Hope

Well, my body cooperated. I didn't think it wouldn't as ovulation has never been a problem for us (this is clearly not our issue) however knowing we have our FET coming up soon, I had worried that perhaps the added pressure (in my head) would cause me to be late ovulating or result in no ovulation at all.

On the contrary, day 14 and a positive blood test at the hospital this morning means that it's all on track! B congratulated me on how healthy I've been and how much I've been looking after myself over these last 5 months.

I just couldn't contain my excitement seeing that smiley face on the test window this morning.

And I simply can't shake the excitement, optimism and hope that I am feeling right now.

My mind is telling me to remain neutral, centred..... unattached to outcomes.

But my heart is alive with a very strong feeling that maybe, just maybe, this could be it. After almost 2.5 years of trying, my heart is alive with hope.

Crazy thought - I popped the transfer date into a due date calculator and if it's successful and we carry full term, the baby's due date will be 28 Dec!!!!

I don't normally do things like that (as I don't like to set any expectations on outcomes) but I just couldn't help myself!

It would mean that my mum in law, dad in law and brother in law would all be with us in Melbourne for the birth - the one time in a very long time that we will all be together.

This would just be a dream come true.

Wishing everyone a very very happy Easter.