let the countdown begin

It felt for quite a while like we were in a holding pattern. We had done almost everything on our list of things to do to get ready to start trying. Then, E had the looooong cycle and we were afraid she had a lazy ovary and we'd have to try every other month or something. Now, the lazy ovary has perked up and the loooong cycle has made it possible for us to start trying next month. Initially, we were trying to get pregnant "at the best possible time." Since we don't know how long it will take, we decided to start ASAP. I am not getting any younger. So, it looks like next month is a go.

The doctor's appointment this morning was excellent. They have just finished reconstruction on the clinic we go to, so everything was fresh and new. (Unlike the other clinic in town, where we met the doctor in the basement.) The staff is excellent...very friendly and informative. As E said, we didn't know she was going to have the ultrasound. I always feel protective of E, but especially today when she was naked and a little uncomfortable. Physically, this will all be on her. She will watch and feel her body change. I will eat sympathy ice cream. I wonder how protective I'll feel when she's carrying and having our baby...

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P.S. While waiting in the doctor's office this morning, I saw a mini-fridge that said "no food or drink." The snow has melted, so NM, I assume the stuff is in the fridge.