Better Today

I'm feeling much better today.
Not feeling as sorry for myself and as emotional.

I signed up for Lamaze Classes today. So wierd. I can't believe I'm doing these things. My classes start on Oct 21st - Nov 18th. 6-8:30pm. 2 1/2 hours is LONG!! Especially when I go to bed at 9pm. I'm going to need to take a quick nap before I go. I also scheduled my breastfeeding class for Nov 25th 6-8:30. It's all becoming so real.

DH is so wonderful. I'm sure going to enjoy the last 3 months I have with him being like this. He's been so wonderful. I know it will all change once I'm not pregnant anymore. Not that he won't be wonderful anymore, but I won't be nearly as spoiled as I am now. I feel like Alanis is going through a growth spurt this week. My tummy gets crampy every night and my skin is feeling stretched. Plus, I can feel her more often, but in different areas.

I'm trying to eat better. Now that I've had a TON of Ice Cream cake. I'm going to really really try not to gain TOO much weight in my last 3 months. I just want to gain the reccomended amount. Not 8lbs every month. So i'm really going to put an effort into eating healthier. It would be easier accept I crave sugar like there is no tomorrow. I mean even if I eat a nice healthy dinner and I'm full, I can't go to bed without something sweet to top it off. I guess if I listen to the dr and have my sweets when I crave them, but in moderation, then maybe I'll be ok.

DH and I are going camping this weekend!! I'm so freaking excited!!! My dad is closing the shop on Friday so I get a 4-Day weekend at camp!! Woo Hoo!!

Mid Thirties

That's me now! 34!
Happy flipping birthday to me.

I'm extremely thankful to be pregnant this year. I love my little girl.
My husband is awsome and I'm so thankful I have him.

Other then that, my birthday was a giant dissapointment.
I felt really let down and really unloved.
But hey, it's probably just hormones right!

2nd Day in a row................

that I'm blogging!!! Been awhile since I did that eh!!

Yesterday I went to the TotTrade. It's a giant consignment sale they hold once a year in an arena. I got some GREAT stuff!!! Tons of clothes in sizes ranging from 0-9 mos. Mostly I got pajamas. I also got a Pack-n-play (in mint condition) for $25. I got a Bassinet in mint condition for $35. I also got a Leapster Play Table, a changing table pad, some floor puzzle piece things (see below links), and a bumbo. Here are the links for some pictures.

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http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bcannito/Leapster.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bcannito/Bassinet.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bcannito/Bumbo.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bcannito/Playmat.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bcannito/clothes.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bcannito/Bibs.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bcannito/pumpkin.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bcannito/YellowOutfit.jpg

I also went to target and bought my bookcase I wanted. I put it together today and put some decor above it.
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http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bcannito/Words.jpg

It's been a busy couple days. Tomorrow I have to go to Lens Crafters and see if they can fix Russ's glasses. Hopefully they will do it for free since they are less then a year old.

Well, I'm off to bed. I'm exhausted from my busy day!

I guess it's time for an update!!

I know that I'm a slacker.
I have no defense to that. Just everytime I want to do a blog entry, I want to add pictures and on blogger.com, it's a pain in the ass to add pictures.
So I decided to add picture links instead. That's much quicker.

Since the last time I posted, we've come up with a name for our little girl. Her name will be Alanis. I'd put her full name (middle and last), but posting that stuff on the web scares the crap out of me. So, I'll just say her name is Alanis.

We've got most of her room done. We need to hang some stuff up and we still need a dresser and bookshelf.

Here are some picutres of it so far.

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Here are the letters that I made to hang above her crib. We just havene't hung them yet.

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Here is her closet.............so far.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/bcannito/100_1216.jpg

She's a tad spoiled.

Today we're going to a TotTrade in Charlotte. It's a GIANT consignment sale they have twice a year at an Arena. I can't wait to get some goodies!!!!

Lets see what else....................................

I'm feeling good. My feet hurt a lot when I walk around or stand too much, but other then that, I feel great. I have a doctors appointment on Monday. I can't believe I'm starting my 6th month tomorrow. 4 more months!!!

Russ is off to Hungary again tomorrow. Blech!

Ok, I have to get some stuff done. I'll post tomorrow about my loot from the TotTrade.

Have a great day!!

Girl!!!

She's beautiful!!!
She's doing so well. Measuring right on track at 18w5d. All her measurments came out perfect. Brain, kidneys, stomache, umbilical cord, etc. all look great and are working well. Her heartbeat was 155.

Here are some pics!!

She was facing the placenta and refused to turn around. So we didn't get any face pictures or 4d pictures.

Here is a picture of her back side


Here is her head and a leg and a arm


Here is her girly parts


And here she is trying to do a somersault!


Isn't she great!!! I can't wait to meet her!!

A week in the life of...................

Me!

Nothing exciting really.
Work has been pretty slow, so it didn't take long to get all caught up there.
We even took a half day on Friday.

Wednesday, Russ and I went out for our 3 year anniversary. We went to an italian restaurant called Pinocchios. It's really good. It's a small place, only about 12 tables and you always need reservations because it's that good! They even have homemade Cannolis!!

Thursday, we went out to dinner again. This time it was with a guy from Russ's work. We went to O'Charleys. I got a filet mignon and a loaded baked potato. The potato was great, the steak was really under done. Blech! I sent it back, but all they did was microwave it. I didn't eat it.

I've been working on my Thank you notes. It's taking a really long time. I have 41 of them to do.
Plus, I"m not sealing them all yet since tomorrow I'll hopefully be finding out weather it's a boy or girl, then I can add that to the cards as a little surprise.

Oh, I got my new pregnancy pillow on Friday
http://store.babycenter.com/product/maternity/maternity+pillows/back+%27n+belly+contoured+pillow.do?asc=false
It's huge! And it's WONDERFUL!! The last two nights, I've slept so well!!
I've only been up to pee once in the night at around 4am. I feel so good when I get up. Refreshed. I think I'll be using this pillow forever!!! Even when I'm not pregnant.
Poor Russ though, he has hardly any room on the bed anymore. He says he's fine though, so who am I to argue.

