*Getting Healthy For Baby* March

[Stinkerbelle]

Hey Ladies

Everyone must be having a busy weekend I am lonely here obsessing all by my lonesome hehe I bought another test today (ugh)- if my temp is over 98, I am testing again!!! I am a dope. I have been having cramps and backaches off and on all day long.

Here is a quick recap about me: I am 34 (going on 35 in Aug), DH is 37 (going on 38 in April). We have a DD, 15 (16 in Aug) and a DS, 11. As you all know, I am in the TWW- AF is due on Weds. I have serious baby fever this month!!!

Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend...

See ya tomorrow!!

[AsmallerME]

Gosh Belle, I didn't realize you had two kids, much less a 15 year old and 11 year old! I hope that I'm not too nosey by asking, but what made you decide to have another now? Please take absolutely no offense to this statement...I just didn't know if you were trying for the last 10 years or if you planned to space them or what... How do your kids feel about having another sibling? I remember when I was 11 and my BFF's mom had a baby. I was so jealous that I didn't have a baby sibling and I begged my parents to have another. They looked at me like I had 2 heads!

My TTC recap: My DH and I are both 27. We're currently childless and really hope to be blessed with a child ASAP. I'm charting and going to be adding OPKs to the mix (once I get them). I've been not TTA since June '07 but would really like to start actively timing and doing other things to speed things along now.

Today was a crazy day for me. I'm exhausted and going to grab some water and take my PNV. I'll BRB.

[Stinkerbelle]

No offense taken at all We started our family very young (I was 19 when I had DD) and we always said that it gave us plenty of time to enjoy our family. About 2 1/2 years ago, my DH decided we should try for another one. I was totally floored by his comment because I thought we were all done! Of course, me being the female, it took me all of two seconds to say "Okay!"

My kids are so excited to add another child to the family. My daughter told me we better hurry up or she would be in college by the time the baby came! Gee, thanks kiddo!! So, for these two kids, we were the "young" parents and for this baby, we would be the "normal" parents haha

Sorry your day was so tiring Amber- can you do some Sunday sleeping in tomorrow? My DD doesn't have soccer practice until later so I am all over sleeping in...of course, I will set my alarm clock so I can temp at my normal time! I really think I should wait another day to test but I am just soooo anxious....I bought a EPT test that cost me a bloody fortune....if I do test and it is BFN, I promise not to buy any more expensive tests. I will go to Dollar Tree to get some cheapies...

Okay- off to pick my social DD up from a sweet sixteen birthday party...yup, now I am feeling old!!!

[AsmallerME]

Thanks for the explanation. I'd probably jump at the chance for anther too if my husband ever offerred. He's a 2 kid limit type of person but I'd secretly love to have 4+.

I'm hoping tomorrow will be a sleep in day. I'm going to go and get in bed now and watch some tivo'd shows. See you all tomorrow.

[Nik]

Hey all. Busy day today, but I just had to check in. We had a funeral this morning in Cincinnati and a wedding this afternoon in Louisville. Lots of travel, and we're not headed home until tomorrow afternoon...

I'm 28 yo w/8 yo DS. He was born when I was 19 (Thank GOD!). When he was 3 1/2, we decided to start thinking about trying. I cycled on and off hormones and birth control, had accupressure therapy, used vitamin supplements, and took clomid. Since we had no luck in about four years, I started Atkins as a last resort on August 25, 2007. (I have chosen not to have any further hormone therapy.) I have lost almost 90 pounds since then, have had two natural cycles, and have been charting for two months. We're hoping that I'm starting to ovulate and will be conceiving soon.

[obraxton]

How's everybody doing? Hope all is well, and looking forward to a new crop of expectings over on the other side....haven't been into sitting in front of a computer lately so I apologize for that.....Here's to new beginnings in 08!

[Stinkerbelle]

Hey Dessa!! Nice to see ya Hope all is well with you....

Nik- talk about a boat load of emotions...funeral and a wedding - yikes.... be safe with your travels...

Just so y'all know (just in case you didn't guess) I am freaking out over here!!!! Could we paleeeze fast forward like a week???!!! I just want to know what is up...I am so freakin afraid my body is playing a nasty trick on me...

Amber- dont ya just Tivo?? I dont know how I watched TV without it!

Okay...gnite Ladies....

