Thursday, November 29, 2012

Thankful Day 29

I am thankful for saltines and 7Up. I wish 7Up didn't have high fructose corn syrup in it. Both sooth my belly lately.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Thankful Day 28


I am thankful for Wednesday nights with my mother in law. We always have a good meal and visit with her. I'm so luck to have a supportive mother in law who loves us so much.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Thankful Day 27


I am thankful for locks. I feel safer with locks on the doors. I always said I'd never live in a house without a deadbolt. After getting broken in to in 2006 I like them even more. I still wonder what happened to my laptop they stole.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Thankful Day 26

I am thankful for crackers. Unsalted saltines. The nausea hits around 5:30 pm then again around 8:30 pm and it doesn't really end until I go to sleep. I haven't been sleeping well. I wonder if the waves of nausea come in the night but I just can't wake up enough to feel them.

When should I tell my parents? After the holidays? They'll still have 6+ months to get excited/upset.


Sunday, November 25, 2012

Thankful Day 25

I am thankful for Christmas decorations. I love putting them up. I love playing Christmas music. I love the feeling I get. The ambiance it creates. I love thinking about giving. A house in our subdivision burned to the ground Fri night. I ran to wal-mart to buy the family some things. That's what Christmas is about...but I would do that any time of year. I'm buying a little girl some jewelry for a work Christmas giving tree. I can't wait to buy our tree, I love the way it makes our house smell. Thank you Christmas.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Thankful Day 24

I am thankful for old movies. I watched Pretty Woman last night before falling asleep. It is such a good feeling to see those old love stories. They just don't make classics like that anymore.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Thankful Day 23

I am thankful for my bed. It's king sized. It's warm. It has plenty of room. And this week with being SO TIRED, I'm super thankful I can fall into it at night and sleep. Although, I've missed my wife since she's been with her family for the holiday.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Week 4

Today I am officially 4 weeks into this creating life thing we're doing. We got a + on my birthday. I went to the bathroom around 0830 that morning and used the stick. The line showed up before the control line even did. I ran into the bedroom and woke my Wife and told her to go look in the bathroom. She screamed like I've never heard her before. We are both still in shock. It doesn't seem real yet, even with a few symptoms. 

I've had reflux, a few pimples-boob/back/face/neck (unusual for me), and I am extremely tired. About 3 pm every day I have shut down mentally and physically. That's tough since I don't get off work until 5:30 pm. I keep reminding myself they say to sleep now, while I can. I've had a few bouts with nausea. It comes/goes quickly, but it's noticeable. I'm also urinating frequently. I don't think it's more than normal because my bladder seems to be on the small side. 

I've had some days of irritability. Hopefully that passes as the hormones get settled into growing our bean. 

It's bizarre to call ourselves 4 weeks because all the baby calendars use your LMP (last menstrual period) even if you know your conceive date. 

Looks like the psychic might have been right after all, our due date is July 30. 

I am going to enjoy every single moment of this. Tiredness, nausea, growing belly, and anything else that comes along. 

Closing thoughts...

TWINS? 

We have our 6 week ultrasound Dec 6. We meet to interview an OB the following day. We have one other in mind, and we'll choose between the two. One is a male, one is a female. We've got what is important to us in our heads...hopefully one will be on board with it during labor.



Thankful Day 22

I am thankful for Thanksgiving. I had to work today then my parents came up for dinner at Cracker Barrel. I missed my Wife so much. I'm thankful this day. I'm thankful I had a job to go to. I'm thankful for the pilgrims and the indians. I'm thankful for education and learning. I'm thankful for new ideas. I'm thankful for cramps, tiredness, and new superficial veins. Thank you Thanksgiving for being so wonderful this year.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Thankful Day 21

I am thankful for my friends. I don't have a ton of close friends, and I don't really like a lot of people. But the few friends who I've surrounded myself with are SO great. Some are text-only friends. Some are social media friends. Some are miles apart friends. Some are the kind if we got together today it would be where we left off. I have friends I would like to see more often. Thank you for my FRIENDS.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Thankful Day 20

I am thankful for my cell phone. I use it for almost all of my communication. I love texting. I love having the internet close by. I love checking social media sites. I love tracking my fertility charts. I love new apps. I love my Starbucks app--decaf, of course. Yes, I know there is a slight amount of caffeine in decaf, but it's minimal. I love being able to check the weather on my phone. I also love using chat to talk to My Wife throughout the day.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Thankful Day 19

I am thankful for wine. I can't drink it much right now, but I still love it. I love how it tastes, and makes me feel after half a glass. Yummm....

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Thankful Day 18


I am thankful for my birthday. I am thankful for pregnancy tests. I am thankful for LIFE. I am thankful for all my blessings. I am thankful for my Wife. I am thankful for my Pink concert tickets. I am thankful for Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I am thankful for fancy dinners. I am thankful for two lines. I am THANKFUL more today than I've ever been. 


Saturday, November 17, 2012

Thankful Day 17

I am thankful for massages...that's one of my birthday presents from My Wife. It was a reiki massage. I don't know how it works, but it does!! 

We also had a wonderful night at the movies. We watched Skyfall. 

Tomorrow is the big day!!

