Dear Thank You Journal,
Last week was an emotionally tough week for me. I’ve hinted at my struggle with infertility over the last few weeks, and it’s been causing so much stress that I just finally melted down. Poor Dad-oo, he got the full force melt down when I suddenly dissolved into tears after a movie we had just finished. No warning. Just BAM tears.
While I promise one day to tell you all of the details of my struggles, today just isn’t the day. I don’t have the courage. Yet. But I will soon. I promise.
But today isn’t for focusing on the negative. It’s for focusing on what I’m most thankful this week. And for me it’s my doctor. The doctor that saw me when I was pregnant. The doctor who delivered my perfect little boy. The doctor who continues to care for both me and the kiddo.
When I called this week with questions, concerns and a request for a treatment option, she could have just said no or brushed me off. But instead she’s taking the time to sit down and talk with me. To hear my questions, research and ideas for solutions. To help me find a way to fight through my struggles to find a happy ending. I’m meeting with her on Friday. I’m filled with high hopes (and a little bit of worry). But I know deep down that there is a solution, and that we are going to find it.
What are you thankful for this week? Link up and share your Thank You Journal. Or leave a comment with what you are most thankful for this week.
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Oh, I hope everything goes well at your appointment. Sometimes just knowing there’s a plan helps.
Thanks for hosting this too!
.-= Doing the Mom Thing´s last blog ..Thank You =-.
@Doing the Mom Thing, Thanks for linking up. Can’t wait to read your post.
Yes, that’s something to be thankful for for sure!
.-= sheila´s last blog ..A Bit of Wisdom With My New Treads. =-.
I had a similar experience with my ob/gyn last fall. I was having some issues after the birth of my son and, after I mentioned them to her, she sat down and just talked with me for what felt like forever. I resolved that day never to complain if she was behind schedule, knowing that she might be giving another of her patients exactly what they needed.
So glad you have a doctor you can trust and lean on. Good luck at your appointment!
.-= Kristen @ Motherese´s last blog ..Random Acts of Courage =-.
@Kristen @ Motherese, It really does make all of the difference in the world doesn’t it Something as simple as listening. How knew? Oh yay, all of us mother’s.
I’m so sorry…I will pray for you!!
.-= Muthering Heights´s last blog ..A Fuzzy Moment =-.
@Muthering Heights, Thank you!
I’m glad to hear you have an appointment and hope that it results in some positive news.
.-= Petula´s last blog ..Be still my heart =-.
I am Thankful for my wonderful friends, real and virtual.
Sounds weird. I have virtual friends. Who would believe?
@Terry, I know what you mean. Virtual friends are pretty amazing aren’t they?
Infertility is so frustrating. I can relate. I’m struggling with it myself. After trying and trying to conceive my son who is 2–I never take for granted a single second with him.
Just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone and there is a ton of support out there for you.
I’m subscribing–I’ll keep reading
Thanks for hosting this great carnival, btw!
.-= Ally´s last blog ..Things to do Before Going to Bed =-.
@Ally, Thank you for your kind words. It always helps to know that I’m not the only one. Not that I want anyone else to go through this, but there’s comfort in it anyway.
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