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trisholio · December 2013

Let's share today folks! Ten Things Tuesday. List 10 things that are on your mind, they do not have to be ttc, or pregnancy related.

YBnormal85 · December 2013

1. I'm a little sad my phone will no longer let me add PIP after its recent update :-/

2. Today I am having a coffee date with my friend who took over my nanny position for me. I can't wait to see her and hear about how my boys have been!

3. I received my ornament from my elf last night and LOVE it...hope to find a way to add a photo to that thread later on. Thanks elf!

4. I am getting more and more excited for my Dec 14 ultrasound, can't wait to see how big my peanut is.

5. I have decided to do "The 12 days of Linda" for my wife's bday on the 23rd. Each day leading up to her bday she will get a small gift or coupon

6. I can no longer see my feet when i stand up lol hello big belly!!

7. It's hard to remember what it's like to sleep through the night...I guess those days are long gone

if its not pee breaks for me itll be feeding and diaper changing breaks lol

8. I miss nannying around this time of year..the crafts and baking and fun Christmas outings...can't wait to have my own little ons to experience those things with.

9. My wife and I have really gotten into the show Call the Midwife...love it!

10. Does anyone have a any fun stocking stuffer ideas for their partners? Trying to think of new ideas for this year

KH826 · December 2013

1. My cold is another small bit better today. Still congested and feeling worn out, but slowly feeling a tiny bit better. I also slept ok again last night, so I am sure that helped. I will be so happy when this darn thing is gone for good.

2. 14 weeks today! Holy cow!

3. I am really excited to get my ornament from my elf soon. I got a cute little message yesterday that the ornament had shipped and is on the way. I can't wait to see it!

4. I am thinking of @herbabymama and wondering if she is laboring. Sending lots of warm, positive, supportive thoughts just in case!

5. I have 10 more work days this year including today. Since I didn't take a real vacation this year, I have time to burn that I can't carry over to 2014. So, I am off this Friday, and then Dec 17th is my last working day of the year. I haven't had 2 weeks off since our honeymoon in Aug 2012, so I am pumped. It will also be my last break before baby comes, since I will be hoarding my time for maternity leave once the new year starts.

6. On Dec 21st we are going to see Elf the Musical with my in-laws. I am excited - it should be fun!

7. We put up our Christmas tree on Sunday, and then put up a few more decorations last night. I think we are probably done decorating, even though we have more decorations, but that is OK. We mainly just decorated the family room. I really love sitting on the couch at night with the lights on the tree on and candles lit and some other decorations displayed around the room. It just makes me feel warm & fuzzy!

8. I am determined to cook at least 4 nights out of 7 right now, while I hopefully have the energy and interest to do so! The first tri was a mixed bag, and some weeks I cooked 3-4 times, and others not at all. I am trying to be better about this now. Last night I made salmon, green beans and cauliflower, and it was really yummy. Tonight I am making stuffed mushrooms with spinach and parmesan cheese and cous-cous (and hopefully another veggie... I have to think about that....)

9. What is everyone's favorite holiday movie?

I have a ton of favorites, but my #1 favorite is White Christmas. I used to watch it every year with my mom, and one of the actresses in it reminds me of a young version of my grandmother. I love that movie!

10. So, my new pregnancy issue seems to be acne. I have a few breakouts on my face that I have mostly been able to cover with make-up, but now I am also breaking out a little on my chest and I have one lovely pimple on the back of my neck. Really?!?! Sorry if this is gross -- now that I type it I think it sounds more gross than it is! Ah the glamour of it all! HAHA

trisholio · December 2013

1. I woke up at 530 with my wife's alarm this morning, ugh, I never fell back asleep. I stayed in bed until around 645. After coming downstairs I realized we are out of coffee and my wife took the car to work today. Not a good start to the day.

2. I am looking forward to hanging out with @firstcomeslove2013 this afternoon. She is my lifesaver today!

3. We are on schedule for doing our first IUI on Friday, we have previously done the insemination at home. This time our RE will perform the insemination.

4. The only Christmas present I have purchased is my wife's. Well I ordered it, but haven't picked it up yet.

5. We found out today that the company my wife works for will allow her to list me on her insurance as a spouse (we are legally married in NY) instead of domestic partner. I am hoping this saves us some money on our premiums, but also recognize that we are very blessed to have had great insurance benefits that we had previously too.

