tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86782438290416541442012-02-16T09:28:03.580-05:00All You Need is LoveWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.comBlogger1351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-82322109504784817462012-01-22T11:01:00.000-05:002012-01-22T11:01:59.239-05:00So much to catch up on...The only excuse I have for not posting for omgosh the past...5 MONTHS (!)...well, I have none! I enjoyed my last few months of mat leave with Elliott, his/my friends, busy trying to get my head wrapped around returning to work...and voila! here we are. I have missed you all dearly, my friends.
We have had a lot of milestones since I last posted. Elliott started bursting teeth out of nowhere Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-54383747613231828652011-08-10T23:30:00.006-04:002011-08-11T00:03:37.658-04:009 months, 2nd tooth, sleep re-training, crawling monkeyWowee I think that's the longest I've ever gone without posting!!! I've been super pre-occupied with Elliott as I'm well aware that I will be going back to work in 4 months!! So every minute is definitely counting more when I know that I won't get to see him 12 hrs a day like I do now.
Gosh where do I start there has been so so much that has happened since the last post I may not remember it Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-13933072194728039262011-06-27T21:48:00.001-04:002011-06-27T21:50:51.032-04:00Colds, Separation Anxiety and Army CrawlWell it's been one heck of a week and a bit, to say the least. E got his first real, full-blown cold and boy, it was not pretty. I felt so bad for him, as he would snort and try to breathe through the thick mucus plugged up in his wittle nose and he would scream his way through me trying to help him 'un-plug' it. I bought a really useful nose pump called Hy.dras.ense for babies. Basically you Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-46053925695790730992011-06-17T21:11:00.001-04:002011-06-17T21:11:33.838-04:003 MouseketeersPlaydates are hilarious. Especially this one :) Happy Weekend!
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-27855641126769021332011-06-17T20:13:00.000-04:002011-06-17T20:13:24.741-04:00New Blog Header Woo!Thanks to the talented Ella over at Baby Love, I got something new and pretty on my blog! Like it? :)))
This might just be the shortest point on record, but just had to share!
We're heading to our first Mom-to-mom sale tomorrow, hoping to snatch up some 'next steps' items like: baby gates, baby proofing schtuffs, and maybe some books. If you've never heard of mom-to-mom sales, basically (Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-34173312316776602392011-06-14T22:37:00.002-04:002011-06-15T21:28:38.943-04:00Baby Steps towards Baby Led WeaningWe first started E on rice cereal. Then it progressed to sweet potato, butternut squash, peas, bananas, apples and pears. It was/is A LOT prep work to puree and pack and freeze all of his solids and although it's hilarious trying to feed him while he has a vice grip with his feet on my hands (prior to us getting him a high chair) - I'm starting to lean more and more towards Baby Led Weaning. So Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-32854637190056912232011-06-13T21:42:00.000-04:002011-06-13T21:42:58.696-04:00Teething WoesSo for the past 3 nights, Elliott has been waking up screaming in the middle of the night, although super groggy when we go to comfort him. Our daytime routine is also a bit off because of the waking up at night but I really really hope this whole teething thing blows over soon. I forgot how it felt to be zombie like in the wee hours. I don't like it one bit but I do feel so bad for the little Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-16108565476989480832011-05-27T12:01:00.002-04:002011-05-27T12:05:10.356-04:00Oh, you're so luckyI'll explain the title in just a sec ;)
Firstly, I must apologize! I have been so bad at blogging and commenting - wow a whole month! Spring has definitely "sprung" here, with lots and lots and lots of rain! Today is finally a sunny day and I can see my gorgeous tulips standing tall and colourful. I still remember my younger sister on her hands and knees planting them for me last fall while I Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-30203357020438199542011-05-25T23:21:00.000-04:002011-05-25T23:21:30.614-04:00I keep meaning to postBut everytime I start, something comes up!
I have a post in draft that I still have to finish but for now, here are some pics...my little guy turns 7 months tomorrow! ahhhhhh!
Also, catching up on a lot of blogs - I apologize for the lack of comments but I will catch up! All of your sweet babies are growing up so fast as well - can you believe it?
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-7128685352930567062011-04-28T23:10:00.000-04:002011-04-28T23:10:31.667-04:00Our First Family VacationWe got back from Orlando this past Sunday and I'm already having major vacation withdrawal!
The weather was beautiful, just gorgeous! Sunny and blue skies all week long and super warm. Elliott was a great little traveller - I was a bit worried about our flight going there as it was SUPER early (6:30 am departure!) but he did fabulously. I was most nervous when we were standing in a Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-41224118661200471852011-04-12T09:24:00.001-04:002011-04-12T20:18:00.170-04:00Open wide!Elliott has his first taste of solids this past Sunday. Just plain ol' rice cereal. He LOVED it! We couldn't keep up fast enough with the spoon he was practically lunging at it and using his hand on our wrist to bring it to him faster. Oh man this kid is so funny.
We got the whole thing on video and it cracks me up every time I watch it. I had put a baby food processor on my baby registry so Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-1657123233434527902011-04-12T09:02:00.001-04:002011-04-12T09:06:03.921-04:00Drying up? Or big appetite?My goal with breastfeeding was to do it as long as I could, and when we first started - I have to be honest - I didn't enjoy it. The dryness, the pain, the twisting, the yanking - let's face it, it wasn't exactly the sweet gentle bonding time that I had envisioned.
Then things got better little by little. E learned how to latch properly, he wasn't as frantic just before I put him on the breastWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-19203000117891238162011-04-05T09:30:00.002-04:002011-04-05T09:54:32.987-04:00Rollin' rollin' rollin'...So I had been waiting for E to reach this milestone of rolling from back to tummy since it's around the 5-6 month marker for most babies but now that it's happened - it's totally freaking me out!
