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I met my husband about 6 years ago and we got pregnant about a year into our relationship. He is 4 now and such an amazing kid! We have been struggling to have a successful pregnancy for 2 years now, with 4 miscarriages all in the first tri-mester

What does it all mean??

TTC= trying to conceive

BBT= basal body temperature

HPT= home pregnancy test

OPK= ovulation predictor kit

BFP= big fat positive (what we want!)

BFN= big fat negative (what we loathe...)




What's been going on?

Dec 2004: Met Derek at a friends birthday dinner (and didn't like him lol!)

Feb 2006: Conceived Owen by surprise

Sept 22, 2006: Derek and I got married

Nov 6, 2006: Owen was born!

Nov 2008: Decide to TTC for #2

Jan 2009: Longest cycle ever, take HPT and got a BFP. Go to dr and find out we're mid miscarriage

May 2009: BFP!

June 2009: Go to DR for first OB appointment to find no heartbeat, off to hospital for D&C. Told to wait 3 months before TTC again

Dec 2009: BFP and one week later start bleeding, miscarriage #3

Jan 2010: Go in to see DR, check blood and all organs working well, and ovulating well.

April 2010: Another BFP. About a week later start bleeding again, miscarriage #4.

May 2010: Talk to my DR, has me wait 6 months before TTC again.

Sept 2010: Go to follow up with DR, has me start taking prenatal vitamins, baby asprin and progesterone 48 hours after ovulation (to take until my cycle starts, or reach 13 weeks in a pregnancy)

March 7th 2011: BFP!!!!! (over the next few days I ended up taking 4 tests to be for sure positive)

April 4th 2011: First OB appointment... saw lil baby on ultrasound and STRONG heartbeat of 175 bpm.

June 27th 2011: Second ultrasound, we're having a lil boy!

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

extra income

I've been trying my hardest to try to help our family out financially. I watch my friends 2 kids which brings in some money, but I'm not making as much as I did last year watching them. Plus, we're paying for Owen's preschool now. On Monday's I work at Baydo dong a little title work, which will bring in more money. Now, this will work for a while... but mid June, I will be without the extra kids... yep, mom is a teacher. So for 2 1/2 months we barely make due. I've dabbled in sewing, but lack the confidence to actually try making more things. I can't take pictures and I am not crafty enough to make things to sell on Etsy. My mom suggested I do party planning, but I wonder if there is even a market for something like that in this economy. It is something I would love to do... we will see. I'm going to be praying about it because I really don't want to be broke this summer.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

what I don't get...

You see... I got rid of all my baby stuff. The only things I have are a crib and changing table, mainly to have a place for one of the kids to sleep (and my mom would kill me if I got rid of it!). When and if I have another baby, I'm not going to make anyone replace my baby stuff. I'm not going to have a huge baby shower and register for a butt load of stuff that I chose to sell. Why is that someone else's problem?? I feel like people who have kids fairly close in age and replace all of their stuff that is in good condition and could be used for another child are kinda being greedy. I mean, if I have to get all that stuff that I sold back, I will buy used most likely. I just don't see why people feel they HAVE to have all new for another baby... blows my mind.

ugh

I'm going to have to start taking my progesterone by this weekend. I'm not looking forward to it AT ALL! I have soreness in my breasts today, which surprises me. I never get that when I'm not on progesterone. I wonder if my body is starting to produce what it needs to at the right time of the month... wouldn't that be amazing!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

last day

Oh ya... It's my last day of eating how I've been eating. I have usually put off eating well because we're always trying to get pregnant. I need to just take charge of my body and my eating habits. I did so well in Hawaii because I didn't have the idea that I might get pregnant hanging over my head. I just went shopping and got all the stuff I loved to eat while in Hawaii so that I can get back into that routine. I don't care if I lose a few pounds then gain it cause I get pregnant, better than starting off where I'm at. Gonna try to be disciplined now!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

weight a minute!

I've been busting my rear at the gym... working out hard! I mean, I increased my run by a mile and I come out sweating profusely. So, why have I only gained weight?? Oh ya, my little frenemy named Progesterone. She's a nasty lil wretch let me tell you! She holds this whole baby thing over my head and makes me gain weight. I have to take her because if I don't I may have another miscarriage, but if I do take her... she's just mean to my scale ugh. I'd like to break up this "friendship" but I can't. Grrrrr

Monday, January 17, 2011

Phew!