Tomorrow at 10:15am, we're going to our ultrasound to find out if we're having a boy or girl. I sure hope the baby cooperates.

Well, back to working on the Thank You notes!!

I'm Back!

My trip was so great! It was relaxing and I got to see all my favorite Peeps!!!

I hated the plane ride there. It was extremely rough and shakey and I just don't care for those types of plane trips. Also, I fogot HOW tight the seating is in coach. It's been awhile since i've flown and with this belly, it really sucked!! I definately couldn't fly when I was like 7 months. I'd be way more miserable. Kayla (my niece) went with me. It was her first plane ride and I was worried that she'd hate it and not get on our flight in ATlanta, but I was so wrong! She LOVED it! Here are some pics!

My shower was great! I got lots of good stuff!! So many people came. I wasn't expecting a lot to show up, but they did and it was great to see everyone. I wish I had more time to visit with them all though. I had to divide my time between 38 people and open gifts in 3 hours. It was tough.

I hung out with Erin and her boys on Monday and Thursday. That was great too. Her boys are such snuggle buns!! I wanted to take one home. Or two.

Friday Russ and I went to lunch with Melissa and Patty!! This is the ONLY picture I have of them. I'm soooo glad I remebered my camera!

Later that night we went to dinner with my inlaws. Here is a nice pic of me and Russ.

Here are some pics from when we went to Dansville. Russ is obsessed with sunsets and getting pictures during them. So here is one of me and then I took one of him.

Our trip home was nice. We upgraded our seats to first class (only cost $49) on the flight from Rochester to Atlanta. The flight was much smoother and I had a ton of room for me and my big belly. It was so nice. Our trip from Atlanta to Charlotte would have been coach. We would have gotten home around 8pm, but they overbooked the flight and asked for volunteers to take the later flight. Well Russ and I jumped on it since we could use the free plane tickets. They gave us each a free round trip ticket and went to book us on the 11pm flight and realized it was full too. So she offered us TWO round trip tickets EACH, plus a hotel room for the night and dinner. We said OK! She then booked us on the 9am flight in FIRST CLASS!!! Thank you! The hotel was gorgeous! It was 12 stories, the rooms had big fluffybathrobes, starbucks coffee, down comforter, and a flat screen tv. NICE!

Our flight the next morning was nice and smooth and with first class, nice and roomy!!

So, that's the highlights of my trip!!!

New 18 Week Belly Pic coming tomorrow!!!

16 Week Belly Picture

Here is a view from the top!


It's getting big eh?

I'm off to NY this weekend! YAY!! I finally get to see my husband on Saturday. I miss him like crazy. It's been too long. I'm also excited to see my friends and my inlaws! It's going to be a good time.

I'm so tired. I've been going non stop for two days getting ready to leave for NY. Tomorrow is just as crammed. Right now, I just want to go to bed, but I'm waiting for my parents to come over and pick up some stuff.

Nothing else much new. I'm sure I'll have lots to post when I'm in NY. I'll be seeing so many people and having a baby shower, so I'll have lots more to write about. Tonight I'm just boring.
Just wanted to update you on my GIANT belly!!

Have a great day!!

14 Week OB Appointment

I had my 2nd OB appointment today!! And it was great!!! It totally cheered me up, since I was so sad.

I only gained 3lbs since my last appointment 4 weeks ago. I swear I had gained like 20. I LOOK huge!

Heard the baby's heartbeat. It was nice and strong and fast, but I forgot to ask the nurse what it was. I don't know why she doesn't just tell me automattically. I mean doesn't EVERYONE want to know what there baby's heartbeat is? Maybe not. Maybe that's why she didn't tell me.

I talked to the Dr about bug spray. He said go ahead and use it. Try and use the lowest deet one though and don't use it every day. Use it as minimally as possible.

I also asked about the sleeping on my back thing and he reasured (sp?) me that my baby will be fine if I wake up on my back. He gave me a whole talk on how that whole back sleeping thing is a theory and not proven to be fact. Then gave me reasons why. He said that knowing how paranoid pregnant women are that he doesn't blame me for still being worried so he told me to put a pillow behind back and then if I woke up on my back it would be fine because i wouldn't be flat on my back. So I feel better about that.

He felt my uterus and was surprised at how high it was. It's about an inch below my belly button. He said usually the uterus gets to the belly button at 20 weeks and since I'm only 14 he's surprised it's so high. He didn't seem concerned about it. However, he said that's probably why you thought you gained so much weight, because you do look bigger then 14 weeks. So, I'm not the fatty that I thought I was and my baby has a beautiful heartbeat. So who really cares that I now have hairy boobs!!!

Here is my latest belly picture

I'm not fat. I'm pregnant. Just remember that:D

I miss my husband terribly. I cry every night. That might mostly be from the hormones, but I do miss him. He was only home for 6 days this month. SIX! So I've been with out him 11 days and I still have 12 more days before I see him again. He sends me the sweetest emails. I have not recieved emails this sweet since we started dating and he still lived in NY. He's so excited about this pregnancy. I knew he'd be happy when I finally got pregnant, but I figured he'd be happy for me and glad I was done being depressed. But he's genuinely happy and so excited about this baby. I think it's totally changed him. I know it's completely changed our relationship. For the better. Ever since I started the IVF. I think he had an appreciation of what I went through. All the shots and dr's appointements, and exams. And now that I'm pregnant and he's heard the baby's heartbeat, I think he's just amazed. He compliments my growing belly constantly. I always used to tell him I'm just getting fat, but he said nope. And now I beleive him since going to the dr yesterday:) I'm glad he's excited. I can't wait to see what a wonderful father he's going to be.

