March 3, 2013

Love + Shots: A Winning Formula

I love to observe meaning and symbolism in the details of life. Often these observations are a personal reminder that life has a deep and divine purpose. Often these observations are merely a bit of bloom that brings a welcomed smile to my heart. My heart smiled two weeks ago when I realized that the very first shot of our IVF process was to be administered on Valentine’s Day. It seemed a winning formula in my mind.

Valentine’s Day + love + shots = baby!

(As a personal side note [and for anyone who has been through this process and can relate], I must mention that despite my excitement, there was a completely unexpected and momentary mental trauma I felt as I self-administered my first shot. A mixture of fear and trepidation flooded my mind as I considered the pain of the injection, the quantities of medication being pumped into my body, and the still unknown long-term effects of the injectable hormones.)

Before allowing my initial excitement to be overcome by my fears, I quickly turned my thoughts to the significance I had observed about this special day and texted the following photo and caption to a few close friends: “Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope each of you have just as much fun making babies today as I’m having!”

6 comments:

  1. Lela BoydMarch 3, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    I. Love. You. We can always get some good baby making practice in :)

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  2. Tara SchrockMarch 3, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Stephanie you are so brave... we will be praying for you!

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  3. Sheree Flick PhotographyMarch 3, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Stephanie, I think this is a beautiful blog. You write so beautifully and with such heart. I am so sorry about your struggle with fertility and wish you and Parker all the luck in your journey of starting a family of Smith's.

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  4. BeckyMarch 4, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Good luck! I've been down that road and it's all worth it in the end. :)

    (BTW- It took me about 15 agonizing minutes to give myself my first shot. My husband kept laughing at me as I tried to talk myself into it. HA!)

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  5. MandaMarch 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    I love that you were calm enough to take a picture while giving yourself the shot! I told you what a mess I was it took 30 minutes that first time! It's all worth it though and what good luck to start on Valentine's Day.

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  6. jaimeyMarch 4, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    It's just so perfectly fitting and sweet that you started your shots on Valentine's Day, Steph. Makes me smile and teary, too. :) Sending lots of love and prayers for you guys. :)

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