I am having a hard time being grateful today, seeing as how AF showed on a cycle when we had two mature follicles. BUT, I will spin it as best I can.
I started today, but I am grateful for a longer (for me, more normal) cycle. Instead of 25 or 26 days, it was 27 days and I feel better about my luteal phase not being too short...
And like @SnobunnieMel, I just continue to be grateful for my husband.
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
Oh, and @Aera11If you want any tips on what to do/where to go on your upcoming trip, let me know. Savannah is home for me! In any case, I hope you enjoy your time in the low country!
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
-Today I am grateful for the oversized brownie sundae I had out to dinner last night. Life is too short not to occasionally go overboard on dessert.
- Starbuck's Black Tea Lemonade. They are totally overpriced, but I treat myself to them once in a while when I need a little something.
- Sunny weather that is feeling more spring/summer like.
- Supplements that make me feel like I am at least doing something to give myself a better chance, even if it's minimal. It makes my WTO period at least seem purposeful.
@BornReady a sundae sounds amazing and I totally hear you on the supplements. Anything I can control is helpful.
Right now I feel thankful for this board. I feel like a lot of people IRL don't know what I'm talking about or are ready for me to stop talking about what I'm going through post-loss so it is so wonderful to have a place to share and feel supported.
Thankful for the swing DH bought to turn our deck into a magical wonderland I never want to leave. Thankful my 31 year long streak of killing all living green things seems to be over and I now have some kind of green thumb.
Thankful the community farmer's market is starting up soon! I volunteered to feed the twenty farmers one day and I'm so looking forward to giving back to our neighbourhood.
Renee, 34 + Devon, 29 married 08/13 TTC 09/15 *TW Loss mentioned* BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16 MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3 TTCAL 3/2016 Acupuncture 11/16 Dx December 2016: unexplained January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI = BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby! EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17 Ambrose born on his due date!
I am thankful that DH is just as TTC obsessed this month as I am. It makes me not feel crazy. Last night he made sure I was using preseed and after relations forced me to put pillows under my hips. His comment was "it worked before so we better do it again" in reference to our first loss. He is willing to everything under the sun this month and it helps me not feel as alone in really working toward this.
I I am also thankful for patients that bring us lots of donuts. My hormone headaches and mood swings from black cohosh seem to really enjoy them.
Today I'm thankful for teleworking tomorrow followed by a long weekend visiting family.
I'm also thankful for my puppy that we got last month. He has been my lifesaver this past cycle and I will need him even more in the upcoming weeks as I pass my EDD.
I'm also thankful for my wonderful DH. He's so supportive throughout all of this
Of course, I'm also thankful for dark chocolate... Mmmm...
MC #1: D&C Oct 23, 2015 (7.5 weeks) MC #2: July 1, 2016 (5.5 weeks) MC #3: October 17, 2016 (CP) RE #1: RPL testing November 2016-January 2017 MC #4: Feb. 28, 2017 (CP) RE #2: Additional RPL testing March-November 2017 MC #5: January 2019 (6.5 weeks)
RE #3: More testing 2023. Egg Retrieval Sept/Oct 2023, 2 good embryos after PGT-A testing. Surgery for endometriosis January 2024 Lupron Depo March 2024. Benched 3 months. Hopefully FET after that.
Today, I am thankful for chocolate. I'm likely ovulating as we speak, and I tend to have "mini-PMS" around this time. Right now, I'm eating some homemade puppy chow with no regrets!
I'm also thankful for this board, my workplace, and my amazing husband. I'm a puddle of gooey emotions this morning.
OMG @dubcompanion I LOVE puppy chow, so jealous of you right now!
I'm thankful that my hubby has supported me "retiring" for the remainder of 2016 and that I've been able to use my new found free time to get outside and enjoy nature with my pup Our 2.5 mile walk through the woods at 5:30 this morning was so serene and pretty!
Also thankful that we get to have a housewarming party this weekend and my entire family that lives 6 hrs away is coming. Even my Gram and Gramp!
DH - 34, Me - 32 Married 7/13 TTC #1 since 10/13 BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15 IUI #1 2/25/16
I am thankful for a long weekend. Normally holidays like this get stressful trying to split time between our families, but I am feeling super zen about it.
DH and I have a dinner date and shopping/errands later today/tonight and I am thankful for that time we have.
Donuts. I am also thankful for them. I am on a serious sugar binge today...maybe it's the Clomid, regardless, my donut + coffee =
Whoaaa puppy chow is not really a thing here but boy do I love cereal bars. I might make something similar but with butterscotch chips instead of peanut butter because of DH's allergy (and brown rice krispies because he's also allergic to the barley in regular).
