And we're go for launch

Why is it that I have lots of NASA titles on this blog? I'm so weird.

Did you know that I always wanted to be an astronaut? Really. From about 9 to about 15 that was my goal. Then I heard (granted I never verified) that going into space messes with your reproductive system (x rays or something about strong rays in space) and then I wanted to be Susan S.arandon in The C.lient. Until I found out there was an increase in the number of lawyers coming out and a decrease in the number of teachers. So I switched to wanting to be a teacher.

I find this odd on several levels. 1 - I was worried about infertility even then (at 15!) and 2 - life never turns out the way you plan. I'm neither an astronaut, lawyer or teacher. Although technically a teacher by training, just not practicing. I'm sort of in the education field though, sort of....

But of course, that's not what you want to hear. And it's not really why I started to blog today anyway.

Yesterday I went in for my baseline. Everything came back good and we're a go for launch.

Started stims yesterday. Next test - bloodwork on Thursday, 5/17.

I'm starting to feel good about this cycle. For a couple reasons:

Yesterday I made new friends in the waiting room (where does this ever happen! who talks in the waiting room?) when I had to wait for 2 hours for my ultrasound (seriously, it was the pits). I actually connected with one again today - outside of the waiting room. It's always encouraging to meet new people going through something like you and the chance that you'll see them again.

And then at church today, our pastor said something along the lines of life never turns out the way you think, but it being in God's plans (it always sucks when I don't have a pen to take notes!) and it struck me as really cool for beginning this cycle. It was along the lines of having faith that God would provide for you.

I also found out someone else from church went through IVF too. In a round about way, it made me want to post about this cycle... (not to mention all your sweet comments and encouragements - thank you!) Another friend was talking about the need for support and community when you are going through infertility.

It was then that I realized how much you all mean to me - and how much I appreciate all your support. I realize that some of us have been around/supported each other for almost 5 year! I know there are other blogs that are older and longer, but that just seems like a long time to me. And I really appreciate it.

I know some of you before you were pregnant with your kids, you knew me as I struggled the first time to get pregnant. And yet, there are some of you who haven't gotten (or been able to stay) pregnant yet, or who are just staying pregnant for the first time. And some who are just starting your journey. I'm still praying for all of you and you're never far from my thoughts even if my comments are sporadic.

Ok. Done with my update. Signing off now.

Happy Mother's Day to all my friends who are mothers finally, and I'm praying for those of you who want to be mother's but haven't been able to yet here on earth. I know how hard today can be.