Saturday, February 1, 2014

Decisions

DH and I decided to book a cruise in October for our 5th wedding anniversary. Rebecca was actually the one who helped me to decide.  We know it is a long time away and we know we can't go if I am 24 weeks or more, but we cannot just wait around.  The way I figure it is if I get pregnant in the next couple of months then we cancel and we get to stay home and prepare for a baby!  Yea!  Not bad at all. If I am pregnant but not that far along and it is safe for me it can be a celebration to new life and I won't spend as much on wine.  If I am not pregnant we celebrate 5 years together and enjoy ourselves.  Already a win win situation.   It was a big decision way in the future that in the past I could never have done.  But Rebecca told me once that we can't put our lives on hold.  Yes I might have to cancel a vacation I am looking forward to but we will be welcoming a new life into our family and to be me that is okay.  

That leads me to telling about how I have been doing since surgery.  I recovered In about three to four weeks.   I had to go to work part time for a week but then I was fine. I only started wearing real jeans a couple of weeks ago.  Thank you all for your prayers during that time.  I definitely felt them.  

We had our follow up in December that I left that appointment feeling a bit discouraged.  One thing she found was  a cyst on my ovaries that she thought could be a LUF.  I was terrified. But she said let's do more tests and blood work before we come to any conclusions.  So I had my marching orders to do p+3,5,7,9, and 11.  Also get a U/S done at p+3.   So I was supposed to do that cycle.  Life happened and I couldn't get it done.  So I am currently doing those now.  DH and I are having timing issues either I am having a sore day or he is or others things.  Hopefully we will be able to TTC. this next cycle. 

Speaking of cycles since surgery.  They have been 28 days. I am super excited about this because they have never been this short.  I am not on metephmin right now so I am think the surgery at leat got my cycles under control.  But the tebb is still there and I am still cramping badly.  Now I also am getting ovulatin pain.   At least I am noticing it some.  I am hoping the cramping goes away next cycle.  If not I am not sure what can be done.   I am doing cycles reviews now so I am getting answers. On a random note a switched to using natrucare products and I am loving them. They are more expense but I think it is worth it.  

I am also going to the girls weekend that Donna is planning from What if God Says No.  I am super excited to meet more people from my computer and see friends.  Woohoo!  

One last though before I go. Today is my birthday and I will be the same age as Jesus when he saved us on the cross. That gives me hope.  

I hope to be better about posting.  

5 comments:

  1. Happy birthday!! That's a beautiful way to reflect on your new age.

    Also, I think it's wonderful that you're not putting your life on hold anymore. Make plans, get excited about them, and when baby comes, readjust. :) Love this outlook! Hope you either LOVE the cruise or LOVE being pregnant!

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  2. Happy Birthday! Ditto to what Stephanie said about the cruise :) My first few cycles after surgery were painful still and I still get cramps on CD1 but I notice of I am exercising well and stay away from major trigger foods a few days before the cramps are not as bad.

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  3. Happy birthday! I'm glad your cycles are looking better! The cruise is exciting--where are you going?? :-)

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  4. Happy birthday!!! I'm so touched that my words helped you - and I can promise you that you will not regret this decision.

    Prayers for you!

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  5. Happy birthday! I think it's awesome that you decided to go on the cruise. You will be the happiest canceller ever if it comes to that, but you will also have something to really look forward to this year and to celebrate and grow in your relationship with your husband.

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