Yesterday morning he woke up earlier than usual, around 6 am - so I fed him and put him back to bed, only to find him crying 20 mins later as he had rolled onto his tummy and was frustrated because he Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-17662560684186768332011-03-29T23:09:00.000-04:002011-03-29T23:09:37.644-04:005 months ~ and working on my fitness
My lil' man is 5 months already and I still can hardly believe it :) I am so so blessed to be his mommy and I thank God every day for sending us this happy, active, curious little boy.
Some highlights of the past month so I don't forget:
Caught on video: Elliott's first continuous laugh outburst (you know, those contagious baby laughs lol) when I asked my hubby to distract him while I was Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-88877951628655779432011-03-16T22:36:00.001-04:002011-03-16T23:02:47.704-04:00Spring is in the airand Elliott is approaching 5 months next week! Whaaat? How the heck did that happen already? It's been a while since I last posted so forgive me if this post is a bit random and scattered.
Let's see, where to start? Elliott is such a happy baby, I really am so blessed that for the most part, all he does is jump up and down on my lap and shriek with happiness and babble endlessly. We have the Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-58478761654956948872011-02-17T23:35:00.002-05:002011-02-17T23:37:53.451-05:00"Mommy Time"It is so easy to get caught up in everything baby these days, sometimes I'll catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and just shudder at the sight: spit up on various parts of my shirt (that I may or may not have been wearing for two days straight lol), hair a tad on the greasy side because I just wanted to crash the night before and not wash it before going to bed and sometimes the odd milk leakWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-42156586946209398282011-02-09T11:32:00.001-05:002011-02-09T11:33:25.504-05:00Napping woesAt this very moment, it has been 20 minutes since I put E down for a nap and he is still screaming at the top of his lungs. I am feeling so so guilty for hearing him cry but I am trying to let him fall asleep on his own and break out of the rock to sleep that we unfortunately started doing every now and then. It is SO hard and I don't know how else to help him sleep. I watched for his cues: theWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-68410930085769225852011-02-03T22:12:00.002-05:002011-02-03T22:13:30.167-05:00Year of the RabbitHappy (1ST) Chinese New Year E!
The outfit is way too big for him (my parents brought it back from Hong Kong a few months ago and it's more for a 1 year old but we couldn't resist!)
Last year around this time we were just given the 'green light' to start trying again after a round of testing and a mandatory break. What a difference a year can make! Praise God! Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-89303161936656444162011-02-02T10:58:00.001-05:002011-02-02T11:00:12.803-05:00Belated - Maternity picsWe recently got our maternity pics from our friend N who took them for us just a week before Elliott was born - she did such an amazing job and we were so blessed to have such a sunny October fall afternoon :)
Hope you all are doing well - I am still catching up on blogs but I am thinking and praying for all of you often.
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-58625453841854814042011-02-01T11:42:00.000-05:002011-02-01T11:42:09.863-05:00Time, precious timeHi ladies!
Seriously - where is the time flying these days? Another blink of an eye and my baby boy is now 3 months old! We are doing great these days, he is cooing more each day and talks up a storm and last week even started to laugh! Well, I consider it a laugh but it kinda sounds like a baby terradactal.
Our days are spent eating, burping, playing, tummy time and napping. He's been a real Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-67854966418065591142011-01-05T13:42:00.004-05:002011-01-05T14:10:02.884-05:00The post I've been meaning to write - and some pics!Happy New Year ladies!!
I have been so bad at posting - I mean - I have a 2 month old baby already for crying out loud! Where did the time go? Literally, in a blink of an eye, we have gone from teeny tiny helpless babe, to a less tiny, smiley, cooing babe. Elliott is 10 weeks now and it's still surreal to me sometimes when he's looking at me that he was growing inside of me from that tiny Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-31949475277560637382010-12-25T10:41:00.001-05:002010-12-25T10:41:46.753-05:00Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas everyone! It's been awhile but I promise to do a proper post very soon :) Just couldn't let today pass without wishing all my dear bloggy friends a wonderful holiday with your family and loved ones :) and for all of you celebrating your 1st Christmas as a new family - enjoy your little blessing! God bless!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-11155791397582004572010-11-11T16:10:00.000-05:002010-11-11T16:10:07.423-05:00Elliott's birth storyHi all!
It's been 17 days since Elliott has joined our family and I have never been as happy and exhausted at the same time as I am now. The first week went by like a blur - sleep deprivation can really mess with one's mind and I lost count of what day it was, and often times decided to take sleep over eating, when there was time for it. I'm going to split the post up over a few posts as Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-66678849207541217012010-10-27T12:57:00.001-04:002010-10-27T13:05:45.772-04:00Meet Elliott, a.k.a SproutHi bloggy buddies! I don't have too much time but I wanted to let you all know that Sprout decided to arrive fast and furious early yesterday morning - I think I went down in history for first time births as the quickest labour and delivery ever - from end to end, less than 3 hours (1.5 hrs of active labour and 14 minutes of pushing) - yes, you heard me!
I'm doing ok and baby Elliott (Sprout'sWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-79979233810652276072010-10-25T09:51:00.000-04:002010-10-25T09:51:21.278-04:00Letting him in on itHope you all had a great weekend ladies! Fall is in full effect here and the colours of the trees are just breath taking!
So in some developing news - I've been losing my mucus plug this weekend - starting Saturday! I don't believe that means I'll be going into labour this second - but it is a good sign right? I've been in super overdrive mode to get things done and in order - I really can't Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-18790498610921564812010-10-19T14:55:00.001-04:002010-10-19T15:01:37.999-04:00Sprout's NurserySo as I mentioned in today's previous post, Sprout's nursery is all done and I'm so proud of it! My hubby gave me free reign over the design of it and I might be biased but I think it turned out great!