6. I read this amazing article this morning about bikers that provide 'protection' for abuse victims. I grew up with my dad and step dad both riding Harley's and my mom hated it. Well funny thing is now my mom has her own bike and is part of a all women bike group. Bikers are some of the most kind people I have ever met. https://distractify.com/people/bikers/ If anyone is interested in reading the article, it made me tear up for sure.

7. I have decided to give my notice to the family that I watch the 4 year old in the evenings. It is just too much working 13 hours a day. I am going to tell them next Monday and that will give them a total of 4 weeks to find someone else. I will work for two weeks and then the mom is off for two weeks during Christmas break. I think this is more then fair considering they never give me notice for any schedule changes.

8. We were so excited about our foster parent license only to find out there is always more paperwork. We have to meet with the regional director and sign our final contract. We are hoping to get that done next week.

9. We were talking about this entire process of becoming foster parents and its taken us almost 9 months, it is almost like having a baby! Lots of work, money, emotions and time involved and one day we will have a child or children to show for it.

KH826 don't worry about the tmi on the acne. I just realized I am breaking out on my neck too and I don't have the excuse of being pregnant :-)

Have a good day everyone!!

GoaliesWife123 · December 2013

YBnormal85 said:

5. I have decided to do "The 12 days of Linda" for my wife's bday on the 23rd. Each day leading up to her bday she will get a small gift or coupon

What a cute idea for your wife's birthday gift! As a Christmas baby (29th), I always felt like my birthday was just an afterthought, so I'm sure this will be wonderful for her!

GoaliesWife123 · December 2013

Good morning friends!

@trisholio, I hope you get the final contract signed soon and you finally get to be parents!

1. I found out last week that the lumps under in my armpit were infected glands. Fun, right? I make my own deodorant and the last batch had tea tree oil in it, which is what the doctor thinks caused the infection. Oops. I'm on antibiotics for the infection and thankfully, the pain is gone, and though they are still there, the lumps are getting smaller.

2. I already updated the ttc journey. I'm excited about continuing on a healthy path. A friend of mine is bringing me a yoga dvd she loves and I will continue walking daily. Eventually, I would like to get back into my Jillian Michaels routines!

3. We bought our Christmas tree and it up along with all of our other decorations. I'm excited everything is up and pretty! Bring on the snow!

4. It is dreary here. So dreary!

5. I'm changing prenatal vitamins starting today. I have been taking GNC prenatal with DHA, but my acupuncturist recommended Rainbow Light. The GNC vitamins require you to take three giant pills a day, whereas the Rainbow Light only requires one pill plus one softgel for the DHA. I enjoy the fact that I can bring the unused GNC vitamins back and get a refund

6. I bought my DW two small Christmas gifts already and am so excited about them. She plays hockey and there is one team that we all dislike very much, so I bought her a tshirt that says "good game, good game, good game, I hate you, good game, good game." HA! Also, she is not a runner and always said she needed an oval sticker for the truck that said "0.0" on it, so I found one of those

7. I am almost done with Christmas gifts for the family. DW is making the majority of the kids a small little treasure chest with their names on it, and I am making the babies a stuffed owl and dinosaur. I made my Mom a neck and shoulder rice warmer and an apron and my Dad some pillows with his favorite sports teams on them. We're on a roll!!

8. I'm hoping to bring a little cash in this weekend at the local craft show. I made a ton of burp rags and a few blankets to sell. My sister-in-law loves the burp rags so much that she will likely buy most of them.

9. If my DW doesn't get the day off Saturday, that means I have to sit at the craft show with my MIL all day without her.........not something I am looking forward to.

10. I burned my arm on the stove the other day and it reopened today....OUCH!

Have a good day, all!

YBnormal85 · December 2013

@golieswife123 thanks! I think she will enjoy it. Her large gift is a mandolin.. However she picked it out so it won't be a surprise unfortunately. I was just happy she finally actually asked for something lol

I was just thinking that I need to make more deodorant today...I think I put tea tree in the last batch but maybe I'll leave it out this time :-/ are you allergic to it? I like the antiseptic quality but I wouldnt want to risk an infection :-(

doodah1013 · December 2013

1. Oh man... I am having trouble staying focused at work! October was so busy, and November was pretty packed too. December is our slow time and its is making me a bit unmotivated... Only 12 more work days this year, and one of those is our holiday party!

