I really need to say how much I *really* appreciate EVERYONE'S support. People are emailing, texting and calling me and genuinely interested in what is going on in this crazy journey of ours. I'm very grateful for all the prayers, well wishes and happy thoughts. I can feel everyone's love and I can't wait to bring a life into this world so they feel your amazing love as well.
xoxoxo to all of you!
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Hardest Part ...
You know what could be the hardest part about not getting pregnant, or being a parent? Seeing people who are awful parents. It's just the worst! There are many times my husband and I are saying, "Really!? They are having a baby?" or "They're parents?! But not us??"
Now granted, we are not going to be perfect parents ... I really don't believe there is such a thing as a perfect parent. It's not just the really awful parents who abuse their children. But people who keep their children away from family and friends (who are good, normal people) and bring them around people who children shouldn't be around. Or people who use their children as pawns (example: "You can't watch my kid tonight when I want to go out? You can never see my kid again!" And then they keep them away for long enough, so the person feels obligated to do it next time.) Or parents who aren't working AND are not actively looking for a job. If you have a child, you should be taking any job that comes your way ... hell, any 3 jobs that come your way!
That's just my rant today. Just annoyance in some so called parents. But for all those parents who are out there who are doing their personal best for their children, you go guys! You rock! :)
Now granted, we are not going to be perfect parents ... I really don't believe there is such a thing as a perfect parent. It's not just the really awful parents who abuse their children. But people who keep their children away from family and friends (who are good, normal people) and bring them around people who children shouldn't be around. Or people who use their children as pawns (example: "You can't watch my kid tonight when I want to go out? You can never see my kid again!" And then they keep them away for long enough, so the person feels obligated to do it next time.) Or parents who aren't working AND are not actively looking for a job. If you have a child, you should be taking any job that comes your way ... hell, any 3 jobs that come your way!
That's just my rant today. Just annoyance in some so called parents. But for all those parents who are out there who are doing their personal best for their children, you go guys! You rock! :)
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The Pinterest Curse
Is anyone else out there obsessed with pinning baby stuff? I mean, I'm truly obsessive with it. I have baby room ideas, baby shower ideas, gender reveal party ideas, ideas for when they are older. Just ridiculous. Sometimes I think, "why am I pinning all of this?" and get semi depressed. But then I know, if I'm unable to have a baby myself, we'll adopt and that child is going to be super Pinterest hooked up by his/her parents :)
I'd love to follow you (even if you don't have baby pins, haha). Go ahead and follow me too! http://pinterest.com/cupcakecutie/ (Don't worry, I have more than baby pins!)
Keep pinning! ;-)
I'd love to follow you (even if you don't have baby pins, haha). Go ahead and follow me too! http://pinterest.com/cupcakecutie/ (Don't worry, I have more than baby pins!)
Keep pinning! ;-)
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Happy New Year!
It's that time again ... time to make resolutions. I'm normally horrible at this but, with really wanting to have a baby, I've got to stick to them. Basically my main resolution is to eat healthier and exercise (which I'm sure I share with 50% of the population). Not only will this help me lose weight, which I'll need to do to help get pregnant, but it will help me stay healthy, which is what I need to do if I want to be be an awesome mom and teach my child to be healthy.
I got some interesting, yet amazing advice which I'm totally going to follow. I normally hate advice, but this made me laugh, and made sense (don't mind the cursing, that's just how she is, which I LOVE) :) -
"Here goes the best piece of advice I've heard given and seen work.....develop an exercise routine...a consistent 4-5 days a week 45 minutes or more. Relaaaaax.....drink lots of water and stop thinking about it ....fuck for the pure pleasure of it.....there is something that happens with endorphins produced from good workouts not to mention the sexy feeling if you happen to tone anything....fuck cause your horny and feel sexy I promise you it will happen...words of wisdom from your RN friend. Relax, forget it and it will happen....happy new year.... I swear I've seen it work..sadness, anxiety, urgency to make it work ruins your chemistry"
"Here goes the best piece of advice I've heard given and seen work.....develop an exercise routine...a consistent 4-5 days a week 45 minutes or more. Relaaaaax.....drink lots of water and stop thinking about it ....fuck for the pure pleasure of it.....there is something that happens with endorphins produced from good workouts not to mention the sexy feeling if you happen to tone anything....fuck cause your horny and feel sexy I promise you it will happen...words of wisdom from your RN friend. Relax, forget it and it will happen....happy new year.... I swear I've seen it work..sadness, anxiety, urgency to make it work ruins your chemistry"
Sounds about right to me! :)
Happy New Year everyone ... here's to an amazing year!
Happy New Year everyone ... here's to an amazing year!
Monday, December 31, 2012
My First Post!
So not only is this my first post, this is my first blog. So be prepared for a rough road ahead! :) Let's start with the main reason I wanted to start this blog ... it's been hard for me trying to get pregnant. It's been a little more than two years in trying, and so far two rounds of Clomid and nothing.
