Thursday, September 6, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Telling our families we're PREGNANT
Keri asked if telling our families was cute - it definitely went well. We have been very up front with them that we were trying over the last two years as we wanted them to support us when we were successful. Of course, we didn't realize it would take so long, but -for the most part- our famililes have been quite supportive through everything.
E called her dad about five minutes after our positive test, and her brother and sister in law shortly thereafter. We told our friends C&C that morning too. I also told my sister B the morning we found out. I called her a few times and then started calling her husband's phone b/c she didn't answer. When she finally answered his phone, she said, "what's wrong" b/c I'd called so many times. I lost my ear drum when I told her the news; she was so excited.
I did consider not telling my mom right away because she sometimes responds in ways that hurt my feelings, but I certainly didn't give her enough credit this time. I called her on Saturday, and her response was fantastic. She said it worked this time because she's been praying "extra hard" this month for us. News to me that she had been praying (or thinking of us) at all, and it certainly meant a lot to me. She said she was so happy for us over and over again. I told her on her birthday, so I feel good about that too.
We told K&B when they arrived on Friday, and we called my sister P after I told my mom. So, that's it. The cat's out of the bag. We are pregnant and our families all know. Rumor has it other people we know in real life read this blog too. To you - and anyone else in blogland that reads us - I ask that you delurk and leave a comment, so we know you know. We'd love to hear from you!
E called her dad about five minutes after our positive test, and her brother and sister in law shortly thereafter. We told our friends C&C that morning too. I also told my sister B the morning we found out. I called her a few times and then started calling her husband's phone b/c she didn't answer. When she finally answered his phone, she said, "what's wrong" b/c I'd called so many times. I lost my ear drum when I told her the news; she was so excited.
I did consider not telling my mom right away because she sometimes responds in ways that hurt my feelings, but I certainly didn't give her enough credit this time. I called her on Saturday, and her response was fantastic. She said it worked this time because she's been praying "extra hard" this month for us. News to me that she had been praying (or thinking of us) at all, and it certainly meant a lot to me. She said she was so happy for us over and over again. I told her on her birthday, so I feel good about that too.
We told K&B when they arrived on Friday, and we called my sister P after I told my mom. So, that's it. The cat's out of the bag. We are pregnant and our families all know. Rumor has it other people we know in real life read this blog too. To you - and anyone else in blogland that reads us - I ask that you delurk and leave a comment, so we know you know. We'd love to hear from you!
Monday, September 3, 2007
Labor Day
Everyone is still sleeping here. My sister and her husband are visiting this weekend, and I am the only one up... likely due to the fact that I'm the only one that didn't drink last night. :-) We are having a fantastic weekend, and we are so happy they were able to come this weekend. We've also now told our immediate families, and we even got to tell our weekend guests in person, which was a special treat.
Strangely, E and I aren't too nervous so far. I really thought I'd be much more uptight, waiting for bad news. It hasn't yet been a week and we have a long way to go, but we are feeling very good. I have a few minor symptoms. I am pretty tired, but I am also anxious, which means I'm not sleeping well. I have significant soreness that seems to fluctuate throughout the day, but is getting worse on average. I have some very slight indigestion after eating, but it seems that eating food that is good for me tends to lessen this (note to self: avoid waffle fries and donuts. And, no, I did not eat them at the same time, let alone on the same day.)
Quite frankly, I've never been filled with so much joy. It's so early, we know. We know too, how easy these things can slip away. Still, I think both E and I feel an amazing sense of contentment now; something we've not been able to accomplish before. The world feels like a different place than it did last month - hopeful and peaceful yet exciting with big unknowns. I'm all choked up just thinking about it...
We have our first Dr's appt on 10/5. I was so out of it when I was talking to the NP's office that I didn't even ask what we would be doing there. It seems that heartbeats can be heard at 12 weeks, so we probably won't have that opportunity. It's only a month away, though, so very close! We are also going to take a tour of the birthing center next week or the week after, to look into options other than hospital births. We have a good relationship with our NP's office, but want to investigate our choices and make the best decision for us.
So, that's as far as we've gotten. We bought a few books, and I won't be eating any more of that delicious chevre in our fridge. Thank you all for your wonderful comments and support. Thank you for being there for us.
Have a fantastic holiday if you are in the U.S. and a great Monday if you are elsewhere!