2. I woke up to go to the gym this morning, but then ended up staying home and snuggling with A instead. Best decision I have made this week!

3. When we told me parents we were TTC, they took it really well BUT my Mom asked if you do the insemination and then take a test the next day... HOLY CRAP... That made me realize how so many people in this world really have no idea how hard this can be. It also made me realize I was an accident... way to go Mom...

4. I am eating an all-natural diet this week (Thanksgiving was full of not so healthy foods....). But I think my body is rejecting carrots. I ate some carrots yesterday and I swear I have felt ill since then.

5. We still don't know what our "official" Christmas plans are. Just like Thanksgiving, there is part of me that just wants to stay home and be in my pajamas, eat soup, work a jigsaw puzzle and watch Netflix... I am sure it won't work out that way, but a guy can dream...!

6. Our big RE appointment is tomorrow. I am nervous, excited, scared, uncomfortable and all the other emotions. Also... talking about female anatomy makes me feel super awkward... because I am like, "HEY, there's a boy in the room...." and then I remember, wait, they don't know that... and then I think... oh yeah, I have female anatomy... then I think... that's weird. And it just goes on and on. Then I totally missed whatever the Doctor was saying. Luckily, A pays better attention than me.

7. Our family was invited to light the advent candle at church last Sunday. It made us feel really special. Then the sermon was about being patient for things, even if you don't know when they are coming... I have always had mixed feelings about religion, but I do know I like the way I feel at this church, and everyone is super supportive and accepting.

8. Holy crap... I am going to be 30 soon.

9. We are making a lot of Christmas presents this year... which I love. I am currently refinishing a baby rocking chair for my niece with her initials on it.

10. Ummm... last weeks college football was some of the most exciting I have ever seen. I am a sucker for an underdog, and now the BCS Title game is going to be crazy. I have been watching sports non-stop on my iPad (they are not allowed on the big TV, unless it is one of my favorite teams, and even then it is sometimes a toss-up.) Excited for the games next weekend, and we even have plans to watch the OSU game with my SIL and BIL (he played for Ohio State, so it is always fun to watch with him!)

wishiwaspreggo · December 2013

Ah, I haven't done this in a couple weeks I'll participate today!

1) Three more weeks until I get a 2 week break! Woo hoo!

2) I'm betting my 2 week break will fly by, as opposed to the dragging of the 2 week wait. Am I right or what?

3) I brought tasty leftover take out for lunch today and I'm ready to eat it now!

4) I peed on a Wondfo again today. It got lighter. Boo.

5) That being said, I'm only 10 DPO so I won't count myself out just yet.

6) My mom keeps harrassing me for gift ideas for Christmas. Honestly, I just don't really want anything... If I need something I just go out and get it, you know?

7) I did find an awesome gift for my brother. He likes to cook and loves good quality meat so I got him a Groupon for $50 worth of fresh meat from a local butcher. I think he'll be pleased.

8) I can never think of things to say as I approach the end of the list...

9) I really, really, really hope I get a BFP this cycle. If I don't, we have to search for a new donor and we can't start again until January due to financial reasons. It's a tremendous strain and I just want it to work...

10) I'm a little worried if I do get a BFP it will be multiples. My phone was broken when my RE called and told me that we could proceed with my IUI, but then informed me that the chance of twins was 25-30% with 4 follicles and I could proceed if we wanted. I didn't get the message and waltzed right in and got my IUI without questioning it. Part of me wants twins so that would be okay but... part of me really does not. I feel conflicted. Well, whatever the universe decides to grant me, I will be grateful to be pregnant at all.

healz413 · December 2013

1. We started to hang up the art and pictures on our walls. It makes our apartment feel more homey.

2. I want to hang christmas light along our big windows in the living room/dining room but we only have a strand that is about 8 feet long and that doesn't do the trick.

