X Marks The Spot: Week One of Art Journaling with Jenny and Aaron

Who needs a fancy therapist?

Art therapy is my prescribed 

drug of choice :)

I was so excited when Jenny (of Everyday is a Holiday)

 contacted me about her and Aaron's

upcoming Art Journaling classes 

that they are graciously hosting over on their lovely blog.

But...

At first I thought "no way do I have time for this right now"

however that train of thought didn't last long

because ultimately

I wanted and NEEDED this artistic distraction in my life.

See, tomorrow I start my hormones for IVF

and I'm not exactly thrilled about it...

Don't get me wrong I'm excited about what the end result

may (thinking possitive - WILL) bring

but I'm terribly anxious and nervous about the entire process too.

So a little IVF "baby" journal started to take shape this week.

I'm still too nervous to write anything,

fearing I will wreck all my work

or perhaps a bit embarrassed that I'm not all that clever with words.

But I'm sure I'll get there,

and I bet Jenny and Aaron will have lots of advise 

and great tips and techniques in the coming weeks.

I didn't really expect to 

LOVE Art Journaling quite so much

but I couldn't hardly wait for the pages to dry.

It's gratifying to translate my fears and frustrations into something pretty.

Tomorrow morning I go in for Shot Orientation ;(

I really haven't a clue where I'm going to find the inner strength to face my fear of needles

and the idea of having to administer them myself,

but I don't have much of a choice... 

This girl wants a baby!!!

HUGS!