2008 passed altogether too quickly for me. This year, my daughter turned two, which seems impossible. 2008 was also the first full year of my freelance business, and although I didn't have as much time as I would have liked to build the business, I am proud of my efforts and am thoroughly enjoying working for myself.
And of course, this past year I did a frozen embryo transfer cycle, got pregnant with what we were told was one baby, and then found out when I was 10 weeks along that we were having twins. 23 weeks later, they arrived.
May 1st, 2008, the day I went for my follow-up ultrasound, alone, and was told I was pregnant with not one baby but two is the date from this past year that I'll always remember. It was in that instant that I had to radically change my perception of what my family would look like. Of course, I dealt with infertility for years before conceiving, so this would not be the first time I had to revamp my thoughts. Just three years ago, I thought I'd never have a child at all, let alone the three (three!) I have now.
But the idea of having multiples was something I feared. I've written about it many times on this blog. I didn't think I was equipped to handle stress, the noise, the work, the incredibly life-altering upheaval of twins. In many ways, I still don't. And yet I'm surviving, some days barely, and others with a little more ease. Next year at this time, I'm counting on life being a whole lot easier.
The revelation of May 1st is the moment from this past year I'll never forget.
What date from 2008 won't you ever forget?
And of course, this past year I did a frozen embryo transfer cycle, got pregnant with what we were told was one baby, and then found out when I was 10 weeks along that we were having twins. 23 weeks later, they arrived.
May 1st, 2008, the day I went for my follow-up ultrasound, alone, and was told I was pregnant with not one baby but two is the date from this past year that I'll always remember. It was in that instant that I had to radically change my perception of what my family would look like. Of course, I dealt with infertility for years before conceiving, so this would not be the first time I had to revamp my thoughts. Just three years ago, I thought I'd never have a child at all, let alone the three (three!) I have now.
But the idea of having multiples was something I feared. I've written about it many times on this blog. I didn't think I was equipped to handle stress, the noise, the work, the incredibly life-altering upheaval of twins. In many ways, I still don't. And yet I'm surviving, some days barely, and others with a little more ease. Next year at this time, I'm counting on life being a whole lot easier.
The revelation of May 1st is the moment from this past year I'll never forget.
What date from 2008 won't you ever forget?
I'm so afraid of my hubby losing his job--I don't want this to be the day I remember.
Let's see, of days of 2008 not including today, I would say I will always remember November 21, the day Lily was born. That's a good, happy memory.
Great recap of your year, BTW, I still can't believe it was way back in May when you found out about the twins.
Just wait until you see where you're at next year--it will get easier.
Aug. 2--Alan's birth. A very good day, indeed:)
Happy New Year!
2008... I can't remember. That was last year, for cryin out loud!
:)
Amazing 2008 for you guys. Can't believe how truly short a time it's been since you got pregnant.
I am still trying to take 2008 in ... I will have to post about it in a couple of days when I get my head screwed on straight. ;)
I don't recall any very memorable days in 2008, but I'll think about it.
I think you're doing fine with the twins and the 2 year old!
Yes, you had a remarkable year! I think there are more "etched" days I'd rather forget in 2008!