Well, I'm making myself all sad and teary again, so let me stop.

Hope your all doing well!!!

Melissa - CALL ME!!! I need to discuss my NY trip with you.

Later Gators!!

Weekend Recap!

First off, I did the Drano test.
For those of you that don't know what that is, it's supposed to tell you whether your having a boy or girl. I don't know how accurate it really is, but it seems to be right for some girls I know.
I've always thought I'm having a boy. I had a dream that I had a boy. I also just have a feeling. So if it's like motherly instinct, then I'm having a boy.
Anyway, you use Drano Crystals and first morning urine. Combine them and if it comes out:

Bluish/Green - Girl
Brownish - Boy

Here are my results

Looks like another sign that it's a boy.

Russ got home Friday from his Ohio trip. Well technically, Saturday because he didn't get home until 3:30pm. Saturday I went shopping with my mom while he slept.
Sunday we went out to Breakfast together. Then he went golfing while I cleaned. When he got home, we hung out outside together and cooked pork loin on the grill. It was so yummy!!!
It was nice just hanging out outside.

Also, on Sunday, I noticed my dog Carter had injured his tail. It looked broken. He didn't seem to be in much pain. He still played and ate and drank. Still got excited and slept just fine.
But I took him to the vet to get checked out.
She said it's too swollen to tell if it's broken. But she did some touchy tests and determined that everything was still working. The tail was moving in all directions, he just wasn't lifiting it up. She thinks he either fractured it or just sprained it really bad. She gave him some anti-inflammatory medicine. I also had her check his ears. They are always itching and bugging him. We clean them out once a week with ear solution and Q-tips, but he still has some issues.
She said he has allergies. That's what the ear issue is. She said to wash his ears 2x a week and to help with the itching give him Benedryl.
He was so good at the vet. The vet even said she's never had a dog be so well behaved. He wasn't nervous or shakey. He kissed her after she gave him his rabies shot. He let her look in his ears and touch all over his tail. When she left the room to get his medicine, he went to the door and waited for her to come back. Wierd dog!

Russ leaves for Ohio again tomorrow. Blech!

The high temp today is 101 degrees!

Traveling Husband

I hate my husbands job now!
All he does is travel. Last month it was Hungary for 2 weeks. It took him a week to get back to normal once he got home. Then he told me last week that he has to go to Ohio this week Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. He'll be home Friday at midnight. Next week, he goes to Ohio AGAIN on Tuesday. He'll be there Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. He'll be home Friday and leaves Saturday for CHINA!! Yes, you read that right CHINA!!
He found out YESTERDAY that he's going to China for 2 weeks.
So again, no husband for 2 weeks. We are going to Rochester to visit family and friends on June 28th-July 5th. We were supposed to fly together. Now we have to fly seperate because he'll fly there from China! I hate flying! I especially hate flying by myself!
I fixed that problem though. My mom is driving up to Rochester for my shower so, I decided to by my niece Kayla (she's 7) a one way ticket to Rochester so she can go with me. This is good for three reasons. First off, she's been BEGGING to get on a plane for 2 years. That's all she talks about anytime we tell her we're going on Vacation. So she's pysched!! Then she will drive home with my Mom, so my mom doesn't have to drive all by herself both ways, and thirdly, I'll have someone to fly with, so maybe I won't be such a nervous wreck. I can't look nervous in front of her. I think we'll have a good time.

Pregnancy wise, all is good.
I haven't felt great this week, but I've felt pretty good.
I've been crampy off and on, but nothing bad. I'm hoping it's just growing pains. I sure feel like I'm growing.

I went to get my hair cut the other day. The lady totally screwed it up. I was annoyed, but my hair grows so fast right now, I figured no biggy. I can't believe she screwed up. She's the one who gave me the original style and she's done my last 3 trims. So I don't know what the heck she was smoking this time, but she completely messed it up.

It's 94 here today. It's supposed to be in the 90's for the next 10 days. Ugh!
I hope this summer isn't like last summer. We had 11 weeks of 90+ degree weather in a row. It was awful. This summer I'm pregnant, so I REALLY don't want it to be that hot all summer. Seems like it's already starting though. I mean it's June 4th and the next 10 days are in the 90's. Blech!

Well, that's it for today.

So Much Better!!

I no longer require naps everyday!! Woo Hoo!!!
I no longer have morning sickness!! Woo Hoo!!!
Middle of the night bathroom trips have been reduced!! Woo Hoo!!!

So NOW, I'm really going to try and keep up with my blog. Since I feel so much better. It's amazing how much you can get done when you don't need a two hour nap after work everyday.

My belly is getting BIG! Unfortuneatley, it's not all baby. It's probably very little baby. It's just fattness!! Ever since my morning sickness wore off, I ate like a pig. I'm so dissapointed in myself.
I've gained 8lbs. They say you should gain 3-5lbs in the first trimester. I'm over by about 3-5lbs. And it SHOWS! It's almost embarresing. I mean people ask to see my baby belly and I show them. They get all excited like it's a great thing. But it's not. I look 5 months pregnant and I'm only 3.
Russ said to stop worrying about it. We worked hard for this and ti's no big deal. He said I can lose weight afte the baby if I want but that I need to stop stressing about while pregnant. He's right. But it's hard. I'm going to start walking again now that I have extra time. I am also going to look for some pregnancy work out videos. I want to be a cute preggo girl damn it!!!

Russ is traveling again the next two weeks. Luckily it's only to Ohio and only for 3 days a week. So it won't be bad.

We're leaving for NY at the end of the month. I can't wait!!!! I'm so excited to see my friends and my inlaws. Also, I'm getting my first baby shower. How fun is THAT going to be!!

Well, I'm off to clean my down stairs and finish up some laundry. It feels so good to be able to clean again!!!

Keep checking my blog because I'm going to start updating more!!! I promise this time!!!

Oh, I'm a big slacker!!!

