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[judecorp]

We have been on a cleaning rampage for most of the day in preparation for a little birthday party that my smoochie is throwing, ostensibly for me but I maintain that it is for us. While it's nice to have something totally planned for me, to sort of... leave out her birthday entirely doesn't sit well with me. I am making her add her name to the cake. Hey, it's her birthday, too! (Or was. You know.) I just want someone to take over the planning sometimes!

Anyway, the cleaning. I did the bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom all before 11am. Because I am a cleaning god. We got the 80 tons of cat fur off the floors and Jen even did some cursory dusting of the tv/components. Jen even vacuumed the couch and the papa-san. The cats settled on both /immediately/. Those little ingrates. They also love to christen newly-cleaned litter boxes.

This week we find out whether we were successful in our baby-making endeavors or whether a conversation about IVF is in our future. I'd really prefer the former, truth be told. I think I have the stamina to pull off an IVF journey but I'd really need Jen to be on-board and actively involved way more than ever before. And if that's not something she thinks she can do... well, that's cool. But I won't do it even largely on my own. The IUIs, sure, but not the Big Guns. Too much rollercoaster. Too many medications. Too long a process.

Of course, if we ARE unsuccessful this time around, I will gorge myself silly on expensive sushi of the deliciously raw variety and lift a lot of heavy boxes in the name of moving. And drink diet soda with reckless abandon for the duration of any break we may take.

~//~

Holy crap, we're having a house inspection on Monday. If all goes well, we might have to actually *gulp* give notice to our sweetheart landlords.

Comments

[mightywombat.livejournal.com]

I think it's cute that you call your smoochie "smoochie" because I call my smoochie "smoochie" too.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

It's the best name ever!

[sassyjenski.livejournal.com]

yay! what house did you bid on? i want to see how close to me you are!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I can't show you because it's already been taken off the web. E-mail me and I will totally tell you where it is. :)

[sassywoman.livejournal.com]

I am really hoping this IUI works for you Jude. If not, I do believe you are strong enough for IVF. It is tough but you are tougher my friend. :)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

You are such an inspiration!

[kjames.livejournal.com]

house!!! which one?! don't leave me hanging here, jude!

the whole baby making thing... man this is a crazy emotional rollercoaster for you and i'm sorry for that. i wish it was a lot easier for you. :|

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I wish it was easier too, but nothing good ever is, right? One way or another, we all have to pay our dues.

As for the house, it's not one that I'd posted previously. It was jinx-free! (Or at least that was the hope!)

[colorbars.livejournal.com]

If this frankenbaby cycle didn't work, you sure you don't just want to have a gang bang? ;)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Somehow I don't think that is a good idea.

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the house inspection. I truly and deeply home that all goes well and that this place becomes part of the dreams you are building. Happy birthday darling girl. You deserve the very best.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. You are so frickin' sweet!

[odd-dog.livejournal.com]

happy birthday!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[cappucinogrrl.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking happy baby thoughts for you.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

It totally worked, dude.