3. Our dog is so cute when she sleeps.

4. She is not so cute when she gets into a fight with another dog at the do park and that dog happens to be an older sharpei with easily punctured skin and we have to pay $1100 for the otherwise relatively minor injuries that dog sustained from a not very big or very long fight. (This happened on Saturday.)

5. We don't have an extra $1100. This came out of our small savings for parental leave.

6. F*ck us.

7. I want to hang a coat rack on the wall in our entry way, but can't get the "no-drill" anchors into the wall. Apparently our wall is not dry wall. Not sure what it is.

8. I'm working this afternoon with my good friend r and we are going to have lunch first. I'm excited for a bacon cheeseburger.

9. I really hope this is @2mamazinseattle's take-home baby!

10. M and I have decided to do only no-cost presents for each other (presents that have a small supplies/materials costs are also acceptable). I'm excited about this, but also need to come up with some ideas. If you have any good ones, please private message me since @Manada is on the board!

GoaliesWife123 · December 2013

YBnormal85 said:

@golieswife123 thanks! I think she will enjoy it. Her large gift is a mandolin.. However she picked it out so it won't be a surprise unfortunately. I was just happy she finally actually asked for something lol I was just thinking that I need to make more deodorant today...I think I put tea tree in the last batch but maybe I'll leave it out this time :-/ are you allergic to it? I like the antiseptic quality but I wouldnt want to risk an infection :-(

I don't think it is a bad thing to put it in the deodorant, I just think I reacted badly to it. I use tea tree soap and didn't have any problems. The homemade is WONDERFUL and works very well, but it also caused serious dryness, so I thought the oil would help. I think I will get some different oil and try again because it is just too hard to go back to the store bought stuff.

ball.and.chain · December 2013

1. Yesterday I could not stop eating. Why does my body want food so badly if I don't actually need extra calories?

2. I've been craving burgers. My wife made me one last night and it was amazing and I wished I had another. @2MamazinSeattle will tell you this means I am having a boy.

3. Instead I am eating sweet potato kale lentil soup, which is delicious but decidedly NOT a burger.

4. Last night I had a dream that Omar from The Wire was living in my basement.

5. I'm so glad we adopted our cat this summer. I adore her and she always makes me laugh.

6. Ultrasound tomorrow! Please be alive, little raspberry.

7. My RE is staying late tomorrow to fit us in. I love her.

8. Who else has read "Expecting Better" by Emily Oster? I just finished it and interested to know what people think.

9. Is it only Tuesday? This week is dragging.

10. I'm all out of things to say...

KH826 · December 2013

ball.and.chain said:

6. Ultrasound tomorrow! Please be alive, little raspberry.

Good luck! I was just wondering to myself when your next appointment would be. I will be thinking of you, your wife and your little raspberry!

StacyLH24 · December 2013

1. @ball.and.chain - Good luck tomorrow! I hope your little raspberry is growing!

2. One of my folks on my regular caseload passed away last week. He isn't the first one, by far. I wasn't expecting it though, and I always enjoyed joking around with him when I saw him. Unfortunately, this is part of the job when you work for a Dept. of Aging.

3. Another one of my folks probably won't be going back home. She is another one of my favorites. She knew my Grandma and used to live up the road from me. She is 96 and was always very spunky when I saw her. Looks like she will be going to a nursing home now

4. I dislike having to out myself continuously. I know it will be worse once I'm pregnant and we have a child or children. Would it be offensive if I just walk around wearing a sign that says, "Yes I am married...to my wife"?

5. In relation to #4...I had my 6 month teeth cleaning today. C hasn't been to the dentist in years, so I'm working on getting her an appointment. I finally asked my dental office today if they are taking new patients. They aren't, and as a result, I ended up not having to out myself to them. Though my hygienist might have caught on when she saw my pride tattoo the last time I was there. Anyway...my dentist is Catholic and I have of course made the assumption that this means he and his practice might not be LGBT friendly. He has been my dentist for as long as I can remember. I just hate that people are caught off guard when I correct them and say "no, my wife", or when I can see the surprise on their faces when I say I have a wife.

6. When I first came out, I never thought about the fact that I would be coming out to various people in various ways for the rest of my life.

