A very special friend came over last night, a friend who has been part of this journey herself and is now 20 beautiful, glorious, wondrous and amazing weeks pregnant. She bought me a little pressie that she describes as an ‘IVF survival kit’. It is so cute, funny and thoughtful – everything a girl needs to survive the next 6 weeks. Each little pressie had its very own special label telling me exactly what each item is needed for.
I had a squishy teddy bear – because everyone needs hugs
A bottle of wine – because when you are allowed still to drink, alcohol is VERY needed
A hula girl – to make me remember whatever the outcome a holiday will be required
A box of ferrero rocher – actually there was no explanation with these but lets face it who ever needs an excuse for chocolate!!
Some beautiful fragrant frangipani body lotion – just because we have to treat ourselves occasionally
A paring knife????? – for the days I feel like I just need to stab someone (watch out L he he)
And her very own good luck charm a little pair of hand knitted baby mittens with a magnet attached to put on the fridge – to remind me everyday when the going gets tough just why I am on this journey.
Goodness her sweetness astounded me and just having someone there holding me up when some days I feel wobbly, who has travelled this road also, makes me feel so much stronger. Actually I have two people on this journey with me who have walked this path both of which are now pregnant and they are my strength and inspiration when it all just gets too much.
Anyway yesterday was meant to be a tears free day; after all the gifts I only just held my resolution by the skin of my teeth!
I think that is what also makes this journey exceptional, you have people out there who are holding your hand so tight and not letting you go until the ride is over. I suppose here is the part where I say thank you to all those special people regardless if they have travelled this road or not, who love me and want this dream to become a reality as much as we do!!! I love you very much and only hope one day I can be there for you as much as you are there for me! xx
Thursday, November 13, 2008
IVF Survival Kit
A very special friend came over last night, a friend who has been part of this journey herself and is now 20 beautiful, glorious, wondrous and amazing weeks pregnant. She bought me a little pressie that she describes as an ‘IVF survival kit’. It is so cute, funny and thoughtful – everything a girl needs to survive the next 6 weeks. Each little pressie had its very own special label telling me exactly what each item is needed for.
I had a squishy teddy bear – because everyone needs hugs
A bottle of wine – because when you are allowed still to drink, alcohol is VERY needed
A hula girl – to make me remember whatever the outcome a holiday will be required
A box of ferrero rocher – actually there was no explanation with these but lets face it who ever needs an excuse for chocolate!!
Some beautiful fragrant frangipani body lotion – just because we have to treat ourselves occasionally
A paring knife????? – for the days I feel like I just need to stab someone (watch out L he he)
And her very own good luck charm a little pair of hand knitted baby mittens with a magnet attached to put on the fridge – to remind me everyday when the going gets tough just why I am on this journey.
Goodness her sweetness astounded me and just having someone there holding me up when some days I feel wobbly, who has travelled this road also, makes me feel so much stronger. Actually I have two people on this journey with me who have walked this path both of which are now pregnant and they are my strength and inspiration when it all just gets too much.
Anyway yesterday was meant to be a tears free day; after all the gifts I only just held my resolution by the skin of my teeth!
I think that is what also makes this journey exceptional, you have people out there who are holding your hand so tight and not letting you go until the ride is over. I suppose here is the part where I say thank you to all those special people regardless if they have travelled this road or not, who love me and want this dream to become a reality as much as we do!!! I love you very much and only hope one day I can be there for you as much as you are there for me! xx
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bloody hormones!!! im crying !! stop it!!!
havent known you long but you are a wonderful caring person and deserve a positive outcome,thats why everyone cares about you !!
p.s i can come round and sharpen the knife when ever you want he he
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