I am so behind on posts.
I just have not been motivated to do much of anything lately. It takes everything I have to get out of bed.
However, I think it's getting better. Woo Hoo!!

So, what's been going on with me lately.....................................

Well, Russ got home from Hungary on Saturday. We spent all day together on Sunday however, it was not much fun because he had major jet lag. He wouldn't admit that until around 9pm, but man he was MISERABLE!!! I got all dolled up on Sunday too since we were going to breakfast and stuff. So I wore my best boob shirt and some cute shorts and a pair of dress sandles with heals. I looked HOT! Did my stupid ass husband say anything??? NOPE! Not really a good idea when you have a pregnant wife and you've been out of the country for 2 weeks. See my mind just went a wandering off wondering WHY he didn't care that my boobs are bigger and hanging out of my shirt?? Did he find someone else? Did I get really fat and not notice?? Why hasn't he commented??? So halfway through breakfast I let him have it. Nicely, but made my point. He had no excuse, he just said "I knew something was bothering you". Then the rest of the day, he kept trying to feel by boobs. I was like "ummm...........too late now ass!!!!"
Anyway, I got over it. And his jet lag was gone by Tuesday, so he's getting back to normal.

I had my first OB appointment on Monday. All went well. I did not get another ultra sound, but I did get to hear the baby's heartbeat. Man that's a great sound.

I booked our plane tickets to NY for the 4th of July. We were planning on driving, but when I figured the cost of gas, food, and our hotel halfway there, it was going to cost $500. I got two plane tickets for $533, so that was an easy decision to make. I think Russ would have gone nuts if he had to stop every hour so I could pee:D

My sister brought over about 200 books to me yesterday. They are baby and toddler books. I'm so glad my sister and niece are book nerds. I'm not ever going to have buy any books. Russ is going to build a little book shelf for them:D

Well, that's it for now. I have to get some work done.

I dreamed of my baby!!

I had an extremely vivid dream of my baby last night!!
I dreamed of contractions and birth and after I was holding the most beautiful baby boy I've ever seen!! Yes, I dreamed I'm having a boy. Do you think that's a sign??

I also dreamed he breastfed like a champ. It's weird, in my dream I could actually feel the sensation. Not that I know what breastfeeding feels like, but in my dream, it felt real.

My morning sickness is all but gone. I hope thats ok. My sister said she had morning sickness and it ended at 9 weeks. Which is about when mine did, so I'm assuming I'm ok. I've really tried hard to not think of the negative possiblities. It's worked for the most part. Sometimes I worry but I remind myself that it's out of my control and I need to just enjoy this pregnancy and be happy.

Russ comes home in FIVE days!!! Woo Hoo!!!
I've so missed him. I'm ready for him to be home.

Mothers Day

Today started out by going to Church. It was tough getting out of bed, but it was well worth it.

After church, I did a little cleaning and then I went to the Mothers Day brunch @ the Elks Lodge with my parents and sister. I was actually planning a cook out for my mom, but she wanted to to do the brunch. The brunch was really good. I normally don't care for the meals at the Elks Lodge, but this was pretty good. It was all made by volunteers. There was bacon, scrambled eggs, waffels, hash brown bake, sausage bake casserole, french toast, and all sorts of desserts and drinks.

Here would be the BAD thing that happened at brunch. I wanted a water. They had water, juice, tea, etc. They also had vodka to mix with OJ, champange for mamosas, and bloody marys. Well, the OJ, Juice, tea, etc, was lined up on the table. So I grabbed a water. I asked two people, this is plain water right. They all said yes. So I go back to the table with my water and plate full of food. After eating some food, I took a big gulp of water...............................well, it wasn't WATER. It was Vodka on the rocks. What fucking moron puts Vodka on the rocks with the water. I spit it out. However, I did swallow some. I almost threw up. I was so pissed. I have not even taken a Tylenol since finding out I was pregnant. Even though i had terrible headaches. I have not had caffeine at all. Even though I could occasionally, I chose not too. And NOW I freaking drank straight vodka because of some fucking moron. I was so upset. I know it probably won't do anything, but still. WTF???

Anyway, the rest of the bruch was really good. I had a nice time with my mom and dad and the other ladies at the lodge.

Russ sent me a potted mini rose bush with a card that said "Happy Mothers Day. I wish I was there with you. Love you and Miss you". It was so sweet. He sent me the mini roses because the other day while at walmart, I wanted one, but we had already checked out and I didn't want to stand in line again. So I thought it was pretty cool that he chose to send me that. After a couple days, I'm going to plant it outside.

My mom and sister got me Mothers Day cards too. I didn't know they made "Mother-To-Be" mothers day cards. It was kind of cool. I think next years Mothers Day is going to be fantastik.

In other news, I gained a pound. This is not bad considering what I've eaten this weekend. I need to start eating healthier. I was doing so well before the morning sickness kicked in and then my diet went to hell. Tomorrow I'm going to get back on track.

I got some really cool gifts in the mail in the last few days.

This came from my friend Sandi in KC. The hats and blanket are from when she worked at Carters and she designed them herself. She's extremely talented. Now she works at Hallmark designing cards. How cool of a job is that? Anyway, she also made the cover for this boppy.














This next gift is from another Talented friend of mine. Emily in TX. She makes these clay babies and she's really good at it. Well, she sent me this clay fetus. It's a 10 week fetus, so it's what baby looks like right about it now. I think it's so cool. I love it. I'm going to find a really nice collectors box for it. Isn't she talented? Can you see the detail? It's crazy!!!

















And this one is from my mother in law and sister in law. It's a pregnancy charm bracelet. It comes with 9 charms, one for each month your pregnant. The last one is a little photo frame for a picture of you baby.









I love all my presents!!! Thank you to everyone. They are wonderful!!

Oh, I got my OB appointment finally. It's on the 19th @ 9:30. Yay!!

Well, that's it for today.