[Stinkerbelle]

temp went down a bit this morning...I did not test....I am afraid that this feels like the beginning of the end (so dramatic, I know)

[AsmallerME]

Belle - don't give up all hope just yet. Your temps are still rather high, especially compared to the coverline. And if AF does show up this week, at least look at the positives. You seem to have really regular cycles with really strong looking ovulation signals. And you get to stay and post with us for another month!!

Dessa - it's nice to see you! How are you doing?

Nik - wow, yesterday was crazy for you. Hopefully you can find some time to relax today before re-starting another busy week. I'm so amazed by your WL every time you post it - it's fantastic!!

We have a BBQ to attend today and that's it. I'm going to go crawl back in bed for a little while longer... BBL.

[LuckyKitty]

Alright, I'm back from my travels and only slightly exhausted from the experience

Belle - I know the emotional roller coaster is so hard! Try to stay positive about the whole thing - even though it's really hard to do. It ain't over till the witch shows and these things are quite out of our hands, so come here to vent, stomp, pout and anything else that'll make you feel better so you can keep a positive outlook

Christina - Loved the pics! Thank DH for me when you get a chance (where's a salute smilie when ya need one) Congrats on your new size

Amber - have fun at the BBQ! I slept in this morning too, couldn't resist - and it was everything I hoped it would be

Mel - The Lord is mighty and wonderful indeed! I'm giving thanks for the blessings you've been given and the ones you're about to be that you don't even know about yet!

Nik - I've said it before and I'll say it again: 90 lbs is just and It looks like we were road buddies yesterday; I made the Cincy - Louisville trek @ about 3p Don't know who it was, but sorry about the funeral - always hard

Dessa - Thanks for stoppin by Hope everything's going well and that you're feeling better

I'm missed you ladies, but I had so much fun playing with my GB. Got woken up at 5:45 with a good baby wollerin' and we just played the rest of the day (with a good deal of moving/taking turns keeping her occupied mixed in ) She's still absolutely perfect and I'm totally smitten (yet completely objective about her perfection ) I'm so happy to have them back in-state so we can get together more!
On the diet front, I did pretty well to have been on the road basically 75% of the last couple days. Wrote everything down so I could (and did ) put it in Fitday this am. Cals were right on, but carbs were probably closer to pre-maintenance/maintenance levels, but I'm ok with that in a travel situation - I usually just use it as an excuse to eat whatever I want ) Weight's been stable round 177 so I'm going to have another pre-maintenance type day today then go pretty clean eating to try to drop some more weight.

My TTC info: DH (30) and I (28 - almost 29) have been TTC #1 for approx 2y3m. I'm about CD11 this month, but taking a month off TTC to move (3 weeks ) (which means absolutely nothing to my brain - I'll still be thinkin "what ifs" in about 7 days )

Hope everyone's having a good weekend!

[Stinkerbelle]

Hey Kat- Nice to have ya back! It gets lonely here when you gals go on your travels! It sounds like you had a great time- nothing like a baby crying at 5:45 am, huh?? Good luck with your move- I just did that in August and I know how stressful it is. Very exciting but stressful. Post some pics if you get a chance- I bet you are just dying to get in there!

I am trying to stay positive but you know it is so darn hard sometimes! (me stomping,venting and pouting) I am starting to wonder if it was meant to be, ya know?? sigh....

We shall see what tomorrow brings.

Have a fabulous Sunday!!

[LuckyKitty]

crying? Not my baby! I meant wollerin as in snugglin. Sorry, I forget that you all aren't just right around the corner sometimes I guess it's kinda Southern slange or maybe I just make up words She and mama (carrying the bean that'll be here in October ) crawled in bed with us (me and my BFF - the three of us are a 3 stooges version of the 3 muskateers, if that makes any sense, ... and I accept that it probably doesn't ). We just snuggled the baby, she's very lovable

I know it can be hard to stay positive we're all here for ya!

[Stinkerbelle]

you be crazy woman!! wollerin sounds too close to hollerin Must be a southern thang....

But, wollerin is better than hollerin any day of the week!

[Stinkerbelle]

Back to the whole cute sock thing...

Baby With Attitude Accessories - The Lakeside Collection

I am sure the Trumpette socks are much higher quality but these would be cute back ups...we all know how quick babies go thru socks!!

