Scheduled!

We have a date!!

Our egg retrieval and transfer will, if all things go well, be the last week of July.

So far this week, I have

-printed, signed, and scanned at least 10 different consent forms about various parts of the process (one involving a notary)

-done an hour-long online training about the process and all of its risks

-ordered, paid for, and scheduled delivery of my IVF medications

-transferred a needed medical record

-spent hours watching videos and reading about other women's IVF experiences

-stocked up on IVF supplies (heating pads, ice packs, and more)

There's probably more. I've felt very busy. I'm so happy the timing is working out so that I'm not working right now!

Since Monday I've had a really hard time focusing on anything else. I've even had a hard time reading, which is normally a good escape.

My feelings have alternated between feeling hopeful and happy that things are FINALLY progressing and nerves about the physical pain and just the worry that it won't work.

Let's be honest, when IVF works, it's a complete and utter miracle. At least we're going to have a chance.