T minus 3 days until we depart for India!
I've spent the past few days packing, unpacking, repacking... and drinking wine!
In all honesty, this whole traveling to India for fertility treatment thing is just a tiny bit more stressful than I anticipated. (Or else I have just completely forgotten how stressful it is to undergo treatment anywhere in the world.) Serving as a reminder is the below picture:
Note the waist-high snow, the lack of any visible driving surface, and the complete absence of snow plows. 'Twas the night before my first ever IVF transfer and coincidentally, the night of a historic Nor'easter.
Do not be fooled by my smile. I was, to put it mildly, completely freaking out! Duane and my two brother-in-laws (who had graciously spent the night in anticipation of this storm) were frantically shoveling the driveway so that we could make it out onto the unplowed street, which was located (under normal weather conditions) a good 2 1/2 hours from my out of state fertility clinic. My fresh embryos had roughly another 12 hours to go before they would need to be frozen and the chances of us making it anywhere were lookin' mighty slim.
Lesson learned. When it comes to building our family, we cannot be stopped! Regardless of whether we have to travel 70 miles or 7000 miles, no obstacle will be too great for us to overcome.
I need to keep this in mind as all of the "what-ifs" slowly start to creep into my head.
I've spent the past few days packing, unpacking, repacking... and drinking wine!
In all honesty, this whole traveling to India for fertility treatment thing is just a tiny bit more stressful than I anticipated. (Or else I have just completely forgotten how stressful it is to undergo treatment anywhere in the world.) Serving as a reminder is the below picture:
Do not be fooled by my smile. I was, to put it mildly, completely freaking out! Duane and my two brother-in-laws (who had graciously spent the night in anticipation of this storm) were frantically shoveling the driveway so that we could make it out onto the unplowed street, which was located (under normal weather conditions) a good 2 1/2 hours from my out of state fertility clinic. My fresh embryos had roughly another 12 hours to go before they would need to be frozen and the chances of us making it anywhere were lookin' mighty slim.
Nevertheless, WE MADE IT.
Lesson learned. When it comes to building our family, we cannot be stopped! Regardless of whether we have to travel 70 miles or 7000 miles, no obstacle will be too great for us to overcome.
I need to keep this in mind as all of the "what-ifs" slowly start to creep into my head.
I need to KNOW that we WILL have a family.
I need to have FAITH that because of our unending DETERMINATION we will be SUCCESSFUL in India.
And I need to have CONFIDENCE that we have chosen the right road to build our family.
I am, at the moment, working on all of the above.
Because ready or not... India here we come!!!
How exciting! Please let us know if you need anything while you're here. And, who knows, maybe we'll run into you sometime!
ReplyDeleteCheers and safe travels,
Douglas and Chad
Best wishes for your trip! We all hope the first time will be the charm, and for some it is..but with the strength & determination you obviously have, it will happen. Keep the faith, SJ & B xx
ReplyDeleteWe will be in Delhi Aug 10th onward, maybe we will see each other!! Safe travels and all the best for an awesome outcome!!!
ReplyDeletei was so happy to see your post pop up in my blog list! i love this post and all the the positivity, faith and drive oozing from it. you both are unstoppable and i admire everything you stand for!
ReplyDeletesending prayers on top of prayers and many positive vibes! i see great things coming your way. <3
lots of love and luck and a huge hug!
maria :)
Awesome! Best wishes for the flight, and keep us updated about the progress of your trip (internet connection willing)
ReplyDeleteSafe travels and Good luck in Delhi! I hope you enjoy your time there and are able to relax a bit. We did a lot of touristy things while we were in India, which helped keep our minds from the "what-if" game/craziness.
ReplyDeleteAlso, drink your wine before you go because wine in India is ridiculously expensive! The restaurants will try to sell you the India wine, but its awful.
Wow...just 3 days. I look forward to the next instalment. All the best. Take Care x
ReplyDeleteAll the best for your travels!. Look forward to reading about your journey and experience of it all. We've decided to head over later in the year for a fresh cycle....
ReplyDeleteStay strong and keep the faith xx
Wishing you safe travels and sending lots and lots of babydust your way!!
ReplyDeleteSo you must be there by now. Or mid flight. Wow wow WOW. Serious good vibes being sent your way! Good luck guys :)
ReplyDeleteoh and no ice in drinks. I think that's what got me over there.
Yay baby making!
K