7. I don't correct everyone when they assume I have a husband. I make a snap decision whether they need to know or not, and let them continue to assume whatever they want. In some situations, it just isn't necessary to explain. That's how I feel anyway. C agrees with me.

8. I can't wait for C to get home. We are having Digorno pizza with breadsticks for dinner. I might even enjoy some wine. I'm hoping to catch up on some shows that we have on DVR and maybe catch the new Sons of Anarchy.

9. How did it get to be December already???

10. Now that I know I should be able to get pregnant, I'm afraid that I'm placing too much hope on our next IUI. I have a feeling if we get a BFN in January, it will be more crushing than the last ones.

trisholio · December 2013

StacyLH24 said:

1. @ball.and.chain - Good luck tomorrow! I hope your little raspberry is growing!
2. One of my folks on my regular caseload passed away last week. He isn't the first one, by far. I wasn't expecting it though, and I always enjoyed joking around with him when I saw him. Unfortunately, this is part of the job when you work for a Dept. of Aging.
3. Another one of my folks probably won't be going back home. She is another one of my favorites. She knew my Grandma and used to live up the road from me. She is 96 and was always very spunky when I saw her. Looks like she will be going to a nursing home now
4. I dislike having to out myself continuously. I know it will be worse once I'm pregnant and we have a child or children. Would it be offensive if I just walk around wearing a sign that says, "Yes I am married...to my wife"?
5. In relation to #4...I had my 6 month teeth cleaning today. C hasn't been to the dentist in years, so I'm working on getting her an appointment. I finally asked my dental office today if they are taking new patients. They aren't, and as a result, I ended up not having to out myself to them. Though my hygienist might have caught on when she saw my pride tattoo the last time I was there. Anyway...my dentist is Catholic and I have of course made the assumption that this means he and his practice might not be LGBT friendly. He has been my dentist for as long as I can remember. I just hate that people are caught off guard when I correct them and say "no, my wife", or when I can see the surprise on their faces when I say I have a wife.
6. When I first came out, I never thought about the fact that I would be coming out to various people in various ways for the rest of my life.
7. I don't correct everyone when they assume I have a husband. I make a snap decision whether they need to know or not, and let them continue to assume whatever they want. In some situations, it just isn't necessary to explain. That's how I feel anyway. C agrees with me.
8. I can't wait for C to get home. We are having Digorno pizza with breadsticks for dinner. I might even enjoy some wine. I'm hoping to catch up on some shows that we have on DVR and maybe catch the new Sons of Anarchy.
9. How did it get to be December already???
10. Now that I know I should be able to get pregnant, I'm afraid that I'm placing too much hope on our next IUI. I have a feeling if we get a BFN in January, it will be more crushing than the last ones.

I know what you mean about having to 'out' yourself all the time. My insurance is under my wife's name, so when I call the insurance company, go pick up a prescription or many other things they usually ask if G is my husband. Or the fun day I picked up prescriptions for both of us and they asked me to verify Mrs Fry birthday, I asked them which one, it was pretty funny. I have rarely had a negative experience, so for that I count my blessing. I know that it will be even more explaining once we have kids, whether bio or foster kids. These are OUR kids, no matter who's DNA they have.

firstcomeslove2013 · December 2013

okay okay I'm a little late tonight but I'm here! :-)

1. I have been thinking a lot about @herbabymama today...wondering what is going on with her and her LO...hoping they are making progress!

2. I have felt super productive today. I love days like that.

3. I just started a new part time job and my training is online but I can't get into my training account and there is no option to contact any tech support...UBER irritating.

4. We have our RE appointment tomorrow and I am nervous and excited. I just want to get in there and get a plan together.

5. C and I convinced ourselves to stay home and make dinner here even though we really wanted to go out and eat sushi...I am pretty proud of us!

6. We are watching biggest loser...Jillian Michaels feeds off the tears of the weak...that lady is INTENSE!!!

7. I got to hang out a little with @trisholio, it was a short trip but fun!

8. We are going to be so busy over the next few weeks...happy holidays, welcome to no sleep and lots of time in the car. I am excited about this time of year but it wears me out.