Before:
During:
And...drumroll....after!
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-51851931861154271542010-10-19T11:45:00.000-04:002010-10-19T11:45:05.361-04:00Almost fully bakedWowwee peeps. Sprout and I will be 37 weeks tomorrow. 37 weeks is considered full-term baby and that means it can be any day now!! Of course I want Sprout to keep baking so s/he develops more of those cute fat baby rolls I can nom-nom on, but I'm also at a point where I'm feeling all the aches and pains in my body and beginning to feel a lot of pelvic pressure. Per my midwife appt last Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-36736774857838633392010-10-14T17:59:00.001-04:002010-10-14T18:02:06.022-04:0036 weeksHi all, sorry I haven't been blogging as much lately - I blame being tired and feeling just blahzay lately, I've been busy this week training my replacement at work and it's sucked the life out of me - there is so much to teach but not really a lot of time. Physically, I don't know how much bigger my belly and body can get at this point, because some days, I feel like a giant Macy's day parade Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-62320417982212929432010-10-05T13:59:00.002-04:002010-10-05T14:19:19.770-04:00Ultrasound /Fibroid updateWeek: 35 as of tomorrow (holy crap!)
Current fibroid size: 5 cm (from 4 cm at 28 weeks)
Position: Posterior
Baby: Head down, past the fibroid already
Final verdict: No need for c-section, high-risk OB said she saw no concern!
Me: Relieved, but now panicky that oh gosh this might really happen the way I imagined it (gulp)
So good news all around! Praise God. I feel a heavy weight lifted off my Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-74755096031807179662010-09-29T14:11:00.000-04:002010-09-29T14:11:56.386-04:0034 weeks and baby shower updateHiya peeps!
Sorry I've been behind in posting but now that my *last* quarterly presentation is over and done with for work - I feel free as a bird and finally not consumed with it!
So today's marks 34 weeks - whooeee! Every day, every week is a milestone and I am getting more and more excited to meet Sprout (and I'm starting to get really curious as to whether it will be a boy sprout or girl Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-58448601481372622462010-09-21T13:51:00.000-04:002010-09-21T13:51:05.760-04:00Some people!First off, thank you so much for your supportive comments in my last post. I am scheduled for my next ultrasound and appointment with the high risk OB on Oct 4th so more to update in a few weeks. I realize none of this pregnancy was ever in my hands to begin with - so the birth of Sprout will also be the same, right?
Oh and the baby shower on Sunday went great! My friend took a lot of pics forWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-24724731440166537372010-09-15T23:05:00.000-04:002010-09-15T23:05:18.615-04:00Well whaddaya know:(
So I had my bi-weekly midwife appointment yesterday and we reviewed my last ultrasound results again (this time it was with my secondary midwife as my primary was on vacation) - and it turns out that they want me to get a consult with an OB on my fibroid. I had thought that the fibroid at this juncture was a moot point but I guess not. :( Since the 18 week ultrasound, it had grown from (I Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-18451077029048820822010-09-13T17:07:00.008-04:002010-09-13T17:15:39.901-04:00Catching upSo I've been getting lazy and haven't posted in a while - tsk tsk on me! Let's see - where should I begin? Hubby came back from his L.A. trip last Tuesday and I was so so happy to have him home. I was only really 'alone' for two nights while he was gone because my darling little sister came to stay with me and we hung out quite a bit - helps to have someone to talk to and keep company - the Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-46347547351840411692010-09-01T10:28:00.000-04:002010-09-01T10:28:59.250-04:00Happy 30 to us!This is a "30th" that I definitely want to celebrate. What a huge milestone for us!! Looking back at that last few trimesters (omgosh I can't believe I can actually say that outloud!) - it has been filled with an emotional and physical roller coaster ride. I can still remember the moment we got a BFP with Sprout and how nervous/scared/happy I was. How I thought "was this really the One" or Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-91411493654891538322010-08-31T09:17:00.000-04:002010-08-31T09:17:13.440-04:00Tears, and more tearsI just dropped my hubby off - he's off to LA for 6 days to visit his good friend and also his aunt and uncle (we did our trip together in SF, and then separate 'last' trips - so mine was NYC)
As we were saying our goodbyes I could feel the tears welling up. He leaned over and rubbed Sprout belly and said 'bye baby' - and I said 'say bye to daddy' - and it was just the last straw. I turned Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-72922023416498331702010-08-30T10:33:00.001-04:002010-08-30T10:34:36.706-04:00belated 29 week post and Ultrasound updateGood morning!
This is a super belated post for 29 because as of this Wednesday my friends, I am heading into the 30's! It's my 30th week and I'm so happy we're in the homestretch and I'm so proud of Sprout for the progress s/he is making by growing strong and kicking Mama right left and center all the time!
Here's what happened last week - wait a sec, I can barely what happened a few days ago Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-42566534537124416702010-08-20T10:52:00.000-04:002010-08-20T10:52:43.226-04:00belated 28 week postTechnically I'm still in the 28th week so not really belated, but I missed posting on Wednesday so here we are!
So let's see -- Monday y'all know about - the follow up specialist appt -- Tuesday was my regular appointment with my midwife and I got to do the GD test - fun!
