Post by crazyaunt84 on Jul 28, 2015 8:20:46 GMT -5
1. Ooo!! I haven't done a TTT in awhile. 2. It's supposed to be 90 and super sunny today. It's almost 80 and its not even 9am. This is my favorite kind of weather. 3. Today is our 3 year wedding anniversary! Last year we went away for a long weekend. It didn't work out this year, which feels a bit anti-climactic. I suppose after just so many years, it's just a nice day to be together and go out to dinner. 4. One week until beta. One. Whole. Super. Long. Week. 5. Spent some time gardening over the weekend. My cucumbers are just starting to be ready, and we've been enjoying zucchini and yellow squash for a few weeks now. Love fresh veggies! 6. I've been off from my part time job for 8 days in a row because of ER and a few requested days off. It's been glorious, and I'm not actually sure I want to go back. 7. I have to go back. These embryos aren't gonna pay for themselves. 8. The doctor told us on Friday that he was going to let the lab decide whether to freeze our remaining embryos at day 3, or let them continue to day 5 (Sunday). After hearing nothing, I finally asked today what was going on, and they said "oh, we froze them on Friday. You would have gotten a report in 7-10 days." It may be the Progesterone that made me a little ragey, but that seems like a really long time to keep people wondering. 9. Progesterone is definitely making me ragey. 10. I've got a super busy day at work - so I'd better get to it. Happy Tuesday!
2. This week is going to be a hot one out here. I've already heard enough and I'm bracing for more, "you must be miserable in this heat." Please. stop. saying. that.
3. Truth is I have central air and I rearrange my outdoor play schedule to early morning so I'm not miserable at all.
4. We are going to our friend's annual Bourbon slushy party on Saturday.
5. I have 4 more weeks of work and then I'm "off" for 3 months. I love to work and it'll be weird not working for 3 months.
6. Yesterday I hired a lactation consultant to come to our house the first week we are home with Moka to do an assessment and weighed feeding. We did this with R even though we had no bf issues it was so nice to know exactly how much milk he was transferring and in what time frame.
7. R is finally eating more veggies. We started making our own pouches using a pouch machine and it's working. My wife made, spinach,peas, pears combo and he loved it.
8. I need a hair cut, color and brow wax like weeks ago.
9. Remember in #5 when I said I love to work. Well apparently not today. I would love to go home early and have the house to myself.
1. I am suddenly feeling sick this morning. I was fine at first, but just in the last 30-40 mins. I am feeling nauseous and light headed. I haven't felt like this in a while, and it kind of came out of nowhere.
2. We are going to a bridal shower this Saturday, and I am really excited that it is kid-friendly, so we get to bring William.
3. The bridal shower is for my SIL's twin sister. It is interesting because the shower is at the same place that my SIL's was at, and it looks like the food and everything is going to be the same as it was for my SIL's shower. They are very much the kind of twins that would be happy living completely mirrored lives. I wonder what that is like... I wonder if they ever crave individuality?
4. I've started taking bump pictures again. I have taken 2 so far. I have a whole progression of bump photos from my first pregnancy that will go in William's baby book, and I would like to have the same thing for Dosey. It is going to be more of a challenge to stay on top of things like that this time though.
5. We ordered a gender neutral winter coat for Dosey last night on a whim. J found a really good deal on a really cute teal coat that she says is car seat safe. She really wanted it, so I said why not. Yay - he/she will be warm!
6. Expecting a January baby is way different than expecting a June baby in terms of preparation. We never had to think about taking a newborn out in cold and snow last time. I wish we had an attached garage. Or a garage at all. We are lucky that we have a driveway given our city location, so I should not complain.
7. I would really like to upgrade J's car to a minivan before Dosey comes. We shall see if that is going to be possible... maybeeeee....
8. J ordered William PJ's that say "I Mama" on them. He wore them last night. So cute! I heart him too! Sooooo much!
9. My friend/coworker had her baby three weeks early over the weekend. This was her second. Her first was born about 5 months before William. The age gap between her first and second is about the same as what the age gap will be between William and Dosey. Anyway, she had procrastinated getting a lot of prep done for her number two (including finalizing maternity leave prep), so I am wondering how she is doing/feeling about everything. I don't think she was mentally ready for baby's arrival at all yet. I am sure she will be fine, but I am hoping she is not panicking about anything. I sent her a message yesterday. I can't wait to meet her new little guy - she had a second boy!
