~~~ Our March Memories ~~~

PinkCamino · February 2013

Good morning ladies and happy Monday!!! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Please let me know if I have missed any BFPs or returning ladies. I will add you to the list. If you had a March EDD, no matter which year, you are welcome to join.

If you haven't already participated in a check-in, please post an intro and tell us a bit about yourself. For those who have already intro'd, feel free to give us an update. How are you feeling, where are you in your cycle, what are your coping mechanisms?

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Weekly Check In:

jenn0021: Huge squishy hugs for you today lady. I'm so sorry about the BFN. Are you going to go back to OPKs next cycle? What are your plans?

miakrita: Did you make it to your first meeting? If so, how did that go? How is the car/apartment search going?

J&J09: How are you doing lady? How is Dh's grandma doing? Any updates on her situation? How are you feeling this cycle?

Pink021: How are you doing? How is not charting going? What type of appointment is it next month? Can you also please let me know what you EDD was? I'd like to update my list.

Dally101109: We missed you last week! How are you coping? Are you continuing to chart?

SaraSchneider6: We missed you last week!! What's new with you?

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Dally101109 ? EDD 03/08/13

Pink Camino ? EDD 03/09/13

Jenn0021 ? EDD 03/14/11

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J&J09 ? EDD 03/29/13

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jenn0021 · February 2013

jenn0021: Huge squishy hugs for you today lady. I'm so sorry about the BFN. Are you going to go back to OPKs next cycle? What are your plans?

Thanks for the hugs. I'm actually doing pretty good and feeling okay with how things are going. I'm getting really excited for the summer and quitting my job and becoming a full time SAHW. I've started lists of all the things I want to do once I don't have to go to work every day. Big Smile

I'm also loving the challenge of sticking to our budget so that we can save up money in preparation of me quitting. I'm kind of excited for what the next couple of months will bring us.

As for our plan for this cycle, it's to do nothing. Well, have sex of course but other than that, nothing. I'm not temping or doing any charting. I'm trying not to even look at my chart so that I don't freak out about what day I'm on or anything. We're just going to relax and enjoy life. Or at least try to.

jenn0021 · February 2013

Pink021:
jenn0021:

jenn0021: Huge squishy hugs for you today lady. I'm so sorry about the BFN. Are you going to go back to OPKs next cycle? What are your plans?

Thanks for the hugs. I'm actually doing pretty good and feeling okay with how things are going. I'm getting really excited for the summer and quitting my job and becoming a full time SAHW. I've started lists of all the things I want to do once I don't have to go to work every day.

I'm also loving the challenge of sticking to our budget so that we can save up money in preparation of me quitting. I'm kind of excited for what the next couple of months will bring us.

As for our plan for this cycle, it's to do nothing. Well, have sex of course but other than that, nothing. I'm not temping or doing any charting. I'm trying not to even look at my chart so that I don't freak out about what day I'm on or anything. We're just going to relax and enjoy life. Or at least try to.

Yay for getting to be at SAHW! How exciting for you and your DH!! I hope you enjoy that change as much as I have, and super smart to look at the budget in preparation!

Can I warn you that a lot of people may ask questions and many not so wise ones may directly ask if you are KU...that's what I have dealt with, just maybe something to think about or prepare for. . .

Thanks for being excited for me! I cannot wait, it's been a long time coming. I can't believe that I'm so close to my dream. Smile How long have you been a SAHW for?

And thanks for the heads up about the KU questions. Most people IRL know about our losses so I think they'll know better than to ask but I will try and come up with some witty comebacks in case someone decides to be stupid.

jenn0021 · February 2013

Pink021:
jenn0021:

Thanks for being excited for me! I cannot wait, it's been a long time coming. I can't believe that I'm so close to my dream. How long have you been a SAHW for?

And thanks for the heads up about the KU questions. Most people IRL know about our losses so I think they'll know better than to ask but I will try and come up with some witty comebacks in case someone decides to be stupid.

