I got a letter a couple days ago saying that my gynecologist is retiring at the end of this month. Before, my excuse for missing my annual exam last September was that I was sick of doctors' appointments. Now I have an even better excuse: I need to find a new doctor.

Today I got a coverline finalized on my fertility charts, so it looks like all there is to do now is to wait. I often find myself praying about what is going to happen this time. This might be my last chance to try getting pregnant. If it is, I wonder if I should keep charting after we stop trying to get pregnant. I've done it for so long, I don't know if I can stop. I've found that it is really nice to know when I've ovulated, so I can know when my period is due.

Right now I'm debating whether I should take my thermometer with me to Washington State when we visit my parents for Christmas for a week. Maybe I'll take it, but only use it if I feel like it.

My husband and I are leaving for Washington on Tuesday, so I'll try to get in one more entry before then. Otherwise, don't expect to hear from me until New Year's Eve. I plan to stay away from the computer while on vacation. I will be sleeping well in Seattle, not sleepless!