10. I am really glad we have decided to be Team Green this time, but I am curious about who is in there!
1. I am still stressing over our vacation to Maine. 4 weeks out and we still don't have a place to stay.
2. I have every appendage crossed that L hears about a job she interviewed for next week. She had 6 in person interviews and then the 2 head people who needed to sign off on it went out on back to back vacations. The recruiter has been keeping in touch, but not giving anything up about a potential offer.
3. I was so much more productive at work before the advent of the internet.
4. I lost a pair of pants in my house somewhere. We are very neat and organized so I can't figure out where in the heck they are. We haven't traveled anywhere so I couldn't have left them... Weird.
5. I feel horribly for people who have to work out in this heat. I go from my a/c'd house to my a/c car to underground parking and my a/c'd office. I can't complain about it being hot.
6. I am thankful that the kids are going to a museum this week for their camp field trip (vs an outdoor activity.)
7. I can't believe that they only have 3 more weeks of camp. Then 1 week of vacation and then school. SCHOOL.
8. I am not ready to get back into the routine of school (more stringent bedtimes, early wake ups, homework...)
9. I wonder how long I will be in this job. Been here 11.5 years. Have no plans on leaving.
10. L and I took my birthday off next week. Not sure what we are going to do. Our BFF invited us over to swim and hang out sans kids. Not sure if we will do that - or do something just the 2 of us.
2brides - Where in Maine are you planning to go for vacation? ... Also, every so often I will misplace an article of clothing and it will drive me BONKERS until I find it. I have been known to accidentally put away a piece of my clothing with J's in her dresser or her side of the closet and then I will never think to look there! I have also been known to look for something for a week or more and give up that it is lost forever and then find it in my own dresser a week later. Right under my nose. How does this happen?!?!
2) We get the twins on Thursday night, I am so excited to see them again.
3) We got confirmation this morning that our home assessment has been submitted, but also found out that the person to review it is on vacation until next Monday. Damn Michiganders taking vacations in the summer!
4) Hopefully with having the twins this weekend, and Relay for Life next weekend, I will be able to keep my anxiety at bay about waiting to hear if we will be approved right away.
5) B has to work overnight on Friday, so that will be a real test for me to be at home with the boys, and then keep them under control the next day while she gets some rest.
6) She is finally starting to let her guard down when it comes to the twins. I know she will be just as upset as I am if we don't get the placement. She is better at hiding her stuff though.
7) I am thinking that we will take them to a little zoo/orchard that we have a couple of towns away for a mini adventure.
8) High school volleyball starts in about a month. That means that I will lose my wife for about 3 months due to her officiating. I know she loves it, but I hope that once thee are kids in the home she cuts back a little on the number of matches she does.
9) It is after noon and all that I have done today is make an emergency plan for the house.
10) I am so excited to be fall. I Pinterest daily Halloween costumes for littles!
1. I'll AW this over here too. Finally finished this project over the weekend:
2. We got a new dishwasher, washer, and dryer on Thursday and I'm so so happy with them.
3. J came home with a huge box yesterday. One of her vendors at work had gifted her a magnum of wine - were going to open it at our Christmas party bc damn that's a big bottle!
4. The damn cat woke me up at 2:30am. I'm not feeling you in the middle of the night!
5. Went into the office this morning for a credit hour class and the instructor didn't show. Wasted my time getting up early, but it's good to make an appearance there every once in a while anyway.
6. We're going minature golfing today, should be a fun little date day activity.
7. I found an amazingly comfortable pair of workout pants at Marshalls last week. I liked them so much I went back yesterday and bought two more pairs.
8. I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow which I badly need done, it's been four months.
9. I think my scale is broken and I really hate spending money on scales, but I'm much better about eating well if I have the daily accountability of checking my numbers.
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
2brides - Where in Maine are you planning to go for vacation? ... Also, every so often I will misplace an article of clothing and it will drive me BONKERS until I find it. I have been known to accidentally put away a piece of my clothing with J's in her dresser or her side of the closet and then I will never think to look there! I have also been known to look for something for a week or more and give up that it is lost forever and then find it in my own dresser a week later. Right under my nose. How does this happen?!?!
We are doing a few days in Bar Harbor and then a few days in Portland.
I am wondering if they got put in the ironing pile which neither of us have looked at this summer - the only thing we consistently iron are the kids' school uniforms. Need to look there tonight. I actually looked on L's side though she never wears khaki pants so either of us would have to have lost our minds to put them on her side of the closet.