9. I feel like this board has been hopping lately and I love it!

10. I FINALLY sent my ornament along with C's today...hopefully our elves get them soon!

GoaliesWife123 · December 2013

firstcomeslove2013 said:
6. We are watching biggest loser...Jillian Michaels feeds off the tears of the weak...that lady is INTENSE!!!

Jillian Michaels is my hero.

Jazibel · December 2013

1. Grabbing a few minutes while Kaden is in the bath

. He loves the water which is so great. I started TTT earlier - but here it goes again. 2. K woke up super early resulting in me being extra tired. I've also been having lots of round ligament pain, cramping and other aches. EV saw me limping around the kitchen this evening due to pains in my hip and she told me I had until tomorrow to have this get better before she was sending me to the doctor... Of course I know they can't do anything. :-( Maybe acupuncture it helped last pregnancy with sciatic pain. 3. My A/S is scheduled for the 19th. Not as soon as I hoped but I guess it's ok since I can't bring K so I'll need to find a sitter. 4. My parents called today to tell me they sent several large packages for K's Christmas gifts including a car and ramp for the back yard. I wanted to bring up the fact they never bought me a car (in High School, or let me get one)... But decided it was too soon and I'd just keep that to myself ;-) 5. EV has finals this weekend and I have several large projects for school. Looks like the funs over - I'm not ready to throw myself back into school work. Hopefully I can get motivated after Ks bedtime. 6. No idea what to get EV for Xmas - I know a few things she needs but I like to surprise her. :-) 7. I love this kid - he's the best. He's blowing bubbles :-) 8. I went to a baby group at the library today hoping to meet moms & kids from the local playgroup of kids Ks age (they usually attend). Alas all the kids were under 1... It's been hard to meet local families though we're in the suburbs - I promised myself I'd keep at it - even when I'm feeling introverted. 9. I've really enjoy cooking - something I've only really been doing since I started staying home 1.5 years ago. 10. My first TTT was sooooo different strange how the day can change ones perspective.

2MamazInSeattle · December 2013

1. I want to make all 10 of my things this: "I want @ball.and.chain's baby to be alive". But I'll just type it once - please repeat to yourself 10 times.

2. I am in Kansas and tonight, it is warm out! But supposed to be freezing in another day or two.

3. To my surprise I got upgraded today to 1st class - so nice - and the plane was 1 week old and had new car (er, plane) smell!

4. I keep forgetting there is an embie in me! I hope it's snuggling in and going to be a real baby. I did not do any heroics this time - had 30 min. of acupuncture before and after, and am eating pineapple core, drinking POM juice and raspberry leaf tea. FX this works!

5. I am loving all of the ornaments! So many people just nailed it!

6. While you'd think a 2-hour time difference was no big deal, it is when you have an 8 a.m. meeting...which means getting up around 6...which= 4 a.m. in my body. Ouch.

7. I do like hotel rooms for the lack-of-home distractions.

8. I too thought a lot about @herbabymama today! FX that LO comes soon!

9. I'm very grateful for this board and for you all, I hope you know that:)

10. That's all folks!

KH826 · December 2013

2MamazInSeattle said:

1. I want to make all 10 of my things this: "I want @ball.and.chain's baby to be alive". But I'll just type it once - please repeat to yourself 10 times.

This times a thousand!!!

healz413 · December 2013

KH826 said:

2MamazInSeattle said:

1. I want to make all 10 of my things this: "I want @ball.and.chain's baby to be alive". But I'll just type it once - please repeat to yourself 10 times.

This times a thousand!!!

Yes, yes, yes. Me too!

ATXmommas · December 2013

@KH826 - My acne popped up during first tri. I started using Cetaphil and I had no other problems with acne during the rest of my pregnancy. May be worth a try.

@ball.and.chain - thinking about you and your raspberry today!

@KLeigh1 - Hope you have a great U/S!

@healz413 - I PM'd you with an idea.

@StacyLH24 & @trisholio - I have a funny coming out story. The day after Ash was born, a couple of housekeepers came into the room to clean up. At the time, Z, my mom, and a female friend were in the room. One of the housekeepers said something about me having lots of grandmas and aunties around - then, she specifically looked at Z and asked if she were my sister. We responded by telling her that Z was my wife and the other mommy. She got a confused look on her face and asked us if we were serious. Then she relaxed and kept telling us, "well, that's alright." It was funny. But, yeah, the coming out never stops!