Renee, 34 + Devon, 29 married 08/13 TTC 09/15 *TW Loss mentioned* BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16 MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3 TTCAL 3/2016 Acupuncture 11/16 Dx December 2016: unexplained January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI = BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby! EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17 Ambrose born on his due date!
I have an extra thankful post. I'm thankful that this dress with pockets exists and that I just bought it and it's on its way to be mine forever. I've been waiting my whole life for this piece.
Renee, 34 + Devon, 29 married 08/13 TTC 09/15 *TW Loss mentioned* BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16 MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3 TTCAL 3/2016 Acupuncture 11/16 Dx December 2016: unexplained January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI = BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby! EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17 Ambrose born on his due date!
So glad I could impart some puppy chow love today - all thanks to my O cravings!
@rainbowturtles Great to hear you had a normal cycle. Was this your first cycle temping?
@soontobemommahowe I'm jealous of the 2.5-mile walk through the woods you got to take! It's all farmland and residential around my neck of the ...non-woods.
@dubcompanion Surprisingly, yes! I've always charted and checked CM but there's something very reassuring about seeing those CH and temp shift. I'm benched/TTA for three more months but thought I could take this time to check out my cycles and see if everything seemed okay, at least
@reneeannemm - cute dress - I just got this dress at a discount from a friend who is the only authorized vendor in Canada (they call them trunk keepers). Her sample was in my size - that is what I'd worry about with ModCloth - fit and shipping/returns...
Thankful for my students - they are so rad and make me so hopeful for the future. I'm just sad I have to say goodbye to another bunch of them in the next couple weeks....
**** TW - kids and loss mentioned **** ~~ married 8.11.07 ~~ DD1 1.16.11 ~~ DD2 1.3.14 ~~ ~~ BFP3 12.22.15 MMC 2.29.16 @ 13 weeks ~~ ~~ 2 D&Cs (3.1.16 and 3.10.16) for MMC ~~ BFP4 10.27.16 MMC 1.23.17 @ 16 weeks ~~ D&E 1.26.17 ~~
@rainbowturtles That's doubly awesome that you were able to notice a normal cycle! You've given me inspiration and motivation begin temping the next cycle if this one doesn't result in a BFP. I was going to start temping this cycle, but that never panned out lol. Now that I think about it, a good way to spend my upcoming TWW should be researching basal thermometers.
@dubcompanion - hands down the one I hear the best reviews of is Mabis - I actually ordered one. It measures in Fahrenheit so I have to use an app to convert that to Celsius but that likely wouldn't be an issue for you. And at under $10 USD it is a good deal.
@catiecatp Thanks for the recommendation! I'm reading up on it now, and it looks like The One - great price and great features (Fahrenheit def works for me)! Dang, that was fast. Now what am I going to do for the next 14 days??
@catiecatp I think I need a new thermometer...the one I got I don't know if it's the most accurate. It has a lot of favorite temps it seems, might be time for a switch!
I have another one that I've used for awhile - and it only goes to one decimal place (which is about .18F). The nerd in me temped for awhile with both but I made the switch this month. I think the Mabis records about .2C lower than the other one - but sometimes more and sometimes less. I like some features of the other one better - it beeps periodically while it is measuring and it is backlit when done. I think my old one was fine - but I'm wondering if I'll be able to ID a slow rise pattern better with the finer level of accuracy... I never did go the OPK route this month.
Sorry for solving your research @dubcompanion - you could take up a hobby - I suggest knitting... I could point you in the direction of some good youtube videos or I could let you research them
---TW BFP and MC mentioned - scroll down past the Lilo and Stitch gif to avoid ---
I am thankful for my wonderful DH and my adorable fur baby, Barry. I am thankful for my newly planted flower garden and I hope that all of the flowers will start to look good soon. I am also thankful for gummy bears. I am constantly craving them. lol BTW, puppy tax. This is Barry. =D
Me: 28 DH: 29 Married: 4-25-2014 TTC: March 2015 BFP: 2-18-16 Confirmed MMC: 3-31-16 D&C: 4-2-16 TTCAL: May 2016 IUI: 5/13/17-Femara and Trigger, POAS 5/27/17 BFP 5/27/17
i am also thankful for my fur baby. He's been so helpful when I am sad, lies next to me and tries to comfort me with his company. In silence. Consistent. I love him! This is Luke Skywalker
Married 06.21.14 / TTC since 11.15 / BFP 01.03.2016 / MMC 6w5d D&C 02.2016 // BFP 05.06.16 / natural MC 05.12.16 Benched 06.2016-08.2016 / TTC again 09.2016! On a diet. Cranky. BFP 10.02.2016 / NT scan at 12w looked normal / Anatomy scan at 20w everything ok Team blue! / EDD June 11th 2017 DAVID ROGER was born on May 23rd at 37 weeks.