I knew it might take awhile for me to get pregnant, so when people would ask after my husband and I got married, if we were planning on having a baby soon, I just made jokes and declared, "Not yet!" We were trying but I didn't want the constant, "Are you pregnant yet?" I don't keep much to myself, but I wanted to keep this to myself.
After a year of nothing, I started to become a little worried, but decided to go with the, "Just relax, don't try" advice I have been giving. Sorry folks, that didn't help me. So while you may have got pregnant when you were relaxed and not trying, not happening for me. That's when I decided it's time to bring a doctor in the mix, and unfortunately when I officially decided to tell people I was trying.
*Note: When bringing a doctor in the mix, plan on bringing a 100 people in the mix asking as well, asking how it's going. Second note: If someone doesn't tell you they are pregnant, it's not going well.
My doctor recommended Clomid. Clomid stimulates the release of hormones necessary for ovulation to occur. It is mainly used for treating female infertility. Clomid is used to stimulate ovulation (the release of an egg) when a woman's ovaries can produce a follicle but hormonal stimulation is deficient. [Thanks Drugs.com].
Now I don't know about others who have taken Clomid, but it was the worst for me. I should probably mention whenever I take medicine I get every possible side effect. So I got nauseated, breast tenderness and occasional spotting. Well thanks a lot Clomid, but those are also pregnancy indicators. That was an interesting period of time. Let's just call it a roller coaster. I was excited because it might help me have a baby, and then I'd get those side effects and I'm like, "Yes! It worked!" But e.p.t and Clearblue brought me back down to reality to tell me not yet. Those highs and lows were brutal. Especially with the raging headaches that came along with the Clomid.
So two rounds later and nothing. Oh, I can't say nothing. Between starting seeing my doctor and now there have been plenty of pregnancies announced and babies born among my family and friends. Now today I hear Kim K. is pregnant. (My first thought was poor Khloe). I may have to boycott baby showers, it's getting depressing now. Don't get me wrong, I'm SUPER excited for everyone, but sometimes it's sad for me. Which really messes with emotions, it's like Happy! Oh wait, Sad!
So my next appointment is January 24th. Let's hope for good things! I'd love to hear your stories about your funky uterus' or even about what you did to get pregnant (besides the Boom Boom Room, thanks. Everyone who is trying or tried and got pregnant has a happy husband, haha). I'm talking about medications, diets, exercise, vitamins, weird rituals, you name it!
I knew it might take awhile for me to get pregnant, so when people would ask after my husband and I got married, if we were planning on having a baby soon, I just made jokes and declared, "Not yet!" We were trying but I didn't want the constant, "Are you pregnant yet?" I don't keep much to myself, but I wanted to keep this to myself.
After a year of nothing, I started to become a little worried, but decided to go with the, "Just relax, don't try" advice I have been giving. Sorry folks, that didn't help me. So while you may have got pregnant when you were relaxed and not trying, not happening for me. That's when I decided it's time to bring a doctor in the mix, and unfortunately when I officially decided to tell people I was trying.
*Note: When bringing a doctor in the mix, plan on bringing a 100 people in the mix asking as well, asking how it's going. Second note: If someone doesn't tell you they are pregnant, it's not going well.
My doctor recommended Clomid. Clomid stimulates the release of hormones necessary for ovulation to occur. It is mainly used for treating female infertility. Clomid is used to stimulate ovulation (the release of an egg) when a woman's ovaries can produce a follicle but hormonal stimulation is deficient. [Thanks Drugs.com].
Now I don't know about others who have taken Clomid, but it was the worst for me. I should probably mention whenever I take medicine I get every possible side effect. So I got nauseated, breast tenderness and occasional spotting. Well thanks a lot Clomid, but those are also pregnancy indicators. That was an interesting period of time. Let's just call it a roller coaster. I was excited because it might help me have a baby, and then I'd get those side effects and I'm like, "Yes! It worked!" But e.p.t and Clearblue brought me back down to reality to tell me not yet. Those highs and lows were brutal. Especially with the raging headaches that came along with the Clomid.
So two rounds later and nothing. Oh, I can't say nothing. Between starting seeing my doctor and now there have been plenty of pregnancies announced and babies born among my family and friends. Now today I hear Kim K. is pregnant. (My first thought was poor Khloe). I may have to boycott baby showers, it's getting depressing now. Don't get me wrong, I'm SUPER excited for everyone, but sometimes it's sad for me. Which really messes with emotions, it's like Happy! Oh wait, Sad!
So my next appointment is January 24th. Let's hope for good things! I'd love to hear your stories about your funky uterus' or even about what you did to get pregnant (besides the Boom Boom Room, thanks. Everyone who is trying or tried and got pregnant has a happy husband, haha). I'm talking about medications, diets, exercise, vitamins, weird rituals, you name it!
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