We spent most of last week in one of my favorite places on earth…Colorado.
We went to meet with our infertility doctor and have loads of tests run. Trav and I were going to leave Arle here in KC with friends and just make a quick jaunt there and back.
But then we realized Trav’s parents and brother were going to be in Boulder the weekend before we would be there. So, we decided to make a vacation out of the whole thing, packed up the car, and off we went to good ol’ Denver.
Arle was thrilled to get some Grammy, Papa, and Uncle B time.
Sidenote: Remember when I posted about what I’ll look when I’m 58? See the above middle pic to see what Trav will look like when he’s 60. Sans mustache, I’m sure, but you still get the picture.
Trav’s brother, Brett, is a Jr. at the University of Colorado and gave us a tour of Boulder.
As much as this Sooner loves Norman, this Sooner must admit that Boulder is quite possibly the coolest college town I’ve ever visited.
I mean, I never once saw any fire jugglers in Norman.
And I definitely don’t remember Spiderman roaming around Norman.
Sidenote: After I snapped this pic of Arle and Spidey, he informed me that this is what he does for a living and requested that I pay him. Would have been nice if he had told me that before I took the pic.
Update on the baby making front: As I mentioned, the main purpose of the trip was to meet with our doctor and have loads of poking and prodding done on Trav and me.
I tend to use humor as a coping mechanism during nervous times. Poor Trav is usually the punch line. I wasted no time making fun of him as he had to be given a juice box in order to avoid his usual reaction to having blood drawn. The nurses kindly joined in on my fun.
And oh my gosh how I wish I had a video camera with me when he had to practice giving me a shot. It’s a good thing he didn’t become a man-nurse because, holy cow, he is not good at it. He’s a trooper for even giving it a go, though. I’m so thankful I’m going through this with a fab guy like him…regardless of how shaky his hands get when he’s poking me with a needle. I love my husband.
For the most part, all of the test results looked pretty good. Unfortunately, they did discover a cyst that’s either on my ovary or fallopian tube. We’re doing some follow-up tests to figure out exactly where it is and what needs to be done to make it go away. Prayers would be greatly appreciated in regards to this pesky little fella. I really really really don’t want to have surgery. Please pray that it will go away on its own and that it goes away soon. We can’t move forward with IVF until the cyst is gone.
Until next time…
Jill said,
August 24, 2010 @ 11:22 pm
You were here????????????? You know my door is always open and you can stay here anytime!
Rhonda said,
August 24, 2010 @ 11:39 pm
Love you and will be praying!!
bethany said,
August 25, 2010 @ 4:35 am
I LOVE boulder. Love it. Although the Pearl Street locals kind of freak me out.
Praying for the that cyst to disappear. I’m glad everything else went well=) Praying for you guys!!
Nancy said,
August 25, 2010 @ 6:06 am
Heather, I’m sorry I missed your call yesterday, was out all day with cousin from out of town. I tried to call around 5 but no answer. I am praying for you and Travis….I know this all must be so stressful. But I also know how awesome our God is….going to CBS this morning but will try you girls again this afternoon! LOVE YOU BOTH….you are right about Travis’s dad…..I was thinking that before I read your side note! Very handsome!
jami nato said,
August 25, 2010 @ 9:15 am
1) you need to post more blogs!
2) travis and his dad…wow! exact replica.
3)praying for your lady parts.
4)love you guys.
Suzanne said,
August 25, 2010 @ 11:02 am
Praying for you guys tons! Our God is able!!
And, Spidey, at LEAST you could have tucked the bottom of your mask into your shirt so we could actually see the spider on your chest. You know, since you charge $$$ for a pic a tiny bit of authenticity would be nice. Peter Parker would be SO disappointed.
We got taken in by a mariachi band like that one time. They were so nice to play a song for us…then ask for $10. Stinkers.
Susan said,
August 25, 2010 @ 12:26 pm
We just returned from Colorado too. It was so beautiful and such nice weather. Now we have returned to our 100 degree days. Sigh…sigh!!!
I have been thinking and praying for you and Travis. I liked what Suzanne said, “Our God is able!” He is so so able!
I noticed the InStyle and Vogue both have their fall fashion magazines on the racks. So maybe you can browse through and forget about all the poking and prodding for the moment or at least until the next round. :)
Suzanne said,
August 25, 2010 @ 6:20 pm
P.S. Declan is a tiny bit envious of the Spider-Man sighting.
Grammy and Papa said,
August 25, 2010 @ 7:51 pm
Love the photos. We had so much fun with you all in Denver. Wish we could do that more often. Love you all :)