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MESSAGE FOR JEN:
I did not ban you from FF. I delted your account along with 2 others because I did not think you were going there. You never posted and your back on EB, so I figured you were not reading that forum anymore. So it wasn't a personal thing and if your interested in going back on there, then let me know. No one said anything about you. I did not get involved in the drama on EB for a reason, I certaintly wasn't going to let drama spill on to our site.
Just wanted you to know since you assumed the worst and refuse to read my response to your email.

Names off the List that my Hubby likes

Girl Name:
Chloe
Elise
Laney
Morgan
Olivia
Peyton

Boy Names:
Avery
Brady
Conner

So as you can see, we're bound to have a boy because we are having a hard time coming up with boy names that we both like.
Oh well!!

Baby Names

So, I went through an entire book of names last night.
I picked ALL the girl names and boy names that I liked.
I wrote them all down so I can email them to Russ in Hungary and he can send back the ones he'd consider and maybe add new ones.

So, here is the list:

GIRL NAMES:
Bella
Caitlin / Kaitlyn
Chloe
Ella
Elise
Izzy
Laney
Madeline
Macy
Morgan
Olivia
Sophie

BOY NAMES:
Avery
Brady
Conner
Cooper
Ian
Isaac
Logan
Nicholas
Nolan
Riley

What do you think??

Quick Update!!

I don't have a lot of time.

I've been so busy.

I'm barely online much anymore.

Russ and I spent a wonderful weekend together. We went to dinner and a movie. We planted flowers and just hung out!! It was so nice. Too bad he's off to hungary now:(

I did have my ultrasound today.

The baby looks great!! Measuring 8 weeks 4 days and the baby's heart rate was 169!

Here is a pic..................

It's not the greatest pic because our baby had it's back to us. So all you can see is the the back of it's head and back. Nothing too exciting.

However, I DID get to see him/her kick! That was so cool. Russ missed it:( I so wish he would have seen it.

After the ultrasound, I dropped my hubby off at the airport and he flew off to Hungary.

He'll be back on the 17th. I just can't wait until he calls me. I want to know that he made it safe and sound. He should be in around 3am.

I'll post more tomorrow night.

I'm off to bed.

Nighty Night!!!

Ugh!

I can't get rid of these sinus headaches. I don't know if it's allergies or hormones. I can't take anything for them. I just go home from work and lay in my bed next to the humidiphier. That's the only thing that helps. Oh, and I suck on preggo pop drops so I don't throw up because that makes my headache worse.
I can handle the morning sickness. I asked for that. But I can't do these headaches everyday. I can't get anything done at the house. My upstairs needs to be cleaned and vacuumed and I just can't do it with a headache and nauseua.


Yesterday I called my OB office because my gynocologist does not do babies, so I needed to know who I would be seeing so I could give the info to my RE to forward my records to them.
Well I explained to the nurse about being Dr. Hall's patients and he referred to me to a fertility clinic and going through IVF and now I'm pregnant and I will be released back to there office next week if all is well. Then I asked who my Dr would be. She said they have 3 OB's and a midwife and I would see them all. My first appt. would be two hours long, but the rest would be much shorter. I asked which would be my main dr and she said ALL OF THEM. So I guess I'll have 3 Ob's and a midwife. Then she asked me "Are you sure your really pregnant?"
WTF??? What does that mean? What part of fertility clinic and IVF seeing an RE that is transferring me back to you next week makes it sound like I'm NOT pregnant. And who the fuck makes an appt with an OB if your NOT pregnant. Seriously!
So I said " Well, I've had an ultrasound, saw the baby, heard the heartbeat, and had 3 betas done. I go for my 8 week ultrasound on Monday and if all is well, I get sent back to your office".
So she said "Well, why dont you just call back then and make the appointment so you'll know for sure".
Umm................ok, thanks bitch!
Why would you EVER ask a women that? Are you really pregnant. And call back when you know for sure. ESPECIALLY a women who's coming from a Fertility clinic.
I so wish I had her name, because I would send in a complaint. I just think that was so rude.


Oh, and the crappiest news ever????
Russ is leaving for Hungry right after my ultrasound on Monday. He'll be gone for 2-3 weeks.
This sucks. Especially with how sick I am. AND I'm still on my shots which means I'll have to drive to my sisiters EVERY night to get my shot.
This just sucks. I want to cry.
I don't want him to go. I wish I had a say in it. He doesnt' want to go either, but he has no choice.

Well, that's my crappy day today. Yuck. I just want to go back to bed!

Blog Slacking!

I was so good at posting every day and now I'm a big slacker.
Sorry about that.

The truth is, I"m fighting major nauseua everyday. I'm happy about it because it confirms my pregnancy, however, it keeps me from doing even the simplest things including updating my blog.

Nothing much has been going on really.
Russ has a friend in town. He comes every April and him and Russ spend 5 days golfing from sun up to sun down. I kid you not! They start at 8am and come home around 9.
They really have a good time.

I figured out what was causing the itchy welts on my butt cheeks! I thought it was the shot, however, I realized that it was definatley a skin reaction, not an under the skin reaction. So I decided to stop putting a bandaid on after the shot and guess what??? THAT WAS THE PROBLEM!!! I was having a reaction to bandaids. Weird! But hey, it's not the medicine and that was the biggest thing. I had no intention of going back to the suppositories.

My sister, niece and I are going to the mall in a little bit so I can go get some preggo pops. Maybe that will help me feel somewhat normal again and I can be better at updating my blog.

That's all for now.

Back to the Shots!!

So I've decided that I'd rather have a progesterone shot in my ass every day rather then doing 2 suppositories.
Suppositories SUCK!!!
They are already eating up my insides and I've only been on them 2 days.
Plus, what a freaking mess!!! All Day! A big mess!!
Ugh.........hate them!!!
So, I called in a refill for the Progesterone in ethly olete and some new needles.
I'll start back on those tonight.
I already warned Russ. He seems ok with it. I'm sure he's a tad dissapointed, but I don't care.
I know he understands and that's all that matters.

