Lucky 13 Wasn’t So Lucky
That was my ticket number for the free IVF drawing this past weekend. It didn’t prove so lucky for us this time, but the odds were high. The conference, on the other hand, was very informative and answered a lot of questions. It was not a waste of time, although I have to admit, I was really hoping for that free cycle!
After the conference (it was over at 12:30) we had lunch at Longhorn in Jax, then just wandered around the city. Jacksonville Beach was packed. They were having an air and sea show, so the people were out in masses to see the planes flying overhead and the boats in the water. We were planning on eating somewhere by the beach but we couldn’t find a single place to park, so we headed back towards Jax and ended up at the Longhorn. After lunch we went downtown and just took in the sights. We paid $.50 to ride the Jacksonville Sky Way train. That didn’t last long. Check this thing out.
I was totally freaked out being so far up & the turns really felt unstable. I kept getting that “roller-coaster-about-to-drop” feeling in my stomach. Of course, that’s sort of the feeling I have some days about my circumstances in general, but those days end (thank God!). When we finally got off, my legs were so shaky I could hardly make it down the stairs to the car! I was glad that was over. Lastly, we ventured over to The.Jacksonville.Landing. There was a band playing, so we got a fresh fruit smoothie and listened to the music for a while. Then we were homeward bound.
It was a good day all around, but we’re back to the planning board. Next step…job with benefits – most likely Jay will find one instead of me. Y’all pray.
~Brooke~
Amanda said,
November 7, 2007 @ 8:11 pm
Girl, isnt this all so stressful…well you just can’t let it. I went to see Dr. Winslow today, and we had talked about going ahead and doing the IUI next cycle, well the more we talked about it tonight, we decided we wanted to continue to lose more weight, and then once we get atleast halfway to our goal, maybe my body will work like its supposed to, and if not we will then do the procedure. I really just have made up my mind I do not want to be this heavy and then pregnant on top of that. WOWZERS…so hopefully we can lose it in a pretty good time. Hang in there chickie….
Joan Sanborn said,
November 14, 2007 @ 8:03 am
Another bummer! So sorry you didn’t win the Free Cycle, Brooke; but a job with benefits sounds much more promising. Our thoughts and prayers are still with you. Just please listen to God for he is surely showing you the way. God bless you both.
Love, Joan