The cold, orange fizzy C-Plus-esque drink was not bad at all - in fact, I found it quite tasty except for the crazy burpsWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-39092679054765006212010-08-19T16:55:00.000-04:002010-08-19T16:55:09.110-04:004 years ago today I married my loveMy hunny and I exchange cards on special occasions, at the very least. I always look forward to seeing what kind of card my DH picks out for me - he is really good at getting me to tear up or laugh out loud. I remember how the sentiments in last year's cards were filled with "we've had our share of heartache and tears, but here's to our future", of course, not really knowing if the future would Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-8459726229498263932010-08-16T13:34:00.000-04:002010-08-16T13:34:31.197-04:00Full circleI went for my follow up appointment with Dr. L this morning (the auto-immune specialist for recurring mc) - the last time I saw him was when I was around 11 weeks with Sprout and I clearly remember how I felt when he said 'ok kiddo, keep on incubating and I'll see you around 28 weeks'. I remember feeling a bit nervous to be 'on my own' and also a bit hesitant that I would indeed make it that farWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-70361371455138545102010-08-12T10:46:00.000-04:002010-08-12T10:46:53.435-04:00"Just checking"Hubby has had a lot of 'contact' now with baby Sprout's movements - he's seen my tummy change shape, been kicked in the head while listening, and has felt Sprout tap dance almost every day.
Last night, as we were saying our goodnites and sweet dreams, hubby kissed my belly to wish Sprout goodnite and placed his hand there for a while to feel him/her move around. Sprout must've been settled in Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-39408237821725169102010-08-10T16:10:00.000-04:002010-08-10T16:10:39.454-04:00NYC recap and heading into 27 weeksHi bloggy buddies!
So I survived the HEAT.WAVE.OF.THE.CENTURY in NYC and I'm back! Seriously though, could it have been any hotter? I swear there was only one day (the last day of course) where I hadn't soaked through my undergarments or didn't have a heat rash from my thighs rubbing against one another - oh and I did I mention also getting a mild case of hemorrhoids to top it all off? (we Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-87183732942421324952010-07-30T11:00:00.000-04:002010-07-30T11:00:47.992-04:00Off to the Big Apple and 25 weeksI love New York. I mean, I really love New York. My last planned trip this year is with my younger (and only) sister and we are heading out for a week - just the two of us! Last time we took a trip to NYC together was about 2 years ago so it's going to be super fun to travel together again - especially to our favourite city! We've planned everything around must-eat food places (surprise surpriseWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-4957859499908769892010-07-22T17:09:00.000-04:002010-07-22T17:09:14.781-04:0024 weeks and a letter to SproutDear Sprout,
You are now 24 weeks and 1 day old in my ute (wow that's 6 months!) - I hope you're liking it in there because I can definitely feel you wiggling and maneuvering around all day making yourself more comfy!
Mommy and Daddy have been so happy at your progress and growth over these past 24 weeks. At first we weren't so sure if we were ever going to see this day, but you have proven toWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-8421842929297243102010-07-20T15:55:00.001-04:002010-07-20T15:57:24.033-04:00That wasn't funWe had our 3rd wedding this summer this past Saturday - one of my good guy friends finally tied the knot with his gorgeous bride and it was a fabulous affair. Non-traditional, they held the ceremony and the reception at a posh restaurant in downtown Toronto and it was top notch everything.
Except whatever I ate, I got food poisoning - or the 48 hr stomach flu, whatever it was, it SUCKED.
I Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-75183354885148615782010-07-14T10:41:00.001-04:002010-07-14T10:43:08.851-04:0023 weeksWow 3 posts back to back - whata g'wan?! :)
Haven't done one of these questionnaire's yet so here we go!
QUESTIONAIRE
How far along: 23 weeks :)))
Total weight gain/loss: + 10 lbs (i think - we didn't weigh in at my last appt!)
Maternity clothes: Finally bought some maternity bottoms! Tops I'm still doing longer tees/tanks and thankfully it's summer so I'm wearing tons of dresses!
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-19504299912565919202010-07-13T19:58:00.001-04:002010-07-13T20:02:29.050-04:00Our first official purchaseSo the same day that hubby and I went to aqua fit this past weekend, we also went on our first official - what we called - "Stroller/Car Seat and Crib Education Day". We figured it was time for us to get informed about these must-haves before we got caught up with other things and be ready to do our baby registry with a good handle on what we needed and what we could do without.
We first went Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-18731027404191399172010-07-12T16:05:00.000-04:002010-07-12T16:05:44.482-04:00Aqua-Fit time
So I blogged earlier about my dear hubbs wanting to take me swimming (he LOVES to swim - he's such a water baby) - and I don't mind swimming - I just wasn't thrilled about the thought of me strut'n around in a bathing suit, let alone squeeze into one. I finally warmed up to the idea of it and I even went out on to purchase an oh-so-sexy-one-piecer *cat whistle* on Friday. It actually is kinda Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-26457483378865703072010-07-06T22:05:00.001-04:002010-07-06T22:09:24.196-04:00Bad blogger ... and 22 weeks?! wowHi everyone!
I can't believe that it's almost been two whole weeks since I've properly blogged - I attribute it to...well, nothing really - guess it's just been a mixture of a bit of laziness and being constantly on the go!
So here we are, marking 22 weeks tomorrow and Sprout is getting more and more active than ever. What started out as bubbles, blips and taps are now what feels like aerial Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-45415684904177913282010-06-30T12:08:00.000-04:002010-06-30T12:08:05.804-04:00Prayers for Janethi all! It's been a while since I last posted as I was in San Francisco last week with my hubby on our 'last' vaca as a couple with no kids! It was an amazing trip and I'll write more/post pics later - but for now, just wanted to focus on prayers for Janet as Laura updated this morning that her water broke. Please continue to pray for her and Madison and that she will not have any contractions Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-91359322900469885542010-06-17T10:45:00.004-04:002010-06-17T10:50:54.658-04:00Marginal Sch-marginal and 19 weeksSo apparently I have marginal placenta previa. Great.
