Went great :)

Thursday, February 04, 2010

Thank you all for your prayers for us this morning! Our IUI went very smoothly, and I am very bloated and tender right now. Bring on the running pants!!

As I was driving over there, I was thinking how I initially thought our IUI would be this weekend. Then when I learned that Mr. A's family wanted to visit this weekend, I was all in a fuss that that might not work too well if we have to be half an hour away at 8am Sunday morning without a good explanation.

Then at my u/s on Monday, it was revealed that my follies were unusually ahead of themselves and so we would avoid the potential to have to explain where we were going to Mr. A's family. (Not that they would not like it or disapprove- they are just not the "intimate details" type of family- they would probably be uncomfortable just because they don't talk about personal stuff.)

Little did I know then, we're supposed to get a major snowstorm this weekend. Which is a tad more inconvenient than explaining our medical lives to Mr. A's parents.

Do you see what God has orchestrated?

All I could think about today was the people whose entire cycles (and savings) hinge on being able to do a baseline u/s or an ER or ET this weekend. I praise God for providing us the opportunity to do this IUI today. I was mentioning this to the receptionist at my RE and she said there is a girl there whose critical cycle days they could use to predict major snows. I guess the storm we got before Christmas was also an important time for her! I cannot imagine.

We all have times where we feel forgotten by God, but I can tell you today that I felt very important in God's eyes. I am so lucky (and unworthy) for Him to line up our cycle dates and put great hope into my heart, while others are facing cancelled cycles and cracking dreams.

When I was walking out of the RE office, I stopped by my nurse's office to see if she met Mr. A this morning when he was there for his part. She said she had missed him! She is such a sweetheart. She told me, "I'll just have to meet him next time..." (as I'm thinking, next time?!, there isn't going to be a next time!) but she continued, "...when you're here for your early pregnancy ultrasound!" Okay, I'll agree to that!!

And the receptionist told me to call her with good news in 2 weeks. Okey doke! Needless to say, I walked out of there with a big smile on my face!

And, what song do you think was playing on the radio when I got into my car?! None other than "What faith can do" (Kutless), that spoke so clearly to me last week!! Oh my goodness, I about died! Can you believe that?! I am not kidding!!

I feel very priveleged today to have experienced all of this encouragement. I strongly believe that this is Godly encouragement. In the past, I would have doubted this. But I think it's high time I stop doubting that our God would choose to interact with us in everyday ways. I am praying that this encouragement will reveal a healthy little one snuggled in tight from this cycle, but even if it doesn't, I am encouraged that our family will be expanded by the hand of God. And once we are cradling our little one(s), I don't want to look back on our journey and see my doubt of the encouragement that was interjected along the way.

Our big God has big plans, when He gives me big encouragement, I'm going to respond with big faith!

31 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad your IUI went well this morning. Praying for you that this is it!!

Jenny said...

yay! i'm so glad God is always at work!

Melissa said...

Awesome! Glad it went well Today and you are so right! God has big plans for all of us. All we need is Faith.

BelowAverageAthlete said...

Happy the timeing worked out for this cycle! You have such a great attitude!!!!! :)

Shanny said...

All together a pretty positive day! You know my fingers are tightly crossed for you, GL =)

AL said...

I'm so glad the timing worked out and everything went smoothly! I hope you will have great news in 2 weeks!

Priscilla said...

I'm so happy you're feeling so great about this cycle!! I am too!!! It IS high time for you to get your BFP!!!

I nominated you for a Beautiful Blogger award...go check it out on my blog if you're interested!!!

All the best wishes for you this cycle!!! And I hope you have a lovely weekend with your DHs family!

XX

Brigittemarie said...

*PRAYERS!* Enjoy the snowy weekend darlin!!!!!!

Low Fat Lady said...

It is interesting how our cycles just work out that way. I was so nervous my husband would be out of town when I needed him, but as usual my follicles are slow growing so everything was ok :)

... said...

I'm glad all the timing worked out well.

Anonymous said...

Wow what great things. God is definitely working. I've been seeing little things lately that I know has to be God and I'm really hoping we get a BFP soon. I'm really hoping for you too!!! I'll be praying for you!

the misfit said...

Your attitude continues to amaze (and occasionally baffle) me. You are maybe the most hopeful infertile I know. Best of luck this cycle!

Rach said...

Yay! Hopefully it's a fast 2ww.

Alison said...

So glad it went well! I really hope this is your month. As always, your faith is inspiring :)

Jessica said...

Glad the IUI went well. Hoping the next 2 weeks flies by, and ends with a BFP!!

Jane said...

Great news! I'm so glad the timing worked for you in the end. Sounds like you're having a really good cycle. Fingers crossed!

Rachel said...

I prayed so hard for you this morning! May God give you a peaceful 2WW :)

Anonymous said...

I learned of that song 'What faith can do" from you and posted it on my blog, another you tube version on I think the same day you posted yours. This you tube version has pictures.

Leslie said...

Yeah for your IUI going really well and everything working out timing wise. Hope your 2ww goes by fast with great news at the end for you = )

Praying for Hope said...

I like the timing of everything. Fingers crossed and holding thumbs for good news in two weeks.

Leah said...

So glad it went well. :-D

Basic Girl said...

So excited everything worked out so well. That is so awesome how the timing was perfect, hoping it means good things are to come this cycle and this is THE month!!!

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear it went well!

Hope you guys stay safe this weekend! Good luck with the 2ww - I'm rooting for you :).

The Mrs. said...

It truly is amazing to see God at work! I am so glad your IUI went smooth! Praying this is it for you girl!!
I also gave you an award on my blog!

Emily said...

So glad it went well yesterday! I am praying for you!!!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad it went well. I'll be thinking of you and hoping for a great result at the end of these two weeks. Stay warm during the crazy snow storm!

Hillary said...

GREAT news, and what an amazing gift from the Lord in the timing!

Noelle said...

What an absolutely beautiful post. I do believe that God orchestrated all of that for you. I think that sometimes it is just so EVIDENT that it is Him. In your case, it was blaring evident. I feel like God is creating this beautiful story for you...One that you will be able to share with others and with your future children. I am praying right now that you have a miracle brewing in there!

Kristin (kekis) said...

Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving a comment. Let us start counting up (not down) together!

Anonymous said...

so glad it went well and that the timing worked out! timing can be so stressful! keeping everything crossed for you this time!!!

p.s. thanks so much for your comments on my blog.

Erica said...

I'm very glad to hear it went well and I'll be praying for awesome news soon!