Ten Things Tuesday | 8.22.17

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1.  Omg potato chips to nibble while up early making DHs lunch
2.  A job that's allowing us to start IVF...
3.  First day of stimms in the books!!!
4.  ... on Eclipse Day!!!
5.  My BFF ***TW***

<div class=" Spoiler">Got to hear the HB again of her lil ivf miracle - she's at 16 weeks now!  When did that happen!!?!?</div>
6.  Doggies come up to snuggle with me now that I'm resting a little after DH has left for work. They really are Velcro dogs, and as annoying as it can be sometimes, sometimes it's really cute.
7.  Randomly heard from my old college roomie over the weekend and got to confide in her that were starting treatment.  Nice to have one more special person in our corner!!
8.  Rsvp'd to DHs cousin's bridal shower coming up in a few weeks.  Shopping for her and showing up to celebrate her / meet her friends lol should all be really fun!
9.  The roof over our heads, it's cozy and warm - sometimes too warm in the summer lol - but full of love. ❤
10.  DH was such a trooper so far with watching our videos and helping me with my shots. Honestly, it's painful to have to keep reassuring him that it's not his fault, but I'm grateful that he's come around more or less to being okay with treatment and I know he's excited about the possibility of growing our family - maybe soon....!!!

KariAnn323

@BusinessWife Yay starting stimms on Eclipse Day!!!!

1. The internet, so I can research my little heart out.
2. Puppy snuggles
3. Watching the eclipse with my best friend who I've know since 2nd grade.
4. *TW* 

Baby snuggles and smiles with best friend's 8 month old.

5. New dress to wear to work
6. Picnic we had on Sunday with friends
7. New antique themed coloring book from friend
8. Two weeks to RE appointment!!!!!
9. DH being 110% on board with fertility treatments. I was initially worried that he wouldn't want to, but he wants to be just as aggressive about it as I do.
10. Walks with DH after work.
11. Changing our discussions from "when we have a kid" to "if we have a kid." Yes, it's sad and I wish we didn't have to talk like that, but I feel like we've taken a big step in communicating about what is going on.

ajsanders-2

1. Music, to relax myself
2. Kitten snuggles this morning!
3. Wearing my favorite dress to work.
4. Green tea!
5. My jam is on the radio right now!!
6. Took 5 extra minutes for myself and did a little bit more makeup the usual, so I am feeling fantastic!
7. My DH for being my rock!
8. Our new apartment! Found one we like, and we move in October!
9. This beautiful August day
10. Getting my hair done soon!

lalala2004

1. First day of school went surprisingly well
2. My birthday is in 6 days
3. DH gave me his credit card to buy some new clothes!
4. Chocolate peanut butter oatmeal for breakfast!
5. I jogged 2.5 miles this morning. Pace was slow, but I did it!
6. TW 

DS has swim lessons tonight, and I'm excited to see how he'll progress this semester!

7.   I think we'll go to the zoo this weekend
8. National politics may drive me crazy, but I love all of my local elected officials
9. I got to sleep in a little later than usual this morning
10. I'm almost caught up on laundry! (Putting it away is another matter....)

50Wife

@BusinessWife I can't believe you're where you are right now! I am so excited for you!

@KariAnn323 I'm so glad you guys are on the same page regarding treatments! One less thing to stress about!

@ajsanders-2 favorite dress and makeup! Get it girl!

