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firstcomeslove2013 · December 2013

Happy Tuesday Everyone! It's a snowy snowy day here in Columbus but it's also Tuesday which means...TEN THINGS TUESDAY!!! Share with us! For any newbies, TTT is a time for you to share any 10 things you want. This can be baby related or otherwise! Have a great day everyone!

KH826 · December 2013

1. Greetings from snowy Philadelphia. We are supposed to get up to 6 inches of snow today. It started around 7am, so I got to work insanely early to avoid driving in the snow this AM. Now I am hunkered down and watching the snow fall out the window. Hoping my drive home later isn't a total mess. Philadelphia does not deal with snow well.

2. My wife has a snow day (when public schools are closed, so is she). I am jealous.

3. 15 weeks today. Surreal.

4. I am thinking about @herbabymama - can't wait for an update!

5. I am so happy to see so much good news in the last couple of days -- @2mamazinseattle's BFP was a great way to start of the week! Now @Flygirl got her BFP too, and @firstcomeslove2013 finished her MBA. Great stuff! I hope the good news keeps rolling in this week. We could all use it!

6. I didn't sleep well last night at all. I am currently tired, I have a stiff neck and I am trying super hard to fight the urge to be cranky. Must.Not.Be.Cranky!!!

7. I brought butternut squash soup for lunch today. It seemed like a good fit for the weather today. I am looking forward to it. It is only 9:30am though, currently, so I have a ways to go until I get to enjoy it.

8. So, my boss is working from home today on account of the snow and I am in the office attending his meetings on his behalf. I am kind of annoyed by this. He didn't even call me to tell me/ask me, or check to make sure that I was able to make it in and stay all day. He had his assistant just forward several of his meetings to me. Remember how I wasn't going to be cranky? Working on it...

9. My mother had a saying when I was growing up: "it is snowing to beat the band outside!"... No one around here has ever heard of this saying, and when I say it I get crazy looks haha. My mother either made it up, or it is a New England thing. Either way, it is definitely snowing to beat the band outside right now.

10. I have had a semi-productive morning. So there's that. I feel as though the afternoon will not be quite as productive... I am going to have a hard time not stressing about the condition of the roads outside. When did I become THAT person?!?!?

2MamazInSeattle · December 2013

1. Loving all the great news around here (and, that I'm actually part of it)...congrats to @firstcomeslove2013 on your MBA completion! What an accomplishment! @Flygirl, I'll race you two to L&D when the time comes - love that we are on the same day!

2. @KH826, while this isn't a pretty subject, I can't wait for next week's TTT - because then, you'll have past my loss date. I get so happy when someone passes 15w4d...just because I feel like I can finally trust and be excited 100% for you (based on my total fluke loss experience). Silly, but so glad you are so far along already!

3. I am (apparently) so nervous for beta, at least on the inside - I had two nightmares last night: 1) I sold 1/2 my house to my first gf and her wife and they were starting to move in with us (mind you, our house is 2bd, 1bath & 1000 sq ft), putting lame magazine pages on the ceiling (like I did in highschool) and photos of themselves all over the house. I couldn't imagine why I'd sold them half of my house!! But, I had. 2) This one is good... I was captured by terrorists and forced to forge documents for them. I was practically a character on Homeland. WTH???

4. We are SO SAD our chick we raised has turned out to be a dude. We thought she was maybe a gender dysphoric hen (yes, that happens) - but Jill did some research and we found some characteristics that are 100% Roo. So, he is crowing right now. And, we have to give him up (no roosters in the city due to noise)... fortunately I have a friend with a hobby farm who is going to take him. But we LOVE him and he is so pretty!! Dammit.

5. My other "home" - the Third Party Reproduction board - had a pregnancy explosion in the last two weeks - 7 BFPs, and one super rough, beta-hell loss. After the last big wave of all BFNs, it was really fun to do the check-in (which I run) and move 7 names to the "pregnant" section.

6. I am so hopeful my beta is good...after our c/p in July, I know an HPT means nothing really BUT it does mean more than a total BFN, which I got to experience in September. I think I'd rather this. But I'm hoping it's our take-home baby.

7. Ok, I'll say it out loud: I'm a little worried about @herbabymama - it's been a long while since she went to the hospital on Sunday. Sending good thoughts.

