The beginning of something beautiful.

We are officially started on the journey of IVF!

I went to my first IVF appointment for a baseline ultrasound and blood work on Friday (11/27). I used to be nervous around needles, like on the verge of hyperventilating, cried until I was 20, "I can't look!" kind of nervous.  Yesterday, I never even flinched! I am unstoppable now. ;) 

I was so excited to get the green light to get started! My ovaries were "quiet" and my estrogen levels were low enough to begin. I was also able to ask a thousand (14 really) questions I had added to my list and talk about my upcoming appointments. I'll be visiting the office twice a week to ensure my ovaries are producing the right amount of eggs and not too many. 

My doctor was almost equally excited about us doing IVF. I couldn't help but tell her the story of how this became possible. I teared up as I shared the encouragement and support Matt and I were showered with after sharing our story. <3

Although I didn't go shopping on Black Friday, the transaction I made at the doctors office proves to be the most expensive day of the year. My heart is still bursting with joy that friends and family made this possible. We love you!

So last night, I started the injections.(adorable case, right?) I went into a spare bedroom, set up my station and after 10 seconds I was done! Then we went bowling and I won a game! 

I'm telling you, I'm unstoppable.