Before flying here, I turned in this painting to a local baby boutique I do custom work for. This little girl has teal walls and her mom sent the the bumper pad and blanket to use for inspiration. Sorry, again, for the cell phone pic. I have a few more to work on when we return to KS so I'll post those for you as well.
(Now that it's posted, the painting matches the blog quite nicely too : )
The irony of this business was not lost on me during two IVF's. Talk about putting on your big girl panties and dealing with it...ugh...it's so nice not to have to face that giant at the moment.
I am all wrapped up in infertility this morning, the good and the bad. I just read an UNBELIEVABLE post by a blog friend who is finally expecting a baby after her 4th IVF. She is opening a public blog soon, and let me just tell you, you'll never love to read any words more than hers. Just the thought of 4 IVF's is enough to show us what kind of stuff she's made of. I know you'll love her story!
Tomorrow we're hitting 15 weeks. (I actually just typed the number 14 and had to correct it...still so unbelievable!) I got a call from my mom letting me know that my first cousin who is due almost the same time as me went in for a regular OB appointment which ended with a D&C at 8:30 last night after no heart beat or blood flow could be detected. Talk about a gut check. When will we ever be safe? I dreamed about her all night and how my worst nightmare was now her reality on this Tuesday morning. She miscarried her last baby as well. Just another reminder that this baby is no less than a miracle. I'm sure no one who's battled infertility really needs a reminder.
I have started contemplating belly pics, so it shouldn't be long before they are up for your viewing pleasure. Again with the camera phone...This isn't really a belly pic, but this was taken about two hours after I got my BFP news. You might remember that M came home from work to tell me the news (I asked the nurse to call him instead). I took this and sent it to him when he returned to work. I bought this shirt to surprise him after the results of our first IVF (negative). Silly girl. But, six months later...it finally fulfilled its destiny.
Have a great Tuesday and rest of the week! We're quickly approaching the one month countdown to finding out the sex of Baby H! Woo hoo!
6 comments:
I love that painting and you are so right it fits perfectly with your blog! You are truly talented and so strong for continuing with your paintings whilst struggling with IF. I don't think many people could have coped. Are you going to do any artwork for your baby's room?
Yaay for 15 weeks!! I cannot wait to see your belly pics, make sure you take plenty and every week, it's so much fun to look back at your own belly progression!
I am so sorry to hear about your cousin's news, I am keeping her in my prayers. It's just heart-breaking.
That painting is adorable!!! Do you barter? Guess I can swap some onesies for a painting? :-)
So sorry about your cousin. That's so awful. Will keep her in my prayers.
Have a great time in CA and post a belly pic soon!!!
You are SO TALENTED my dear!! Love that art work...and love the fact that your little floating baby really looks like a baby now in your ticker! lol!
We'll definetly keep your cousin in our prayers, what a horrible thing she must be dealing with...
LOVE the painting and definitely plan to contact you if we are successful early next year. : ) I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin; that would be the worst thing in the world. Prayers to her.
Oh girl..I was tearing up when I was reading Tab's lastest blog. Wow, she sure has a way with words!!
So sorry to hear about your cousin. She will be in my prayers along with you!!
Cant wait to see belly pics!
So sorry for your cousin, that is terrible.
Love the final 4 t-shirt you are wearing! :) That sign you made was adorable and I LOVE the name Hadley, it was on my list.
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