8. I cannot wait for this weekend when I have *absolutely no plans*!

9. My boss is in town which = mega more work than usual. I don't mind though, I heart him totally and baked him a batch of his favorite cookies (peanut butter blossoms with the hershey kiss) and got him a customized xmas ornament with his wife/kids names on it for Christmas. He doesn't need much, so effort/sentimental value is worth more than stuff.

10. Favor? PM me some ideas for GTKY questions! I feel like I'm getting lame - and we have some new folks so I may do some short & sweet repeats but I would love some ideas!

p.s. I'm all FX for @ball.and.chain's u/s tomorrow. I expect one heart-beatin' LO to be wiggling around on screen!! Loss milestones be damned!

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

YBnormal85 · December 2013

@KH826 No worries, I have become so overly cautious lately too.. Must be a pregnancy thing lol

1. So excited about the recently reported BFPs

Congrats!

2. DW is working from home today...its nice to have her home, but hard to not want to hang out with her all day.

3. Ultrasound Thursday!!!!

4. I started my bday gift to my DW today "The 12 days of Linda"...she will recieve her large gift (a mandolin) on the 23rd but until then she gets a small gift or coupon daily

5. I have NO idea what to get my dad for Christmas..this is generally the case, but it's annoying none the less.

6. DW felt the baby kick for the first time on Sunday! So exciting.baby is getting stronger by the day

7. I am taking two of my younger sisters to see the Nutcracker on Friday, I am looking forward to it.

8. I'm hoping to get through the rest of this week without getting too upset... The baby I miscarried was due Dec 13,so almost daily lately I have been thinking "would this have been the day baby would have arrived??"

9. I am loving this snow...I wanted to go for a walk down to the cafe but I am paranoid about slipping and fallingn...

10. We are having our annual gift wrapping party on Saturday.. Can't wait!

healz413 · December 2013

2MamazInSeattle said:

7. Ok, I'll say it out loud: I'm a little worried about @herbabymama - it's been a long while since she went to the hospital on Sunday. Sending good thoughts.

This. I have checked the LGBTParenting board at least 30 times in the last 28 hours. And I haven't been able to post anything on the board (other that direct responses to specific questions or BFPs) because all I want to write about is my worrying about HBM. But I don't want to freak everyone out, so I have avoided it (while still checking the board non-stop, checking facebook nonstop, and checking my email nonstop--since I emailed HBM well wishes).
I really hope that she's just taking an K-imposed Bump break after a relatively easy delivery and that both parents and the baby are happy and healthy. But I'm worried. I'm glad you posted this so I could say I'm worried too.

GoaliesWife123 · December 2013

1. I am so very excited to finally see some happy news here! I can't wait for beta numbers!

2. We have some snow here and it is lovely! I hate the idea of having a brown Christmas, so bring it on.

3. I am starting on the low carb/low sugar thing today and am hoping it will go well. My acupuncturist says it will be miserable for a while as my body changes from sugar burning to fat burning. I'm not looking forward to feeling like I am detoxing, but overall, I am strong enough for this for sure.

4. I don't eat a lot of obvious sugar, which makes things tough. The things I need to cut are potatoes and bread, which I enjoy. I think most of all I am worried about planning meals and snacks. Does anyone have any resources they want to share for meal planning ideas?

5. My new favorite snack is almonds. Soak the raw almonds overnight in filtered water (with a little bit of apple cider vinegar). Rinse them and then put them back in the mason jar to sprout. Rinse 3 times per day. When you see a little white nub on the end of the almonds, that means they are sprouted and are the healthiest they can be. Put them in the oven at 175 for 12-16 hours and then enjoy. They are like candy! SO GOOD!

6. I started a yoga and biking program. I love the DVD a friend let me borrow and I feel wonderful when I am done. Also, we put my regular bike on a device that turns it into a stationary bike and I love it. I turn on the biggest loser (hello, Jillian Michaels) and I ride for the entire hour. What a great workout!

7. We are having lunch with friends on Thursday and I can't wait. I feel like all of my friends are in different states and I literally have no one here except family that I hang out with. It's sad, really!

