How old are you?

What a day! I woke up early this morning so that I could get to Dr. Akin between 8 and 9 for my ultrasound and bloodwork. God was so good and gave me a great nights sleep, even when my head and heart were very anxious. I constantly have to cling to Phillipian 4:6,

6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

It was really cool to walk into Dr. Akin's office this morning and see a few of the other girls I had met last week at our education class. We talked about who did our shots, side effects, and just the excitement of the next few weeks. I need to get their names/emails so I can keep in touch after IVF. Our nurse Gayle said she could not tell us who had successful pregnancies after this process. I was called back for blookwork first and met a really nice lady (I can't remember her name, Christa). We somehow got on the subject of Dr. Butler and realized we were both blessed to be his patients. She told me about a time she had a miscarriage and how he really ministered to her and loved on her throughout the process. She metioned how good God had been during that time, and that she knew as hard as it was to lose that baby, it was ultimately His plan. She then told me she was also my embryologist (sp), the one who will care, nurture, and love my babies until the make it home to my womb. I just wanted to hug her after the short time we spent together. She really was a wonderful person and I can't wait to see her Friday, Monday, and over the next few weeks.

After my bloodwork, I had to have my ultrasound. Dr. Akin mentioned that residents would be doing some of our labwork, but I didn't realize he would have a 12 year old perform my ultrasound. Seriously, he did a great job, but am I getting that old. (He was probably fresh out of med school, talk about awkward). After my ultrasound I was told I needed to cut back on the shot I had been giving myself over the past week and start the Follistim tonight. (this will hopefully stimulate my follicles, and begin developing my eggs).

To keep me busy until 4:30 (if I didn't hear from Gayle and Dr. Akin today, that meant all my levels were good and I could continue on with IVF this month), I went up to Louisville with Jan and Mom for the day. I found some cute tops (that if needed could expand) at Ann Taylor Loft and enjoyed my favorite tuxedo cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory. We got home right at 4:30 and I am HAPPY to report.....no phone call! We are on. YES!! Thank you for all your prayers and encouragement, I love ya.

Em