@lalala2004 high five on the jog!  More than I did today

1. It's going to be in the 70s this weekend.  70s!!!!!
2. After a jam packed weekend that just passed - we have nothing this weekend and I'm pumped
3. TW

My husband is on night work tonight and then Fri-Sun so I get our babe to myself!.  When the hubs works night work on a Friday, I take DS for a Friday date night to Panera.  It makes me happy and it's something I always look forward to - especially after so many years of solo Friday nights while the hubs worked. It's nice to have company

4. Fall and Halloween are coming.  Guys, it's my FAVORITE!  Does anyone dress up?? Looking for ideas!
5. Pinterest 
6. I think I'm doing a 21 day fix challenge (I messaged her while I was making my list here). I need to do something for ME and if it gets me healthy and I can drop some pounds along the way, then sign me up! I was so happy with myself and my results last time I did it (7 lbs and 7 inches in 21 days!)
7. My husband is the friggin best.
8. It's the afternoon! A few more hours till I bust outta this joint
9. Guys I had chocolate chip cookie dough brownies this weekend. I'm day dreaming about them - brownie on the bottom and uncooked (with no flour or eggs) cookie dough on top. Ohemgeeeeeeee
10. As easy as it is to focus on what is not going right for me - I love ten things Tuesday because it gets me thinking more about everything we do have and everything that has gone right and it makes me happy.

darkstar42

1. MH's new job, which started this week. It'll be so good to have two incomes again!
2. Kitty snuggles this morning.
3. Scheduled a Stitch Fix to arrive next week, so I'm hoping for some fun new clothes to start the school year.
4. Dramatic improvement in my pain level and mobility with my neck/shoulder issues. I'm pretty much back to normal, and it feels great!
5. A fridge full of good food. I've been doing a lot of cooking lately and have been making some healthy, tasty meals.
6. Our awesome tiny garden, which is producing more cucumbers (from one plant!) than we can possibly eat. Anyone have any amazing cucumber recipes???
7. I'm planning a date night for MH and I for this Friday. We're going out for BBQ and then to hear music in the park.
8. Looking forward to this new school year. I'm getting everything prepped for my classes and finding ways to improve on last years lectures/assignments.
9. Gorgeous weather today.
10. This community of awesome women for support.

adirat

@businesswife I want to thank you for doing this every week. It has been a long time since I've been in a place to attempt this but it always inspired me to see the thread, even when I couldn't do it myself. 

@KariAnn323 I'm so glad you're on the same page! That's so much of the battle in movinf forward.

@50wife Aww I love the Friday date night you have.

1. We had a wonderful eclipse trip! It was a breathtaking thing to witness. Plus so nice to have a distracting weekend trip. 

2. My brother told us that the 2024 eclipse totality is less than an hour from his place so we'll also see the next one!

3. Taking the day off today. So grateful to have a job with vacation time.

4. It's supposed to be nice here this weekend too @50wife -- finally! 

5. I'm making guac and homemade salsa for dinner tonight.

6. Listened to the latest Bitch Sesh episode this morning. Hilarious!

7. My husband did all the dishes before we left on the trip. 

8. We have some good TV shows on the dvr from our weekend away. 

9. Our town library has a really excellent selection. 

10. I am so incredibly grateful for my friends and support system here on TB

50Wife

@adirat glad to see you posting here  
Where did you guys go to see the eclipse?  It looks like it would have been amazing to be directly in the path - I'm considering trying to check out the next one since it'll be way easier for us to get to.

adirat

@50wife We went to Missouri. It's very much worth seeing the totality. My husband doesn't really like traveling and even he said it was totally worth it.

My brother lives in Texas so next time we will go stay with him and drive to the Waco area I think. It also passes through Cleveland. So a few good options! 

lurvleybunchococonuts

I've never "gotten" 10 things tuesdays.  But I assume you list 10 things you're grateful for.  (if I've wrong someone tell me)
1) MH stated a new job yesterday.  HOORAY!!!!
2) Found a gift certificate to Dominos for a free pizza + bread that expires today so we get to have a free/easy dinner tonight
3) DH was a gem last night and very willingly switched directions laying in bed to accommodate me (he's usually a bear about side/direction he sleeps)
4) Crazy kitty cuddles!  They always make me smile
5) Only 1 more hour left to work today!
6) Made plans to spend Saturday afternoon with a good friend of mine
7) TW 

DSD starts 1st grade the day after Labor Day, but we still get her one more full week (Aug 27 - Sept 2) before we go back to EO weekend

8) Tried a new creamy style cucumber salad recipe (free cukes from co-workers since squirrels destroyed mine, booya)!  I still prefer the basic water/vinegar/sugar ones, but it's not bad.

