Today has been a whirlwind of emotions, excitement, and needles. We decided a few months ago that it was time to start trying for another baby. We made our appointment with Wake Forest, and after a saline sonogram and some blood work to check my thyroid level, we were cleared to do another IVF cycle. We haven’t used protection since Julie was born, so IVF is clearly the right decision if we want to expand our family.
On Tuesday, I sent an email saying we were ready to start trying. Today, I got an email with a sechedule. I was expecting there to be a wait, and did us to start the IVF cycle in April or May. Instead, they said, “How about Wednesday?” That’s six days from now! Six days? Am I ready for this again? The agonizing physical and emotional pain? The needles, blood work, and stress? Well, yes. I think I am! I rushed to the hospital for lab work, and 7 tubes of blood and a urine sample later, we’ve officially started our third fresh IVF cycle. I left the hospital, and headed straight to Live Life Chiropractic for an acupuncture session. Maybe it’s the mood, and excitement of the day, but I swear the clouds looked like an ultrasound photo. There’s a baby’s face and body if you look close. I’m taking that as a sign that this will be our month. We won’t need to do any further cycles, and God will provide.
Here goes nothing! Fingers crossed for a relaxing, easy cycle. The timing is perfect, and works around our vacation to Marco Island, Florida, courtesy of AT&T, and also finishes before our next dance competition. It was too perfect not to try this month.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Thursday, December 1, 2016
December 1
Dear Julie,
Today, we had a great day. We met with the building inspector and fire marshal this morning, and they don't see a problem with building the studio onto the back of the house. It was great news! Now we just have to wait until the spring, when we start construction on the studio, and they'll return for another visit. After we left our house, we headed to the farm. You took a three hour nap today! The longest nap you've ever taken at the farm. You played with your new kitchen set (that you haven't technically received yet, since it's a present from aunt Sara), ate a good lunch, and napped again. It was a pretty laid back day.
We made it home after dance class at the farm, and got ready for bed. Bedtime didn't go as planned. You were tired, and ready to sleep. However, when I nursed you, you bit me. Hard. I screamed, and you laughed. I told you not to bite mama, that it hurt, and wasn't funny. When you switched sides, you but me again, even harder, and laughed even harder. I'm not sure how to make you understand that it isn't funny, but it the biting continues, our nursing sessions may end quicker than I thought. Ok not ready to wean you, and you still love your boobies. However, you can't hurt mama. I love you little one, but I can't wait for this "find pain funny" phase to end.
Today, we had a great day. We met with the building inspector and fire marshal this morning, and they don't see a problem with building the studio onto the back of the house. It was great news! Now we just have to wait until the spring, when we start construction on the studio, and they'll return for another visit. After we left our house, we headed to the farm. You took a three hour nap today! The longest nap you've ever taken at the farm. You played with your new kitchen set (that you haven't technically received yet, since it's a present from aunt Sara), ate a good lunch, and napped again. It was a pretty laid back day.
We made it home after dance class at the farm, and got ready for bed. Bedtime didn't go as planned. You were tired, and ready to sleep. However, when I nursed you, you bit me. Hard. I screamed, and you laughed. I told you not to bite mama, that it hurt, and wasn't funny. When you switched sides, you but me again, even harder, and laughed even harder. I'm not sure how to make you understand that it isn't funny, but it the biting continues, our nursing sessions may end quicker than I thought. Ok not ready to wean you, and you still love your boobies. However, you can't hurt mama. I love you little one, but I can't wait for this "find pain funny" phase to end.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
November 18
Dear Julie,
Today, we celebrated your first birthday! The morning started with a shopping trip to Food City, for breakfast, rolls, and an onion, then we stopped for cinnamon rolls at the Sugar Street Bakery, and headed to Nana and Papa'll's house. Nanny and Angel spent all day helping me prepare for the party, while you played with dada and poppy. Nanny started cooking food, while Angel and I worked on your birthday cake. It was all going great, until Nanny lost a bandaid inside the turkey. She and dada looked, and couldn't find it, so she went ahead and baked the turkey. Angel and Indecided the best option was to make sure we carved the turkey in hopes of finding the bandaid, before the party started.
We cooked so much food! There was a turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, deviled eggs, glazed carrots, stuffing, con in the cob, broccoli salad, rolls, and Aunt Sara brought a big pot of green beans! The food was wonderful, and you inhaled your dinner. Your cake was the highlight of the food table! It turned out better than I could have ever expected!