Friday, November 16, 2012

Thankful Day 16

I am thankful for television. I love being entertained!!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Thankful Day 15

I am thankful that I am out. It was hard...it was the probably the second hardest thing I've done. I am proud but still shy about it sometimes. I wish guys didn't hit on me...but sometimes I'm glad they do. I've contemplated getting my hair cut to look more gay...but my Wife says no..it's not me. And it's not... love long hair. I just wish people could look at me and say "yeah, she's gay" but along with that would come looks of hate and judgement. 

I'm still thankful I don't have to hide who I am or who I love.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Thankful Day 14

I am thankful for my education. I'm so glad I went back to college and finished rad school. I did good for myself. I did the right thing. I am so glad I can work hard, make a decent living, and provide.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Thankful Day 13

I am thankful for warmth. I hate being cold. I love warm fuzzy blankets, heating pads, warm baths, and a warm body next to me.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Thankful Day 12

I am thankful for toilet paper!! I got food poisoning this weekend. It's been awful. I've gone through MANY rolls of TP. Thank goodness for it...what did people use before TP was invented? 



Sunday, November 11, 2012

Thankful Day 11

I am thankful for our Veterans. My father was in the Army for 2 years, I am thankful for his service. I am thankful for all the men and women who give their lives for the cause of our nation. THANK YOU.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Thankful Day 10

I am thankful for down time with my Wife. Cuddle time. Love time. Lazy days. Lounging around. I love quiet moments with her. It's something money can't buy, and nothing can replace the feeling.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Thankful Day 9

I am thankful for Fridays. I always get excited when it gets close to 5:30 pm. It means my weekend has started. It means I get two days with my Wife. I love weekends!!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Thankful Day 8

I am thankful for my music...I couldn't live without it. It heals, it makes me dance, it makes me happy, it helps me when I'm sad. I love my XM subscription, too!!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Thankful November 7


I am thankful for my material possessions...my house, my car, my clothes, my toys, etc. I am blessed beyond belief. Some people can't rub two nickels together but I have things. Things don't always make me happy, but some days they do. I realize that life is about MORE than things, but we enjoy them and I am thankful to have them. 

Thank you for my THINGS!




Thankful November 6

I am thankful I can vote. I think everyone that's doing these "thankful" posts said the same thing. BUT I've got a little extra kick...we IUI'd today. We had our ultrasound this morning. This is our first (and hopefully only) medicated cycle. I had 5 measurable follicles, but only 2 BIG ones. 24.9 (right), 16.7 (right), 9.7 (right), 8.5 (left), 6.2 (left). We ran over to the docs office and she said we needed to IUI anytime. She gave me a trigger shot and I went to work.  As we left it we would IUI the next day, most likely. We tracked our dewar all day and it finally arrived around 2:15. My Wife called the docs office and asked if we could come IUI and they said if we come right NOW. I had a hunch this is what we should do. So...I left work at 3 pm and we IUI'd around 3:40 pm. I took the rest of the evening easy. We watched the election, we watched history. 

This morning my temperature SPIKED!! Looks like I ovulated right after we IUI'd!!! Those swimmers were right where they needed to be. Get this...my due date is July 30th if we get preggo this month...maybe the psychic isn't wrong afterall ?!?!?!

I felt good about the election, elated more like it. I was so glad our Prez won again. Good for women's rights, and good for marriage equality. Plus our IUI was a kick in the ass to Romney for what MY marriage is and what kind of FAMILY I am trying to create. Thank you America for making the right decision. Thank you for my ability to vote!! 


Monday, November 5, 2012

November 5 Thankfulness

I am thankful for food, especially desserts. I love eating, and I love food. I love my healthy shakes in the morning, I love my treats--candy, cakes, cookies, etc. They usually hurt my belly from the gluten intolerance, but I still love them.

I am thankful I can put three meals in my body every day. Some people can't...but I am blessed to eat healthy and hearty.


Sunday, November 4, 2012

Thankful November 4


I am thankful for Brianne's family. 

They took me in instantly as if I was blood. They have loved me. They treat me as good as their own. I love that they have shown me what true family can be. Even amidst the disagreements, they still come together to love and share. It has been different with gram gone, but they still have something very special that is so rare. I love being a part of something big, almost too big. 

To her family...Thank you for loving me. 

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Thankful November 3rd

I am thankful for my parents. We've had our disagreements over the years, but they are still my parents and I love them for all they've done for me. They have given me money when I didn't deserve it, and sometimes need it, but they've also bailed me out. When I lost my job 4 years ago they paid off my student loans. I am still very grateful for that.

I call my parents several times a week and don't take for granted I won't always be able to do that. I'm learning to let go of our disagreements and just enjoy that we are family and this is who I am blessed to have been born to.

I love my parents with all my heart, and thankful to still have both of them here.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Thankful November 2

November 2, 2012

I am thankful for my job. Some days I want to quit. Some days I want to go back to my old job. But, I love my job. I love my co workers. I love what I do. I love the patients I get to help. After losing my job in Sept 2008,  I realize how expendible I am. It's a privaledge to have a full time job with benefits. Thank you for my job.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Thankful November 1st

November 1st, 2012

   ***** Things I am thankful for *****


My Wife--She's my rock. I don't mean that cliche', but she is everything I would ever want in a spouse. In a life partner. She's the person I want to be standing next to when we're old. She's my oldest love, and it's pure, raw, and true.