9) All you lovely ladies, this is such an amazing community that I'm so grateful to have "accidentally" found.  I would be a complete basket case by now if I hadn't found you all to connect with

10) It's almost "old man" DHs b-day! 

Aurora1973

Thanks for starting this today, @BusinessWife!  I needed it!

@adirat So glad you felt like posting here.  You're my inspiration today



1. After getting tested in freaking June, finally got my sleep apnea diagnosis (moderate obstructive), and got my CPAP machine.  I'm hoping getting much better rest (you guys, apparently I stop breathing like 10 times an hour!!) will make me a happier person.  I got my machine on Friday, and I do feel better so far.

2.  I have a friend who is struggling to get a diagnosis for what she is convinced is PCOS (and it sounds like it is).  I've been trying to convince her to chart and take matters into her own hands.  Yesterday I ordered her a copy of ISWTE from Amazon and had it sent to her house.  It makes me feel good to share something that I found so helpful with a friend who is going through IF, too.

3.  I've been telling more people that we're trying.  It's been so isolating, so it's nice to let it out there.  Sometimes the sympathy is too hard, but overall, I like not feeling like I'm hiding anymore.

4.  I had delicious sushi with some great friends last night.  If I'm not KU, at least I'm enjoying some sushi goodness.  Oh, and Moscow Mules.

5.  With OH not being laid off anymore, it's so nice to go back to our normal lifestyle.  I really didn't mind cutting back, but there were some things I missed, like having a membership to the local car wash so I can keep my baby clean, LOL.  I also still have him home every night since he doesn't travel for his new job!

6.  I had time before dinner yesterday to go to said local car wash, and even was able to vacuum her out

7.  I'm getting excited for my new nephew to be born.  I'm still struggling with jealousy and sadness, but I love my SIL and her H, and I'm stoked to be an aunt again.  Plus, they asked me to be his godmother!!

8.  It is looking like we'll get to be in Minneapolis for Thanksgiving for my nephew/godson's baptism.  I'll get to add a new state to my list!

9.  Some work I had done on my car turned out to be under warranty, so I got a fat refund check back yesterday.

10.  Here at the beginning of Cycle 24, I still have so much to be thankful for.

adirat

@aurora1973 Thank you for your kind words I'm so glad you got a machine and things are going better with sleep! How scary to think you aren't breathing during sleep! 

And you are a good friend and support for her during IF.

blackhottamales

1. All of you ladies are inspiration and such a wealth of knowledge
2. My BFF got engaged during the eclipse yesterday!  
3. For new friends who help me be more active and social. 
4. The perfect sunny 75 degree weather today
5. MH's promotion
6. King size bed
7. date night tomorrow
8. cool basements
9. Flexible remote working
10. 

Redpuma119

@50wife I have a similar recipe except my layers are (from bottom to top) Brownie, layer of oreos, chocolate chip cookie.  We call them Slutty Brownies.  They are filthy.  And soo delicious. 

adirat

@redpuma119 This is totally off-topic but why does it seem like your posts are in a different font from everyone else's posts? Do we have font options?

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<div class="QuoteText">@redpuma119 This is totally off-topic but why does it seem like your posts are in a different font from everyone else's posts? Do we have font options?</div>
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I have been wondering this too!

You guys, totally warming my heart to see this thread blowing up this week!!! @adirat
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Sounds like you have so much good stuff going on!  My mom is in Cleveland so I might just have to plan to be there 2024 ;)

@Aurora1973 So glad you got your machine! Better sleep can make such a huge difference in literally everything throughout the day.  Imho. Also, REFUND CHECK!!!  Holla!!!

