I thought I would give a little update. After my egg retrieval last tuesday I had a pretty rough recovery. My abdomen swelled up with fluid and I was in a great deal of pain for days. I am still hurting but each day is getting better. Now it just hurts if I over do it by being on my feet too long or if I bend over. I know the doctor made the right decision by waiting for the transfer. While it is hard to wait, I know it was for the best. Now I can have time to fully recover before we start the next step of the journey. Mid to late June isn't THAT far away, right?
I have such an amazing support system both here in Arizona and back home in Pennsylvania. Dave took such good care of me and Logan while I was recovering. I am so thankful to have such an amazing supportive husband. My in-laws also helped out so much when I was stuck in bed. My friends checked in on me to see if I needed anything. Everyone back east has had so many encouraging words to say and sent text messages to check up on us. I appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness more than I can say.
This has nothing to do with IVF but I just thought I would talk about it today...I have been really getting to know some of the students at the school that I work at. It breaks my heart to hear what they have been through by the time they are 14 years old. Some have lost a parent or have been removed from their custody and are living in group homes. Some of the kids are the "problem" children that are always in trouble but I have found just by letting them talk to me and listening to them that they are just screaming for someone to care about them. I was talking to Dave the other day about how lucky we were to grow up in families filled with love and how lucky Logan is to have the same thing. I know that one day we are going to foster children and we will get to share that love with them. I am excited for the day that we can make a difference in a child's life that truly needs it. I don't know when it will happen that is just part of the journey!
cool, Anne
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