8. DW took me to Frakenmuth yesterday. For those of you who aren't familiar, it is a little German town that contains tons of shops and places to eat. Oh, and there is the little store known as Bronners, which is the world's largest Christmas store

We had a wonderful time getting gifts for family and just spending the day together was much needed. By the time we left, it was dark and the entire town was lit up with stunning Christmas lights! Lovely!

9. I finally obtained insurance and I am so relieved. The idea that we won't have to pay out of pocket for maternity and all that comes with it is such a stress relief. Even our RE visits, medications and testing will be covered. I know that the Affordable Care Act doesn't work out for everyone, including my wife (who will be paying more), but I haven't been able to get insurance in years, so it will be nice to have that safety net, especially with a little one. Hopefully Michigan will allow same-sex marriage and then I can just take my wife's insurance like every other married couple. Until then, I'll take this.

10. That's all for now. I'm freezing and dreading the idea of going to the grocery store...but off I go.

KH826 · December 2013

healz413 said:

2MamazInSeattle said:

7. Ok, I'll say it out loud: I'm a little worried about @herbabymama - it's been a long while since she went to the hospital on Sunday. Sending good thoughts.

This...
I really hope that she's just taking an K-imposed Bump break after a relatively easy delivery and that both parents and the baby are happy and healthy. But I'm worried. I'm glad you posted this so I could say I'm worried too.

Ok, Agreed X100! I put in my TTT that was thinking about her and excited to hear news, b/c I was trying to stay positive and did not want to post anything about being nervous or worried since we haven't heard from her. I do think the K-imposed Bump break is totally feasible though. I wonder if @ball.and.chain has heard from her...

JGY · December 2013

@KH826 It's totally a New England saying. My Mom says it all the time, so now I do as well.

1. Agreed that it's so great to see all the positive news on this board! And I'm still new enough in my re-entry to activity here that I didn't know to be worried about herbabymama, but now I am! I will say though, right after I had Gabe I did find myself really overwhelmed. And getting on this board was difficult, to say the least. So I agree that we should assume that all is well.

2. I know it's just the beginning of the winter, but I'm already fed up with the cold and the snow. I don't know WHY I still live in MN! I know that one of these days I'm going to bite it while trying to get the carseat into my car. I've avoided it up until now, but it's coming.

3. S's birthday is Saturday and she has to work. I feel like this is contributing to both of our general crabbiness these days.

4. Gabe is sick AGAIN. Poor little guy couldn't breathe through his nose last night and kept waking up.

5. I really hate to admit it, but I'm getting to the point where I have to face facts that I hate my new job. I'm SO grateful for the lack of commute and reliable hours that came with this switch, but I hate feeling incompentant and useless. And the subject matter for the things that I AM accomplishing, is bone dry boring. I'm trying really hard to be positive about things, but sometimes in order to do that I need to admit/voice the negative so I can get past it.

6. I'm SO proud of our fur-babies and how well they are doing with Gabe. Our doberman has some aggression issues, but he clearly works really hard to be careful around the little guy. We never leave them alone together, and physically monitor all of their interactions (and always will), but it's really nice to only have to be vigilant rather than vigilant and terrified. And our kitty has finally forgiven us for bringing Gabe home and has decided to reinsert himself to his rightful place in the family. I LOVE my snuggle time with him and I'm so happy to have it back.

7. There, I found something positive to say today in #6.

8. I'm really glad that S doesn't have to work any evenings this week.

9. A great friend of ours finally announced her pregnancy publicly. I'm so happy for them, and also happy that I don't have to keep the secret any longer. I'm going to try to convince her to join this board too.

10. I wonder if Gabe will take some more steps this weekend?

Jazibel · December 2013

KH826 said:

healz413 said:

2MamazInSeattle said:

7. Ok, I'll say it out loud: I'm a little worried about @herbabymama - it's been a long while since she went to the hospital on Sunday. Sending good thoughts.

This...
I really hope that she's just taking an K-imposed Bump break after a relatively easy delivery and that both parents and the baby are happy and healthy. But I'm worried. I'm glad you posted this so I could say I'm worried too.

Ok, Agreed X100! I put in my TTT that was thinking about her and excited to hear news, b/c I was trying to stay positive and did not want to post anything about being nervous or worried since we haven't heard from her. I do think the K-imposed Bump break is totally feasible though. I wonder if @ball.and.chain has heard from her...

