Last week for teacher workshops we had a speaker on the last day. Every year, they bring someone in and usually it is really boring. This year, the gal I teach next too (& good friend) had our laptops along, hoping to get some work done during the speaker. We didn't even take them out of our bags, he was so amazing. He's an author and award winning speaker. He told stories about his life and I think anyone could relate to his stories. He was inspirational to the start of our school year, but his words could really relate to any part of life. Some of the time I was thinking about school, but come on, I have bigger things on my mind!
The thing he said that stuck out the most was something his mother told him about going through hard things in life. For him, it was divorce. His mother told him that we can come out of the tough things in life: bitter or better, weaker or stronger and she prayed he would be better and stronger. Great message! Praying that whatever our outcome is this month, we are better and stronger for it. He had many other great messages and I cried of course several times (damn meds) and I want to get his book.
Just a few updates from the weekend:
I went to my brother and sister-in-law's on Thursday night. On Friday morning, I took my nephew, their black lab, and my dog home to my parents for the weekend. Trip went smoothly (they all slept). I spent the Friday with my grandma and nephew. Grandma had a dr. appointment and she is doing well, visited my mom at the pharmacy and met the pharmacist who was helping with all my meds about a month ago. Grandma took us to lunch and then we went to see my grandpa. Great day with them and so fun to see my nephew Howie with them! Saturday, we went to my aunt and uncle's cabin to see more family and friends. Not the best lake weather, but so great to see everyone. They are all following the blog and thinking of us, so that was great to hear. Sunday was church and then back to my brother's, and then home last night.
Donna the Donor had an appointment on Friday. The message system said that day that things were progressing nicely and I should continue with my med plan. She went in again on Sunday. Things are progressing REALLY well and she may be ready earlier than we originally thought. I will go in on Wednesday instead of Friday for an ultrasound to make sure my uterus is keeping up with her eggs in case things go down earlier than planned. They may increase my meds if needed. We are happy with Donna's progress, but I haven't gotten any numbers yet. They just keep saying things like "progressing nicely" and this is "good news," but I'd like to know how many follicles and size, but maybe they will share that on Wednesday. Just have to trust the doctor and nurses, and be thankful that everything is going smoothly.
I will update Wednesday night!
Sarah
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