Mommies Here!

Today was a really special day. I had an ultrasound, mammogram, and a massage.

Okay, first for the ultrasound.  When I got there the waiting room was completely empty. What? It was empty because I guess they suspend IVF for the month of December so I was whisked right in. I have one left follie that was ready to pop, so they triggered me. Tomorrow, I go in for my last IUI.

Oddy, I’m excited. I guess I’m one of those gals who  believes that miracles can happen, especially around Christmastime. Maybe the stars are aligned and I won’t have to do another IVF. That would be magic!

Okay, then I shot across town for my mammogram. The last time I had a mammogram, sometime last year, it was just a few weeks after a failed medicated IUI cycle. That was the worst kind of pain. I don’t recommend having a mammogram anywhere near a medicated IUI cycle. Even though the actual length of the pain was brief, the pain itself rivaled my the intense pain after my fibroid surgery. Take heed, ladies!

Lastly, on to the massage. My last employer (it wasn’t all bad) gave me a gift certificate to a great spa downtown. I decided to schedule the massage today, after my mammogram, because I was anticipating a great need for some TLC. Well, let me tell you, it was quite special. I got there early and was able to bask in the water works: jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room. After being nicely soothed, I was led into a dimly lit room for an aromatherapy massage. I love lavender and it was adeptly rubbed all over my body. I tell you by the time I was done, I felt like a cozy wet noodle.

I only hope that these warm and fuzzy vibes triggered by my lavender embrace carry me through tomorrow’s IUI.