I made a blanket for my dad for Father’s Day. We’re doing fathers day when I go see them this weekend so I had a two week deadline. Never again will I make a blanket in two weeks. Way too much work! But it’s done!! Sierra and Posey are modeling it.
Married 07.21.07 DS#1 01.23.09 DS#2 08.01.11 TTC#3 08.31.15 Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 05.16.17 Hysteroscopy 10.04.17 10.05.17 Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 01.10.19 Left tube removed dx: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis BC: February-October 2019 TTA: November-December 2019 NTNP: January 2020!
@linzrunz Love the blanket AND the models! And yeah, 2 weeks for a blanket is a LOT of work! Phew! I'm tired just thinking about it! Congrats on getting it done!!!
@linzrunz that looks great! I picked up crocheting again a few months ago and now I'm hooked (pun intended)! I just bought myself a new set of hooks as an end-of-school-year present (I only had 1 to start with). They're supposed to come on Monday and I am super excited. Afghans for EVERYONE!!
went to a 50th bday this weekend and handled all of the desserts. made my bourbon caramel cheesecake again, also some individual strawberry shortcakes and espresso brownies!
First time making DH's family's recipe for stuffed mushrooms. So good!
The mushrooms are stuffed with mozzarella cheese, mayo, and (according to DH) too much garlic. Sprinkled on top is salt, pepper, and bacon bits. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 350.
*TW* History:
Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
TTC #1 since 7.2017 Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3| all BFN IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name" RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer 2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20 Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21 Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023 Consultation with RI | 6.6.23 Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56 Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox Repeat labs in 8 weeks Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues TTC put on pause
I want to make this blanket or some variation of it. Might be a good summer project and since it's all little squares, it's portable (until I stitch it all together). Then the question is, do I keep it for myself or give it away as a Christmas present?
@emeraldduchess that's gorgeous! I love it! Do you have someone in mind who would really like it? If not, definitely keep it (but also see if you feel like you can part with it when it's done).
Does anyone do sourdough baking? I know it's very "in" right now but I started doing it at a friend's urging right before shelter in place and have gotten really into it. I keep neglecting my starter until right before I want to use it but I'm hoping to get it good enough to bake with tomorrow night/Wednesday again.
@kvh22 I have a few family members who might really like it and I love making things for other people. There's no rule that says I can't make more than one, either!
Re: June 2020 Cooking/Baking/Crafting
Married 07.21.07
DS#1 01.23.09
DS#2 08.01.11
TTC#3 08.31.15
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 05.16.17
Hysteroscopy 10.04.17 10.05.17
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 01.10.19
Left tube removed
dx: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis
BC: February-October 2019
TTA: November-December 2019
NTNP: January 2020!
I picked up crocheting again a few months ago and now I'm hooked (pun intended)! I just bought myself a new set of hooks as an end-of-school-year present (I only had 1 to start with). They're supposed to come on Monday and I am super excited. Afghans for EVERYONE!!
First time making DH's family's recipe for stuffed mushrooms. So good!
The mushrooms are stuffed with mozzarella cheese, mayo, and (according to DH) too much garlic. Sprinkled on top is salt, pepper, and bacon bits. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 350.
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause
Does anyone do sourdough baking? I know it's very "in" right now but I started doing it at a friend's urging right before shelter in place and have gotten really into it. I keep neglecting my starter until right before I want to use it but I'm hoping to get it good enough to bake with tomorrow night/Wednesday again.
Edited for typo