You take it on faith, you take it to the heart...
The waiiiiting is the hardest part*
OK PEOPLE. Listen up. There's a lot to tell. A lot that's random. I'm just going to go with it. You should pee, and get yourself a beverage. You may be here awhile.
High Energy Embryo.
So, all the active IVF poking and prodding is done for now, except the aforementioned shots. Now, we wait. And wait. Maybe there's an embryo implanting. Maybe not. No way to tell yet. Just lots of waiting.
There's a lot of chance it just won't take. Even if it does, it could only take a little and then I'd have a period. Or I could miscarry. Or, maybe it'll stick.
I don't say this to be negative. I'm feeling quite positive, actually. But we infertile types get used to failure, to having our hopes dashed with each period every 4 weeks (or 3 in my case. EXCELLENT.) So, it's best for us to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. All your thoughts and prayers mean everything to me. Thank you. We'll wait together.
Random thing number one.
Mostly for the fam, a picture of our new deck furniture and newly stained deck. Which my dog has already covered in mud. Because she's bad.
The knitting on the table - it's a secret. Shhh.
Dientes mas blancas.
I am getting my teeth bleached. They make these cool molds of your teeth so the plastic things fit exactly, like so:
Not so attractive. Not very tasty bleach gel. Moving On.
You think she's dancing now...
Here's some math for you:
9 girls + slightly used wedding gown + engaged girl = weddin' jig.
REALLY High Energy Johnny...
...is taking a welding class. How cute is this picture?
Best. Man. Ever. Wants to build bicycles. Lord don't let him burn down the house.**
Random Pirate Attack!
Look what I got from the dear HibiscuitsGirl at The Black Stitch! Yo Ho Ho!
Note the "Ahoy Matey" sticker. I love this woman.
Knitting? A swatch. Anything.
I have joined the "Green Gable Knit-a-long" because I could not help myself. Here's a swatch. Boring, but it's all you get folks.
Yarrrrrrrrrrn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in "New Age Teal". Ooooh. Goody.
Alright, kids. I'm exhausted. I actually have to go back to work Friday. Oh, WORK. I forgot about that bit. I was enjoying this stay-at-home situation...
*Kudos to Karma, whose song suggestion was perfect.
** WATCH OUT. You might get what you're after...
Comments
You know that I'm thinking big time positive thoughts for you guys.
xoxoxo!!!
Posted by: Becky | May 4, 2006 04:54 AM
P.S. I love how I'm on France time because then I get to comment first. Tee hee!
Posted by: Becky | May 4, 2006 04:55 AM
Sending fertile thoughts your way, HEJ!
Posted by: Wendy | May 4, 2006 06:41 AM
i haven't commented on this before, but just wanted to add my thoughts and prayers to all the others. i have a feeling that mr and mrs high energy are going to be amazing parents.
Posted by: anna | May 4, 2006 08:16 AM
I got your back, honey. You know where I am.
HEJohnny looks very cute in his knight in shining armor gear. We had a little fun with fire last night and I DO NOT recommend it. Bikes? Can't you just buy those? ;-)
Posted by: Cara | May 4, 2006 08:29 AM
Oh and that engaged girl? She's enough to make you want to get married all over again! And NOT elope this time.
Posted by: Cara | May 4, 2006 08:30 AM
I have fingers and toes crossed for you and your potential high energy baby.
Posted by: Liz K. | May 4, 2006 08:43 AM
Go embryo go! Stay there, dammit!
Do you find that Cotton Fleece is super splitty? I used it a couple months ago and I almost tore all my hair out.
Your deck furniture is pretty!
Posted by: Jenn | May 4, 2006 08:44 AM
Go High Energy Embryo! We're all pulling for you!
Posted by: allison | May 4, 2006 09:05 AM
Fingers and legs crossed for you!
Posted by: Scout | May 4, 2006 09:55 AM
Oh boy. Been through this one...
Listen up, hormones. You have to do your job. She stuck you in places she should not have to stick sharp objects and it is your duty to prevent stupid things like 21-day cycles. And besides, the acronym for the High Energy Embryo is HEE...
so it HAS to stay :-)
Posted by: Lee Ann | May 4, 2006 10:26 AM
I love the deck furniture. It's dashing! And the recipient of that secret knitting is going to love it!
Posted by: Anne Marie | May 4, 2006 10:39 AM
The high-energy post suggests a high energy (e.g. positive) attitude, so yay! for you!
You know we are all thinking positive thoughts and prayers for you both!
Posted by: Leah | May 4, 2006 10:43 AM
Go, go, embryo!
Posted by: anne | May 4, 2006 10:54 AM
Patiently waiting with you! Grow and attach, HEE (High Energy Embryo)!
They should make flavored teeth-whitening gel...like pina colada...but maybe no turkey dinner with mashers cuz that would be too weird...
