Patience is truly a virtue! The story of my Sunday...

We woke up around 7:30 this morning.  I didn't know how I would possibly make it to 10 pm!  I was already so excited and nervous.  I just couldn't wait for 10 o'clock to get here.  For the most part, I have stayed fairly centered today.  I have had moments of nervousness, but mostly just pure excitement. 

Well, we went upstairs this evening to administer my evening shots.  By the way...I'm trying really hard not to complain because I know that this entire process is a blessing and a wonderful opportunity.  I'm just being honest for the other ttc women out there reading this blog.  This Progesterone in Oil shot is a KILLER! First of all, my awesome husband has to administer it.  Poor thing.  Secondly, it's a HUGE needle.  I think they said it was a 22 gauge needle.  Can that be right?  Thirdly, it leaves me feeling like I went to kickboxing class.  We rotate from left cheek to right cheek nightly (and, no, I'm not talking about my face).  I've tried all of the tricks I've read from other blogs.  The kicker is that I have to do this one for 12 weeks.  YIPPEE!  (disclaimer: I will gladly do whatever it takes to get pregnant, so PLEASE do not think I am being ungrateful.)

Anywho...I finished my evening shots and we both had missed calls on our cell phones.  It was Tammy from Fertility Partnership saying that Dr. Simckes's flight was delayed because of the weather and that they wanted us there at 11 pm instead.  My first thought was that I wanted Dr. S to be safe.  My second thought was that I can't possibly wait another hour without going crazy.  Isn't that funny?  We have waited over 9 years, and I am freaking out over one hour?  That thought was fleeting.  My third thought (which was later reiterated by a great friend!) was "one more hour to pray."  So, I am going to take my time getting ready to leave and I am going to pray as much as I possibly can.  I just can't wait to be near that little petri dish of possibility!

Also, I was reading some articles on Giuliana and Bill.  Do other ttc women watch this show?  It's awesome!  They went through two rounds of IVF and they allowed the cameras to be there every step of the way.  Anyway, one article said that Giuliana had to take 63 shots in one month.  So, this made me want to count up my shots.  The final number for January (unless they add something in the meantime)...NINETY-EIGHT!  Whew!  No wonder it looks like my husband punches me in the gut when I sleep. 

So, for now we beg for your prayers and thank you for your continued support!  What are you doing tonight?  I'm going to become a mommy!