Genetics testing

The nurse at RBA contacted me yesterday afternoon to let me know that my thyroid test came back fine. But...she also informed me that I am a carrier of the Tay-Sachs disease. So, DH has to get tested as well. If we both are carriers, there is a one in four chance our child will be born with this disease. Here is the link to Wikipedia...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tay-Sachs_disease.

I am still eligible to donate my eggs, so hopefully I will cycle next month.

Counseling session

Last night, DH and I went to Athens to see a marriage and infertility therapist. He had to go with me, since we are married, to give his consent. We had to complete this process for egg donation. I still have to fill out a questionnaire that will decipher whether I have any mental issues. We were there for 2 hours!! She went over everything!! Our childhoods, our marriage, our lives. I felt like it was an interview, but it was nice to get my husband's opinion on everything and what he thinks about me. Sometimes I get down on myself and knowing that my husband thinks I'm smarter than him made me feel so good. :) He thinks I'm caring and sensitive, but quiet. He really pays attention to me and my needs. Last night confirmed it. If we ever need counseling, I think we will see her.

I am still waiting on my BW and they will let me know when I can start. Hopefully, I can start next month.

Update

I went to my appt to get my thyroid levels checked, so I should get those results this week. DH doesn't seem to think he'll have a job after June, so I am prepared to donate my eggs and hopefully when we are ready to try (August), he will have another job lined up.

Friday night, we had my half-brother stay the night and we watched Marley and Me after eating at Cracker Barrell (yum!). We had terrible storms that night. Saturday, DH had his track day at Road Atlanta and it went well, although my little brother (who's twelve) just want to hang out with Jake. He had no interest in anything else! DH did well until after lunch, when he crashed his motorcycle. Here are a few professional pics...

OK, I can't seem to download pics, so I'll update later...Good night!!

Aunt Flow

She showed up. Starting a new cycle. Hopefully, we'll start trying May 1st.

Forgot to mention

I neglected to mention that the nurse at the donation center called me about my BW and wanted me to come back in on Friday. Apparently, my thyroid level was slightly higher than normal. It was 4.9 and should not be much higher than 4.6. So, they are going to do another blood test, but it will be only a thyroid panel. I asked about my other BW and she said everything else looked normal, but they have not received my test results from the genetics testing. So, I will ask the nurse when I go back in for more blood work.

Still no period...I guess I'm off again. I don't know if I should take another test. Normally, I ovulate on the 17th CD and today would only be 14DPO and I tested yesterday, so maybe (crossing my fingers) I tested too early?!?!?!?!

?!?!!?!?

So, I'm late. BFN. What the hell?!?!?! I was excited there for a minute until I discovered I am not pregnant. If I was, I would be due December 13th, which would be perfect! It's right before DH's birthday and I wouldn't come back to work until later in January. Oh, well. I guess I have to wait until May to see if DH will still have a job. Boo!

Jobs

DH informed me last night that he will find out for sure about his job on May 1st. Apparently, there is a bidding war, so it could go either way. I am so nervous about it. The prez of our company, as well as the VP will be coming here on April 28th. So, I am also nervous about that. My company does not like to lay off, but with the economy the way it is, you never know.

I got to thinking about the egg donation and I am not sure about going through with it. Of course all DH can think about is $$$$, so there is no talking to him about it. I think I'll wait until May 1st to make a decision. If he is out of a job, I will do it. If he keeps his job, I will not donate my eggs at this time.