Ultrasound Update!!

6w2d Thats how far along I am.

Ignore all the rest of my preggo dates. They are based on what the internet gave me. My new EDD is 12/13/08 according to the dr. I had my U/S today. I was so incredibly nervous. I thought I was going to throw up. I'm so thankful Russ was there. The nurse asked what we were expecting to see twins or what and I said I figured one. Just my own instinct. Well, as soon as he put the wand in there you could clearly see it was only one. He immediately said, "well it's just one and oh! there is the heart beat. I can see it already" He pointed it out to us. Then he went on to point out the yolk sac and everything. He was really thourough with his descriptions and I was glad, becuase I wanted Russ to understand everything. Then we HEARD the heartbeat. It was beautiful. Probably the most beautiful sound I've ever heard. It was 123. Woo Hoo!!! The Dr said I was measuring 6w2d which was right on schedule according to my transfer. He also said the heart rate was right on. When the Dr and Nurse left the room, I immediately looked at Russ and said "I'm so relieved". We went on to discuss with each other that we were both nervous about having twins. However, neither one us would dare say anything until the U/S. I would have been happy with twins too, but I just would have been a nervous wreck the whole time.

We met with the Dr after that and he asked if I wanted to continue with the progesterone shots or switch to the progesterone suppositories. Well, this was a hard one. I've heard that the suppositories can be very irritating in you woo hoo area and also, they cause spotting. On the other hand, my ass cheeks are killing me from the shots. I have huge knots in both cheeks. They are so bruised that when I roll over at night, it wakes me up. So I asked if we could try the suppositories and if they are too irritating if I can switch back to the shots. He said yes. So that's what we're going to do. At least it will give my butt a break for a bit. Oh, then I asked if I could vacuum now. He said YES!! I know it seems silly, but I have not been able to vacuum in 4 weeks and I have brand new Pink Dyson Vacuum that I have to watch Russ use. Now I can use it!!

We still can't have an sex. I'm going on like 7 weeks of no sex. Russ and I have NEVER gone that long. Not even when we lived in two different states!!! However, now that I'll be stuffing progesterone up my woo hoo, I probably won't want to have sex anyway. I'll take my sexual frustrations out on my carpets with my vacuum!!!

Here's a pic of our Bambino!!! My bambino is on the left and the yolk sac is on the right.
























Next U/S is on May 5th. If all is ok then, I'll get transferred back to my OB.

Morning Sickness!

I have it!!
I'm glad too. I was so worried the last couple days with NO symptoms and my ultrasound not being until Monday.
However, my morning sickness started yesterday and has continuted through today.
I don't actually throw up. I am nauseous on and off all day long. I gag and dry heave in the mornings after my shower. I feel like throwing up but don't actually throw up.
I love it!!!! Well, I love that it's confirmation of my pregnancy. I don't really love feeling nauseous. You know what I'm saying.

I found something besides popsicles that I can eat for dinner.
Cheese and Crackers!!
I realize this is a tad on the fatty side and maybe not totally healthy, but it DOES cover calcium with the cheese and the crackers are whole wheat (another requirement according to What to Expect When Expecting). So although it may not be the best thing I can eat for dinner. It is something and it's not all bad. I can usually get down some veggies or fruit too.

I had a dream last night that I had twin boys. They were so cute.
I wonder if that means anything???

I have lots of stuff to do this weekend, so hopefully it will fly right by and Monday morning and 9am will be here before I know it!! Then I'll know for sure.............one baby or two!!

Have a great day!!

Wow! Two Blog posts in one day!!

Just wanted to point out that I added a Poll to the right side of my page.
Feel free to take a guess at the number of babies in my belly!!
Have fun!

YUMMY!!!!

THESE ARE THE BEST THINGS EVER!!!!!
I just ate 3 of them. I have no appetite at night, but I'm so thirsty and water and milk does not cut it. However, these sweet little gems do. They are so damn tasty!!!
I forsee having a freezer full of them.

Russ just heated up one of the stuffed peppers and made last night and I almost threw up. It smells horrible. I just ate one last night. Well half of one since my evening appetite is gone. But regardless I ate half of one and it tasted great. Now the thought one makes me want to vomit.

I was really worried today because I felt like some of my symptoms were gone this morning. However, they returned around 3pm. I got extremely tired. I came home after work and napped for almost 2 hours!!
Now I'm struggling to stay up until 9:30 so I can watch 2 and a half men with Russ.

Nightime pee'ing has become quite regular now. I wake up every night at 1am to pee and then about 5:30-6:00 to pee. It's odd to me because I'm so used to sleeping straight through the night and about 3 days before my BFP, that ended. Even without the pee'ing I don't sleep well. I toss and turn. Not sure why. Maybe because I dream so much. I don't know.
I can go to the bathroom and back without opening my eyes. Thats pretty good eh??

Well, I suppose I need to get ready to watch my show so I can go to bed. Have a great night!!

Sunday

I went to church today!!!
This may not seem big to any of you, but I have not went to church (other then for a wedding or baptism) since I was kid. I've always said that once I had children, I'd start going to church again because I wanted my child to make their own choice about church/religion. Not to mention, I live in the bible belt and my child will be a complete outcast if he/she doesn't belong to a church.
So, while praying for a BFP a couple weeks ago, I promised God that I would start going to church as soon as I got my BFP. So, I'm keeping my promise.
It wasn't as bad as I thought. I figured I'd go there and not know anything and stand out like a sore thumb, but I could pretty much follow along. I went with my sister too, so she helped me along. It felt pretty good to go. Even if I don't understand it all yet, I will by the time my child starts to ask questions.

I did some shopping after church and then came home and did some cleaning. I took my nap, but only slept for about 45 minutes because one of my Aunts called to congratulate me.
I'm going to try really hard to stay up and watch Desperate Housewives, but I really don't see it happening. I'm thinking I'll have to watch it tomorrow after work.

