Hope and Inspiration

This weekend, the DH and I went on a little excursion to Chicago! Honestly, it was just what I needed to get away from all the infertility and pregnancy news. Sometimes it gets a bit overwhelming thinking "When is it our turn? Does God know that we want a family? Is HE evening listening?" So, after a minor trip to the emergency room ( OK a MAJOR trip since my mom had a freakish accident and fell and broke her left wrist. Only bonus, the doctor was DREAMY!), we made it on the road. We were surprised by the Courtyard Marriott by being greeted as the "Guest of the Evening" which meant an upgrade to the 'presidential suite'. I use that loosely since it really was a glorified room with excellent early 90's decor! Saturday, the DH took me to XOCO, a restaurant by my hero, Rick Bayless. The drinking chocolate was to die for, and I think, could cure any bad day, week, or maybe even year with a mug! I was in heaven!

We then ventured out to a good college friend of mine. She had been through the same IVF process almost a year ago to the date. She now has two beautiful boys to show from their patience and praying. I thought I would be emotional, but when I saw her and her husband and then the two most beautiful boys, I melted! Patrick and I were in heaven, holding, cuddling, and rocking these sweet boys. I knew when I looked at my husband holding Jake, that our turn is not too far away. This was a good stepping stone to show us what our patience will bring!
I have their pictures on my refrigerator as inspiration and hope to help guide me through the difficult  moments that I may face. It was so wonderful to laugh and share stories with someone who knows EXACTLY what I am going through! Being there gave me an inner peace and comfort to know that I am not alone. In addition, two of my other roommates from 1234 White street came too! (No, we did not live in a drug house as my brother would ask me all the time). It was so wonderful to see them, and laugh and have just a good time, like the good ol' days...although we weren't gearing up to go out at 11PM....

Patrick and I then ventured to the city on Sunday and Monday. He took me to the Shedd Aquarium and then to the Art museum as well! We even did some shopping on Michigan Ave. I was super geeked because Victoria's Secret had my LIME GREEN bra! OK, this is a big deal, since Tanner chewed mine up when he was a puppy!

Although it was short, the trip was good for my soul. Getting back into the daily grind wasn't too hard. :) Today is CD 13 with only a slight indication that I might be close to ovulation. I went to acupuncture today and she did some  electroacupuncture to help get my ovaries to ovulate.

So, we continue to wait, but we take baby steps closer to our family.