Sigh of Relief

So, like I said in my last post, things are looking up. I am feeling better! :)

I think the Metformin the doctor has me on is helping- I've been feeling more "stable" emotionally. He said it should help to level out the hormones, which is what we suspect as the reason behind those times when I don't feel quite so "stable".

I've had a little trouble with the medicine though- I'm sensitive to all that kind of stuff, and even though the side effects are supposed to be minimal, I've had them. Blech. Dr. told me to go ahead and cut my dose in half, since I've been experiencing a lot of stomach cramping within five minutes of taking it- even with trying to take it with my biggest meal of the day. Which has been a little hard to do in itself, as the Metformin apparently takes your appetite away somewhat. Oh well, I think I can deal with that particular side effect just fine- maybe it'll help me whittle away at the 15 pounds I've put on in the last year! :)

Next month, December 15th to be exact, we go in to talk to the pelvic surgeon. He's going to schedule me for my Endometriosis surgery and hopefully do another ultrasound to see if the hormones leveling out from taking the Metformin is helping me get rid of the ovarian cysts. (At least, I think that's how and why... it all gets confusing after a while.) We're hoping for good results!!! If all goes well, we could be able to start trying for a pregnancy again early next year!

Which brings me to my next train of thought- thank you, so very very much, to those of you who have told me and Pete in some way that you are thinking and/or praying for us. You have no idea how much it means to us! Just knowing that we're not "alone", that people care about us, and that we and our difficulties are being lifted up to the Lord in prayer, is so incredibly encouraging! So, thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. :)

We've still had absolutely no word on our adoption, which is very frustrating, but we're doing our best to hold on to the truth that God knows what is best. His timing is always perfect, and He never works for our detriment, only for our good- always. It helps me to "hang on" through the ups and downs when I choose to believe that, even when it seems like that's not the case in my human mind. We, especially me I think, are learning Trust. :)

So, anyway, thanks so much for your care for us. And thank you, most of all, for your prayers. Just knowing that you are out there, actually praying for us, helps me so very much.

Lots of love,
Jenni :)