Thankful Thursday

I've been ignoring Thankful Thursday and I really need to stop doing that.

I had dinner tonight with the girl from high school that I bumped into at the RE's office. She emailed me and asked if I would meet her. She told me her IF story. She's had two separate 2nd trimester miscarriages, a surgery to remove scar tissue from a semi-botched D&C, and is now going through IF treatments. She has told no one except her parents and her husband about her losses. She has not a single person to talk to about all of this. She hides from pregnant people and has trouble being around even her baby nephew.

And as I sat and listened to her- I realized that I can't even imagine what she's gone through. It's terrible. Really, really terrible. And then I just felt like such a whiner. Sometimes I need to shut up and quit whining. Everyone is fighting their own battle. Some have it easier than me and some don't. I need to be thankful for the fact that even though my cycle may be delayed- We have a real shot at having children. And I'm lucky to have that shot. I'm thankful for my chance.

I really hope she has her chance too.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for my friends. My internet friends and my in real life friends. I don't think I could have gotten through the last year without them. I am grateful and thankful for you every day.

I am so thankful that my good friend MH brought me to The Bump. I have met some of the most wonderful people there- people I have learned from and respect. I hope they know that even if I don't "know" them- I really appreciate what they share. So thank you MH for bringing me MillerTime and Alison, Baboo and Mrs.Baker, Sulfa and Papps, Mchupie and Otter...and everyone that I forgot! You know who you all are!

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for a break. I am desperate for a break from work and after today I will have four glorious days off in a row. I am thankful that I live close to both of my families and that JC and I will get to spend the holiday with them. I think sometimes I take it for granted that we are so close in distance and get to spend so much time together.

Thankful Thursday

I missed Thankful Thursday yesterday because I'm ill. Snotty, fever, coughing ill. It sucks. But still I am thankful. I am thankful this week that I have good friends who support me when I need it the most.

Thankful Thursday

Today I have lots to be thankful for. Most of all I am thankful for MH. I'm glad she is physically ok after going through so much this weekend.

I am thankful that I know little Charlotte is watching over her.

Thankful Thursday

Thankful Thursday...The RESULTS edition!

JC's Testosterone level without Clomid and Arimidex: 253

JC's Testosterone level with 4 weeks of Clomid and Arimidex: 470!!!

I think this Thankful Thursday speaks for itself.

Thankful Thursday

I've been a thankful slacker. Today is Thankful Thursday. Today I am thankful for my mom. I have a mother who would lay down in traffic for me. I'm thankful that I have a good relationship with her and that I live so close to her. I know I take her for granted sometimes and I need to be better about that. I could never repay her for all she has given me. She is such a good example of selfless love and what it means to be a great mother.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for regular everyday things...awesome Fall weather that is finally here, an upcoming three day weekend, and a new calm in my life.

What are you thankful for today?

Thankful Thursday

It's so cliche and I've said it a thousand times before, but the thing that I am so overwhelmingly thankful for is my husband. I truly married the best person for me. He is such a good person and really is the best husband I could ever ask for.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful that JC made it out of his endoscopy unscathed this morning. As they wheeled him away from me, I realized that I have no idea how I would survive without him. So THANKFULLY all is well in the world.

I've been MIA on the blog recently...a work project has taken over my life. Hopefully things will return to status quo shortly.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for the fall weather that seems to be on it's way. I am thankful that my car will be paid off next month. I am thankful that JC and I are able to make smart decisions together.

What are you thankful for today?

Thankful Thursday

The Friday Edition.

I'm a day late, but still thankful.

I am thankful that JC and I got to spend some really good time together. I'm thankful that he is sharing his feelings about IVF with me. I am thankful that we get to get this show on the road sooner rather than later!

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for good news about the 2nd SA yesterday. I am thankful that we're headed down the path to having a family. I am thankful that JC and I are learning to communicate better every day.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for vacation. We're leaving on September 4th for vacation and I'm counting the minutes. We are in desperate, desperate need of a little time away from all the mess that is going on in our lives- selling the house, buying a baby (ha ha...kind of...). All of it. So I am so very thankful that we have that to look forward to.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful that I have supportive people around me. Everyone I have told about our IVF plans has really been so great and supportive. I am so lucky to have that.

What are you thankful for today?

Thankful Thursday

This Thursday I'm thankful that we have a plan. And that we're starting down the road. I'm thankful for hope.

What are you thankful for this Thursday?

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful that we will go to the RE today. I am thankful that I'm back on arthritis meds.

Thankful Thursday

In the midst of all this madness, I have so much to be thankful for.

I am thankful for my job. I work for a great company and have great co-workers.
I am thankful that JC and I have each other.
I am thankful for the handful of people who have listened to me cry for the last few days.