Ok I'm glad I'm not alone here :-) Trying to focus on all positive thoughts and looking for an update which I hope comes soon. I'm only about 2hrs away if HBM needs anything...

2MamazInSeattle · December 2013

I know @ball.and.chain hadn't heard from her as of this a.m. - however, I believe a K-induced bump break is VERY reasonable.

ball.and.chain · December 2013

1. My phone has been tempermental about posting to TB lately, so I don't even know if I will be able to post this. I hope so.

2. I haven't heard from @herbabymama either. You can put me in the I'm-worried-but-hope-she's-just-spending-snuggly-time-with-her-healthy-baby camp.

3. @KH826, I am from New England and definitely have heard that phrase plenty of times. My own mother used to say "it's coming down like gangbusters." She was from western NY originally, but from what I can tell it came from a mid-century radio program, so that's probably not a local thing.

4. @2MamazinSeattle, thank you for your support -- I am trying to be positive! Of course as scary as loss milestones are, the comfort is that if all goes well, you find yourself on the other side of them! I am lucky that mine are all pretty early, which will hopefully make it a LITTLE easier to enjoy more of my pregnancy.

5. Work is BSC today.

6. BUT I finally got a good night's sleep, so I can handle BSC.

7. Due to my appointment(s) being in the middle of the day tomorrow, my boss offered to let me work from home, which we don't technically do. I love working from home (partly because my commute is the worst part of my job) and I'll get so much more work done tomorrow than if I was working from work. So that's something to look forward to...that and the possibility of seeing a healthy little baby at my ultrasound.

8. We're having a holiday party this weekend. I'm looking forward to it, but I'm also sort of exhausted just thinking about it.

9. Starting to get worried about gaining lots of weight...I don't know that I've even gained much (I'll weigh myself tomorrow morning to see), but I gain weight really easily and I have been sooo hungry and too tired to motivate myself to go to the gym. Plus holiday food is everywhere. I know I can lose whatever I gained after I have the baby, but I know significant weight gain isn't really healthy for either of us.

10. It's snowing here. I don't think we're supposed to get much, but I hope the evening commute isn't miserable because of it.

Jazibel · December 2013

1. The good news on the board - 2 BFPs (@2Mamazinseattle & @flygirl) and one graduate!! @firstcomeslove2013. Add in lots of healthy pregnancies and new babies. It's like Christmas come early. Now if we can get a happy update from @herbabymama I can relax and enjoy the rest of the day ;-) FX for all those in their TWW or TTC in the coming weeks!!

2. Kaden is playing with blocks giving me a few minutes to start (and hopefully finish) TTT.

3. 20 weeks today!! Woohoo half way there.

4. Our tree is slowly getting decorated. EV made burlap bows with a sparkly ribbon accent last night. Our strand of lights didn't work so K and I will run to target today and Hopefully we'll finish the tree tonight. :-)

5. It's cold here and I'm not happy about it :-( I talked to my BFF yesterday and she's in Manhatten where it's in the teens and snowy. I feel silly complaining about 40 degree weather (during the day). But our windshield was frozen over this morning... And well I think I've lost my East Coast coping skills ;-) Brrrrrr.

6. I'm not sure how to get ready for this baby? I have most things including a nursery that K and baby will maybe share. I'm not taking a birthing class... But I feel like I should do something special to prepare a space for our son...

7. I have 2 assignments to submit today and then 2 more projects/papers and I'm done for the semester. My goal us to finish this weekend... It's ambitious but we'll see....

8. I feel really blessed lately. Life is good, it's warm inside, and I made brownies last night. The sun is shining into the playroom. Kaden is such an amazing little boy. I have so much to be thankful for. I've spent the last year wrapped in worry over various things (mostly financial to be honest). I'm hoping to start the New Year off differently. It's not that we won the lottery or anything but I just feel like I need to change my perspective.

9. Book reading break with Kaden - we read a ton each day :-)

10. Our internet was down yesterday so I've been waiting on the Comcast folks to show up. It's 12 minutes to 10 though so maybe their not coming?

Manada · December 2013

1. I too am worried about @herbabymama - but I'm also hoping that they're doing some awesome family bonding time and are simply holed up in a dim room with their beautiful baby and lots of love.