Architect, Peruvian living in Chile. I love art, opera and good chocolate. Started PhD studies in Architecture on 2017. Fur mom of a rescued miniature poodle called Luke Skywalker.
Renee, 34 + Devon, 29 married 08/13 TTC 09/15 *TW Loss mentioned* BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16 MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3 TTCAL 3/2016 Acupuncture 11/16 Dx December 2016: unexplained January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI = BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby! EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17 Ambrose born on his due date!
@catiecatp Great idea! I've knitted scarves for myself but haven't done so in nearly 10 years. Feel free to share some Youtube vids; I could never make a slip knot and would have my mom do it. Since I no longer live at home, it's probably time for me to learn how. @nmd9168@yolandamunoz Thanks for brightening up the day with adorable puppies!
Eeeeee puppies!!!! I have three but just have to share this pic of my Penelope because I want her smile to brighten your day like it does mine and like your puppy pics did for me too
Married 06.21.14 / TTC since 11.15 / BFP 01.03.2016 / MMC 6w5d D&C 02.2016 // BFP 05.06.16 / natural MC 05.12.16 Benched 06.2016-08.2016 / TTC again 09.2016! On a diet. Cranky. BFP 10.02.2016 / NT scan at 12w looked normal / Anatomy scan at 20w everything ok Team blue! / EDD June 11th 2017 DAVID ROGER was born on May 23rd at 37 weeks.
Architect, Peruvian living in Chile. I love art, opera and good chocolate. Started PhD studies in Architecture on 2017. Fur mom of a rescued miniature poodle called Luke Skywalker.
@dubcompanion - I've heard great things about the youtube channel very pink knits - and if you run across something you can't figure out I'm happy to scout for some good videos or help explain what is going on. If you want a rabbit hole of knitting fun I highly recommend the website Ravelry - it is like FB but for knitters - with all sorts of message boards and groups - and pattern searches and ... yeah I spend more time there than on most social media
---TW BFP and MC mentioned - scroll down past the Lilo and Stitch gif to avoid ---
Today I am thankful for: - Living near the ocean, getting to play on the beach last night before dinner was so refreshing and reminded me of being a kid again.
- Perennials, watching plants I planted years ago come up and start blooming makes me so happy. I even have to drive by my old house a few times a week and I love seeing all of my hydrangeas and trees blooming and coming to life year after year.
- Smart phones, my siblings both live far away and getting to be in touch so easily through the day by text, phone, photos etc. is awesome. Makes the world feel a little smaller that I can have my people "close by".
- Nice people. My due date is next week and a friend/co-worker of my husband's got me a gift certificate to a local salon. I think I'll get my hair done or something that morning before work.
- As per usual, all of you folks. I've now spent my whole "pregnancy" here and honestly, I'm not sure how I'd have made it without this community. Thanks!
Re: {{{Thankful Thursday}}}
I started today, but I am grateful for a longer (for me, more normal) cycle. Instead of 25 or 26 days, it was 27 days and I feel better about my luteal phase not being too short...
And like @SnobunnieMel, I just continue to be grateful for my husband.
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
Donor Egg IVF Transfer: May 1, 2017
May 11, 2017: BFP!! Beta #1: 449.1, Beta #2: 844, Beta #3: 1714
EDD: 1/17/18, it's a GIRL!
E. L. A. born 12/7/2017
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
Donor Egg IVF Transfer: May 1, 2017
May 11, 2017: BFP!! Beta #1: 449.1, Beta #2: 844, Beta #3: 1714
EDD: 1/17/18, it's a GIRL!
E. L. A. born 12/7/2017
-Today I am grateful for the oversized brownie sundae I had out to dinner last night. Life is too short not to occasionally go overboard on dessert.
- Starbuck's Black Tea Lemonade. They are totally overpriced, but I treat myself to them once in a while when I need a little something.
- Sunny weather that is feeling more spring/summer like.
- Supplements that make me feel like I am at least doing something to give myself a better chance, even if it's minimal. It makes my WTO period at least seem purposeful.
