Babies

How cute are these three little ones? One of these little girls is going to join our family come Christmas time and I am beyond excited! Did you know they make play pens for puppies? I had no idea, but I just bought one. I'm hoping that being distracted by a new puppy will get me pregnant. I know...it's sad, but it's true. I made my first visit to the fertility clinic today. It was very overwhelming, partly because I went alone. With Jason working out of town I didn't really have much choice. I was given a daunting amount of information and left utterly confused. The one thing I do remember is that she said I have plenty of eggs, which she said was a good thing. In fact, the Dr. said that I released 2 eggs last month so apparently there really was the possibility for twins. In two weeks I have to go back for another test. I will spare you the details, but the procedure does not seem pleasant, but I've been told that it only takes 15 minutes. I like it when the Dr.'s say only when they're not the ones on the table. But as I told my husband, at this point I would turn myself inside out to have a healthy child. My husband however, would only turn himself inside out for a new car or tickets to a Nebraska football game. Needless to say, I'm not really sure how to get both of us on the baby page. He is excited about the new puppy. Of course I will be the one who is home potty training the little one while he gets a full nights sleep in KS, but I'm thinking about it as practice if we have a real baby. Me up at night, while he sleeps. At this point I'd take it! Once you start the fertility process you begin to marvel at how many people actually do get pregnant. It's amazing to me the very, very small that window of opportunity really is. The only advise I can offer for anyone who wants children is HAVE THEM YOUNG! Don't wait until you travel, don't wait until you have a career, don't wait until you complete your life's to do list. If you really, truly want a child have one as soon as is realistic. I waited and had I known then what I know now I would have reprioritized my goals. Having children was always at the top of my list, yet I put everything else first. Huge mistake. Heed my words young ones. Think of me as the cool mom (OK, semi-cool mom) who you actually will listen to.