"Good News"

So, after the last IUI...you know the "false positive" one? Mr. B & I decided that we would go through with one more and then go ahead with the Lap. So, on May 3rd we went in for our 3rd IUI. The same nurse that did it the last time, did it again. Again, this time she was overly positive; telling us that the 3rd time is a charm and how she had gotten preggers in the same room on her 3rd IUI. This time, after the last time, I had no expectations. Good thing because on the 17th, I got another BFN. This time, it wasn't nearly as upsetting I guess because I didn't have any expectations going in. I have become not only sensitive, but very skeptical as well. I am one negative Nancy these days! Anyhoo...I was scheduled for the Lap. and that did give me a wee bit of hope. Hope that we would have some answer(s) for our infertility. So, I had the Lap. done this past Friday; and, it was finally confirmed that I did have the big E! Thank you God!! I know it sounds crazy that I am thanking god for a disease, but now we finally have an answer. My Dr. even told Mr.B during the post-op conversation that he had "Good News"! Yes, we finally have a little something to hold onto. So, as I recover each day is getting easier and easier; possibly because I know God still has me on the books to be a Mother some day. I am so thankful for the sign he sent me! Now, I just need to go in this week for a post-op. appt. with my fabulous Dr. and find out what our next steps are! Until then...
Cheers to the Big E!

More Pics from The Derby!

Derby Day...placing bets...acting like we know what we're doing:)

We thought we had planned our outfits; but we had forgotten the ponchos! Luckily Focker went out and grabbed us some day of! There was NO way we were wearing anything but clear ones:)

The one and only...Churchill Downs!

The guys realizing they aren't very good at the betting thing!

The beautiful horses!

The One & Only...The Kentucky Derby

Our seats for The Oaks (Friday's races of Phillies)

As close as we could get to the winner's circle:)

The red carpet...sort of. It was pink for The Oaks Breast Cancer Awareness.

Night out on the town!

Crusin' America...in the RV!

A couple of years ago, right after Mr.B & I were married, we were talking about how much fun it would be to go to the Kentucky Derby. One of my cousins owns race horses and I decided to call her & inquire about possibly getting tickets. She told me that it would be possible, but it would cost us an arm & leg for decent seats at that point in the year. Well, time passed and we didn't think much more about it, since Mr.B was not going to drop that kind of money. Then right after we returned from Mexico my cousin called me and asked if we could use their tickets for this year!! Of course we could...duh! So, after we gathered our crew and worked out the sleeping arrangements (found a hotel 12 miles from Chuchill Downs) our next big task would be the travel arrangements. My friend, Heidi, had the brilliant idea to rent an RV. Sounded great at the time...didn't think about how big it would be and that it might not ride so smooth. Our bad! Or at least it was my bad! Let's just say that it wasn't my favorite part of the trip. What was my favorite part? Let's see...the big beautiful hats we got to wear, the equally amazing shoes, the delicious much anticipated Mint Juleps, and the ever amazing seats (3 rows from the track) on the fence line. I absolutely loved the entire experience!! Mr.B & I had no clue what we were doing when it came to betting...our driver to the Oaks even told us to go with Calvin B. and we failed to remember that. Needless to say...the atmosphere and witnessing the beauty of the horses was a win for us!

Cheers to Big Hats, Mint Juleps, Good Friends, & My cousins for the tickets!