another month...

     Labor day weekend was a nice break. We celebrated by grandmother's 76 birthday(as well as my nieces 3rd birthday with a whole family facetime birthday song!), we bought us a new family car in preparation for kiddos in our future, and a good cookout with friends and their children. We had a good weekend despite the slight disappointment we had. By Monday, I had started my cycle in full force. I think it hurt my husband worse than it hurts me now. I think I have kept my feelings at bay lately just so when it is another failed attempt, I do not have to feel the full extent of my disappointment. I just shift my focus to another two weeks and getting my meds filled and taking them to get ready for my next insemination. So, my next office visit will be on Sept. 17. My most fertile days keep falling on the weekend so it leaves us with the risk of already ovulating before Monday, but I still have high hopes that I will be able to have the procedure.

     I do hope to take some new results to my doctor for my husband. He had his appointment with his Urologist this morning. They drew some blood to test his testosterone levels again and he will have another semen analysis possibly next week. My husband talked to him about the supplements he has been taking and the doctor said they would probably help and we might see the change in his analysis. I am hoping that they have had a positive impact! If we get some better results this time, it will give us a burst of something positive to keep us motivated. I will update you all once I know the results. 

     On the money saving end, we have started a budget, oh my! Its not that we are crazy spenders, we are just too used to going and doing whatever we want. We are really trying though since we have a goal (even if its not completely defined yet). My coworker raised $188 for me through Pampered Chef and I had have had offers to host more, so I am excited. I am ready to see us make progress in this area so we can make a firm decision on adoption or IVF. 

     Thanks for praying for us and supporting us. It means a lot!