I have been a SAHW for about a month! My to-do list doesn't seem to get any smaller by the day though It is so nice to not deal with the stress of work, DH is convinced that will effect TTC, we'll see Do you enjoy cooking or what are you most looking forward to?

I have only told a few people about our loss, so if people know hopefully you won't get hit with the stupid questions!

I'm sure that my to-list will be a continuous one. I love to cook (when I have the time which I don't have much of working full time) and I can't wait to explore recipes and try new things in my kitchen. I think I'm most excited to garden and keep my house clean and put food away for the winter. I will be quitting the end of June so we'll be into summer by then. I'm just so excited to have time to get stuff done around the house and not always feel like I'm an inadequate housewife.

miakrita · February 2013

jenn0021:
Pink021:
jenn0021:

Thanks for being excited for me! I cannot wait, it's been a long time coming. I can't believe that I'm so close to my dream. How long have you been a SAHW for?

And thanks for the heads up about the KU questions. Most people IRL know about our losses so I think they'll know better than to ask but I will try and come up with some witty comebacks in case someone decides to be stupid.

I have been a SAHW for about a month! My to-do list doesn't seem to get any smaller by the day though It is so nice to not deal with the stress of work, DH is convinced that will effect TTC, we'll see Do you enjoy cooking or what are you most looking forward to?

I have only told a few people about our loss, so if people know hopefully you won't get hit with the stupid questions!
I'm sure that my to-list will be a continuous one. I love to cook (when I have the time which I don't have much of working full time) and I can't wait to explore recipes and try new things in my kitchen. I think I'm most excited to garden and keep my house clean and put food away for the winter. I will be quitting the end of June so we'll be into summer by then. I'm just so excited to have time to get stuff done around the house and not always feel like I'm an inadequate housewife.

Ah! I know how you feel! But its just not fair!!! We are NOT housewives (not yet, anyway). But its our gender that gets to take on the role of cooking and cleaning. But guess what?! We have jobs, too! I read a study the other day that, on average, husbands have 15 hours more of leisure time per week than do wives. When DH looks at me and says "is something wrong?" I just want to scream sometimes! Its just a lot of extra stress to try to be a working woman and a "housewife." I'm glad that you will be a SAHW soon, Jenn!

I'm sorry Jenn about the BFN. And I'm sorry Pink021 that the 2ww is driving you crazy. I'm in my 2ww, too, and even though I stopped charting I'm still driving myself slightly insane. But at this point, after 6 months of TTCAL, I'm starting to lose hope of ever seeing those two pink lines again. (I know.... Jenn, its been years for you. I don't mean to be insensitive.)

Pink C, how are you doing?

jenn0021 · February 2013

miakrita:
jenn0021:
Pink021:
jenn0021:

Thanks for being excited for me! I cannot wait, it's been a long time coming. I can't believe that I'm so close to my dream. How long have you been a SAHW for?

And thanks for the heads up about the KU questions. Most people IRL know about our losses so I think they'll know better than to ask but I will try and come up with some witty comebacks in case someone decides to be stupid.

I have been a SAHW for about a month! My to-do list doesn't seem to get any smaller by the day though It is so nice to not deal with the stress of work, DH is convinced that will effect TTC, we'll see Do you enjoy cooking or what are you most looking forward to?

I have only told a few people about our loss, so if people know hopefully you won't get hit with the stupid questions!
I'm sure that my to-list will be a continuous one. I love to cook (when I have the time which I don't have much of working full time) and I can't wait to explore recipes and try new things in my kitchen. I think I'm most excited to garden and keep my house clean and put food away for the winter. I will be quitting the end of June so we'll be into summer by then. I'm just so excited to have time to get stuff done around the house and not always feel like I'm an inadequate housewife.