I had my last appt with my OB on Tuesday and she said the results of the level II ultrasound all came back great - except that one thing to monitor and watch out for. She didn't go into detail about anything but did mention that it was common (not normal) but in a lot of situations the placenta corrects itself as the baby grows. From what Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-90610917586739411592010-06-15T10:03:00.001-04:002010-06-15T10:12:41.121-04:00Bumpity bumpWhile uploading pics to FB the other day, something terribly wrong happened and I had to re-format my memory drive for the camera and I lost all my growing bump pics! (as well as the pics of the BFP stick) :( . Anyhoos, here are recent pics of me and la-bump that is starting to grow (at 17 weeks). I think I'll hold off a week or more to go shopping for maternity clothes - right now I live in Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-25516442386990327502010-06-14T13:26:00.000-04:002010-06-14T13:26:08.575-04:00Cry me a riverOh boy, and did I ever. I'm talking, shoulders shaking, staggered breath- taking, wailing type of crying. That was Saturday night.
What happened? It really started out quite innocently. DH and I finally sat down to plan out our itinerary for our upcoming SF trip and I picked a fight. I was upset when I felt that he wasn't more 'excited' about the trip and in a matter of moments, that Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-78813410113393182662010-06-11T11:11:00.000-04:002010-06-11T11:11:57.292-04:00Anatomy scan updateBig sigh of relief - Sprout looks well and the u/s tech said that everything looks great! DH had the best seat in the house so he saw the four chambers of the heart and all the vitals - while I saw the side view from where I was laying. I really think they should have a screen/monitor on the ceiling for the mom-to-be's!
We made sure to tell the tech that we didn't want to find out the sex so Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-14791394886601113352010-06-09T13:22:00.000-04:002010-06-09T13:22:27.362-04:00"I love you guys" That's what my hubby said to me last night before nodding off to sleep. *sigh*
It's so wonderful to start coming out of the "fog of 2009" and I am really starting to embrace all that is pregnancy and the thought of a baby joining our family is really starting to feel more likely.
Sorry I haven't posted in a while -- I was in Vancouver last week for work and it was crazy busy and extremely Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-90640284018330360842010-05-26T09:39:00.001-04:002010-05-26T09:41:06.908-04:0016 weeksWow. That's like. 4 months.
Each week is a celebration - so really happy to be here, and always thankful.
Yesterday was our midwife orientation meeting. It went well, we knew what we were in for and had some of our questions answered off the bat. I'm thankful that in case of emergency, we would be also attended to by an OB so really, I feel like we're getting the best of both worlds. Emotional Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-7365069764959962902010-05-21T12:08:00.000-04:002010-05-21T12:08:51.385-04:0015 weeks and a hubby's perspectiveHappy Friday bloggies!
Today is the start of a long weekend here and I'm so excited to shut down my laptop and not look at work until Tuesday!
Some random reflections/things that happened this week:
it's so true what they say about baby brain! I've been forgetful and a tad all over the place! So not me! i.e. I even forgot about an OB appt that I had booked 4 weeks ago! (you know when they Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-30490528269935768322010-05-17T16:22:00.000-04:002010-05-17T16:22:28.951-04:00Flutters? Gas? Who knows!Hi everyone! Hope your weekend was lovely - ours was jam packed full of wedding celebrations - our first Indian wedding and I even got to wear a sari that my friend (the bride) lent me!
Ok so enuff of that. Down to the real reason for this post.
So I'm sitting here on my couch and all of a sudden I'm feeling this strange sensation like north-east of my belly button. Here's how I would Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-47234212727775429402010-05-12T14:09:00.001-04:002010-05-12T14:12:43.263-04:0014 weeksDepending on the source, some say you're in the 2T at the 14 week mark, others say 13. But regardless of when, I've been feeling grateful every day to reach this milestone, whether it was technically last week or this. This week, Sprout is apparently the size of a clenched fist or a peach (insert sense of awe here).
I also didn't get a chance to wish everyone a very happy Mother's day! It's Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-81522212027068848592010-05-05T13:56:00.002-04:002010-05-05T14:24:24.275-04:0013 weeksWe made it.
I'm still not quite believing all of this is actually happening this time.
But I'm so thankful that it is.
Please continue to pray that Sprout keeps growing. We won't be seeing him/her again until 18 weeks and that seems a world away right now.
Taking each day as a blessing...
** On a side note - can you ladies share about sleeping positions? I read last night that Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-79719404789313415232010-05-02T18:18:00.001-04:002010-05-02T18:18:29.596-04:00I think I'm in loveOk, scratch that. I AM in love.
We had our NT screening u/s and bloodwork done yesterday, at 12w3d. I woke up feeling very calm actually, not nervous at all. All the way there, and sitting in the waiting room, I wasn't thinking worst case scenario, but I wasn't decorating the nursery in my head either. I was just, calm.
My mom and hubby were asked to wait just outside as the technician said Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-44108980617610993932010-04-26T15:46:00.001-04:002010-04-26T15:49:02.591-04:00Rounding out 11 weeksThanks ladies for your views on my last post. I've decided to go ahead with the screening and I have my u/s scheduled for this coming Saturday (when I'll be 12w3d!!). I've asked my mom to come along too so that should be fun! When she was pregnant with me, her and my dad had just immigrated to Canada so she didn't have anyone to go through this with - so hoping I can share as much as I can with Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-10239949235336083372010-04-20T16:19:00.001-04:002010-04-20T16:20:36.955-04:00To screen or not to screenOkay bloggies, I need some thoughts on this one.
I went in for an impromptu visit with my OB today (I say impromptu b/c I was called at 9am this morning as they had a cancellation for this afternoon) - the first time I had seen her since last October.
We reviewed all of the 'next steps' - and the more immediate decision coming up was whether or not to do the IPS screening (NT /prenatal Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-26978005538744405572010-04-19T11:41:00.001-04:002010-04-19T11:46:15.470-04:00Catching up and reflections on Week 10I've missed you bloggy friends!