2. I'm getting really irritated at the canon of "Queer fertility doesn't equal Infertility" - this isn't directed at this board at all, just another article that recently came out on LBG Infertility in a local IF-related magazine. That discourse makes me feel isolated, and also makes me feel like it blinds people to the fact that while not all queer people who access fertility clinics are infertile, we ARE all subject to the same (and often MORE) costs, stresses, and social impacts of dealing with Infertility. AND it makes me feel like those of us who ARE queer and struggling with infertility get lost in that discourse and the clinics don't really know how to support us at all.... (end rant).

3. I may have to write my own article on the above. Can I interview you @2mamazinseattle and @ball.and.chain?

4. I miss my work-wife who is on mat-leave. We spoke on the phone this morning about projects that will happen when she's back, and she expressed her eternal optimism that the IVF may work for us in January. And then we both cried because our goal last year was to actually have babies relatively close together, and she has her baby and we don't.

5. It's freezing cold in Canada today.   -7 degrees Celsius with a windchill of -15 (Celsius). I don't know what this is on the Fahrenheit scale.

6. I'm going out for lunch with a friend today and can't wait!

7. I've totally been comfort eating lately, and am refusing to step on the scale as well. Yikes.

8. I'm worried that I'm not going to be healthy enough to carry a baby... but I'm also worried about everything these days.

9. This morning I heard that one of the RE's at our clinic (who I don't like) - told a friend of ours at her 10wk ultrasound that she best not cough/sneeze/poop too hard lest she "dislodge the embryo".   That sort of statement makes me want to punch the dude.

10. I wanted to try to go to the gym this morning but totally didn't want to get out of bed. The bed won. I have no regrets.

trisholio · December 2013

1. I usually jump to do my TTT first thing in the morning but today I wanted to wait until after my IUI

2. Well Columbus, Ohio just got a bunch of snow dumped on us last night out of the blue. I heard they were calling for maybe an inch and there was probably well over 3 inches this morning. I know that isn't a bunch, but the roads weren't treated or plowed and the traffic was and is still horrible everywhere around town.

3. I took my wife to work this morning, which meant a super early wake up. But it was a little fun to drive on the roads with no one else on them.

4. That was not the case when I went to leave for my IUI appointment. Traffic was backed up all over the side streets. I was almost 20 minutes late, but the office was cool about it because everyone was running late.

5. The IUI went ok. It was really uncomfortable and it was done by a Dr I have never met. He was a strange old man, but he was nice enough.

6. They tested our KD sperm and they said the count was around 4 million and the motility was 80%. Can anyone weigh in on what their numbers were?

7. I got an hour nap after the procedure. Thank God for naps!!!

8. I finally put in my notice for babysitting the 4 year old in the evenings. It was too long of days and it wasn't worth the money. It was just a difficult situation because they would cancel on me all the time (which was nice because then I could actually see my wife) but then my check that week would be short. So it was a no win situation. I also hated working until almost 10pm at night. It just wasn't going to be feasible to keep up once we got foster kids.

9.Speaking of foster kids, we are just waiting on a call these days.

10. Call the holidays just be over with already? I try and get into the holiday spirit every year, but I turn into a grouch. I am at the point where I am stressing about buying gifts and I just want to say screw it all.

10.5

I will cheer up and be more positive once my wife gets home. I am just truly exhausted today and ready for this entire week to be over! Have a wonderful day folks!!!

doodah1013 · December 2013

2. I'm getting really irritated at the canon of "Queer fertility doesn't equal Infertility" - this isn't directed at this board at all, just another article that recently came out on LBG Infertility in a local IF-related magazine. That discourse makes me feel isolated, and also makes me feel like it blinds people to the fact that while not all queer people who access fertility clinics are infertile, we ARE all subject to the same (and often MORE) costs, stresses, and social impacts of dealing with Infertility. AND it makes me feel like those of us who ARE queer and struggling with infertility get lost in that discourse and the clinics don't really know how to support us at all.... (end rant).