I also realized that I have no evening appetite.
I can eat breakfast, lunch, and snack, but when it comes to dinner, blech!
I crave certain food for dinner. Last night I wanted beef stroganoff, so I made it. Couldn't eat it. Well, I had a couple bites, but for some reason, I can't eat after 4pm.
Tonight I'm making stuffed peppers. They are almost ready and I feel so full, I have no urge to eat them.
I guess it's beats morning sickness right??

Ultrasound in ONE WEEK!! YAY!!!
Oye.........this week is going to drag by so slow!!!

Nothing Exciting

Friday:
I struggled to get out of bed. I think because I did not have my nap on Thursday. It makes such a difference. I've been told it's going to get worse too. I feel so lazy. ugh.
So after work, I came home and took a nap before I went to the play with my mom.
We have season tickets to the little theater in Salisbury. Fridays show was "Hot Mikado" . It was like a musical. It was really good. The songs were great and the play itself was hysterical. My sister, mom, and I laughed our butts off.
The play didn't end until 9:30. By the time I got home, it was almost 10pm. I tried to stay up and check my forums and email, but it actually hurt to try and keep my eyes open, so I went to bed.
I slept until 9:30pm this morning!! I have not slept in a long time. It felt good.

Saturday:
I was supposed to go to a baptism with Russ for his boss's son. However, it was like an hour away and I had so much to do. Russ said I didn't have to go if I didn't want to. I jumped on the chance to back out. I felt kind of bad, but he didn't go with me to my friends baptism, so I guess we're even. Plus, I had a ton to do.
I was also supposed to go to my friend Sarahs and finish helping her set up her Quickbooks, but her son got pink eye so she told me to stay away. I got some laundry done and cleaned the kitchen.
Then I made beef stroganoff for dinner. I craved it all day and when it was done, I could barely eat it. I think because I had milk before hand. Milk really fills you up. I had no idea. I bet that's why people lose weight when they drink milk.

Nothing much with preggo symptoms today. My normal tiredness and some sharp pains in the boobs, but that's about it.
When do you think time starts flying by?? It hasn't yet. It's going by so slow. Maybe after my ultrasound when I know everything is ok time will pick up.

Well, I'm off to bed.
Sorry this was a REALLY boring entry.
Just not much excitement going on.

Beta# 3 Results

2730!
Right on target.
My ultrasound is scheduled for April 21, 2008.
11 Days away!!! That is going to be torture!!

Confusing Day

It's really hard to be so happy for me and watch others be sad.
I have so many TTC friends going through so much sadness and dissapointment.
It doesn't seem fair. I feel really bad today.

My cousins wife, who went through IVF this cycle too, just got a negative beta today. I just feel awful about it. We were supposed to be pregnant together.
When we started cycling together we talked about how cool it would be to get pregnant at the same time. The whole time I was thinking, that would be too good to be true. I figured I'd be the one not getting pregnant and she'd get preggo no problem. So when I got my BFP, I thought, YAY!! We're going to be pregnant together. I never even thought for a second it wouldn't work for her. I can't imagine how devastated her and my cousin feel.
And I just feel really bad now.
I realize I've been trying for 3 years and I've been through hell and back and I know that I desearve this, but it's bitter sweet. It's hard to celebrate and be so happy for me while others are suffering. It's just not fair.

In other depressing news...........................
Russ's company is having him lead a big project. He'll be the leader of a group of people setting up a new line. Sounds great right??? Well the new line is being set up in HUNGRY!
So, my husband (starting in May) will be in hungry every 2 weeks. So I'll have a temporary husbnad for 6 months to a year. Home 2 weeks, gone 2 weeks, home 2 weeks, gone 2 weeks, etc. That just SUCKS!!
AND! What if I'm pregnant with twins and I have to be limited in my activities? Then it's really going to suck!! I already told him that if I'm on any weight restrictions that he'll have to buy me several cases of water and bags of dog food before he leaves. Plus, what about the cat litter?? Who is going to scoop that? I can't. I'm going to have to pay my sister or someone. Not to mention, I'm going to be lonely as hell!! This sucks!
I am thankful that we moved back to Salisbury now. At least I'll be close to my friends and family.

Well, that's it for today. Nothing fun and upbeat! Really, it's Blah!

Tomorrow is my 3rd and final beta. I'm praying for another good number. Hopefully I'll be able to schedule my U/S too.

Beta #2 Results

Well, my second beta came in at 1064!
This is pretty much exactly where it should have been for 72 hours.
I feel so much better now.
I was worried yesterday.

I didn't have any crazy dreams last night. However, that could be because I barely slept since I was afraid to dream.
Today my back was killing me and I had cramps all day. I'm not sure if it was from sitting all day or what. I really don't sit well in my office chair. I slouch.

I've been losing about 1/2 pound a day since I got my BFP. I don't know why. I'm eating plenty. My sister said she lost weight for her whole 1st tri. It's weird. I'd think I'd gain with all this bloat I have going on.

I have one more beta on Thursday and if all is well they will schedule my Ultra sound. Probably it will be next week. I think I'll be six weeks then. Then I can put everyones mind to rest since your all wondering whether it's one or two babies in there.
I'm 99% sure it's only one, but I'll take either. If I have one I'm happy and if I have Two I'm happy.

I got another 20 day supply of progesterone shots today. Oh yay!!
I actually have lumps in my ass from these shots. Like little marbles. Ugh!! It doesnt' hurt as much as it used too, but still.

Well, that's it for now.
Later!!

Ugh!! Stupid Dreams!!

Last night I had a dream that during my first ultrasound they found out I was pregnant with 6 babies. AND................they were connected at the head in groups of 3.
Then the Dr went on to tell me that I'd never be able have my own childrend because I had this disorder that would make this always happen. So I slid the table and cried hysterically.
Ugh............it was awful.
What kind of freaking dream is that? Is this what I have to look forward too when I go to bed.
I don't even want to fall asleep.

