****loss and living child discussed***** We're queer. I'm 34, have severe stage 4 endo, and both fallopian tubes are gone. My love ("Manada" 33) was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. We did Partner IVF (my eggs, her uterus). We lost our twins Tav.in and Ca.sey at 21 weeks gestation.
I still can't believe there was no arguing on Thanksgiving. I'm mega impressed by my family for that one. And the arguing is one of the things M dreads most about visiting my family so it's extra nice that it didn't happen! (Especially since we will be back in a month for Christmas)
****loss and living child discussed***** We're queer. I'm 34, have severe stage 4 endo, and both fallopian tubes are gone. My love ("Manada" 33) was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. We did Partner IVF (my eggs, her uterus). We lost our twins Tav.in and Ca.sey at 21 weeks gestation.
It's been awesome to have time off with M. We have been able to get things down around the house as well as get some time for us. We need more of this and I hope the coming year will bring that.
We still don't have family pictures for our holiday card. MIL tried to take some the other day but they didn't come out - I was half out of the picture, the kids were looking ridiculous, they were out of focus, etc. Needless to say I am stressed about not having pictures and needing to order the cards and get them out in the next 3 weeks - given weekends are our only option to get the picture. L is not stressed by this in the least (and she isn't the one who designs/orders/addresses them) which just makes me more mad.
I did take some cute pictures of the kids a few weeks ago...we may just have kid cards this year much to L's chagrin.
Thanksgiving is overrated. One kid was grumpy because he didn't feel like we spent enough time in the museum of his choice (nevermind he's been 3x in the last 6 months) and didn't want to go to the art gallery that MIL loves (she doesn't live locally.) The restaurant we chose wasn't good at all. By the end everyone was crabby and ready for bed. I was so happy I chose to work on Friday.
L and I have figured out everything we are getting for the kids and purchased 75% of it. Granted, with the laptops, they are getting very little else.
I ordered the bag for L and a bicycle rack (family gift) so we can take our bikes and go ride this spring. Still need stocking stuffers for her. I am feeling accomplished.
I sold our train table on Craigslist this weekend - end of an era (it was a train table and then a lego table - now the kids sit on it to play video games.)
We also recycled our highback boosters. Only lowback boosters around here. Can't believe we will be completely out of car seats all together in a few years (most of their friends already are - my poor kids got stuck with a mother who works in a pediatricians office and ER.)
We had gorgeous 60+ degree weather today. The kids got to run and play with the neighborhood kids for hours which was awesome!
2brides, sorry the pictures didn't work out. We have thought about doing Christmas cards but we still haven't gotten the shower thank yous and birth announcements out yet ...
****loss and living child discussed***** We're queer. I'm 34, have severe stage 4 endo, and both fallopian tubes are gone. My love ("Manada" 33) was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. We did Partner IVF (my eggs, her uterus). We lost our twins Tav.in and Ca.sey at 21 weeks gestation.
Today's goals include grocery shopping, Target, putting up and decorating the Christmas tree, and getting a holiday card photo so we can order cards this week. I'm tired just thinking about it. Willing and I are currently cuddling in the couch, and he is still in Jammies. Guess I should get moving...
Oh, we did order our double stroller on Friday. Yay!
I think Dosey is a boy... I don't know why, but that's my current guess...
Why can't every weekend be 4 days? We have loved this long weekend! Checked a lot of things off our to do list too.
It's bagel Sunday. A tradition that started a few months ago after prenatal yoga. It's next door to a cafe so I stop for a bagel and decaf latte post yoga. Waiting for my bagel now.
Hope everyone else had a nice Thanksgiving and enjoyed the long weekend!
CET & CAR - both 30, married Aug, 2013, together 12+ yrs.
TTC #1: CAR carrying IUI #1 & 2 - Clomid, trigger = BFN IUI #3 - Switched to Gonal 150iu. Overstim led to 'surprise' IVF. Retrieved 21, 14 mature, 13 fertilized, all 13 made it to day 5, 9 PGS normal. Transferred 1 AA hatched blast 5/1/15 Baby Girl M born 1-21-16
kh826 aw looks great! How is William about not touching everything on the tree? We are worried about O pulling on all the ornaments... Can't wait to put ours up next weekend.
We had a pretty easy trip back from Chicago. Airport security was a breeze, Ellis napped in the carrier at the airport, and she didn't cry on the plane until the very end after the plane had landed. We had a nice trip but I'm glad to be home to our own home and routine.
****loss and living child discussed***** We're queer. I'm 34, have severe stage 4 endo, and both fallopian tubes are gone. My love ("Manada" 33) was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. We did Partner IVF (my eggs, her uterus). We lost our twins Tav.in and Ca.sey at 21 weeks gestation.
kh826 aw looks great! How is William about not touching everything on the tree? We are worried about O pulling on all the ornaments... Can't wait to put ours up next weekend.
I think it might be a couple of challenging days redirecting him away from the tree, but hopefully after that he will leave it alone (probably wishful thinking!). Last night he kept taking ornaments off of the tree and trying to yank on the ribbon. He was only up in the room with the tree for about an hour, so we will see how long it takes for the novelty to wear off.
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