It's been so busy the last few weeks with travelling and work and just life in general and I'm trying to catch up on your blog posts so please bear with me!
Also - sorry if this post will also be a bit scattered and random as there is so much to catch up on :)
So here we are at the tail end of week 10 and I'm still feeling great. I think the morning Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-71375039045247963672010-04-06T23:15:00.002-04:002010-04-06T23:19:02.456-04:009 weeks and random thoughtsTomorrow will be official 9 weeks. That would make it the furthest I have ever been in any of my pregnancies and it scares the crap out of me.
As much as I'm trusting that God knows what He's doing and this is all a part of the grand plan, I'm still afraid that I will wake up one morning and this, all of this, will have disappeared in an instant. Perhaps I'm not as trusting as I thought I was. Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-24322949009955139102010-03-31T13:09:00.002-04:002010-04-06T14:00:37.067-04:008 weeks and 2nd ultrasoundPraise God there is still a baby in there!
With a beating heart of 158 bpm.
Measuring on the dot at 8w0d.
and doubled in size from our u/s last week.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Know that I am thinking of and praying for each of you as well, everyday. I pray that wherever you are in your journey you will wake up each day with renewed hope, and with a sense of Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-62360627493980586072010-03-29T11:32:00.000-04:002010-03-29T11:32:28.500-04:00baby stepsThank you all for your support and well wishes from my last post. You sure know how to make a girl feel loved and special :)
After the high I experienced on Wednesday, I suddenly found myself on a rollercoaster ride I wasn't totally ready for.
You see, DH and I agreed that after we saw baby and heartbeat on this ultrasound, we would tell our families we were pregnant. A bit of back story isWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-11248981430289780802010-03-24T14:35:00.001-04:002010-03-24T14:40:53.177-04:00Simply amazingI looked back at my DH in the waiting room as I was led into the exam room. The technician told us that she would come and get him "once we got ready and can see the baby"
Gulp.
I could feel my heart in my throat as I lay down on the examination table. The sweet older Polish ultrasound technician kept saying "don't worry, my darling, everything will be fine. click. click. click. See?"
I Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-78129384823934730202010-03-22T14:32:00.004-04:002010-03-24T16:58:49.609-04:00Spring Cleaning and Week 7Less than 2 days away (approx 44 hours) from the Big Ultrasound.
But who's counting, right? eeps.
So here we are entering into Week 7 on Wednesday. So far, so good I think. Generally feeling tired and on and off yuckiness. I woke up to pee this morning and freaked out that I felt my boobs weren't sore anymore. Went back to sleep and woke up a few hours later and the girls were achey and heavyWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-89359496093688318622010-03-17T11:00:00.001-04:002010-03-17T11:00:56.586-04:00MIL updateEarlier this year, I wrote about the sudden news of my MIL having breast cancer. Since the surgery, she was recovering well - but a few weeks back during her checkup, it was revealed that the type of cancer she had was the aggressive kind. What they thought was a year's worth of growth was in actuality only approx 6 months.
After doing a full body scan and thankfully not finding anything, the Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-9741307786630290632010-03-16T12:23:00.001-04:002010-03-16T12:33:01.990-04:00Week 6So I'm into my 6th week. And so far, the only symptoms I've had consistently are sore bbs, bloating, cramping on and off, smell aversions, night sweats, pee during night and fatigue/constant yawning usually starting around 3 in the afternoon. I've been able to eat fine, go #2, and haven't yet thrown up.
Oh how badly I want to throw up.
I feel like I'm in limbo land. I don't want to look Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-7519927094533970122010-03-12T15:03:00.000-05:002010-03-12T15:03:16.647-05:00Hi Newbies!I've been noticing a few more followers in the past few weeks (that makes me feel so loved, yay!) and I just wanted to say a quick 'hi, how are ya!' and thanks! for visiting my little bloggy.
Since I don't know some of you yet, I would love if you could leave a comment about yourself and your bloggy link so I can follow you back!
Holla back y'all!
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-20381635646814520982010-03-11T13:08:00.002-05:002010-03-11T13:09:35.070-05:00My Daily MantraToday I am pregnant.
I cannot control whether or not this baby will live - only God knows that.
Reading about no heartbeats/yolk sacs/baby on 1st ultrasounds does not mean this will be my own outcome.
I have been given a 4th chance, I cannot waste it on worrying.
and breathe.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-5547497307319360902010-03-08T15:34:00.001-05:002010-03-08T15:35:32.207-05:00Back on trackGood news ladies!
Beta #3: 1208 (18dpo) - it more than doubled from Thursday's number!
The nurse said it looked good and we proceeded to schedule my first u/s (!) for March 24. That should put me right smack in the mid-7 week mark. I'm sure waiting for these betas will be nothing compared to the wait for this u/s! For the record, I have never seen a yolk sac/baby, anything on an u/s - Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-31879669503271632872010-03-05T14:58:00.002-05:002010-03-05T15:04:52.852-05:00Staying positiveBeta #1: 328 (14DPO - noon-ish)
Beta #2: 538 (16DPO - early am)
So I'm taking deep breaths again. My heart sank a little (ok - alot) when the nurse told me my 2nd beta. It hasn't doubled perfectly, but good news is that it is on the rise. I couldn't resist plugging it into the chart so this is what it looks like:
She would like me to go and do a 3rd beta, if I can tomorrow so we can getWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-80219420693080203642010-03-03T16:26:00.001-05:002010-03-03T16:50:35.313-05:00I wasn't prepared for this328.
My first beta results came back and it's 328. At around 14 DPO.
PRAISE GOD.
I asked the nice lady to repeat herself. and then double check the name on that test. and then to confirm my birthday to make sure there were no other Wendy's with a beta score of that caliber.
