A bit of backstory

Fair warning, this could get lengthy...

While I've had two other blogs in the past (on other sites), I've not kept one in at least 2 years. One of my blogs chronicled much of my mid- to late-twenties, which is a really interesting read. The other was supposed to be more anonymous, and while it didn't last for long, there are some really personal thoughts, self-reflections, and even copies of letters I've sent to past loves. For some reason, however, when I actually fell in love for real, I lost the desire to chronicle every moment. To some extent, I regret that, but life goes on...

So, here's the basics. My husband, Mark, and I met in March 2006. Well, we actually met 2 years prior, but he was in a relationship at the time and didn't pay me any attention. I would realize later that this is one of the things I love about him. Mark's long-term relationship turned into a short-lived marriage. Fortunately for me, when he was over that, our mutual friend introduced us once again. I was dating a number of guys at the time, and Mark was sure to let me know he wasn't having any of that. Without hesitation, I cut loose all the other fellas and allowed myself to fall in love with an amazing man.

I was in the process of writing my dissertation when we met, and I figured anyone who was willing start a relationship during that hectic time was as crazy as I am! I completed my PhD in May and Mark got to meet my entire family when they came to Mississippi for the commencement. His parents met mine as well. After dating for four months, we moved in together, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. After a year of dating, Mark surprised me with a proposal, and we married 3 months later.....and that brings us to today....almost.

At some point, I'm sure I'll reflect on the past two years of life with Mark, but for now let's try to push forward. We married in mid-July, and I took my last birth control pill on August 8th. I always thought I'd want to wait a while to start a family, but Mark was gung-ho and ready to go. After much discussion, a reminder that I'm not getting any younger, and an "ok" from my gynocologist, we decided to give it a shot. Who would have thought we'd be here almost a year later with no baby in sight?!?

At this point, we're not sure what's wrong, but I've yet to ovulate since stopping birth control. I never had regular cycles, which is why I went on birth control in December 2005. Who knows the last time I ovulated?!? After eight months (5 cycles) with my OBGYN, we were referred to a fertility specialist. GREAT-- only his office is a 3 hour drive to Jackson. So far no luck yet, but I started Cycle 7 yesterday, and I'm remaining hopeful. This is, after all, our last cycle before "bringing out the big guns" as my RE says. So, here's to Fortamet (1000mg) and Clomid (150mg for 7 days)....

Seriously, if you read all this, you totally rock! I promise not to be so verbous in the future. Okay, I really shouldn't make that promise, but thanks for reading nonetheless!