We had a great turn out for your party. I didn't invite very many people - just family, and those we consider family. We asked that instead of gifts, everyone bring a donation for the food pantry. Unfortunately, only 1-2 people listed to my wishes. However, that meant you had presents to open. Lilly and Eliza helped open them and play with them! You got s new outfit from Nellie & Richard, a baby stella dolls from Nanny & Poppy, musical books from the Rainey family, and a tricycle from the Sheets family! You mad more fun opening the presents and playing with the bags and paper than the actual presents, and your favorite part was the birthday cards. You also managed to tear a page of our your book within minutes of opening it! Dada taped it back together, and we'll always remember when that page was torn.
After presents, we put you in your high chair, so you could try your cake! Papa'll made you a special birthday smash cake, and was so excited for everyone to see his work, and for you to try it. You did much better with his cake than you did with the cake from your birthday photos. You touched it, played with it, ate a few bites, and tried to share it with everyone. Once you were cleaned up, everyone enjoyed their own slice of the turkey cake, then the party was over.
It was a wonderful day, and I can't wait to celebrate more over the next week. I love you baby girl. Happy (almost) birthday!
Today, we celebrated your first birthday! The morning started with a shopping trip to Food City, for breakfast, rolls, and an onion, then we stopped for cinnamon rolls at the Sugar Street Bakery, and headed to Nana and Papa'll's house. Nanny and Angel spent all day helping me prepare for the party, while you played with dada and poppy. Nanny started cooking food, while Angel and I worked on your birthday cake. It was all going great, until Nanny lost a bandaid inside the turkey. She and dada looked, and couldn't find it, so she went ahead and baked the turkey. Angel and Indecided the best option was to make sure we carved the turkey in hopes of finding the bandaid, before the party started.
We cooked so much food! There was a turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, deviled eggs, glazed carrots, stuffing, con in the cob, broccoli salad, rolls, and Aunt Sara brought a big pot of green beans! The food was wonderful, and you inhaled your dinner. Your cake was the highlight of the food table! It turned out better than I could have ever expected!
We had a great turn out for your party. I didn't invite very many people - just family, and those we consider family. We asked that instead of gifts, everyone bring a donation for the food pantry. Unfortunately, only 1-2 people listed to my wishes. However, that meant you had presents to open. Lilly and Eliza helped open them and play with them! You got s new outfit from Nellie & Richard, a baby stella dolls from Nanny & Poppy, musical books from the Rainey family, and a tricycle from the Sheets family! You mad more fun opening the presents and playing with the bags and paper than the actual presents, and your favorite part was the birthday cards. You also managed to tear a page of our your book within minutes of opening it! Dada taped it back together, and we'll always remember when that page was torn.
After presents, we put you in your high chair, so you could try your cake! Papa'll made you a special birthday smash cake, and was so excited for everyone to see his work, and for you to try it. You did much better with his cake than you did with the cake from your birthday photos. You touched it, played with it, ate a few bites, and tried to share it with everyone. Once you were cleaned up, everyone enjoyed their own slice of the turkey cake, then the party was over.
It was a wonderful day, and I can't wait to celebrate more over the next week. I love you baby girl. Happy (almost) birthday!
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Post 89 - February 20
Dear Julie,
Today was your first dance competition! It's also Aubt Sara'a birthday! We called and talked to her, but spent most of our day surrounded by fake tans, glitter, and hairspray. Our dressing room was on the fourth floor, and any time you needed me, I had to run to the audience, or dads had to bring you upstairs. By the end of the day, we were completely exhausted.
I was so proud of you. You were the model behavior of how to act at a dance competition. You didn't cry or fuss. You watched the girls dance, and loved every minute of it. Dada was a trooper and kept you happy, and rested. He took you for a drive to take a nap, and would track me down when you needed to eat. We spent 15 hours at the competition, then drove home, and you did amazing thorough everything. We are so blessed to have you as our child.
Today was your first dance competition! It's also Aubt Sara'a birthday! We called and talked to her, but spent most of our day surrounded by fake tans, glitter, and hairspray. Our dressing room was on the fourth floor, and any time you needed me, I had to run to the audience, or dads had to bring you upstairs. By the end of the day, we were completely exhausted.
I was so proud of you. You were the model behavior of how to act at a dance competition. You didn't cry or fuss. You watched the girls dance, and loved every minute of it. Dada was a trooper and kept you happy, and rested. He took you for a drive to take a nap, and would track me down when you needed to eat. We spent 15 hours at the competition, then drove home, and you did amazing thorough everything. We are so blessed to have you as our child.
