I am officially on vacation. I'm at home today so that I can clean my house, do laundry, pack, take my dog and one of my cats to be boarded, and get my nails done. The car comes for us tomorrow at 7am, and our flight leaves from O'Hare Airport at 10a.m. I'll be in Hawaii tomorrow afternoon.
I am beyond excited about this trip. I've wanted to go to Hawaii for 15 years - since I met my husband shortly after his Army stint in Hawaii. In college, where I was a dietetics major (I am not in that field now), we ran a student restaurant, and all the students had to plan and serve a "theme" meal to paying customers. My meal was a Hawaiian Luau. I think that in speech class, I gave a speech about the Hawaiian Islands. I've been thinking about this trip for years, and it has always been my dream vacation.
We'll be staying at Turtle Bay Resort for four nights, and the Hyatt Regency in Maui for 3 nights. Our plans are to enjoy the islands, see the sun, kayak, snorkel, go see the volcano in Maui, and overall relax and reconnect. And disconnect. I'm hoping to stay off the internet, stay away from my e-mails, and step away from my "normal" life somewhat. I need this trip, and I need to step away for a bit.
And, when I come back, we jump into IVF number 3. My baseline ultrasound will be the Monday I return. I'm hopeful about this cycle - which scares me. I've always had it in my head that we would have children after we were able to go to Hawaii. I'm so hopeful that this comes true. As my husband says, through science or finance, we will have our family one day soon.
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So exciting! Have a wonderful time and tell us all about it when you get back!! :)
ReplyDeleteENJOY!! I can't wait to see pics on your return! Fran
ReplyDeleteAloha!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful time and don't need to do the "aloe, ahhhh" variation of the greeting/goodbye.
A friend of mine who is currently living/working in Hawaii has been complaining recently about the vog (a volcanic gas smog), so I hope that dissipates before your arrival and while you are there.
I'm so excited for you!! JD and I went to Turtle Bay for our 3rd Anniversary and had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteTry and get a massage there, it was absolutely heavenly. Also, make sure to get some food in the Chinatown area of Honolulu. Dim sum, yum!
Have a FABULOUS trip!! I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful trip! Can't wait to see pics! I know you've been anticipating this trip for ages!!
ReplyDeleteSee you when you get back.
Have an incredible trip. I love Maui!! The Road to Hana is GREAT if you can stand the mountain hairpin turns (it's worth it). Get some much deserved relaxation and distance from IF!
ReplyDeleteBe safe and have fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous! Enjoy and take lots of pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful trip. Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places you'll ever see.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
SO excited for you!!! Enjoy your wonderful vacay! I'm praying that IVF #3 is the magic one for both of us!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your vaca! You definitely deserve it. I can't wait to see photos and hear how wonderful it was when you return!
ReplyDeleteYour vacation sounds fabulous! Hope you are having a great time. We are going through an IVF cycle this month as well. I was reading your blog, and I am deeply sorry about your loss. We were pregnant last year, but I went into premature labor and our daughter Zoelle passed away, she was 24 weeks. So I get how painful, stressful and worrisome this journey can be. Here's to February...many it bring rainbow babies for both of us!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your holiday!! You will come back home so refreshed and in the best shape to tackle IVF#3. Sending you lots of good luck vibes. Have a great break away.
ReplyDeleteI gave you an award on my blog. :-) Hope your vacay was amazing!!
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