Today was our first appointment (our IVF consultation)

My dear little one,

Today was our first consultation for IVF (In vitro fertilization). I was SO NERVOUS going into today's appointment. We have been on our journey to find you for 23 months and today was out first day with a new doctor. We went to the Institute for reproductive health based in Cincinnati, OH. We KNEW going into today that in our heart of hearts IVF was what we wanted to do but its BIG but we will do big things to be able to hold you in our arms. I tried to do things leading up to today that would get me excited or keep me distracted. I spent lots of time with friends and bought these cute little IVF milestone cards.

I had a really rough experience with my first fertility specialist so I had a lot of reservations going into todays appointment, all of that on top of how overwhelming IVF is made me a nervous wreck. Your dad prayed with me (he's always so good about just making me stop and pray and give all our worries over to God.) Anyways, our Doctor, Dr. O'leary was incredible. You would love her. She was so encouraging, she agreed that IVF was the way to go and then answered a million questions and would've answered a million more. I know that she will do everything she can do help bring you into this world. She said we have a 60% chance of conceiving you during the first round. I AM SO RELIVED. I cried so many happy tears today.

For the first time in two years, I see a finish line to this journey, my winter is coming to an end. Today was the beginning of the end. So what now?

I will start a new prenatal vitamin this month that will make sure everything is functioning properly, then in April we will meet our IVF nurse and financial advisor. After all of our bloodwork is done and everything is in place, we will have our IVF done in June. I will do my best to write down everything we experience. I don't want you to ever doubt how much you were wanted and loved before you ever even came into existence.

We have a long journey ahead of us but you are oh so very worth it.

We cannot wait to meet you.

XOXO

Mom and Dad