Last week, a fertility nurse informed me that LabCorp had messed up my bloodwork and not taken all of the necessary samples for further comprehensive testing back in early September. Since all of the bloodwork wasn't properly done, I had to get the necessary nine vials of blood drawn this morning and will not be able to see the fertility doctor until the end of October. Bummer!
My husband and I could be infuriated by this, but what's the point? Waiting a little over three weeks to see the doctor really doesn't matter one way or the other.
In fact, we are taking a much more relaxed approach to getting pregnant now. We are not using any fertility treatments, but I have embraced Eastern methods of fertility treatments, such as herbs, weekly massage, and regular acupuncture. We are having regular sex but aren't stressing out about it. We are confident and optimistic that we will be pregnant again; we just have to be patient and kind to ourselves! I have even deleted all of the pregnancy apps from my iPhone! This says a lot.
It was certainly a good sign that my period arrived right when it was due the month after my miscarriage. My body is slowly getting back to normal and will soon be ready to conceive again. That much I am sure of.
In the meantime, I'm going to continue taking good care of myself. I now get more regular sleep than I ever have, love my new job, and am finding healthy, less demanding forms of exercise other than Crossfit. I am in a much better place -- physically and emotionally -- than I was just one year ago.
God has chosen a special baby for us. We just need to continue having faith and good that we will meet him or her soon. In the meantime, our waiting game will continue....but we will continue smiling. Life is too short not to.
Love this post. You're a strong warrior woman, and I love you so much. ♥
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