@doodah413 & @firstcomesloves - GL with your RE appointment today! Hope you can start developing a plan to move forward that feel comfortable with.

Manada · December 2013

1. I've got my fingers crossed for B&C's ultrasound today, and for 2Mamaz's beta --- COME ON GUYS! Time for some good news in the little LGBT Infertility circle!

2. @herbabymama - what's the scoop? Still pregnant? Does it help to think you have a 5 day old infant growing inside you?

Okay - I'm sure that visual was a bit wicked, I couldn't help it! hugs! Hoping you get your water birth!

3. @healz413 updated about our weekend - which sucked. I'm a bit depressed, but most of all I'm really worried about money these days....

4. When I get anxious I become way less focused at work, which makes me more anxious about my income security.... it's a vicious cycle.

5. I am on Day 4 of Provera, and then will get a period sometime. I'm not sure what the plan is after that because H is going on the pill and then Lupron, but Dr. S told me just to start the estrace --- that feels a bit early though, I'm not really sure what the plan is for us....

6. I'm so not in the christmas spirit these days. We did send off our ornament exchange gifts the other day, so hopefully receiving ours will perk up our holidays a bit. We still haven't decided if we're getting a Xmas tree.

7. I cleared my work schedule this week and next because of the IVF plan --- Now I'm totally without stuff going on in my life and my workday is BORING!

8. We saw Catching Fire last weekend and loved it, but I'm re-reading the book now because I had forgotten it, and the book is 100% better than the film just because it gives Katniss way more depth as a character.

9. I wish @doodah413 and @firstcomeslove2013 lived nearby so we could go out for consolation beers and dinner sometime.

10. I downloaded a ton of new books for my kindle last night via torrents and am stocked up on bestsellers -- I'm stoked for my Christmas reading!

firstcomeslove2013 · December 2013

@manada if we met in the middle it would only be a 4 hour drive...TOTALLY worth it! ;-)

trisholio · December 2013

herbabymama, I feel like we are all stalking you and waiting for you to pop that baby out! Your patience and outlook astonish me! You must have made a super comfy home in there and the little ones wants to stay all warm and cozy. I hope the baby comes out soon and you have an amazing, peaceful delivery.

ATXmommas · December 2013

Ok, grandmother is holding Ash, so let me see if I can get out a TTT to include some details about the first couple weeks with a newborn per HBM's request.

First, @herbabymama - My child birth instructor told us that "10 days late is the new due date." Hope you don't have to wait another 5 days, but you would be in good company! Most of the women in my child birth class delivered 7-10 days late. I too am thinking about you every day!

1. For @mwagner25 & @herbabymama (and @greysmom13 too since you are getting close!), I felt like 5 days PP was the magic day when things got a little easier. Ash was cluster feeding some in the very early days, plus my nipples were really sore as we were getting used to BF, so Day 5 was a relief.

2. We have developed a really good nighttime routine. I didn't think we would cosleep (although we always planned on room-sharing), but we have been. I work for a state agency that runs a Back to Sleep campaign, which is all about babies being placed alone in a crib on their backs, etc. I know that cosleeping has many benefits for both baby and mom, but it also carries some risks - though there are risk factors that certainly increase the risk that we don't have. Now that he's here, I feel comfortable cosleeping. I just hope we can successfully move him into a crib around 6 months. I don't want to lose the intimacy I have with Z by always having an infant in between us. Any BTDT moms who can weigh in?

3. Z is officially the swaddler of the family. She is much better than me. And, although I love the Aden + Anais swaddle blankets, I find them really difficult to swaddle with. It's been warm the last few days, so we have been using those since they are lightweight instead of the cotton/flannel type blankets.

4. Although it has been warm the last few days - as in the 80s warm - the high on Friday and through the weekend is in the 40s or mid to high 30s. Brrrr. I plan to bunk up with my family and some movies and not leave the house. Not that I've been leaving the house much anyway.

5. I just made some Christmas ornaments for Z. I ordered some clay kits with the intention of imprinting Ash's foot and handprints. I ended up doing both feet because it turns out that it is really difficult to flatten out a newborn's hand! I also ordered another kit and did Bama's paw. It is so cute. I think she'll love them.

