This week is “Sock it to Me” week. I participated in a sock exchange hosted by Kim, which was a lot of fun. We all got our sock buddies and exchanged socks. My sock buddy was Tilley, and she sent me several pairs of striped, knee-high socks. They’re perfect for u/s appointments because they’re so long. In fact, I wore the blue and black pair today!

I’ve really enjoyed getting to read other new IF blogs as a result of this exchange. The IF community is larger than I ever imagined, and if this is something I have to go through, I’m glad I have so many other wonderful women to go through it with. The support I’ve received from them throughout my IVF was amazing, and, although I appreciate all of my regular readers’ support as well, it’s nice having readers who know *exactly* what you’re going through. And, on the flip side of that, I’ve really enjoyed being there for other bloggers through the good and the bad. I really feel like I know these women, and I celebrate the BFPs and mourn the BFNs. IF is something I’d never wish on anyone, but it’s so much easier to get through with a bunch of good friends.