Coyne Operated

Last year at this time, we were just starting out in our IVF journey -- blood work, ultrasounds, doctor visits, injections. Over a month of preparation and protocols all came down to one final blood test. Then, it was over. Just as we were picking ourselves up to do it all over again, we got sidetracked with a much more important battle.
This year has brought renewed focus to our determination to expand our family, including the addition of acupuncture treatments to give me any edge possible. This will be our year. It has to be. We know God has a plan for us, and a family to fill our arms. Sometimes it just doesn't come as quickly as we'd like it to, and the frustration gets overwhelming. We've been given yet another lesson in trust and patience, at the very least.
In the past couple weeks we've seen dear friends welcome new additions, and another is due any day. As we share in the joy and excitment for our friends, we can't help but wonder when our time will come.
Several months ago, Mike's buddy gave him a DVD of a movie called, "Facing the Giants." It's about a couple who must learn to trust in God's plan for their lives, even when everything around them seems to be upside down. One of the major challenges facing the couple is infertility. Brooke, the wife, sums up her longing for children best when she says, "How can I miss someone so much that I've never met?"
In my fumblings through different fertility websites and message boards, I stumbled upon a song and video by a singer named Kellie Coffey. It's one of the most poignant songs I've ever heard, and I felt compelled to share it. I don't usually post entries as personal as this one, but it truly touched my heart, and it eloquently sums up the feelings of one in 10 couples.
Turn up your speakers, and, if you're anything like me, grab some Kleenex.