Strangely, E and I aren't too nervous so far. I really thought I'd be much more uptight, waiting for bad news. It hasn't yet been a week and we have a long way to go, but we are feeling very good. I have a few minor symptoms. I am pretty tired, but I am also anxious, which means I'm not sleeping well. I have significant soreness that seems to fluctuate throughout the day, but is getting worse on average. I have some very slight indigestion after eating, but it seems that eating food that is good for me tends to lessen this (note to self: avoid waffle fries and donuts. And, no, I did not eat them at the same time, let alone on the same day.)
Quite frankly, I've never been filled with so much joy. It's so early, we know. We know too, how easy these things can slip away. Still, I think both E and I feel an amazing sense of contentment now; something we've not been able to accomplish before. The world feels like a different place than it did last month - hopeful and peaceful yet exciting with big unknowns. I'm all choked up just thinking about it...
We have our first Dr's appt on 10/5. I was so out of it when I was talking to the NP's office that I didn't even ask what we would be doing there. It seems that heartbeats can be heard at 12 weeks, so we probably won't have that opportunity. It's only a month away, though, so very close! We are also going to take a tour of the birthing center next week or the week after, to look into options other than hospital births. We have a good relationship with our NP's office, but want to investigate our choices and make the best decision for us.
So, that's as far as we've gotten. We bought a few books, and I won't be eating any more of that delicious chevre in our fridge. Thank you all for your wonderful comments and support. Thank you for being there for us.
Have a fantastic holiday if you are in the U.S. and a great Monday if you are elsewhere!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Did yesterday really happen?
What a whirlwind. I couldn't work (not like it is hard to distract me from this place these days), I couldn't form sentences, I couldn't sleep last night, and I feel crazy.
S and I went out for dinner last night. During dinner we were talking about how we both always felt like we would get pregnant but never thought we would see a positive pregnancy test. That doesn't really make sense but we were both feeling/thinking it for the last few months. I think that is why I had to buy three more boxes of tests (all different brands) and test 6 times before I could believe it.
We have let a few people know outside of blogworld but are waiting to tell everyone that doesn't read it here until we are closer to the second trimester. Some family is visiting us in the coming month though so they are being saved for in person notifications!
Now we just need to make sure this little one has staying power...hang in there little one!
S and I went out for dinner last night. During dinner we were talking about how we both always felt like we would get pregnant but never thought we would see a positive pregnancy test. That doesn't really make sense but we were both feeling/thinking it for the last few months. I think that is why I had to buy three more boxes of tests (all different brands) and test 6 times before I could believe it.
We have let a few people know outside of blogworld but are waiting to tell everyone that doesn't read it here until we are closer to the second trimester. Some family is visiting us in the coming month though so they are being saved for in person notifications!
Now we just need to make sure this little one has staying power...hang in there little one!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Dear Blogland
We would like to extend our apologies for excluding you. We hope you can forgive us, but we have been in a TWW this month and we've never said a thing. I think we just really wanted a quiet month. In fact, we weren't even planning on trying until the very last minute. We did an at-home insem; two vials in one shot b/c it arrived after I felt ovulation sensation.
So to the point of this post, here is how our morning went:
6:00 AM alarm for temp taking (yes, we still do it)
6:03 AM decided to test, after getting another day of high temps
6:06 AM go back to bed and decide to look later
6:07 AM "Um, Sara, I think there is a line" after checking with cell phone light and bedside lamp
6:10 AM Erin went to store and bought three more boxes of HPTs
Guess what they all said: PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have been trying since June of 2005 and have NEVER received a positive. This was an at home insem w/ no drugs.
We're just trying to let it all sink in.
So to the point of this post, here is how our morning went:
6:00 AM alarm for temp taking (yes, we still do it)
6:03 AM decided to test, after getting another day of high temps
6:06 AM go back to bed and decide to look later
6:07 AM "Um, Sara, I think there is a line" after checking with cell phone light and bedside lamp
6:10 AM Erin went to store and bought three more boxes of HPTs
Guess what they all said: PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have been trying since June of 2005 and have NEVER received a positive. This was an at home insem w/ no drugs.
We're just trying to let it all sink in.
Monday, August 27, 2007
The sky is falling.....
nope just the ceiling of our garage. Our garage is kinda different, it is under a portion of the house and our three season porch. Well, after about 12 days of heavy rains a small leak has caused the garage ceiling to sag, then drip, and then break aprart and fall. I spent a good few hours on Sat. pulling the drywall down and removing the moldy insulation. Now we need to find the leak, seal it and drywall the cieling. But, it is raining again so we may be able to see the leak now that we don't have a ceiling.
FUN FUN!
FUN FUN!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
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