The day i've been dreading

Today I had the oocyte removal procedure as part of our IVF schedule.  I have not been looking forward to today at all.  Last time we did IVF I found the procedure extremely painful.  The sedation should have caused amnesia but I remembered everything.  I was understandably nervous about doing this again, plus I'm a total wuss anyway.  We only told a small group of friends about IVF this time, I think we got the balance just right, enough people so that we are well supported and well prayed for and that people get to give God glory for what he is doing but not so many that it adds to the pressure.  People have been good at not asking too many questions but clearly showing they care at the same time.  It has made the process much easier.  These people plus me and my husband were praying that today would go well and that I'd be calm - this was not a possible task in my own strength!  God, as always was so gracious to me.  I was able to be calm and relaxed throughout the procedure and it was fine.  They even let me have my ipod on so I listened to Shane and Shane, perfect music to relax to whilst at the same time keeping your attention on God.  We just have to wait and see what happens now but physically (I think) the worst bit is over.