Read the fine print...it's not always bad :)

I am now happily enrolled in my 2009 benefits package. I received an overview of my medical insurance, go ahead and look, I circled the good parts. Fine print is not always bad! I had been told by HR a while ago that IVF is covered, but it brings a huge smile to my face to actually see it in fine print. After years of wishing there were just a way to try, it's hard to believe it's here.

Eye Candy

Late Birthday Surprise.

Hubby surprised me with an iPod Nano for my birthday. I honestly never thought I would get one or that I ever actually wanted one. But oh how much fun I have had with it. It's perfect for me because I have commitment issues when it comes to music. I very rarely like whole albums from one artist. I tend to pick and choose a few songs that I like off of a CD and that's all I'll listen too. Now I can just download the songs I like. The only thing I can say about my style of music is that I have no particular style. I like a little of everything. You will find in my collection everything from Soul Asylum to Stevie Wonder to Justin Timberlake to Ben Folds. Thanks hubby, it's a great gift! P. S. I need a name for my new little Nano, any suggestions?

IVF schedule.

I had my appointment with the IVF coordinator, Cori today. I am officially on the calender for end of March retrieval/transfer. We are super excited and can't wait to see how many embryos I can come up with. I am counting the days and I can't wait to get started. It's about a six week process, so I will be starting meds the middle of February, only 5 weeks from now! I will keep everybody updated as I hit milestones. It is going to be the most thrilling and hardest thing we have ever done. Keep us in your prayers!

Remembering

It's been a week of mixed emotions. I am gearing up for in vitro in March. I have my first class on Tuesday which I am thrilled about. But I was realizing the other day a year has passed now since my miscarriage. How did a year pass so quickly? I still think about it quite often and I think it will always be with me. Like a bothersome scar that you may go weeks without noticing and then one day it's all you can concentrate on. Parts of the whole ordeal are so hazy and surreal, as if it were a dream. And others are vividly engrained. I am forever changed, but not for the worse, for the better. I am stronger. My husband and I are closer. I have more faith(although that took a bit longer to be honest). As I contemplate this new year, I am excited. I am excited to proceed with IVF and grateful for the opportunities that has enabled us to do so. I am so grateful for my friends and family and their unconditional love and support. Hoping all of you a wonderful 2009!