Ah! I know how you feel! But its just not fair!!! We are NOT housewives (not yet, anyway). But its our gender that gets to take on the role of cooking and cleaning. But guess what?! We have jobs, too! I read a study the other day that, on average, husbands have 15 hours more of leisure time per week than do wives. When DH looks at me and says "is something wrong?" I just want to scream sometimes! Its just a lot of extra stress to try to be a working woman and a "housewife." I'm glad that you will be a SAHW soon, Jenn!
I'm sorry Jenn about the BFN. And I'm sorry Pink021 that the 2ww is driving you crazy. I'm in my 2ww, too, and even though I stopped charting I'm still driving myself slightly insane. But at this point, after 6 months of TTCAL, I'm starting to lose hope of ever seeing those two pink lines again. (I know.... Jenn, its been years for you. I don't mean to be insensitive.)
Pink C, how are you doing?

Thank you miakrita. I know that I'm not inadequate for real and I realize that I have a full time job and can't be perfect at everything. It's just frustrating sometimes. Thanks for understanding.

And I completely get the feeling of losing hope of every seeing those 2 pink lines again. It's actually only been 6 months of TTCAL for me, the rest of my time was spent TTA. So I get it. It just plain sucks. Sending you big ((hugs)) and hoping that you get to move over to PgAL soon.

miakrita · February 2013

miakrita: Did you make it to your first meeting? If so, how did that go? How is the car/apartment search going?

Thanks for asking about me, Pink C. Thanks also for the QOTD...its so true!

I did go to my first meetings over the weekend! I went to 2 on Friday and 1 on Saturday. I might go to another tonight if I feel like I have the time. Overall, its good. I'm really starting to be convinced that I really do have the disease. I can relate to so much of what is said in those rooms.

The car/apartment thing is coming along. As for the car, we have an appointment today to get a used car from a private seller checked out at a mechanics. The Carfax report said that it had been totaled at one point. But if its been rebuilt good and is in good running condition, it will be a bargain! If that falls through, my dad's friend owns a used car lot. So that might prove fruitful.

As to the apartments, DH was so sweet! My spring break is 3/4 - 3/8. He secretly bought us 2 nights at a lodge in the Poconos which is near where I will be moving! So we will be there and get to check out the town and see these apartments IRL before signing a lease! We will be living apart next year, most likely. So its weird the thought of checking out apartments for myself only. Its like I'll be in college again or something...hahaha.

I hope you're doing well! March 5th is in 8 days!!

miakrita · February 2013

jenn0021:
miakrita:
jenn0021:
Pink021:
jenn0021:

Thanks for being excited for me! I cannot wait, it's been a long time coming. I can't believe that I'm so close to my dream. How long have you been a SAHW for?

And thanks for the heads up about the KU questions. Most people IRL know about our losses so I think they'll know better than to ask but I will try and come up with some witty comebacks in case someone decides to be stupid.

I have been a SAHW for about a month! My to-do list doesn't seem to get any smaller by the day though It is so nice to not deal with the stress of work, DH is convinced that will effect TTC, we'll see Do you enjoy cooking or what are you most looking forward to?

I have only told a few people about our loss, so if people know hopefully you won't get hit with the stupid questions!
I'm sure that my to-list will be a continuous one. I love to cook (when I have the time which I don't have much of working full time) and I can't wait to explore recipes and try new things in my kitchen. I think I'm most excited to garden and keep my house clean and put food away for the winter. I will be quitting the end of June so we'll be into summer by then. I'm just so excited to have time to get stuff done around the house and not always feel like I'm an inadequate housewife.
Ah! I know how you feel! But its just not fair!!! We are NOT housewives (not yet, anyway). But its our gender that gets to take on the role of cooking and cleaning. But guess what?! We have jobs, too! I read a study the other day that, on average, husbands have 15 hours more of leisure time per week than do wives. When DH looks at me and says "is something wrong?" I just want to scream sometimes! Its just a lot of extra stress to try to be a working woman and a "housewife." I'm glad that you will be a SAHW soon, Jenn!