2brides - Bar Harbor is beautiful! I have a lot of family in Bangor, and as a kid I spent LOTS of Summer time in Bar Harbor. I think my favorite things were... go cart rides, paddle boat rides, whale watching boat trips, ice cream, and some of the neat unique shops that they have there! There also used to be a really cool (or I thought it was when I was 11 or so) water park on Route 1 just North of Ellsworth. I used to love that place!
Post by wittyandwaiting on Jul 28, 2015 16:14:20 GMT -5
1. I had my first puke today. I was actually kind of excited but I won't be excited for subsequent pukes.
2. Who the hell decides to reheat an egg McMuffin. In a public place!!!!!!!
3. crazyaunt84 no, it's not just you, I think 7 to 10 days is absolutely ridiculous. Also, happy anniversary!
4. Usually I'm a total planner, but I'm on vacation next week and we haven't even made plans.
5. I just had a mouth guard made at the dentist that I'm supposed to wear at night to prevent me from grinding my teeth, this is something that only started when we began the TTC process. I am going to be so sexy between the mouthguard and progesterone suppositories.
6. C is making dinner tonight. I repeat: C is making dinner tonight. She never makes dinner so I have no idea what I'll do with that extra time in my evening.
7. I am re-reading To Kill a Mockingbird before I read Go Set a Watchman; does anybody else plan to read either?
8. I want to take a nap.
9. Ooooo! Maybe I can do that while C makes dinner.
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
2brides - Bar Harbor is beautiful! I have a lot of family in Bangor, and as a kid I spent LOTS of Summer time in Bar Harbor. I think my favorite things were... go cart rides, paddle boat rides, whale watching boat trips, ice cream, and some of the neat unique shops that they have there! There also used to be a really cool (or I thought it was when I was 11 or so) water park on Route 1 just North of Ellsworth. I used to love that place!
My parents and grandparents are all from the Bangor area! Even though we'd go every summer, we never ventured much past my grandparents camp on Pushaw Lake.
I pulled the trigger on the big beautiful expensive house only to get an email that it was booked and they had not updated the calendar. Booooooooo
There are no other available rentals. Looks like we will be spending 7 nights in hotel rooms.
1. I'm working in the shedquarters (detached office) and it's hot in here - no a/c only a fan.
2. EV is out of town in Boston for the week, so I'm solo with the kids. I managed to meet friends at the lake and grab dinner tonight. I TRIED to eat in the restaurant with both kids but Kaden kept climbing off his seat and running out the front door...
3. I scheduled an RE appointment with a new RE (hospital association). We're gearing up for EV's ER as soon as possible. Transfer date is still TBD, I'm on the fence about Octoberish or waiting until January/February.
4. I'm working on convincing my wife to use our KD for baby #3. Lots of variables involved either way, but I'm leaning toward baby #3 sharing a link with "her" brothers.
5. Kaden woke up and needed some cuddles and water before going back to bed. He's been fighting a virus I think...
6. I think Sienna misses her doggy daycare with all her doggy buddies and lots of exercise. If I win the lottery I will bring her everyday.
7. Our Pacific Northwest adventure was so much fun. We got to meet a friend (and former Bumpie) in Seattle and reconnect with an old College friend. Washington and Oregon are also so beautiful - especially in the summer. Only downside, I fell while holding our 1 year old (luckily he wasn't injured but I'm still getting over sprained ankles).
8. Time for a quick shower and then bed!
9. I really hope we get lots of eggs and embies and "XX" embies to boot.
10. OMG there's a cat at our glass slider doors. Scared the crap out of me! Haha. This neighborhood kitty comes around to snack on Sienna's leftover dinner. He's Maine coon like "Kitten" my beloved kitty who was killed by a car years ago. Sigh. I still love Maine coon cats.
2brides - Bar Harbor is beautiful! I have a lot of family in Bangor, and as a kid I spent LOTS of Summer time in Bar Harbor. I think my favorite things were... go cart rides, paddle boat rides, whale watching boat trips, ice cream, and some of the neat unique shops that they have there! There also used to be a really cool (or I thought it was when I was 11 or so) water park on Route 1 just North of Ellsworth. I used to love that place!
My parents and grandparents are all from the Bangor area! Even though we'd go every summer, we never ventured much past my grandparents camp on Pushaw Lake.
I pulled the trigger on the big beautiful expensive house only to get an email that it was booked and they had not updated the calendar. Booooooooo
There are no other available rentals. Looks like we will be spending 7 nights in hotel rooms.
Ahhh Pushaw Lake! This is reminding me of my childhood big time!
I'm sorry about the rental house, that stinks!
I am sure you will have a great time, hotel or not!
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