Updates!

Well we found out on Friday that my 3-medication cocktail that I was on in March did not work. My ob/gyn kindly let me know that this was all she could do for me and encouraged us to be referred to an in vitro specialist. After researching Drs. in San Antonio we have chosen to consult with Dr. Neill of Fertility Center of San Antonio (www.fertilitysa.com). This appointment will be this Wednesday at 9 am and is a 4 hour consultation and making of a fertility plan. Of course we were initially bummed, but Dr. Neill's nurses have worked well with my ob/gyn's nurses to make the transition smooth. We are optimistic and excited about in vitro, of course not what we had wanted, but it has provided us with a peace of mind. Our goal is for this to take place this June, given that I am out of school and my stress will be reduced. I will be able to make and attend appointments without the worry of having to get a substitute and it counting towards my days, etc. When seeing a fertility specialist you're on-call basically daily as your blood, surges, sonograms constantly have to be monitored and checked.... so likely no summer trips to see my friends in Levelland/Lubbock and our family -- so you will all just have to commit to come and see me this summer. : ) Not to mention there are daily injections and I CANNOT give shots to myself....so Dustin has been volunteered for that job.

We had a great weekend to process and digest this all and we are ready for this step. We had to go through all the other mumbo-jumbo to really feel this step is justifiable and clearly necessary for our success. We went to Laura & Geoff's engagement party in Houston this weekend and had a wonderful time catching up with everyone. It was a nice "pick-me-up," from Friday's news. But the good news is we are optimistic and excited because we feel we are being very proactive in taking the in vitro step. So thank you for your prayers and understanding -- hopefully there will be a Baby Brooks or Babies by 2012. ; )