Goodbye 2006

I began 2006 about 2 weeks into my second IVF cycle. My friend M reminded me that on Christmas Day 2005, after way one too many drinks, I was crying my eyes out because I couldn't get pregnant. B had already gone to bed because I was being impossible. I look back and think- no wonder lupron and alcohol!!! The horror! L was conceived on Friday January 13th, 2006. I remember it was also this girl's birthday. I hoped that would bring me luck and it did. I wish I could send that same luck back to her but I can't. Along with my good fortune, came good news for other bloggers whose lives I had been following. Of course as it goes with infertility there was an abundance of heartbreak. The unfairness of life in this particular branch of the blogosphere is like a raw open wound. Here's hoping that 2007 will bring good news.

I'm thinking of starting a new blog to post about L and maintaining this blog for dealing with infertility. I turn 39 in 24 days. A sibling for L probably means another round or 5 of IVF. It's hard to imagine with male factor, that we will get pregnant the old fashioned way. The plan is for us to try naturally once my period returns. I plan to breastfeed for about 6 months but will be supplementing with formula when I return to work as I don't think I'll pump enough for the little hunger we call L. I'll post more about this later.

For now, I wish you all the best for 2007. For those of you in the trenches, I hope this year brings all your hearts desires.

I'll leave you with a picture of my little treasure who is growing before my eyes.

Age 11 weeks

Age 12 weeks- A shout for his Dad- he really perfers, Ireland!!!!!!!

Age 13 weeks. He doesn't live on this cushion, I swear. It's just he looks so cute when he is on it!