We've decided to do another fresh IVF cycle. Yay! Even though we still have two frozen embryos, at this point it's more worthwhile to do a fresh cycle instead of a frozen for many reasons. First, Andrea's insurance covers the retrieval... this is huge! Most of the cost of an IVF cycle is the retrieval. Second, we overpaid SIRM this time around, so technically they owe us some money, which will go directly to the next cycle. Third, a fresh cycle is more likely to be successful. Fourth, Andrea isn't getting any younger! We are just thrilled that Andrea's insurance covers this! This would not be possible if we had to pay the entire cost of 2 IVF cycles. So I can't say enough how grateful I am for all this!!
Another good thing is that the May cycle dates will work out perfectly with our schedules. We would both have to go in on cycle day 9, which is May 29th. Then Andrea has to go in a few days on her own for ultrasounds. And then, most likely, the retrieval will fall on Saturday, June 2nd... with the transfer on June 7th! My last day of school is on June 4th, so it will be perfect! Also, if the dates work out, we will have the first beta test on Andrea's birthday and the due date will be on my 30th birthday! What are the chances??? This has got to be it! It's got to be! That would be the best, most amazing, most wonderful birthday present we could ever ask for!!
In other news, we are also in the process of buying a house, which we will be closing on just before the cycle begins. Busy busy times ahead, but all good exciting things!
I have to say that it has been hard to stay positive in the past. However, we started to shift our thinking and our outlook on the events of the past couple months and amazing things started to happen. You might be thinking, "Wow, what a hippy dippy nut head!" But I'm serious! Great things started to almost fall in our laps right after we change our thinking. For instance, the dates of the May IVF cycle worked out just right, Andrea's insurance paid for everything, we're technically getting some money back from SIRM, we put in a low offer on the perfect house for us and it was accepted, we're getting a decent amount of money back on our tax return, we have amazing friends who do little things to let us know that they care, we got to go on a random last minute weekend getaway to relax regroup, etc. Even the kids at school give me the sweetest notes EXACTLY when I need them most! Now don't get me wrong, we've had some challenges too. Like when the paint job in the bathroom didn't go as expected. But we still were able to fix it fairly easily and learn from it.
Just wanted to close with a few quotes/poems that helped us during these trying times...
when things go wrong as they sometimes will
when the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
when the funds are low, and the debts are high,
and you want to smile, but have to sigh,
when care is pressing you down a bit,
rest if you must, but do not quit.
success is failure turned inside out,
the silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
and you can never tell how close you are,
it may be near when it seems so far,
so stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
it's when things go wrong that you must not quit.
when the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
when the funds are low, and the debts are high,
and you want to smile, but have to sigh,
when care is pressing you down a bit,
rest if you must, but do not quit.
success is failure turned inside out,
the silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
and you can never tell how close you are,
it may be near when it seems so far,
so stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
it's when things go wrong that you must not quit.
"The key to success is not what you do, it is how you feel about what you are doing. Success begins with a positive attitude, it is the most valuable asset we may own. Success begins with a good feeling about where we are and a positive attitude about where we want to be."
"No matter what happens, no matter what the appearance, we are always successful. What looks like failure teaches us what not to do, what does not work. It forces us to refocus, and redo."
"When confronted with a difficulty, we must immediately shift our attention from the problem to the solution. We can think, speak and bring the best possible outcome into existence by focusing on where we are going, not on where we think we are."
"Life is going to be a challenge. There will be rough times, difficult situations, things to fall into, major obstacles, mysteries to solve, wonders to unfold and promises to keep to yourself. Now that you know what to expect, prepare yourself. The only way to get to where you want to be is to do what needs to be done to get there."
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