinking I see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.

I will have to see if my insurance covers acupuncture.... that would be really nice. I don't remember what the name of the injectable is.... I should be getting it in the mail tomorrow.

I finally have a day off tomorrow too, but I have to catch up on stinky laundry and stuff I will post pics soon.

OH and CRIS.... I will be going to get the film developed (who does that anymore?!?) tomorrow!!!!

[snsgirl336]

Well it's about time with that film there Toni!!! I've been patiently waiting! LOL JK... Hopefully we can catch up today at some point!! Call my cell if you have some time today!

[Rachel Katsouros]

Sounds like you have a great plan with the RE. Good luck. I hope you get your BFP soon!!!