@Redpuma119 I think I must have missed the first part you were replying to, bc it seemed like you just randomly posted your recipe for slutty brownies and now I love you even more. ❤❤❤

@blackhottamales. Awww, eclipse engagement!!!!!  That is so sweet!!!!

@lurvleybunchococonuts Congrats on your Hs new job!  And bonus pizza sounds like a great way to celebrate!!!!

Redpuma119

@BusinessWife @adirat My font is probably normal now, right?  haha   When I read through a thread and go to respond, I always forget something.  So I have started opening up a little "notes" program where I can type out my responses to the people I want to.  Then I can cut and paste.  I work with two screens so it's just easier for me.  Be honest, does it drive you guys nuts with the different fonts?

adirat

@redpuma119 Nope, doesn't bother me at all. If that works better for you, go for it! I was just confused.

Redpuma119

@adirat k good!

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@darkstar42. I still haven't gotten a garden going here yet, but love it.  What about tzatziki? Or I have used rice wine vinegar and sesame oil to make a little Asian inspired cucumber salad or stir-fry topping before, too!

@50wife. Thanks!  It's crazy to think it's finally happening!!!  21 day fix sounds awesome.  I need some of that in my life!  Lol. Can you PM me more info please??? ;)

@lalala2004. Nice work with that jog!!!  Im never fast either when I used to run, but it does feel great to accomplish it every time!  And Happy early birthday to you!!!

@KariAnn323. So glad your H is on board and you are communicating more effectively about TTC.  That. Is everything. ❤

@ajsanders-2 sounds like you had a pretty wonderful morning...  congrats on finding your new apartment, too!!!  How exciting!

lurvleybunchococonuts

@Redpuma119 I do the same thing!!! The sticky notes program in windows makes replying soon much easier than scrolling up and down

Redpuma119

@lurvleybunchococonuts I actually learned to do this from some of the women on TTGP about a year ago.  I can't remember who, but it really does come in handy!

blackhottamales

@Redpuma119 @lurvleybunchococonuts I duplicate my chrome browser and have one that I reply and the other one I scroll. #nerd

SkilledSailor

This thread gives me all the feels tonight! 



1) We have a couch this week! (Sometimes all the couches are rented out and we sit on the floor)
2) It's H's last week at his job. New one starts next week!
3) H's new insurance is expensive but would cover all IF testing and treatment should it come to that. Huge relief to not be so worried about that financial side. 
4) 

4) Next week I am holding a day we've titled "Camp Miss SkilledSailor" where I will be watching my favorite kids from the two year old room I use to teach/the boys I nannied. They're all 5/6 now and will be starting Kindergarten the next day. 

5) My fluffy kitty is snuggling with me
6) H is awful at helping with the household chores so he got me a vacuum robot! Love him.
7) I'm getting my hair done on Thursday. Love my new monthly appointments. 
8) My business is doing well enough that if it can maintain this pace, I'll be able to do it full time in just a few months.
9) Our winter garden is sprouting. 
10) There are some fabulous, helpful, caring ladies on this board! 

@BusinessWife That's so exciting your stimming started this week!

@KariAnn323 Aw that's so great you and your H are on the same page, on all things fertility. There's nothing like that support.

@ajsanders-2  Yay for the new apartment! 

@lalala2004  Oh man, nothing quite like sleeping in.

@50Wife  Um, those brownies sound heaven sent. Can we please get that recipe?

@darkstar42 Congratulations to your H! That's very exciting!

@adirat Hope you had a good day off! It is nice to have a job where you can do that.

@lurvleybunchococonuts Yay! Congratulations to your H as well! 

@Aurora1973 Another new job! Great week for those. 

@blackhottamales  So jealous of your 75 degree weather!

