Injections Again...

Alright! I'm ready! Bring it on!

So last night we started injections again. Let's just say it went A LOT smoother than last time.

This is a little off subject, but...When I was little I wanted to be either an astronaut/pilot or a nurse. My one problem with being a nurse was always my fear of needles, but as I've gone through this injection process, I've been thinking it's not as horrible as I thought it was. (AND, it would probably be a lot easier giving someone else shots, than myself!)

Okay, back on subject. So, we're still stocking up on meds for IVF, so I'm not putting much faith in any of these injections working this time either. Don't get me wrong. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for things to work before we got to the IVF step. But, I don't have false hope. One thing I've wanted to try (and I've heard can help sometimes) is acupuncture. I've heard of "success" stories and "no impact on the situation" stories with acupuncture. Again, I don't believe it is the absolute solution, but I've been curious to try it. So, I've made an appointment to go to an acupuncturist next week. I figured I might as well give it a try (especially with my newfound lack of fear of needles), and plus, a doctor's visit is a whole lot cheaper than IVF (if by some chance it works).

So, here's to another round of injections and I'll keep you posted on how the acupuncture appointment goes.

Oh! And here's some pictures!

My meds get shipped overnight to me and come in this big old box.

Here's what it looks like when I open it. Menopur=meds, the baggies have needs and syringes (a druggies dream!) They even give me a little sharps container for proper disposal.

One of my meds has to be refridgerated, so it comes in this insulated package under all the above meds.

So, the above medication goes in the fridge. (Yup, right next to the butter!)

Here's what it looks like when I get all my stuff out for shot time. Syringe, needle, alcohol wipes, gauze, and saline/medication vials (1 saline, 2 medication vials)

Post shot. Gets a little messy!

Why...

Why do bad things happen to good people? My parents are amazing people. They've raised/are still raising seven wonderful kids (if I do say so myself). They have amazing testimonies that unfortunately have been tested through many trials. In the last couple years, they've dealt with almost foreclosing on their house, layoff scares, a kidney stone the size of a silver dollar, actually getting laid off, unemployment for almost a year, my dad moving to NY for a job, and now my dad not doing well health-wise...

In the last couple months, he's started having muscle problems. He's started tripping while running/walking, can't grip with his hand...he got really scared when he couldn't do a sit up when just a few months earlier he was up and running around with his grandkids. He's deteriorated so quickly that it's scary. So, he's gone to the doctor. He's had a couple MRIs done, bloodwork, and muscle tests. That doctor sent him to a specialist and they said he has ALS "Lou Gehrig's Disease".

My mom's not taking the news well. I think the average life expectancy after diagnosis is 3-5 years. The thought of losing my father is scary. My heart is broken at the thought that my children might never know my father, as "grandpa". I can only slightly imagine what it was like for my mother to lose her mother at my age now. I guess I'm just scared right now. But I guess this is one of those times when you ask "Why?"... I know our Heavenly Father has a plan for us. We just have to wait and trust that God knows what's best for us. It's hard though, when people have gone through so much already, and now have to go through more...

First Post Private

So, I've added a couple posts that I had written a while ago, when I was deciding to go private. It's been pretty crazy right now, and after all our travelling, I'm feeling exhausted! Hoping to be better about keeping up with this blog (even if it's for my own record)!

Cruise to the Bahamas? Irene said NO! (And other adventures...)

So, first of all, this will be my last post before going private! I have a few stories and posts I've written, but I'm waiting to post until I'm private. So, last chance to get on my list (Or you can just email me at emlynnkim@gmail.com)!

When Sung and I were poor, broke, deprived...I mean, humble college students, newly married, and having gone on not much of a honeymoon, Sung promised me (the wants to see the world girl) that on our 5 year anniversary I could choose to go anywhere. Now, I had dreams of London or Paris, Europe or Asia...I looked up plane tickets, I looked up how to REALLY travel to Europe, but along the way my wonderful, frugal, thrifty (miserly...don't worry I love him for it!) husband has rubbed off on me. So, when I saw how a plane ticket to Europe would cost AT LEAST $800 each PLUS having to get a hotel room AND paying for meals and activities, I chickened out a little about putting out that much at once and looked for other alternatives. So, we decided to go the cruise route! Makes us all happy! Sung gets to eat as much as he wants (and there's gym access)! I get to see a very little bit of another country and we both don't have to stress about booking hotels or choosing where to eat or stressing about almost anything! So, we found a few friends and decide to make it a group trip! Despite our cruise getting detoured to Mexico, instead of the Bahamas, as was planned (thanks, HURRICANE IRENE!), we had a blast! We would totally do it again! So here's a few pics from our wonderful vacation to Key West and Mexico!

Mexican government building in Merida (Capital City of the Yucatan Peninsula).

Little bakery we found in Merida...DELICIOUS!

Sinkhole in the same area as some Mayan ruins (Dzibilchaltun). Look at how CLEAR the water is!

Temple at Dzibilchaltun.

Snorkeling in Cozumel!!

The group after our first snorkeling swim! We all survived!

Sung's making sure the ship won't leave without us!

Our rock climbing/rappelling/zip line/ snorkeling guide in Cozumel.

Jet skiing in Key West!

The post card...I mean RESORT (with the snorkeling, rock climbing, etc...) in Cozumel!

So we got back from our cruise on Saturday and Thursday morning we left for Canada for Labor Day weekend! Sung's Halmoni (grandmother) turns 80 year old this year!! So, Sung's cousin in Montreal, Toby, wanted to try to get all the grandkids (and great grandkids) together and surprise her for her birthday! She had NO IDEA that we were coming. Sung's nephew, Daniel, walked in the door first, and she said she thought it was some boy selling candy. She said she was wondering why he just walked in and then saw who it was! She was thrilled to see us all! And, I enjoyed meeting more of Sung's family up there. His Halmoni and uncle and aunt came to our wedding, but I hadn't met any of the cousins. It was a wonderful trip, and there will definitely be more visits to come (if we can't talk them into come down here!!)!

Sung's uncle and Toby gave us a good taste of Montreal. It's a beautiful city and Canada is very beautiful as well!

Old Montreal

A park on the edge of the island Montreal is on (with a view of the city).

Some art on a little drive around circle in the parking lot next to the park.

From L to R: Sung's sister (Yang), Sung, Me, Sung's brother (Doug), and Yang's son, Daniel. Yang's daughter, Sophia, was zonked in the stroller!

She didn't stay asleep too long. Toby, Yang, Daniel, and Sophia went on a little boat tour while Sung and Doug and I went exploring Old Montreal.

Group picture! (Yes, Yang is holding Sophia's sleeping head!)

On top of Mont Tremblanc, a popular ski resort a couple hours north of Montreal (as you can see...no skiers in the summer!)!

Having a snack of clementines and cheese "on top of the world"!

Birthday picture of Halmoni and the GREAT grandkids! Happy birthday!

I have SOO many more pictures, but I think this post is massive enough already! Don't forget to email me/facebook me if you want to follow my blog after this post! (And, don't get too jealous of the amazing adventures we've had!) ;)