I'm sorry Jenn about the BFN. And I'm sorry Pink021 that the 2ww is driving you crazy. I'm in my 2ww, too, and even though I stopped charting I'm still driving myself slightly insane. But at this point, after 6 months of TTCAL, I'm starting to lose hope of ever seeing those two pink lines again. (I know.... Jenn, its been years for you. I don't mean to be insensitive.)
Pink C, how are you doing?
Thank you miakrita. I know that I'm not inadequate for real and I realize that I have a full time job and can't be perfect at everything. It's just frustrating sometimes. Thanks for understanding.
And I completely get the feeling of losing hope of every seeing those 2 pink lines again. It's actually only been 6 months of TTCAL for me, the rest of my time was spent TTA. So I get it. It just plain sucks. Sending you big ((hugs)) and hoping that you get to move over to PgAL soon.

Thanks, Jenn. ((HUGS)) right back at you. TTCAL (for this long) does indeed suck. But hopefully it will be worth it and we can join all the recent grads over on Pgal soon.

I hope you enjoy these next few months preparing to quit! Plan a garden, buy some seeds, make a list, crack open some cook books!

miakrita · February 2013

J&J09:
Good morning lovely ladies!

J&J09: How are you doing lady? How is Dh's grandma doing? Any updates on her situation? How are you feeling this cycle?
I'm ok. Still recovering from everything from last week. DH's grandma is not good. She has been less responsive and is refusing to eat. The doctors have given her 2 months at the most. It just sucks. As for this cycle, I don't have much hope left. I have no symptoms and I caved and tested this morning, BFN. I just feel like the universe has it in for my family right now. I have a therapy appointment tomorrow and I so need it. I am not in a very good place right now.

((HUGS)) I'm so sorry for everything. I am glad that you are going to talk to someone, though. Its hard sometimes to take those proactive steps for your own health. I hope its helpful. Hang in there!

PinkCamino · February 2013

Pink021:
Pink Camino:

Good morning ladies and happy Monday!!! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Pink021: How are you doing? How is not charting going? What type of appointment is it next month? Can you also please let me know what you EDD was? I'd like to update my list.

Quote of the Day:

hey Ladies,

I typed out my entire response and then lost it...I'll try again

I am doing okay, I am dreading this week since it brings March and of course our last chance to get preg before the EDD. The entire month I just dread, can we skip to April?

I am on the fence about not charting (my DH hates when I am on the fence about things, but I figure as long as they aren't life/entire outlook changing, oh well). This month the 2WW is driving me insane. I have symptoms that of course may or may not mean anything. Although I am 99% sure I know when I O'd, since my body is driving me crazy, I am now second guessing myself and wish I was temping so I knew for sure (if I am off by two days, maybe that changes my symptoms, see I am going crazy!). So next month, I may try to go back to temping. If I do, I am going to try to be more relaxed about it. If I can go 2 months without temping, then I can miss one day right? (my craziness is currently saying NOOOOOO, lol)

My appointment is to ask some questions and see if I like the dr. She and her husband are the only dr's here who deal with fertility if we get to that issue (by the time I see her it will be the end of cycle 7 ttc post lost). If I don't like her, I would need to drive 100 miles for the next closest drs who would deal with fertility, which is a long drive (probably one of the longest 100 mile drives I know) and I would prefer to do while the weather is better. If I do have to go down there for treatment, I have a lot more options (they have 2 hospitals), the drive just isn't fun. I may try to see if I can get in sooner with her via cancelled appointments next week or the week after...I would just like to know where I am at.

My EDD was 3/19/13.

How are you Pink C? How was your week?

I agree. With March coming up I wish we could just hit fast forward and slide straight into april But, please know that we'll be here to support you when you EDD comes up ((HUGS))

I hope it works out with your new Doctor. I would hate to have to drive that far too see my OB! I'm sending you a ton of positive vibes that you hit it off and she's to your liking.

