This year I am thankful that we have our precious puppy, Lil Bit, I’m thankful for my amazing husband, and I’m thankful that we have really great doctors doing whatever they can to help us have our family. I am thankful for the opportunity to cycle, even when it fails. I am thankful for the hope to continue on and cycle this month.
I spent today shipping out orders for our Etsy shop, and then cooking. I made cranberry sauce (from scratch (1 single serve bottle of OJ, 3/4 cup of sugar and a bag of cranberries. Cook, that easy and crazy delicious) and a batch of tomato sauce (a LOT more involved, but still pretty easy). Tonight I will do my 4th shot, and tomorrow I go in for the first check-up. We are heading to Connecticut on Thursday and possibly staying overnight for Thanksgiving to be with the hub’s family. I am making a lasagna with the sauce that I am making right now. I’m very excited about Thanksgiving. I love the parade, the feast, the time with family.
I am also SO looking forward to Christmas, we are going to be spending a couple of weeks with my family in the midwest. This will be the first Christmas in 3 years we have spent with my family. I am super excited, but I’m really hoping no one busts out the old, “So when are you two going to have a kid.” I know they are family, but that is an intensely personal question that probably shouldn’t be touched. I haven’t come up with my answer yet. I want one that won’t necessarily out us, but will keep people at bay, and from asking more questions. Tough…. Although I have thought about just saying “Well, as soon as my body is physically able to produce offspring, you will be the first on my list to tell!” I know that wouldn’t be the most appropriate. Anyone have any good lines?
The food sounds delicious. Though I have to admit, I’m way old school with my cranberry sauce. I like my in a circular shape with can lines on it. Only way to roll. Enjoy the lasagna.
Best of luck tomorrow! Hope you have a great appointment. Also, safe travels and wishing you and hubs and lil bit the best this holiday. Stay strong with the pregnant SIL. You can do it.
My favorite wise ass remark was “as soon as I can afford a nanny.” Then again, people thought I didn’t want kids. I agree it is such a deeply personal question. I’ve always searched for a line that would succinctly put people in their place without advertising our issues. Never found it. Good luck.