I am with you on this one!! If I have to hear ONE MORE TIME... "don't feel bad... it takes many straight couples over a year to get pregnant..." I may choke. I don't think people understand the cost and the commitment, and the stress... Oh the stress... Every now and then people aren't think and have said to us: "Why don't you just stop trying?" Its like they never learned where babies come from...
So yes... I agree. This is just another additional hardship, crappy hardship. However, I really feel like if it wasn't this way, I would have never sought out this board... I feel like A and I came here to learn about other's people's experiences, but what we gained was friends. So there's a positive...
Also, I feel it is really positive to be able to look at your struggle independently of this discourse. I have felt I have to constantly remove myself from majority paradigms, or else I get trapped in feeling invisible. You know you aren't invisible But... again... I totally get your frustration.
I often just have moments when I feel like "CAN'T ANYTHING BE EASY." Can't filling our a check box form just be easy? So now, not only do I have to qualify the gender check box on forms (which on medical forms I always cross out gender and write in sex) but now if I am asked if I am married I have to say: "Who's asking? If it the state of Ohio, No, but if it is the Federal Government... yes."
But then I remember easy, wouldn't always be interesting. I have learned so much through this process of TTC, and the enlightenments of my queer journey. Sure, I remain pretty angry at the rest of the world a lot of the time, but I also don't want that anger to effect all the kick-a things that I DO have going for me, and the cool perspectives that I have gained.

firstcomeslove2013 · December 2013

FINALLY...a few minutes for my TTT!

1. As most of you know, I completed my master's program last night. It was such a great feeling and I appreciate all the nice words...you guys are awesome!

2. I'm starting to feel anxious about our holiday traveling. Last year we ended up in a ditch (luckily everything was okay and a REALLY nice person came and pulled us out...our angel wearing jeans if you will) so I am worried because the weather is so crappy...

3. Now that I am done with school I feel like I have SO much time! It feels really great!!!

4. I echo PP about @herbabymama...I am worried and hoping its just a break happening.

5. Tonight we are going to help at the local homeless shelter. This is our second time doing this and I really like it. I did a year of AmeriCorps in a homeless shelter so sometimes I miss the work. I am excited to go back and help!

6. I watch my niece during the day and she has been WILD today! The weather is bad so we haven't left the house...which apparently makes her not want to nap and also gives her cabin fever...silly girl.

7. We started our christmas shopping early this year but surprisingly (not really) we are not finished yet. I have no more weekends before christmas so I will be doing a lot of evening shopping...I love to start christmas shopping but not so much finishing it.

8. We have heard some positive news today regarding a potential free living situation. It has been out "in the universe" for about a year now but some bigger steps have been taken in the recent days. I don't want to jinx anything but this would be an awesome place to live and the most ideal situation for C and I to raise kids in this type of environment. Nothing for sure yet but its fun to think about!

9. C's birthday is this weekend and I am so excited to celebrate! There have been some kinks in the plan but hopefully the birthday plans in place will give my love an awesome birthday!

10. C and I's elves have not gotten their ornaments yet or at least haven't posted about it...I am getting worried because I sent them a week ago...

redrockmama · December 2013

2MamazInSeattle We hatched four chicks and raised them and loved them to pieces, then we slowly discovered that 3 of them were roosters. It was sooo sad. It was really quite funny though because we thought one was a rooster, the woman who gave us the eggs had agreed to take any roosters back so we were getting him ready to take back to her farm, then we heard another crow, put him in the box, and then the third one crowed. It was crazy.

GoaliesWife123 I want one of those bike attachments, any advice on how to get one for a good price and can you use it on carpeted floor or would hard flooring be better?

1. Got a call from my midwife about my test results while I was at a meeting and I freaked out for a good 20 minutes about what could possibly be wrong.

2. After I called her back I was relieved to find out I only have low vitamin D levels, which was expected.

3. We went to family homo evening last night (a gay version of Mormon family home evening) and I stayed up way too late, 1 am. All I want to do is go home and go to sleep

4. My boss is in Hawaii, making it very hard to make it to work on time. Because of #3 I was almost an hour late today,oops

5. We need to start figuring out Christmas presents and get a Christmas tree

6. Did I mention that I am sooo sleepy

7. I need to suck it up and finish cutting molding for our dining room tonight. It'd be really nice to have that project done before the weekend.

8. Waiting to hear if my BFF is pregnant or not...I want to ask her but I know how much pressure it is when people keep asking you so I am being patient.