6. I love the faces that Ash makes! My favorite is his turtle face, when he stretches his neck to the side, scrunches up his face, and purses his lip.

7. My mom leaves this weekend. Z is taking off all next week, but I'll be on my own after that. I'm a little anxious. We have not given him a paci yet, but plan to do so around week 3-4, when we start introducing a bottle. I don't like the idea of introducing bottle yet, but have been told by multiple people that if I don't introduce it by then, it will be really difficult to introduce it by 12 weeks when he will go to day care. Sometimes the only thing that calms Ash down is sucking on a pinky finger (when clearly he is not hungry). When I'm on my own, I'm going to have to put him down at times and right now he doesn't like to be in his swing or bouncer seat. I think if he had a paci, he could settle down in either.

8. Looking forward to my boy gaining enough weight that I can start wearing him in my K'tan carrier (he has to be at least 8lbs). We have his 2-week appointment tomorrow, so we'll see how close he his. I think it will take a couple more weeks since he started off at 7lb, 3oz. And, is my child really 2 weeks old? Where does time go?!?!

9. Z bought a tree on Sunday, we put it up on Monday, and decorated it yesterday. I giggle every time I look at it. It is the oddest looking tree - it looks like it is missing a foot off the top. LIke, it just stops and never really tapers into the top of a tree. We have had a few good laughs about it.

10. So, I'm kinda bummed that I didn't get to personalize my ornament for my elf. I really thought I would be several days overdue and that I would have time to look for something perfect. Since Ash decided to come on his due date and I've only been out of the house a couple of times so far, I ended up just picking out an ornament that I liked and I thought would fit in on just about any tree. I mailed it yesterday, so should be arriving soon. I'm really impressed with what people came up with!

A bonus PIP:

GoaliesWife123 · December 2013

@herbabymama I have a craft show this weekend, but when I get some time I will make more burp rags

I think my sister-in-law is going to buy all of my "stock" because she likes them so much!

Wishing you the best and hoping you get to meet your little one soon!!!

newmompeanut · December 2013

@ATXmommas, regarding cosleeping:
I was really against it when N was born since I am such a heavy sleeper and was terrified that I'd roll on her. B was completely for cosleeping though! We ended up doing it for a couple weeks but it seemed that N didn't care if she was in bed with us or in a pack n play in the room and we slept better when we didn't have to worry about her in the bed. During the nights that N slept with us I don't remember feeling a lack of intimacy with B. Maybe it was that I was just so tired? I also had a c-section so I didn't do well with cuddling or anything like that for a couple weeks because it hurt to not lay flat on my back.
There are times now when N, B and I all cuddle in bed together and I think it's one of the most intimate times. Granted it's a different intimacy than B and I had before, but that doesn't make it bad

shelly2314 · December 2013

I am really late for this, but I guess better late than never

1. I am waiting for 3pm to roll around so I can go home. I am fighting off some sort of illness and just want to sleep!!!

2. Two more weeks and then we get a 2 week vacay! Thank the lord for vacations right when you really need one!

3. Went and saw Catching Fire. LOVED IT. I have read the books two times already and this makes me want to go back and read them again.

4. Speaking of new books, one of my fav authors is Kay Hooper (I love her bishop series novels) and she just came out with a new novel, HAVEN. I am loving it so far!

5. come on 3 pm! Then I am home to let the dogs out, cuddle them, cuddle the kitties, and taking a nap!!!

6. Also thrilled that I have holiday shopping done, now I just need to wrap gifts

7. With the holidays around the corner, I got my tree out and now it looks like a large green umbrella b/c my dang kitten climbs in there and sits on the branches. I have a fake tree b/c of my allergies! Can't even decorate the dang thing b/c he keeps getting in there and screwing up the branches!!!

8. I really need to get on planning our menu for the next week. I try to have it done by Friday evening so that we can grocery shop for the week on Saturday. This is M's way of trying to help me eat a little more healthy. We make a meal plan for dinner for the week so we can be prepared and it has helped with our eating habits as well

9. If I start packing now, I can walk out the door at 3pm

10. Hope everyone in their TWW receives great news!

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