I'm doing pretty good. Nothing exciting to report here. I'm keeping really busy which is nice but really exhausting Stick out tongue

Thanks for asking!

PinkCamino · February 2013

jenn0021:
jenn0021: Huge squishy hugs for you today lady. I'm so sorry about the BFN. Are you going to go back to OPKs next cycle? What are your plans?
Thanks for the hugs. I'm actually doing pretty good and feeling okay with how things are going. I'm getting really excited for the summer and quitting my job and becoming a full time SAHW. I've started lists of all the things I want to do once I don't have to go to work every day.
I'm also loving the challenge of sticking to our budget so that we can save up money in preparation of me quitting. I'm kind of excited for what the next couple of months will bring us.
As for our plan for this cycle, it's to do nothing. Well, have sex of course but other than that, nothing. I'm not temping or doing any charting. I'm trying not to even look at my chart so that I don't freak out about what day I'm on or anything. We're just going to relax and enjoy life. Or at least try to.

Fun! I had no idea that you were working towards being a SAHW. I'm technically SAHW too now. I used to work full-time and then after my loss I was given some medical leave and haven't been back since. I work part-time but spend the majority of my time home so I guess I qualify.

I also stalk the budget checkin and I have to say i'm super impressed with your ability to stick with it. I'm an impulse spender and I cannot imagine living on a cash budget. It would probably do me some good though right? LOL

And, I can totally understand your desire not to worry about TTC this month. It does get overwhelming doesn't it? I haven't even started TTC yet and I'm totally obsessed with my temps and stuff.. *sigh*

PinkCamino · February 2013

miakrita:
miakrita: Did you make it to your first meeting? If so, how did that go? How is the car/apartment search going?
Thanks for asking about me, Pink C. Thanks also for the QOTD...its so true!
I did go to my first meetings over the weekend! I went to 2 on Friday and 1 on Saturday. I might go to another tonight if I feel like I have the time. Overall, its good. I'm really starting to be convinced that I really do have the disease. I can relate to so much of what is said in those rooms.
The car/apartment thing is coming along. As for the car, we have an appointment today to get a used car from a private seller checked out at a mechanics. The Carfax report said that it had been totaled at one point. But if its been rebuilt good and is in good running condition, it will be a bargain! If that falls through, my dad's friend owns a used car lot. So that might prove fruitful.
As to the apartments, DH was so sweet! My spring break is 3/4 - 3/8. He secretly bought us 2 nights at a lodge in the Poconos which is near where I will be moving! So we will be there and get to check out the town and see these apartments IRL before signing a lease! We will be living apart next year, most likely. So its weird the thought of checking out apartments for myself only. Its like I'll be in college again or something...hahaha.
I hope you're doing well! March 5th is in 8 days!!

I'm so glad to hear that you've made it to a few meetings. It's a long road but so far you are doing amazing. Keep up the great work.

Hopefully the car checks out and the apartment too!

Way to go DH that is so so sweet of him! Enjoy your time away and together. It must be tough knowing you are going to spend almost a year apart.

And... yes March 5th is 8 days away!!!!! Party!!!

PinkCamino · February 2013

J&J09:
Good morning lovely ladies!

J&J09: How are you doing lady? How is Dh's grandma doing? Any updates on her situation? How are you feeling this cycle?
I'm ok. Still recovering from everything from last week. DH's grandma is not good. She has been less responsive and is refusing to eat. The doctors have given her 2 months at the most. It just sucks. As for this cycle, I don't have much hope left. I have no symptoms and I caved and tested this morning, BFN. I just feel like the universe has it in for my family right now. I have a therapy appointment tomorrow and I so need it. I am not in a very good place right now.

I'm so sorry about Dh's grandma Jess ((HUGS))

I just wish I could reach out and give you some huge squishy hugs. Sorry about the BFN. Although, you're not out yet!!!!!

I'm glad you're still keeping up with therapy. I went to see mine for the first time in nearly a month this week and it was super helpful. If you ever want to talk PM me or FB me

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