=)
Posted by: Rossana | May 4, 2006 11:32 AM
Good luck with the IVF! I'm crossing fingers, toes, and needles that it "sticks". I love the welding shot of your High Energy Dude.
Posted by: Gina | May 4, 2006 11:53 AM
You've got a lot going on! I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you guys and the IVF!
Posted by: maya | May 4, 2006 12:30 PM
I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that an embryo sticks it's landing for a perfect 10!
Lookit all the stuff you've got going on. Welding, how cool is that?
Posted by: Christie | May 4, 2006 12:30 PM
That just opened up numerous possiblities for my used wedding dress. Anyone in blog land want to wear mine? It's preserved!
I'm hoping for embryos sticking!
Posted by: biglug | May 4, 2006 12:34 PM
Best wishes for sticky embryos! How fun would a High Energy Infant be!
The tooth whitening business is intriguing...
Posted by: Anita | May 4, 2006 12:45 PM
HEE! I love that.
You, Sadie, Johnny, the deck, and the embryo are all schmoos.
I look ridiculous in that picture.
Posted by: Carrie | May 4, 2006 04:37 PM
I'm sooooo pulling for you girlie!! Good news is goin' around so maaaayyyybe..... and HEJohnny looks ADORBABLE in that pic! hee!
Posted by: Lara | May 4, 2006 05:27 PM
sending you positive baby thoughts!
Posted by: carrie m | May 4, 2006 06:57 PM
Sending positive vibes southward to you . . .
Posted by: Kathy | May 4, 2006 07:23 PM
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SOCKS!!!! They are stupendous, and you are such a cool sockpal! Best of luck with the IVF - sticky baby vibes to the both of you! How soon until you find out if things worked? I'll keep all my fingers crossed. Thanks again! (pics up at my blog)
Posted by: Jenny | May 4, 2006 08:22 PM
Just sending more baby dust your way! xoxo
Posted by: Karma | May 5, 2006 01:08 AM
Sending high energy embryo thoughts your way!!!! Green Gable is wonderful and easy ..... very relaxing :)
Posted by: Whitney | May 5, 2006 03:59 AM
Sending you positive thoughts and good wishes from Virginia!!! jane
Posted by: jane | May 5, 2006 06:48 AM
Sending prayers your way! Green Gable will look fab in that color!
Posted by: Bear Knits | May 5, 2006 09:02 AM
cheering on the little embryo for you out here in colorado!
Posted by: joanna | May 5, 2006 04:49 PM
"The Energies" are too cute!!! Your deck furniture is beautiful, I can't wait to see everything you've done.
Posted by: Jenny | May 5, 2006 05:17 PM
Here's hoping for sticky embryos.
I'll have my fingers crossed for ya.
Posted by: Stephanie | May 5, 2006 06:07 PM
STICK!!!!!
Posted by: DebbieB | May 6, 2006 11:18 AM
Dude, I've had so much Good Vibe Thinking headed my way this last year that I have extra, and I'm sending it back your way, doll.
Posted by: Rachael | May 7, 2006 02:44 PM
Go Go High Energy Embryo!
I'm sending my best thoughts your way, Team Energy...
x/o
Posted by: heather | May 8, 2006 11:19 AM
Good luck with the small one trying to grow! I've been reading your blog for a while but haven't commented yet...just thought I'd say hi and you're definitely in my prayers. Hope all goes well for you and your newly whitening teeth!
Posted by: Sarah | May 8, 2006 05:33 PM
Well, with knitters rooting/pulling/cheering/praying for you, you have pretty much all the cosmic forces at your disposal. And with a nickname like HEE, how can it not happen?
Best wishes!
Posted by: HibiscuitsGirl | May 9, 2006 10:53 AM
jenny! i am so glad i happened upon your blog tonight of all nights. you guys will be in my thoughts and i'll be checking back for sure. best of luck with everything. i know it can be INCREDIBLY HARD - it took us almost 3 years for me to get preggo with our now 16+ month old *twins* (ah, yes! a bonus possibility of fertility treatments). they are truly amazing and i really believe they were the reason we had to wait. any other time and we wouldn't have them in our lives. the (in)fertility process changed me, my husband, our marriage, our faith, our everything. forever. man, i am getting all misty-eyed right now with you in my thoughts. best of luck with all of this - and if you need ANYTHING, please know i'm open for chitchat. i went through most of our experience tight-lipped, afraid i was going to jinx something. or disappoint people. it was a very very depressing place. then one night at our best friends' home, an off-handed comment turned into the realization they were going through the same thing and neither of us knew!!! they have adopted the most amazing little man who has made them more happy than anything. things work out somehow. BEST OF LUCK and remember that we're thinking of ya! (i'm now going to bookmark your blog)
Posted by: jennifer | May 9, 2006 10:43 PM
My very dear friends went through the IVF and to their joy, their twins just turned one! So, sending happy vibes your way and maybe double the fun too :)
Posted by: Juls | May 10, 2006 07:34 PM