Right now I feel thankful for this board. I feel like a lot of people IRL don't know what I'm talking about or are ready for me to stop talking about what I'm going through post-loss so it is so wonderful to have a place to share and feel supported.
Thankful for the swing DH bought to turn our deck into a magical wonderland I never want to leave. Thankful my 31 year long streak of killing all living green things seems to be over and I now have some kind of green thumb.
Thankful the community farmer's market is starting up soon! I volunteered to feed the twenty farmers one day and I'm so looking forward to giving back to our neighbourhood.
TTC 09/15
*TW Loss mentioned*
BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16
MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3
TTCAL 3/2016
Acupuncture 11/16
Dx December 2016: unexplained
January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI =
BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby!
EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17
Ambrose born on his due date!
I I am also thankful for patients that bring us lots of donuts. My hormone headaches and mood swings from black cohosh seem to really enjoy them.
I'm also thankful for my puppy that we got last month. He has been my lifesaver this past cycle and I will need him even more in the upcoming weeks as I pass my EDD.
I'm also thankful for my wonderful DH. He's so supportive throughout all of this
Of course, I'm also thankful for dark chocolate... Mmmm...
MC #1: D&C Oct 23, 2015 (7.5 weeks)
MC #2: July 1, 2016 (5.5 weeks)
MC #3: October 17, 2016 (CP)
RE #1: RPL testing November 2016-January 2017
MC #4: Feb. 28, 2017 (CP)
RE #2: Additional RPL testing March-November 2017
MC #5: January 2019 (6.5 weeks)
RE #3: More testing 2023.
Egg Retrieval Sept/Oct 2023, 2 good embryos after PGT-A testing.
Surgery for endometriosis January 2024
Lupron Depo March 2024. Benched 3 months. Hopefully FET after that.
#BitterHagPartyOf1
DD1 born 5/24/10.
Missed M/C at 14 wks Feb 2012.
DD2 born 5/14/13.
Missed M/C at 9 wks July 2015.
I'm also thankful for this board, my workplace, and my amazing husband. I'm a puddle of gooey emotions this morning.
I'm thankful that my hubby has supported me "retiring" for the remainder of 2016 and that I've been able to use my new found free time
to get outside and enjoy nature with my pup
Also thankful that we get to have a housewarming party this weekend and my entire family that lives 6 hrs away is coming. Even my Gram and Gramp!
Married 7/13
TTC #1 since 10/13
BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
IUI #1 2/25/16
DH and I have a dinner date and shopping/errands later today/tonight and I am thankful for that time we have.
Donuts. I am also thankful for them. I am on a serious sugar binge today...maybe it's the Clomid, regardless, my donut + coffee =
TTC 09/15
*TW Loss mentioned*
BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16
MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3
TTCAL 3/2016
Acupuncture 11/16
Dx December 2016: unexplained
January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI =
BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby!
EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17
Ambrose born on his due date!
Married 10/12
DS 11/14
Ectopic 2/16
PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16
IUI x 3- BFN
Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage
IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos
FET- 6/17- BFP!
Due Feb 15, 2017
Married 10/12
DS 11/14
Ectopic 2/16
PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16
IUI x 3- BFN
Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage
IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos
FET- 6/17- BFP!
Due Feb 15, 2017
I'm thankful that even tho AF is here that temping showed my cycle to be "normal".
I'm kind of thankful for this overcast day when I'm not feeling up to doing much of anything but puppy cuddling and watching shows lol
And as always, I'm very thankful for all of you!
Married 7/13
TTC #1 since 10/13
BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
IUI #1 2/25/16
https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/its-an-inspired-taste-dress-in-vegetables
TTC 09/15
*TW Loss mentioned*
BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16
MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3
TTCAL 3/2016
Acupuncture 11/16
Dx December 2016: unexplained
January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI =
BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby!
EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17
Ambrose born on his due date!
@rainbowturtles Great to hear you had a normal cycle. Was this your first cycle temping?
@soontobemommahowe I'm jealous of the 2.5-mile walk through the woods you got to take!
https://www.matildajaneclothing.com/20614d-marzipan-rose-dress
Me: 33 & DH: 33
Married: 07/2006
TTC: 10/2015
BFP #1: 11/2015, MC 12/2015 (7 weeks)
BFP #2: 06/2016, EDD 2/15/2017
@reneeannemm Gotta love a dress with pockets!