I'm blinking, I'm in shock and I am was not prepared for this number. As my other betas in the last 2 pregnancies Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-57582770878853565782010-03-01T14:30:00.001-05:002010-03-01T14:31:11.557-05:00DarkerThe line on the HPT this morning, that is. It was unmistakable and clear as could be.
I'm relieved to see it but the real 'hurdle' will be waiting for the upcoming betas this week. Please continue to pray that my heart and mind remain peaceful and for this miracle inside to keep growing healthy and strong.
Thank you all for your comments and support from the last post - I had the best weekendWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-27671397797612444092010-02-27T17:05:00.001-05:002010-02-27T17:07:57.422-05:00Serenity nowBeen having the strangest dreams lately. All which make little sense after coming out of the sleepy fog but for some reason or other, it has become quite common that I've been waking up drenched in sweat.
I mean like, my pj's sticking to my back and bum kind of sweat. I usually end up throwing all the covers off of me and try to get to side of the bed where there is still a sliver of coolness Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-51127378594179425552010-02-24T14:29:00.001-05:002010-02-24T15:16:22.594-05:00Angel watching from aboveI missed watching it live last night but I certainly heard about it all over the news this morning. I just re-watched it on tv just now and I'm am just a hot mess in tears over Joann.ie Roch.ette's performance during the Women's Short Program last night.
For those of you that don't know, Joan.nie Ro.chette is one of Canada's favourite skaters. Just a few days ago, this past Sunday, her parentsWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-36680097679620032672010-02-22T10:58:00.002-05:002010-02-22T10:59:42.052-05:00A different 2WWNot sure if it's the knowing that spring is just around the corner but there has been a 'spring' in my step lately and I'm not sure why. Could it be that I'm in the middle of another 2WW? nah, I'm usually anxious and stressed out.
but wait, but I am in the middle of another 2WW - so what gives?
I'm really happy, actually, that I am in this place right now and not where I was around this Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-78000741601968837322010-02-16T12:09:00.008-05:002010-02-16T17:36:40.115-05:00Vday recap and 1 year ago..Hope everyone had a great Valentine's with their sweethearts and loved ones!
Where we live, we also had Monday off for 'Family Day' and on Saturday we spent the evening with my parents and sister to ring in Chinese New Year - Year of the Tiger! What a busy and lovely long weekend!
Here are some pics of the V-day din din that DH made for me. I was his sous-chef for the evening. Alright, I wasWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-67863917277655179922010-02-08T14:51:00.004-05:002010-02-08T14:59:57.391-05:00Signs and resultsToday was the Big Day to find out my results from the 1001 bloodtests that were ran on me and DH back in December (mostly on me, DH only had a few blood tests done - lucky bum!)
And so the verdict is...
all is normal.
Karotypes normal, no clotting disorders, no issues with anything that would signal Ah-Ha! that's maybe why you haven't been able to carry a babe successfully to Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-65708649473400994242010-02-05T12:04:00.005-05:002010-02-05T12:14:41.256-05:00Show us Your Life - Beauty Tips and Fave Products Friday
I've been following Kelly's Korner in the last month or so and she always has a 'Show Us Your Life' series every Friday where bloggers from all over can participate and today's is on sharing beauty tips and fave products! So I thought I would give it a go and jump in! (it's nice to have a non-IF post once in a while, right ladies? :)
I'm super dedicated to my products and I get distraught, IWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-43170349785147765982010-02-04T19:41:00.002-05:002010-02-04T19:54:26.484-05:00Glass half fullAs always, thank you ladies for the support - I was really bummed out yesterday and perhaps not quite myself so I apologize if my posts were whiny and all deb.bie downer-esque- I hate being like that! I give you all permission to kick me in the behind next time I get all 'woe to me' and mopey - mmmk? ok good.
Like my dear fellow blogger Laura at Blessed, I have to remember to count my blessingsWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-68092427127226897712010-02-03T23:03:00.003-05:002010-02-03T23:42:07.286-05:00annnnnnd right on cue.Well whaddya know.
AF made her appearance this evening, officially rubbing salt in the wound.
Off to bed so I can yell into my pillow.
:(
Tomorrow will be a better day.
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-63194391982989841192010-02-03T08:58:00.000-05:002010-02-03T08:58:17.582-05:00Bumming...big timeAll the signs this month pointed to it. I was so sure. My cycle lately has been anywhere from 26-28 days (My regular cycle has always been 28) - so yesterday when CD26 came and went without no signs of AF showing up - I let myself hope just a little bit more than the day before. I debated over and over with myself this morning whether or not I should test or just wait until at least CD29.
I Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-24851143634810631742010-02-01T15:02:00.002-05:002010-02-01T15:03:13.559-05:00Monday BlahsLately I've been feeling just 'blah'. And it doesn't help that it's a Monday to a new month. I still can't get over that fact that a year ago we were just naively starting down this baby making path (actually I was still preggo with #1 last year this time) and here we are, a year later and showing barely visible battlewounds but underneath, the scars are there.
I should be getting AF this week Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-19514507409202391752010-01-27T21:39:00.000-05:002010-01-27T21:39:13.836-05:00i'm all earsLadies, need your help on this one. Lately I've been on the prowl for some new blogs to read/sites to check out, whether it be IF /RPL or not (i.e. I love cooking/baking/fashion etc) Soooo curious to know, what are your fave blogs/celebrity sites/recipe sites etc etc?
What occupies your time when you are bored?
Or when you don't want to work?
Or when you just want to absorb yourself and Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-55107871697957475812010-01-25T13:39:00.000-05:002010-01-25T13:39:56.625-05:00the power of prayer
Just a quick update on my MIL. Friday's surgery went as smooth as it could have, and I really want to thank everyone for your prayers and well wishes. I believe that prayer, whether it stretches across countries or oceans, is one of the most powerful things that we can do for one another and I can tell you I certainly felt it all the way over here.