They've all come and gone! Due dates that is... My last due date was before Christmas and it's very nice to not think about which one is coming next. I'm keeping my head up knowing that God is going to give me new hope. Hope to have a baby...

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Don't give up

Today I hosted, along with my mom, my cousin's sprinkle. A sprinkle is a party for a second baby (or 3rd etc.) instead of showering the mom to be with gifts we sprinkle her with diapers, wipes and clothes. Since she should have all of the basic stuff for a baby she will just need a little "sprinkling" ;] Anyways, it went so well! So many people made it out and I was really happy with how everything turned out. I am hoping my cousin Tarah posts the photos soon so I can share them! Cindy got a ton of super cute clothes for Miss Payton, who is due next month, and lots of diapers and wipes! I'm so glad we did this for her... she's such a great mom and she deserved to be spoiled for the day.

Cindy and I have an unfortunate connection... she has had a few miscarriages also. She had hers before her son Wyatt and all we blighted ovums. She has been such a sweetheart and has been very supportive to me throughout this whole process. If you had told me that when we got older, she and I would be close I would've just scoffed at you... Thank God for this girl! Her and I got to talking about the miscarriages and I of course started crying (thankfully after everyone was gone!) and she just kept hugging me and telling me to not be discouraged and to not give up... she didn't and now she's on baby #2. I was on the way to giving up completely, and I just can't. I know God wants to give me new hope... new hope for what he will do in my life. I am going to not give up... Thank you to Cindy for just being that silent strength I needed today.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

do I throw in the towel?

As I sit here with cramps... (hopefully not tmi) I wonder if having another baby is even meant for me. I know that Owen will be enough for me if that's the case. But, I guess I'm waiting for God to either say "yes" or "no". We've been trying again for 4 months... in our 26 month journey we've gotten nowhere. I've gotten to a point where I don't want to deal with the heartache anymore. I don't want to have the monthly disappointment. It's hard... I'm waiting for God to speak to me and tell me what I need to do.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

No Matter What!

BFN

Yep, another one. I saw a dip in my BBT today and I knew that the test would most likely be negative, but took on for the heck of it. I'm getting used to seeing just one line, which in all honesty is easier to handle these days than seeing a positive. It scares me to think I may see two lines... most people would jump for joy. I for one become terrified, but that stems from everything I've been through. The last 4 times I've had a positive test, it's ended in miscarriage. So, as much as I want to be pregnant and have a baby, I'm scared at the same time. Thank God that I've become less emotional with each negative test. I know my time will come... maybe not now, maybe not even in 2011, maybe not until 2016... I just don't know and I've accepted that.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

why do I doubt?

I always stress about money and life in general... I have to know by now that God provides and always takes care of us! Once again he came through with just enough money to get bills paid and through to the next week. He's amazing!!! Why do I doubt him???

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

having a day

I'm super tired... sick and I have 3 kids who won't listen to a word I say today. I just want to quit. Say I'm done and walk upstairs and take a nap, but that's not possible. These darn progesterone pills make me tired, and cranky, so that doesn't help one bit! This isn't exactly where I saw myself... watching other people's kids. I love these kids, but it's not easy sometimes. I miss the days in Hawaii where it was just me and Owen. I got so much done and I could just watch some tv, put on a movie for Owen and have quiet time. The only quiet time I get is nap time. When Owen was a baby my house was spotless! And when I didn't have the kids during Christmas break, I had everything caught up. Ugh, it's just one of those days where everything kinda piles up and I hate life in general lol! Ask me tomorrow and I may be having a blast watching the kids! haha!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

New Year

So this new year is well welcomed. I can't say that 2010 was a bad year... I only had one miscarriage (huge drop since 3 in 2009), we were employed the whole year, we are all healthy and for goodness sakes we got to live in HAWAII!!!! I can't say it was a bad year after that ;]

This year I'm looking forward to warmer weather here in WA (it was 15 degress driving home last night!), Owen finishing his first year of preschool, a new niece or nephew and lots of amazing memories with friends and family. I don't have a resolution... I don't want to set myself up for failure and get down on myself for not following through (which I am so good at). The last 2 years I have had a goal of getting pregnant or having a baby that year... I don't want to have that goal simply to not be heart broken at the end of the year. So, instead I'm focusing on what is here now... my husband, son, friends and family. Happy New Year everyone!!!