~~ married 8.11.07
~~ DD1 1.16.11 ~~ DD2 1.3.14 ~~
~~ BFP3 12.22.15 MMC 2.29.16 @ 13 weeks ~~
~~ 2 D&Cs (3.1.16 and 3.10.16) for MMC
~~ BFP4 10.27.16 MMC 1.23.17 @ 16 weeks ~~ D&E 1.26.17 ~~
a) still be in my PJs at 3:20
b) prepare for my interview next week without getting ridiculously behind in work.
Me: 33 & DH: 33
Married: 07/2006
TTC: 10/2015
BFP #1: 11/2015, MC 12/2015 (7 weeks)
BFP #2: 06/2016, EDD 2/15/2017
https://www.amazon.com/MABIS-Digital-Thermometer-Temperature-Planning/dp/B000O6YCZY/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1464306299&sr=8-2&keywords=mabis
Me: 33 & DH: 33
Married: 07/2006
TTC: 10/2015
BFP #1: 11/2015, MC 12/2015 (7 weeks)
BFP #2: 06/2016, EDD 2/15/2017
Sorry for solving your research @dubcompanion - you could take up a hobby - I suggest knitting... I could point you in the direction of some good youtube videos or I could let you research them
Me: 33 & DH: 33
Married: 07/2006
TTC: 10/2015
BFP #1: 11/2015, MC 12/2015 (7 weeks)
BFP #2: 06/2016, EDD 2/15/2017
Married: 4-25-2014
TTC: March 2015
BFP: 2-18-16
Confirmed MMC: 3-31-16
D&C: 4-2-16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI: 5/13/17-Femara and Trigger, POAS 5/27/17 BFP 5/27/17
i am also thankful for my fur baby. He's been so helpful when I am sad, lies next to me and tries to comfort me with his company. In silence. Consistent. I love him! This is Luke Skywalker
BFP 01.03.2016 / MMC 6w5d D&C 02.2016 // BFP 05.06.16 / natural MC 05.12.16
Benched 06.2016-08.2016 / TTC again 09.2016! On a diet. Cranky.
BFP 10.02.2016 / NT scan at 12w looked normal / Anatomy scan at 20w everything ok
Team blue! / EDD June 11th 2017
DAVID ROGER was born on May 23rd at 37 weeks.
Architect, Peruvian living in Chile. I love art, opera and good chocolate.
Started PhD studies in Architecture on 2017.
Fur mom of a rescued miniature poodle called Luke Skywalker.
Married: 4-25-2014
TTC: March 2015
BFP: 2-18-16
Confirmed MMC: 3-31-16
D&C: 4-2-16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI: 5/13/17-Femara and Trigger, POAS 5/27/17 BFP 5/27/17
TTC 09/15
*TW Loss mentioned*
BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16
MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3
TTCAL 3/2016
Acupuncture 11/16
Dx December 2016: unexplained
January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI =
BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby!
EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17
Ambrose born on his due date!
@nmd9168 @yolandamunoz Thanks for brightening up the day with adorable puppies!
BFP 01.03.2016 / MMC 6w5d D&C 02.2016 // BFP 05.06.16 / natural MC 05.12.16
Benched 06.2016-08.2016 / TTC again 09.2016! On a diet. Cranky.
BFP 10.02.2016 / NT scan at 12w looked normal / Anatomy scan at 20w everything ok
Team blue! / EDD June 11th 2017
DAVID ROGER was born on May 23rd at 37 weeks.
Architect, Peruvian living in Chile. I love art, opera and good chocolate.
Started PhD studies in Architecture on 2017.
Fur mom of a rescued miniature poodle called Luke Skywalker.
Me: 33 & DH: 33
Married: 07/2006
TTC: 10/2015
BFP #1: 11/2015, MC 12/2015 (7 weeks)
BFP #2: 06/2016, EDD 2/15/2017
Today I am thankful for:
- Living near the ocean, getting to play on the beach last night before dinner was so refreshing and reminded me of being a kid again.
- Perennials, watching plants I planted years ago come up and start blooming makes me so happy. I even have to drive by my old house a few times a week and I love seeing all of my hydrangeas and trees blooming and coming to life year after year.
- Smart phones, my siblings both live far away and getting to be in touch so easily through the day by text, phone, photos etc. is awesome. Makes the world feel a little smaller that I can have my people "close by".
- Nice people. My due date is next week and a friend/co-worker of my husband's got me a gift certificate to a local salon. I think I'll get my hair done or something that morning before work.
- As per usual, all of you folks. I've now spent my whole "pregnancy" here and honestly, I'm not sure how I'd have made it without this community. Thanks!