We were at the hospital from about 11 - 8pmWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-70317327648166919532010-01-21T19:35:00.004-05:002010-01-21T19:40:00.248-05:00Tomorrow has comeThanks everyone for your supportive comments from my last post. That night, I came home and had a bit of a meltdown, but only for a brief moment did I shed some tears. DH gave me a big hug and whispered that everything would be ok (referring to my MIL) and that it will be our time soon (referring to my close gf being pregnant). I then proceeded to kick myself in the butt (literally) with my Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-63386764442640776472010-01-19T12:44:00.002-05:002010-01-19T14:34:34.861-05:00Hitting homeMy world is crumbling around me and I don't know how to stop it.
We got word on Sunday that my MIL has breast cancer, and that she will be having surgery this Friday to remove her left breast. She knew since November and didn't tell the family. DH is so upset (even though he is trying to be strong) and I, well I am looking up to God and asking why. I am stunned, I am in denial, and I'm Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-57272844471998963602010-01-07T13:48:00.005-05:002010-01-08T12:15:56.833-05:00Passing it along
Thanks to Em at The Lily Pad for my first Blogger award! I feel so warm and fuzzy inside - and it's not just because I just had a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch (I didn't have time to pack today - ugh!)
The rules are simple: just give 7 facts about you and then nominate 7 people for the beautiful blogger award...but I'm going to share more than 7 facts as I did this 'random 25 things aboutWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-3534426133900529612010-01-05T21:32:00.000-05:002010-01-05T21:32:19.231-05:00Delurk, delurk, wherever you are!
So I've seen this on a few blogs already and I have to admit, I've always been curious to know who's been reading my blog besides the regular peeps.
So don't be shy! I would love to hear from you if you have been reading but haven't introduced yourself or haven't been regularly commenting - always love to meet new folks and I would love to read some of your blogs too! So stick around, and hollaWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-24957845264301749262010-01-04T22:11:00.000-05:002010-01-04T22:11:35.226-05:00new year, new possibilitiesIt was a busy busy holiday - and I'm happy to report that all 3 parties were a success! (but let me say here and now that I don't think I'll ever be doing 3 weekends in a row ever again LOL)
Hope all of you lovely ladies had a great New Year's with your family and friends - as I counted down this NYE, I closed my eyes and pictured what exciting possibilities could be ahead for us this year. MyWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-19737723375815285832009-12-22T17:05:00.001-05:002009-12-22T17:05:38.709-05:00Despite everything this year...I am pleasantly surprised how much I am enjoying all the holiday hoop-la and festivities
...I am so blessed to have such a wonderful hubby beside me in this journey, and I am also thankful for my close family and a great group of friends
...I can still laugh with my whole being
...I can still hold babies without wanting to cry
...I am so glad to have met all of you bloggy buddies - evenWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-88943833741834408162009-12-14T12:36:00.000-05:002009-12-14T12:36:41.222-05:00so this is weirdToday is CD22. And AF just arrived. I've never had AF this early? is this because of my sono this cycle? did it move things along? I have no idea.
I had to go do my CD 21 and 22 blood work today to check my progesterone levels so I'm not sure how this will affect my results. I think that I may need to start using OPK's this cycle to pin point my O days since the last O was a bit of a Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-48851542270631036912009-12-04T17:54:00.002-05:002009-12-04T17:57:32.431-05:00All clear...and a lightbulb momentSo I survived the sono! Thanks ladies for sharing your experiences with me -- it totally eased my mind and prepared me for it (and thx Laura for the rythmic tapping tip - I totally did it while I was on the table)
So the doctor who did the procedure was great, she told me everytime she was doing something and that I would likely feel a cramp coming on. I was given a play by play by the Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-48242334212388542952009-12-03T17:16:00.001-05:002009-12-03T17:22:16.333-05:00Appointment details
Thanks for all the positive thoughts and prayers for my RPL appt yesterday - I certainly needed them! The appointment ended up being with another doctor, not the 'guru' Dr. L - apparently I don't get to see him until after the results (in 9 weeks) and until I get preggers again.
So this other autoimmune specialist chick did a quick physical (no internal) and asked me a slew of questions to Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-57885173851142222252009-11-30T16:10:00.001-05:002009-11-30T16:13:29.540-05:00PaperworkSo my RPL specialist appointment is this Wednesday! I'm excited but very nervous because I haven't been on doctor's visits for a whole 2 months since the last m/c. Not sure entirely what to expect but this place seems to be my last resort. In the words of my OB, if he can't help you, no one can. Reassuring, I know, right?
The sweet receptionist called today to remind me of the appt on Wed (who Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-30560821890203365702009-11-23T10:20:00.004-05:002009-11-23T10:23:13.604-05:00Life is like Roll up.the Rim to.WinFor my American bloggers who haven't heard of our beloved Canadian coffee shop, Ti.m Ho.rton's, also known affectionately as 'Tim.mies' - they run an annual campaign/contest called 'Roll up.the.Ri.m to Win' - it's quite an event over here and I can't wait for it to come back (!)
So here's the deal: after you enjoy your delicious hot beverage, you pick at and knaw on the rim of the cup to reveal Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678243829041654144.post-10776024695216590692009-11-19T17:00:00.000-05:002009-11-19T17:00:14.809-05:00End of week thoughtsWell I'm at the tail end of another 2WW. AF is supposed to be due tomorrow but I have no clue what to expect this time around. I have been a bit absent minded about this 2WW - but I will have the odd feeling once in a while and pause to wonder if "that" was a symptom?
But then the thought quickly vanishes and gets replaced with "why are you torturing yourself - it's just going to end like how Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552706129876750051noreply@blogger.com7