The other night I dreamed I had a miscarriage.

I've been nervous all day about that too. I'm completely freaked out about tomorrows beta. What if it doesn't double? In all acutality, it should more then double.
I'm so scared it will be lower. I have not had any spotting or anything, but my symptoms are not getting worse. My boobs are not any more sore. My super nose is pretty much gone. I brushed my teeth without gagging this mornig. I've still had cramping on an off.
I don't know why I'm freaking out. I just need to get tomorrows results.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BE OVER 900!!!

LOVE my Husband!!

I know I complain about him some times when he's so insensitive, but today............he was freaking awsome!!!

I have not been able to vacuum or do any major cleaning since my retreival per the dr, so my house has just been collecting dirt and dust for 2 weeks. BARF!!
Now for those of you who know me............this makes me NUTS!! Especially since we have 2 dogs and two cats.
Anyway, I went to my friends house to help her set up her home business on Quickbooks, when I got home.............................Russ had cleaned my whole downstairs!! Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Den, and bathroom. And when I say cleaned.................I mean CLEANED!! He took all the cushins off couch and vacuumed them. He dusted and scrubbed everything. I was so impressed. This is the first time he's cleaned that I haven't felt the need to go behind him and re clean some stuff. He did great!! And I REALLY appreciate it because I HATE having a dirty house.

After he cleaned, he went to Lowes and Walmart to get some stuff and when he got home he had bought me a card. It was a congrats on pregnancy card and he wrote some really sweet stuff in it. I cried. Don't know if that was hormones or if it was just really that sweet!! I think it was just really that sweet.
He's been so wonderful ever since the transfer and now that I'm pregnant, it just continues.
Plus, I think I can actually see HIM glowing.

Beta Results are in...........

409

The "Norm" for 4 weeks is 15-476, so I'm good.
Now the long wait to Mondays beta to see if they double.

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Also wanted to thank everyone for their comments on my last post.
I had NO idea so many people read my blog.
Looks like I have a bunch of new blogs to read:)

4 Weeks 3 Days Pregnant

I know your all waiting for the DH story, so here it is!! I went to the Dollar Store and got some Balloons. They didnt' have plain solid colors so I couldnt' do pink and blue. I did some mylar balloons. A congrats one, a couple smilies, and couple different colored hearts. I also bought him a bottle of wine and a bib that said "I Love My Daddy". I put the pics of our embryos in a frame. Tooka Digi test and put that along with the other two test I took on the counter. I also put my new book "What to Expect when Expecting" and a baby name book on the counter for him to see as soon as he walked in. Here is what it looked like:


















I called him to ask what time he was coming home because sometimes he works until 7pm. I had to go watch my neice and I wanted to be there when he saw it. So he said he was leaving around 5pm. I told him to hurry because I "Bought" him a surprise. Around 4:30, I went to check the display I made and the "Pregnant" had dissapeared off the digi. I went and read the directions and it said it only stays on there for an HOUR! I so should have read the directions BEFORE I POAS. So I called Russ back and told him to call me when he was in the car on his way home so I could get his "surprise" ready. Since I'd have to pee on the other digi and I didn't want it to dissapear. Well, I heard the garage open around 6:15. I was so excited I met him at the door and said "Are you ready for your surprise?" So he came in saw it, looked at me, looked back at the stuff, went closer and said "Are you?" I said "YUP"!! and he was like "Really? This is for real?" I said "Yup! We are Really Pregnant. It took 3 years honey, but we finally did it". He started shakeing and crying and hugging me. Then I cried. Especially since my husband does NOT cry. He doesnt' cry when he's sad, or at funerals or at Extreme Makeover home edition. I don't think he's cried since he was a kid. Then he just kept hugging me. He asked who knew and I said Pretty much everyone in the world beside my parents and your family. I wanted to save someone for you to tell I asked if he was mad that I didn't call him and explained why and he said NO! I loved my surprise. Then he told me he just figured I bought something for his new truck. Like that was going to happen!! Then he called his sister and his mom and dad. He was so excited. Couldn't stop smiling!!! His mom was so excited she said "Oh, I can't wait to tell work i'll need a few weeks off in November or December!!" It was so nice to give them GOOD NEWS about this TTC thing.


Also, my friend Sara gave me a bunch of stuff yesterday:














One of the best things in there is her Doppler!! Obviously I'll have to give that one back but I'm so excited I don't have to buy one. And it's a good one too!!


Then my old assistant Shellie sent me this nice little plant and balloons.



















I was awoken by terrible cramps last night. I was so scared. I went to the bathroom and luckily no blood. I had the cramps for maybe 5-10 minutes and they went way and I fell back asleep. I was so scared though that I ended up dreaming I had a miscarriage. Ugh....that sucked!! I woke up today and POAS again. Just to make sure yesterday was not a dream. I took a pic of me with it for those that reaquested it.

















I realized too that once you POAS and get a positive, THAT is when all your symptoms REALLY start. This morning I was gagging the whole time I brushed my teeth. I had to brush my teeth over the toilet because I thought for sure I was going to vomit. Oh, and I was starving while in the shower. I had to go eat a nutri grain bar before I could even get dressed. That's very different since usually I don't eat until 10am. Then this morning I went and did my beta. Now I just await the results. I hope I get a high number. Especially after the cramps. It's going to be a long weekend waiting for my second set of results. Stressful, but I'll just remain positive.

In news that is NOT about me.........My Friend Erin had her babies!!!
She was only 31 weeks. The boys (Maddox & Marcus) were born about 4lbs each.
They have feeding tubes and oxygen and stuff, but they are doing great!!!
Erin sounds good too. I still can not get over that she's a mom!!
Life is so crazy sometimes!!

Congrats Erin and Steve!!!!
Love you guys!