Amazing day

I have a couple friends from college that live here in Jax and are pregnant. Michelle is due 12/30 and Leonie is due 1/2. Yesterday, Leonie found out she was having a boy. This was not the outcome she was hoping for or expecting but is coming around to the idea. Today was Michelle's big US but her husband is out of town for work. So, she asked us to come with her. What an amazing experience. I am so blessed to have been a part of this day for her. I started to tear up when the tech let us hear the heart beat. What a miracle, plain and simple. As the tech moved her hand around, we saw what was most clearly boy-bits. The tech said he was "well endowed" which made Bill beam through the phone. The baby is perfect.
I can't even express how grateful I am to have been able to be there today. It makes be realize that much more how much I want to be a mother and just how incredible the process of pregnancy is.

been a while

So, the cycles are starting to get down in the low 30 day range. We ditched the condoms last month (wahoo!!) so I guess that means we started trying last month as well. At first, I thought the timing was right now. But, as another week went by, I realized I had no ovulated when I thought I did. Too late to really "try" at that point but I have to admit that the first 2ww (2 week wait) was crazy. I was the crazy nest girl who over thought every little twinge, cramp and spot. I tested several times and got good at peeing in a cup. Had 8 days of spotting followed by 3 day period. Not a fan of the 11 days there...

Onto this cycle. Its on!! After my period, we are on the every other day method until Im sure I have ovulated. Now, for some TMI, Jeremy and I are not the sex that often kind of kids. We are getting really good at the practice (LOL) but lord, this is a lot of sex for us. Last night, he proclaimed that "Im sure they boys got into the birth canal that time" and "if those boys don't find an egg, there isn't an egg to be found!" I love his determination.

So far though, we are still having fun with the process and aren't stressing about it. I dont think sex under pressure to conceive would be so fun. We will give it another few months until I start using the ovulation predictor kits.

On the job front, Im actually looking now. I started really applying in late June. Still not sure what I really want to do so I apply for anything that looks interesting. I need to get something soon though so we can be more comfortable getting into a house.

I'll be sure to keep you posted on this month's 2ww!

One more cycle to go!

Wahoo!! So, I started my period today after a 33 day cycle. Down from 38 so its getting there. Once this cycle is over and the next starts (late July) we will start actually trying!! How exciting. I have a feeling it will take a few months so I dont have my hopes up for things to happen quickly. Im just excited that my cycles are fixing themselves.

wahoo, I think I ovulated

My cycles have been super wonky since coming off the pill. the last 2 have been 40ish days. This is fun with a week of spotting and a week of actual period. Good times... Anyway, I have been charting and all and have been ovulating around day 27. This really is a little late and doesn't leave long enough for implantation if we were really trying. So, this month comes around and Im looking at my chart, and paying attention to the lovely cervical mucus and low and behold, I believe I ovulated on day 17 this month. We will see how long the cycle lasts now but it gives me hope for some normalcy in the future.

One step closer

I am officially on prenatal vitamins. Now these are just good to be on overall but I have never been one to remember my vitamins so I just dont take them. Go figure since I was religious about my birth control pills. I have found a couple doctors I want to call as well as a couple doulas that I think will be in line with my feelings about birth. One does massage and teaches yoga and I think I will end up with her. I have always believed in the power of touch and massage and yoga has been such a calming thing to me, let alone the flexibility it gives. I have just never had to think about where a certain doctor delivers before (sounds like pizza right?) so I feel like I need to make a good decision on this before we really get started.
My charting is ok. It doesnt appear that I ovulated this month but after 10 years on the pill, I guess my body gets to re-regulate. I just want to get my period so I can figure out my cycle...Im not one to like surprises. I will be buying TCOYF this week (Taking charge of your fertility) so I can really get a handle on what my body is doing. I have been told that its a great read for all women, not just those trying to get PG. The good news is that we have several more months before we actually "try" so I will know by then if Im still not O'ing. But truthfully, July cant get here soon enough. Something inside me just clicked and I am ready for this next phase.
My other news is I think its time for me to head back to work. I have had my fill of feeding the baby fever by being on message boards all day. I need to get back in there, let my brain work again and make some money. I have started looking and working on the resume so wish me luck.

Let the charting begin

So I started charting this weekend in an effort to understand my cycle. I am now taking my basal body temp every morning before I wake up and entering on my graph. that part isnt so bad, I just have to remember to hide the thermometer when my mother in law visits. I guess Im looking for a drop in temp before a spike up. that is supposed to indicate ovulation. Hopefully after a couple cycles off the pill, I will be regular and know when its coming. Thats not so bad I think to myself.... Only to realize that the BBT charting is secondary to tracking cervial fluid. Thats right, I have to check myself every time I go to the bathroom to learn the difference between sticky, egg-white and cloudy. Apparently, egg white is prime baby making time. With a little luck, egg white coincides with temp drop and everything is hunky dory. Who knew there was a science to this? I thought you just F** like rabbits and everything works out. I guess that does work but knowing how many people have fertility issues, I thought charting would give us a head start in case there are any problems. Plus, if I am regular, it will give us the best shot of getting pregnant in the time frame we really want.

I have started lurking on some chat boards to learn what other people are going through. I think it makes me think about it more. This is just like the evil wedding planning process. But since I cant really talk to my friends about my cervical fluid, it gives me an outlet.

So anyway, thats my deal. Im taking my tempurature and feeling for cervical fluid. Dont be jealous! My other news is that I have found a yoga studio that I am going to try for the first time today. I am so excited to get back into my practice. I like myself better when I go and I just feel better all the way around. I sleep better, Im nicer, more productive and more positive. Plus, I need something to get this baby stuff off my brain!

I'm the new kid here

So here I am, the new kid on the blog. I have dabbled in blogging on my myspace page but since I really don't have many activities right now, the thoughts are a little slow going. I have to admit that I am enjoying being able to stay at home right now. I know it can't last forever but I will give it another few weeks at least. I'm not ashamed to say I don't know what I even want to do once I'm done being a lady who lunches. The right thing will come along though, that I am sure of. In the mean time, at least I don't have to stress about it.

I'm getting to take my sister for spring break so that should be an adventure. Not really sure what to do with a 10 yr old but we will figure it out. I just cant see being a couple hours away and not being more involved with her. My dad is an ass to be sure, but that doesn't mean Heather has to lose out on having a sister. I can be the bigger person in this.

Here is my only other news....Jeremy and I are starting to talk about having a baby. YIKES! LOL I went off BC last week so I can start charting and all that good stuff. Not going to really start "trying" until August or September. We'll see how it goes. Hopefully there won't be any complications. I won't promise not to post about the TMI stuff since Im not posting this on my myspace yet and need someplace to keep my thoughts---too many prying eyes and running mouths. But, if its really TMI, I will give fair warning :-)

Thats all for now kiddies. Have a great day and I will try to be more amusing on the next go around.