Yup, still have a case of major baby fever!!

[AsmallerME]

Hmm...I'm from the south and even I was confused.... Glad you're back Kat!! We all missed you!

Belle - those socks are cute - I liked how they showed them in one picture on a baby - it makes them look even cuter!

Getting ready to leave for the BBQ. We went grocery shopping and cleaned up the house some. I'm pretty sore today from weeding yesterday morning. Checked the mailbox hoping that the OPKs would be there from yesterday since we didn't get the mail yesterday and they still aren't here. So far the site is not highly recommended considering it said free 2 day delivery and it's now been 7 days...

I'll try to check in later but if I don't, I'll see you all tomorrow.

[ArmyWife88]

Hey Everyone! This thread has been mighty busy!
Well here's my TTC story:
Well I'm 19 and DH just turned 20. Our son Jonathan will be 3 in August Gosh, time flys!!!. I was a not so perfect teenager and ended up pregnant at 16 (not in a relationship). I met my Dh a few months after I found out. It was love at first sight! I told him I was pregnant and we stuck through the roller coaster ride of being teen parents (Jonny's 'sperm donor' has never been involved and never wants to be, he believes Robbie is his father and Robbie is on the Birth Certificate). We got married in October of 06 and began 'trying' (not preventing). I track my periods but besides that we just don't prevent. Hoping to drop some weight and then begin trying a little harder.

[AsmallerME]

Good morning ladies! Off to work but had to get online to log my temps. Usually I just write them down and then log them after work but was feeling the urge to make a quick trip to the computer this morning. Gotta run off to work now....

Belle - I checked on your temps this morning. It looks like it may be rebounding...

See you all later.

[Stinkerbelle]

Good Morning Ladies....Hope everyone has a good Monday....another work week begins- yeehaw

Another BFN for me this morning I am totally a mess over here. I dont know why I let this cycle get to me. It just seems so different from all the rest. I am still holding onto hope but it is so difficult.

I have enjoyed reading everyone's stories-

Take care Ladies- off to work for me too...yuck...

[amlundie]

Good Morning ladies,

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was awesome!

Sat. I went to San Antonio with a friend to get her taxes done, then went to my parents for my mom's birthday. Yesterday... I did some packing for the move and cleaned up around the house.

I fried the fish we caught in Corpus..I took a pic so I'll have to post it tomorrow. I put it in an egg wash and "battered" with parmesan cheese. It is so good!

TTC info- I am 27 years old, no children, married 3 1/2 years to the most wonderful amazing man. We are trusting and waiting on the Lord to bring us our first beautiful baby (or first and second if it's twins)

Hugs to everyone!!!! I'll catch up later!

[ArmyWife88]

Good Morning Everyone!!

Accomplishment for the day: I'm on the chart on fitday!!! Weighed in this morning at 249.5! I can't believe I've lost 20lbs since starting this WOL!

[LuckyKitty]

Christina - Woot! Great job, hon KUTGW!

Belle - If you could figure out why some cycles feel so different than others, you'd be a millionaire! I'm still you're feeling different cause of your intuition. How long are your LPs usually, are we getting close to officially being late?

Mel - your fish sounds yummy! Can't wait to see pics

Amber - sometimes I just make up words Drives DH up a wall I've been thinkin about it and I think that one comes from pigs "wollerin" in the dirt. (or again, maybe just from my twisted mind ) Can't believe the OPKs still aren't there. I'd be about to raise a stink Have a good day at work!

I'm basking in the glory of having a whole week with no scheduled meetings I've been so busy lately that my office looks like a tazmanian devil lives here Time to dig in...

If anyone is a Myspacer and is so inclined, here's a link to my house progress pics; friend me while you're there!

[amlundie]

Originally Posted by ArmyWife88

Good Morning Everyone!!

Accomplishment for the day: I'm on the chart on fitday!!! Weighed in this morning at 249.5! I can't believe I've lost 20lbs since starting this WOL!

Christina-- I know exactly how you feel! I was so exited when I became a dot on the chart! You have done an awesome job WTG!!!!!!!!!!!

[amlundie]

Here's my menu

B: pork chops (no time to cook... too busy sleeping)
L: left over fish and broccoli
S: peanut butter
D: probably pork chops and I think i'll pick up some asparagus at the store.

Have a great day ladies!