Man, what a day. I'm still so sad and drained from Liana's news. I so wish I lived closer to her.
I'm also trying to whip a trip to South Africa together. I didn't sleep much last night so I was able to email Dr Champagne several times.
Upshot is: I leave for Cape Town in 12 days. Technically 12 days and 7.5 hours at this point.
Yup. You read that right. I'm SA bound on March 20th.
Dr Champagne has already scheduled me for an ultrasound/lining check on March 23. Transfer will be March 27th. I left to return home on March 28th. What a whirlwind trip this will be!
The craziest thing is I don't have a long to-do list. I was miraculously able to get a free ticket using frequent flier miles. I'm trying not to totally be a brat because I really wanted at least part of the trip back to be in business class but did I mention it was FREE? And I got the dates I wanted?
I've already got a lovely room waiting for my at my fave hotel. Now I can just firm up the dates. I think I'll have a driver pick me up but get a car for at least a few days. How am I going to make it to Casa Tertia if I don't have a car? Since my flight is FREE maybe I should get a really fun car?
I want to pack fairly lightly. I won't be there long and I'll have to shlep my own bag back (not too thrilled with that but what are you going to do?) so I don't want it to be too heavy.
Oh and that lupron shot last night? Y'all can keep a secret, right? Don't tell anyone but it actually happened this morning. Turns out the American depot shots FORCE you to do it intramuscularly and I wasn't up for that. Or waking up the mister very late to have him give me a shot. So he gave it to me when I was barely awake this morning. Soooooooo less painful that way. I guess the headaches will be here soon, right?
Oh and did I mention I'll be out of town March 17-19? Just to make things extra fun?
12 days. 7 and a half hours.
Wow, miss a day around here and you miss a lot. Good luck Millie!
Posted by: Donna | Wednesday, 08 March 2006 at 16:41
That's so exciting!!! And so soon! Good luck!!
Posted by: PBfish | Wednesday, 08 March 2006 at 17:17
Glad things are underway, and Yea! for the free flight and fancy hotel room.
I am completely shocked and upset by Liana's news.I had been checking her blog regularly to remind myself that good things can/do happen. F@cking universe.
Posted by: ninaB | Wednesday, 08 March 2006 at 17:52
oh my goodness...
oh my goodness gracious...
OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
unbelievable!
I am so incredibly excited for you! So many people are pulling for you, so many people.
Much love,
Posted by: Julianna | Wednesday, 08 March 2006 at 18:53
March 20th is so close. I'm really excited for you.
Posted by: Bonnie | Thursday, 09 March 2006 at 01:51
Wow, whirlwind is right! I'm so excited for you! We're all rooting for you, Millie!
Posted by: Ornery | Thursday, 09 March 2006 at 09:28
Get packing, woman. The 20th will be here before you know it. Pity you could not stop over in Scotland for a cup of tea and a chinwag.
Posted by: Pamplemousse | Thursday, 09 March 2006 at 12:11
So glad it's coming on a pace. 12 days is NOTHING!
But what news from Liana? Her blog doesn't say anything...
Posted by: thalia | Thursday, 09 March 2006 at 12:22
You're on your way. Yippee! Bring home baby!
xox, Fran
Posted by: Fran | Friday, 10 March 2006 at 08:22
Wow, its coming up so fast. Si se puede !I'm thinking about you every day.
I'm so sad about Liana. I can't believe it.
Take care-
Tracey
Posted by: tracey | Saturday, 11 March 2006 at 08:23
Wow, what great news, that's right around the corner. Keep away from the giraffes this time, I'm sure one of them must have looked at you crossed eye last time.
Posted by: InSpring | Saturday, 11 March 2006 at 20:41