50Wife

@SkilledSailor here you go!! My sister's sister-in-law made them this weekend so I had her send me the recipe. She said she used boxed brownie mix even though the recipe is for homemade. I'm not a baker so I'd probably go the boxed route as well 

https://www.recipegirl.com/2012/05/29/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-brownies-take-two/

@Redpuma119 mentioned up there that she adds oreos. Might have to give that a shot!! Sounds disgustingly amazing

SkilledSailor

50Wife said:

@SkilledSailor here you go!! My sister's sister-in-law made them this weekend so I had her send me the recipe. She said she used boxed brownie mix even though the recipe is for homemade. I'm not a baker so I'd probably go the boxed route as well 

https://www.recipegirl.com/2012/05/29/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-brownies-take-two/

@50Wife Thank you!! I'm pretty sure I just solidified my weekend plans

jrm_14

@BusinessWife. Potato chips & cereal & veggies are all crunchy. So that means potato chips are both a breakfast food & healthy  . 
@lalala2004. Yay for extra sleep!
@kariann323 FX the next 2 weeks go by quickly!
@ajsanders- a little extra makeup can sure make a lady feel extra special some days!
@50wife. I.love.fall!!!!!!  
@adirat. Homemade guac is delish!  That's is exciting to see the next one, too! 
@SkilledSailor. Do you stage with your own couch??
@blackhottamales. Amen to king size bed.  
@lurvleybunchococonuts.  Congrats on finding that gift certificate before it expired!!  
@SkilledSailor.  Winter garden already??  

1.  Our snuggly, warm, soft as a dream-cloud bed.
2.  MH went on a walk with the puppy & me this evening. 
2.  Lucky charms.  (don't judge my life decisions )
3.  Almond milk.  Soy milk is disgusting, so I'm very happy almond is around!
4.  My kitten warms my heart & calms me.  Especially, I love how she comes to bed with me. 
5.  Understanding friends  
6. Continual access to frsh, clean water.  This for sure includes the Culligan machine in my office with on-demand hot, cold, and room temperature water.  
7.  Modern medicine. 
8.  My BIL is the most kind-hearted man.  He always says 'yes' when someone needs helo, with no expecation of return.  He is helping us retile a bathroom next weekend.  
9.  The ability to read.  Books and expanding my knowledge brings me great joy. And reading TB, of course!
10.  One month until I take a trip to see my friend!

SkilledSailor

@jrm_14 Ooh, I love home projects! What kind of tile did you choose? And yes, we use our own couch sometimes. It's cost effective and available in a pinch. As for the winter garden, yup. In my area, if planting from seeds, you're suppose to start as early as late July for some plants up to Sept. 1st for others. We'll be planting the carrots this weekend. 

lurvleybunchococonuts

@skilledsailor YAY!  I planted some carrot seeds this spring  They're not QUITE ready (or maybe they're just as good as they'll get).  They definitely grew little carrots, but they're not very big.  I did kaleidoscope carrots (all diff colors) cause DH is weird and doesn't eat anything "orange".  I hope your "winter" garden continues to do well!     

50Wife

@BusinessWife sent you a PM with the basics 

SkilledSailor

@lurvleybunchococonuts Haha is there a reason he doesn't eat orange foods? We tried carrots last year and just got little nubs too. We got them a big, deep container this year. Our carrots are spoiled rotten. 

lurvleybunchococonuts

@SkilledSailor lmao, "because he's a nut case" is the short answer.  Because he's a nut case that says orange is an unnatural color and shouldn't be eaten, however; he states cheese is "yellow", but pumpkin pie is orange.  Also, cheetos don't count.  He'll eat non-orange carrots, and will refuse to eat any candy that's orange.  Upside whenever I want oranges or clementines in the house he stays out of them.  So long answer is still, "because he's a nut case".  In reality he's just weird-o that will wear orange, but not eat it?  *shrug* 

Redpuma119

Here you go.  (I usually do my brownies on the bottom, but this does not look inappropriate.) You're welcome.

ETA a GIF that works