Post 88 - February 19
Dear Julie,
Today, was a very special day. We headed to Winston-Salem for our very first dance competition. However, that's not what made the day special. On our way, we stopped by Wake Forest, and you got to meet all the doctors and nurses who helped make our dream a reality. They gave us you, when we'd lost all hope. God is the ultimate provider, but He led us to this family of providers, and you were the result. I will never be able to thank God or Dr. Johnston enough. You didn't get to meet Roxanne, but Dr. Johnston got to hold you, and so did Lauren, and a few of the other office staff. We delivered cookies, which will be an annual tradition. Each year, we will make cookies, and send them to the staff. I nursed you in the room where you were placed in my belly, and the entire experience cake full circle. We didn't stay long, so everyone could get back to work, but it was nice to stop in and say "hi!"
After we left, we went to the mall to shop and have lunch, then we checked into our hotel. Today is your first hotel stay, and we brought way too much stuff for one little girl. However, we are completely prepared! Once we got set up, we stopped by the school where we're performing tomorrow, and checked the studio in. We watched a little, but then headed to the hotel for bedtime. Tomorrow will be a long day, so we all need sleep. Good night baby girl, and thank you God for this blessing.
Today, was a very special day. We headed to Winston-Salem for our very first dance competition. However, that's not what made the day special. On our way, we stopped by Wake Forest, and you got to meet all the doctors and nurses who helped make our dream a reality. They gave us you, when we'd lost all hope. God is the ultimate provider, but He led us to this family of providers, and you were the result. I will never be able to thank God or Dr. Johnston enough. You didn't get to meet Roxanne, but Dr. Johnston got to hold you, and so did Lauren, and a few of the other office staff. We delivered cookies, which will be an annual tradition. Each year, we will make cookies, and send them to the staff. I nursed you in the room where you were placed in my belly, and the entire experience cake full circle. We didn't stay long, so everyone could get back to work, but it was nice to stop in and say "hi!"
After we left, we went to the mall to shop and have lunch, then we checked into our hotel. Today is your first hotel stay, and we brought way too much stuff for one little girl. However, we are completely prepared! Once we got set up, we stopped by the school where we're performing tomorrow, and checked the studio in. We watched a little, but then headed to the hotel for bedtime. Tomorrow will be a long day, so we all need sleep. Good night baby girl, and thank you God for this blessing.
Day 86 - February 17
Dear Julie,
Today, you made my heart smile. You finally (almost) fit in your dancewear. You wore a leotard, tights, and sweater to class today! Your ballet shoes are still way too big, but I was so excited to see you all decked out for class. You looked adorable! The tights were the best part of the ensemble. They were huge, and ended up under your armpits. You laid back, and looked at me like you were saying, "Paint me like one of those French models!" I had to snap a picture, and FaceTime dada to show him. I love yo, my little ballerina!
Today, you made my heart smile. You finally (almost) fit in your dancewear. You wore a leotard, tights, and sweater to class today! Your ballet shoes are still way too big, but I was so excited to see you all decked out for class. You looked adorable! The tights were the best part of the ensemble. They were huge, and ended up under your armpits. You laid back, and looked at me like you were saying, "Paint me like one of those French models!" I had to snap a picture, and FaceTime dada to show him. I love yo, my little ballerina!
Day 84 - February 15
Dear Julie,
Today, you entertained all the girls at the dance studio! You've started rolling over, and I laid you on the ground during class, and they couldn't get enough! You're hysterical when you roll. You bend your legs, and lock both of them straight up in the air, twist just a little, and let gravity take over. I love watching you, and so do the dancers! After class, we had a pretty low key day at home, relaxing, rolling for a paci, and watching a little TV during tummy time. Today, you watched Baby First, and there was a kids hip-hop and rap segment. You nodded your head along to the music. I do believe music and dance are in your soul, and I can't wait to see you up and dancing with us soon!
Today, you entertained all the girls at the dance studio! You've started rolling over, and I laid you on the ground during class, and they couldn't get enough! You're hysterical when you roll. You bend your legs, and lock both of them straight up in the air, twist just a little, and let gravity take over. I love watching you, and so do the dancers! After class, we had a pretty low key day at home, relaxing, rolling for a paci, and watching a little TV during tummy time. Today, you watched Baby First, and there was a kids hip-hop and rap segment. You nodded your head along to the music. I do believe music and dance are in your soul, and I can't wait to see you up and dancing with us soon!
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