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- Lost in Space
- On the planet since 1973. Living in sin with M since 1997 and honestly since 2002. Failing at baby-making since 2005. And whining about it here since 2008. Come on in and sit a spell. This train wreck never seems to end.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Here Comes the Sun
I learned earlier this week at work that one of my new tasks is to make the Sun. Okay, so obviously not the Sun, but I need to use IR lamps to simulate the Sun on the outside of our current monster of a spacecraft. I have never done this before, but even without any calculations I think it will take a shitload of lamps. Yes, that is the technical term I used for my lead today. We are a refined bunch.
I'm really not here to bore you with work talk. I just found it a little ironic after how miserable I have been at work this week that this is one of my new tasks. In honor of it, I want to focus on some of the bright spots of my week. I'm tired of bitching and moaning here and so I'm trying hard to keep my mind moving forward with happy thoughts.
Bright spot #1: I talked to all 4 of the people who needed to be informed at work that I will take a few days off toward the end of the month for ER and ET. I only told 2 of them what was really going on and it went well - only minor tears in front of one of them. I am relieved it is done.
Bright spot #2: M. always makes me laugh, but has gone above and beyond his call of duty to make me smile this week. He told me that it won't matter if S. and I are sharing an office in a month because I will be pregnant too. I really do love my over-grown child of a husband.
Bright spot #3: The Lupron injections have been a breeze and aside from being tired, I don't really have any side effects.
Bright spot #4: AF started. Not normally a bright spot for someone with infertility, but we couldn't try this month anyway due to starting Lupron. I was just happy the Lupron didn't screw anything up and make her late.
Bright spot #5: I can still wear my skinny jeans and S. can't. Yes, I'm stretching here, but I at least get an E for effort.
That was harder than I thought it would be which probably means I should try doing it a little more often. If ego girl is the one drawing my blood tomorrow though, the bitchfest is on. And I'm guessing all bets are off once I start stims tomorrow. Hormotional city, sweetheart. Please pray for M - poor sap is gonna need it.
Now I am off to get 2 "Congratulations on your Pregnancy" cards for S. (my officemate) and C. (my BFF). This is a happy time. This is a happy time. This is a happy time. Say it with me. This is a happy time.
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This is a happy time! But it's also a difficult time, which is perfectly normal and acceptable - it can be both happy and difficult. I think thinking through the bright spots and enumerating them is a really good idea to help keep you focused on what's going well and to help you to keep moving forward.
Thanks for all your kind and helpful comments to me. :)
i love this song by the beatles!
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun, and I say it's all right
I wish i could be a bit happier singing to it...AF is battering at my door...really battering..i feel her coming..
Your DH is such a sweet man. :)
Sorry about AF at your door, but woo-hoo to skinny jeans!
First of all, 'Here Comes the Sun' is just about my all time favorite Beatles song. Love it. And, it's way cool that you get to create the sun!
Second, I love the lemonade you made - I hope it was refreshing for you. I applaud you for finding the strength and the courage to celebrate with S and C. Knowing what you are going through will only make your sentiments more meaningful. I hope this brings you some peace.
Third - YAY for Lupron not kicking your a$$!
And finally - Good luck as you start stimming - I hope you get tons of great quality eggs and feel completely comfortable the whole time (meaning you can still wear your skinny jeans at trigger and thereafter but only until you need the stretchy pants to accommodate your growing baby)!!!!!!!
Have a great weekend!
I hope this is your cycle! It is a happy time, but that doesn't make it any easier.
Good Luck!
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Saying it with you...this is a happy time. I wish you the best of luck this cycle.
I'm so glad I visited here today. That's one of my favorite songs and it totally cheered me up to hear it. Sorry it's a such a difficult time, but kudos to you for finding the bright spots.
This will be a happy time if we both get pg this month! Good luck with your stims tonight!! Keep me updated, OK?
I love the idea of looking at the bright spots of your week. That's a great idea (even if it can be so hard to do.) I'm glad you were able to talk to your co-workers/bosses about your procedures. It's good to have that out of the way. I'm glad M is there for you, too. I'm thinking about you and so glad the cycle is off to a good start.
Think happy thoughts...(I'll be thinking them for you, too!)
Your hubby is a smart, smart man and I love the way he thinks! That man's a keeper.
I enjoyed this post!
Chanting with you "This is a happy time." And good news on 1) Lupron not being too bad and 2) fitting into your skinny jeans. Both are to be celebrated!
Just wanted to check in and see how the stims are going. Hope you're having a good weekend! :)
You are too cute! Hey- thanks for checking on me- was out of town but have posted now.
Glad to hear this is a happy time (said with gritted teeth)! Thanks for the video!
Congrats on the skinny jeans - we'll take small successes where we can, right? :)
Also, very good to hear the Lupron isn't causing you any problems.
This IS a happy time!
B,
"Here Comes the Sun" is one of my very favorite songs. It speaks of such optimism and carries so many levels of meaning for me. I hope you got my PM on FF.com today. I'm not trying to get too much ahead of myself here, but I really think the ice is indeed slowly melting for us. Here comes the sun, friend.
E
P.S. I love how M makes you smile and laugh. My DH does the same for me. Boy, how they sustain us.
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