9. I can't believe it's only Tuesday

10. I need ideas for the baby's room. I have a few, but I really need to get started on a design for the mural if it's going to get done.

GoaliesWife123 · December 2013

redrockmama said:

GoaliesWife123 I want one of those bike attachments, any advice on how to get one for a good price and can you use it on carpeted floor or would hard flooring be better?

Quote fail, sorry!: I am using this on a carpet floor and have no issues at all. I am sure you could just place a rug under if you have wood flooring. DW bought the bike thing from REI years ago, but I would be willing to bet you can find one on ebay or most sporting goods stores. No guarantees on the price, though

StacyLH24 · December 2013

1. My brain hit a brick wall at about 4:15 today. I really just want to veg and do nothing.

2. I have so much to do at home...making me feel guilty about doing my TTT and wanting to veg.

3. I feel like I can never keep up with the house! I expressed this to C the other day, and asked what in the world we are going to do when we have a baby. I guess then we will at least have an excuse for a semi-messy house?...

4. We are supposed to get a lot of snow between now and Thursday. So far, nothing. C is 40 minutes away at work and they are getting slammed up there. I hope she makes it home safe.

5. I just want to be a homebody lately. I always have been one, but being with C has gotten me out of that. Since my surgery, I just want to be cozy at home all the time and relax.

6. I think we will finally order more vials tonight. We have been saying we need to, but haven't yet. I have narrowed down our new search to one donor, but I still want C to read his profile before we make the commitment.

7. Looks like I won't get much done tonight. C's cousin is on her way over so that I can talk to her about options regarding a situation she has going on.

8. I'm glad that @ball.and.chain was able to update us and let us know that @herbabymama and baby are doing well.

9. I need to figure out what to do for dinner. We keep saying we are going to plan ahead and make a menu, etc. So far, it hasn't happened.

10. Guess I better see what I can get done in the half hour before C's cousin gets here. Every little bit makes a difference in the long run!

lamaitresse · December 2013

1. I have officially lost 50lbs! I clocked in at 188.6lbs at the doctor last week, and my BP is also perfect: 110/69. Have to go for a routine blood test to check my iron levels, as my doctor likes to say I am "famous for my anaemia." Her words.

2. We had our Christmas party on Saturday. I am still wiped out.

3. Signing a new client tomorrow. Woohoo!

4. I second @Manada's statement. It's rotten cold further down the 401 today, too. But I always feel like Toronto feels colder than London, just because the wind is coming directly off the lake. Brr. We don't quite have that same issue here, but I still hate the cold.

5. I still haven't bought my first eggnog latte of the season. I'm not sure how much longer I can hold out.

6. I've had lots of Rum 'n Eggnog though. I guess that makes up for it.

7. Someone finally showed me how to get other regions of Netflix. I'm so excited! If only there was a Netflix app for the BlackBerry PlayBook... I'd be set.

8. Finally finished Christmas shopping for out-of-town/overseas family yesterday... Just have to figure out something for Smurf. Usually I know exactly what to get, but I'm at a loss this year and I can't believe how quickly this month is dwindling away.

9. We got a tree, finally! A real one. I've never had a real tree before. We just have to find a stand for it and we can put it up. Today, I bought a star to go on top.

10. Looking forward to my meditation circle tonight. I haven't been for 2 or 3 weeks and I've missed it.

healz413 · December 2013

1. I am so extraordinarily relieved by the news that @herbabymama and the baby are doing fine. I got myself so worried and have been anxious for the last day and a half.

2. Now I feel like I can post my TTT, but I am still checking regularly to see if HBM has posted any more info!

3. @Manada's elf was @firstcomeslove2013 and she sent us the best package of goodies along with the wonderful ornament. I will let M post the ornament picture and all the jazz.

4. We're watching Raising Hope right now; I love it.

5. Tomorrow morning we go to the clinic because it's M's day 2. I'm kinda hoping the doctor will suggest I go ahead and get an ultrasound, too, because I'm a little worried that I haven't ovulated yet and I want to get us on track to start our IVF cycle ASAP.

6. I'm struggling with the protein eating plan. Specifically I'm struggling with my resolve over the last several days. I'm good until mid afternoon. Then I'm not good. I guess I have to decide if I really want to do this for the chance that it will improve egg quality.

