In February I finally got my period after fibroid/endo surgery the previous November. After over half a year lost to Lupron, my surgery, and then waiting for my period, we were cleared for IUIs. The first half of the year was spent doing three IUIs (spoiler alert- none of them worked). I went into my first IUI with a lot of hope and excitement thinking THIS COULD BE IT. I COULD FINALLY BE PREGNANT AFTER THIS PROCEDURE. I wish that my CT doctor had let me know of my FSH and AMH levels ahead of time because I wouldn’t have gotten my hopes up so much. I’m not sure that we would have moved quicker to IVF because of the whole financial aspect, but still. My hope diminished drastically for the second and third IUIs.
Our only major travel of the year (at least together) was to the Dominican Republic for a wedding. We had a great time and drank way too much.
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| Sunset in the DR |
We did a whole lot of work outside in CT on our front lawn, our back yard, and our garden. I can't wait to install garden beds in our new house this spring!
CP drastically changed our lives by getting a random call from a headhunter in April for a fantastic job in Chicago. After he got the job offer we were able to
quickly sell our house and CP and I spent two months apart from each other
while he started his new job and I stayed behind in CT to work and get the
house ready for the closing. All of the pieces fell into place for the move when I received word that my transfer to the Chicago office had been approved! However, we were bummed when we learned that despite the fact that IL has a state mandate for infertility treatment, CP's new health insurance for the two of us wouldn't cover any treatments. But HOORAY I found an insurance plan through my work that does cover IVF! Coverage starts the second week in January!
The first full day of CP being in the Chicago area he went to an open house and ended up going back the next day to put an offer on the house with my dad. I didn’t even get to
see the house until after the inspection. As soon as we moved in after our August
closing, we started A WHOLE LOT OF WORK on the house.
We have fixed up the sunroom,
the living room, the
dining room (post coming after I get back from NY), most of the downstairs
bathroom, and most of the kitchen (CP may have finished everything prior to me
getting back from NY too). Oh and we have a whole new yard after hiring an awesome landscaper!
Meanwhile, we our older dog went in for emergency surgery for bloat. Thankfully we caught it in time, but unfortunately the money that went towards her surgery we had hoped was going to go towards the house.
This year I learned NOT to schedule doctor appointments on
the same day as birthdays and anniversaries.
Finding out that I had started growing fibroids again ruined our three-year anniversary. Luckily, my doctor determined that I didn’t need to have surgery on the fibroids.
This year was also my year of reaching out for more support
with our infertility. Despite CP making fun of going to a support group for infertility, the monthly meetings are
informative and really helpful. I will
definitely continue going to them. In addition, I have had some one-on-one meetings with other infertiles that have also been helpful. In addition YOU GUYS have been supportive every step of the way. I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH AS I'M PRETTY SURE YOU KEEP ME SANE.
This past month I turned 34,
CP and I spent a night going over IVF paperwork and making decisions,
and I unfortunately learned that my FSH and AMH levels were not normal. (I should have known better than to write this post calling myself “lucky”- I totally jinxed myself.) I’m finishing out 2012 and starting off 2013
by working in New York helping out Sandy victims. Hopefully that alone gives me some good karma
going into 2013.
Overall it was a year of change that hopefully was for the best. We enjoyed our two years of living in CT, but to be only 30 minutes from my family is amazing. Plus, we have an awesome neighborhood and a house that will be awesome someday (hopefully in 2013). CP is enjoying his job while getting to travel around the world via business class, while I am finally enjoying my job (most days). Hopefully IVF is the way to finally conceive and the big hole I have in my life will be plugged up.
You should never fast-forward into the future. Because every time you do, you rob yourself of the journey, the present moment, which, in the end, is all there really is.
-Alyson Noel
What was your high point this year? What was your low point this year? What are you looking forward to in 2013?
5 comments:
You've had quite the busy year, KT. Sounds like being back Chicago is where you need to be. That is awesome that you are helping Sandy victims. I just got back NY and it seemed like everything was pretty well cleaned up...but what do I know. Just a silly tourist. :) Happy New Year!
Oh, 2012... I guess some pretty great things happened (hubby finally had a major investment pull through for his company; we travelled to Hong Kong, Thailand, the Caribbean and other exotic destinations), but to be honest, I really just want to start fresh with 2013. I have this crazypants sense of determination now with babymaking that I didn't really have before and am convinced that I will be knocked up or with child by next Christmas. Like, it's not really optional. :) Hopefully you guys will be in the same place by the end of next year and we can celebrate together!
sounds like you had quite a year! Fingers crossed there's more in store for 2013!
I'm just ready to say f*ck you to 2012. I never want to have my heart broken like that, or ever, again.
Happy 2013!
It's been quite a year, lady! I feel like both our lives changed drastically in 2012 and I know I'm still trying to adjust to all the changes that took place. Cheers to 2013!!
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