t minus four weeks

well, it's official, we have an appointment! exactly four weeks from today we go see dr. brabec about getting the in vitro fertilization process started! whoo whoo! i realize to some it may seem odd to be so thrilled about having to go through in vitro, but i think after all we have been through in the past couple of months and fearing the possibility that there would be no possibility, we are just stoked to have a shot at a baby of our own. i know everyone has a lot of questions/concerns about the process as do we, but i just can't tell you anything for sure about time frame/procedure until we meet with the doctor. believe me, i wish i could!

josh is recovering well from his biopsy, in fact the stitches are almost gone. of course we have already started bickering about names, baby room decor, etc. but it is so nice to talk about having a child without so much stress and anxiety tied to it. we are relishing in the excitement now because we know in a month things are going to get real again. we found out that josh might have to give me the hormone injections, it just depends on the clinic. i will tell you, he is far more excited about the possibility than i am.

on another note, i had my semi-annual melanoma check up today and all is well. i am officially two years cancer free which feels awesome. after five years the chances of it recurring decreases dramatically so two down, three more to go! speaking of cancer, terrible, nasty, awful, disgusting cancer, i would like to make mention of a very dear friend who's father is now battling cancer for the second time. i can't even begin to understand why this terrible thing has happened to such a wonderful family, not only once, but twice. what i do know, is that they are strong beyond their own comprehension and will get through it whatever the outcome may be.

anyway, just wanted to get this out there to anyone who might be paying attention:) i will try to make a post on march 3rd after our appointment but it might be the 4th before i get to it. the avett brothers are playing in columbia and i think josh and i are going to try to go. we think it is a good sign they are playing on our big day!

one more thing...just want to say, cause i probably don't do so enough, that we are so grateful for everyone's support. it is because of our friends and family that we are able to get through these trying times. our cup runeth over...