7. For the last two days I've done good work on my dissertation. This is the first time in months. I want to keep it up.

8. Our dog is being a major pain right now. I got up at 6:30am to take her to our old neighbor's back yard for a play with her best doggie friend, so I'm a little peeved that she's not rewarding me with good behavior right now.

9. I started working on one of M's Christmas presents tonight while she was working late. We're making presents for cheap for each other and I'm excited about it.

10. I'm crossing my fingers for @2mamazinseattle for tomorrow's beta!

healz413 · December 2013

2MamazInSeattle said:

10. Favor? PM me some ideas for GTKY questions! I feel like I'm getting lame - and we have some new folks so I may do some short & sweet repeats but I would love some ideas!

I just sent you some! Thanks for doing the GTKY every week.

doodah1013 · December 2013

Better late than never!

1. I am much relieved by the @herbabymama news. I am excited to hear more in the future.

2. I feel much happier today than I have in a while.

3. One of my friends invited me to our local NHL team's game tonight... Last minute. A and I rarely go anywhere
seperately, but I said yes on a whim! Little did I know they were suite seats and they even had THEIR OWN BATHROOM, which is one of my least favorite parts of sporting events. It was so much fun... And spontaneous and unexpected. I am so grateful!

4. My birthday is Saturday. I will be turning OLD. Not so excited. I am excited to see my friends from back home.

5. I woke up at 3:00am and was totally awake until 7:00am. I watched some parks and Rec and then watched Pirates if the Carribean. Tonight I am desperate for sleep so I took a little sleep aid. I don't do this often, but sometimes it is necessary.

6. Saw my GP today to see if she could do anything for my sadness. She is adjusting my meds.

7. Our work holiday party is on Friday and I volunteered to be in charge of the games... I love leading adults in silly games!

8. I am so exited @healz413 and @manada got their package. We were sooo excited about sending it!

9. My puppy (okay, so he's 7) is staying with my parents over the hoooolidays. We are traveling so much and he DOES NOT travel
well. I miss his little pink nose so much! But I know he is happier there than making 17 trips up and down I-71.

10. Still over the moon happy for @2mamazinseattle. Can't wait to see those beta numbers!

ATXmommas · December 2013

Ah, come on @doodah1013 - 30 is not old! 30 is the new 29. Or something like that. My 30s have had their ups and downs, but overall have been pretty fantastic. Wishing you a very special birthday!

ball.and.chain · December 2013

Manada said:
3. I may have to write my own article on the above. Can I interview you @2mamazinseattle and @ball.and.chain?

Anytime!

2MamazInSeattle · December 2013

ball.and.chain said:

Manada said:
3. I may have to write my own article on the above. Can I interview you @2mamazinseattle and @ball.and.chain?

Anytime!

this!

kboydbowman · December 2013

1) 6 weeks and 2 days (ish - guessing based off my OPK). Still terrified of miscarriage - checking for blood every time I go to the bathroom.

2) My wife is ridiculously cute. She's already talking to my belly and won't let me lift anything more than five pounds. She even looks at my laptop bag suspiciously.

3) Super-stoked today because a woman from my church just handed down a crib, crib mattress, diaper genie, bushel o' cloth diapers, and some other random things today. I am all for not spending more money than necessary.

4) My mother's 60th birthday is at the end of the month and my younger brother just offered to spring for a ticket for me to fly out. As I am a grad student with limited "extra" income, I'm super stoked about that.

5) We are on day 7 of Icepocalypse in the DFW metro area. Can't believe there's still ice on the roads!

6) My six cats are also very sick of Icepocalypse because they're mostly had to stay inside.

7) My body has decided I need to wake up at least once in the middle of the night with an urgent need to pee every night for the last two weeks, and be unable to go back to bed for at least an hour.

8) The boobs, they are sore! Up about a cup size so far. Wife wants to know if we can keep them....

9) I am officially done with my coursework for my doctorate degree. I am only one dissertation and one year-long internship away from being Doctor! I told my dissertation chair that I really need her to ride my ass during the spring semester so that I can get proposed before LO appears.

10) I am currently watching Tremors for the 800th time, one of the best B horror movies of all time.

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