10 October 2011

Day One of the Big Infertile Adventure

Not the most eloquent title, but it gets to the point, no?

So Dr. Nora and I have arrived safe and sound. We had a slight change of plans since our journey took us a little longer than we had anticipated -- I'm staying at TCIE's boss' house for the night. Dr. Nora is staying with her and because we were so exhausted she offered a bed for me too.

We have had angels watching over us all day.

When we got to the border crossing, Dr. Nora discovered that she had forgotten her passport. She had her driver's license and some other ID and I started to say Hail Mary's as we approached the guard station. We were so lucky and the guard let us cross with a reminder to always travel with a passport (I had mine as well as my license, I don't know if that helped). I guess we looked harmless and that "medical appointments" were enough of a reason to let us through.

I took a turn driving which made me very nervous since Dr. Nora's car is a stick shift. Her car is only the second manual I have ever driven! I did okay until I stalled in Scranton (twice at an intersection with a line of cars behind me).

We stopped in Corning, NY for some Mexican which was great. Mr. JB and I passed through there two summers ago when we went to the Poconos. The restaurant that we ate at was still under construction and when we went to check it out one of the workers said, "Come back in two weeks!" It took a year, and it was worth coming back -- the food was very tasty.

I do have a bit of anxiety about the tests that have to be done. I am so afraid that I'm going to do something wrong! I am so glad that TCIE is doing my ultrasound (have I said that enough lately?) and her boss is going to draw my blood as well. I just re-read my requisition and it looks like I have to have some more blood taken back home, but I'll have to ask about that at the clinic tomorrow.

Thank you all for your prayers! We definitely had many prayer warriors looking out for us today!

16 comments:

  1. Prayers are flooding your way from our home! Continued safe travels, gentle wanding, and successful visit in Omaha. :)

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  2. Not in Omaha yet. We're in New Jersey for my blood work and ultrasound series. Mr JB and I leave for Omaha on October 29th. :)

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  3. Wow, that sounds so interesting, especially as your dr is with you. I hope all goes well and that they find nothing or at least rule out certain possibilities. Praying for you. At least you will be in good hands!

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  4. Wow...a little crazy! Glad Dr. Nora could travel with you though. I'm sure it made the time go by faster and I love that you're giving her an extra opportunity for more training/shadowing!

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  5. keeping you in my prayers...it is so great you were able to make this all work out!

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  6. Continuing to pray for you! I'm so glad they let you through at the border.

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  7. Sounds like you had an eventful day! Praying for you as you embark on this journey.

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  8. Okay, so I had to laugh at the title as it really "tells it like it is." :) I am glad you made it safely and soundly. The tests in these coming days will be another step forward!

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  9. Isn't every day a day of the Big Infertile Adventure when you're an infertile? ;)

    Are you blogging from my Dr's house? Hahaha!

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  10. Praying for good results while getting your ultrasounds and blood work. Be careful driving back especially at the border and in the stick shift lol!

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  11. Glad the border guards weren't too strict! Hope the rest of the visit goes well!

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  12. Thanks for the update, I've been thinking about you! praying all goes well!

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  13. I am glad you arrived safely! You sound like you are in safe hands. I love her boss!! (my md too!) Sending you prayers that the US series and blood work goes well!

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  14. Praying!!! Thanks for keeping us updated!!

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  15. So glad things are going well! How fun you were in the Poconos! My parents have a house there and we've gone since we were little... :) Prayers for a continued safe journey!

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  16. Phew! One day down! :) Glad you both got there alright! Thanks for keeping us in the loop! Remember to look away during the blood draw - focus on something else. I am praying for you!

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