Pre-Seed

Let's face it....trying to make a baby, isn't always the most romantic of situations.  Scheduling sex, peeing on sticks to see if you're ovulating/pregnant, checking temperatures, trying specific positions that may or may not be the most comfy, but provide the best "sperm flow".   Not exactly sexy.  So...us ladies might have a slight issue with dryness.  With that in mind....I ordered some Pre-Seed , a sperm-friendly lubricant for the hubs and I to try.  I just figured with everything else that we are fighting, we don't need one more hinderance using KY or Astroglide or some other OTC lube.    AGAIN, you may be thinking eww, TMI...but, some people may not know that some lubricants can slow down the swimmers and even defect them, which is fine if you're not trying to get pregnant. And some people may not know that this is available!  But...the link is highlighted above to click on that goes straight to the website that I ordered it from.  YAY! 

With this "miracle lube" came a precious little packet of "baby dust" with a little poem on the front of the packet that reads" This baby dust is special, and is being sent to you, hoping it will help, your fondest dreams come true."  It's just some baby shower confetti in a cute little bag, but I just think it's sweet.  A special little touch that does not go un-noticed.  Thanks Baby Hopes for giving us a little sparkle of hope in this sea of doubt!

Strength, Love & Faith,
~Charity

Random...Oh, So Random!

Down two more pounds!  I feel so good, and it will only get better!  Now if I could just stick to working out every day instead of sporadically like it has been lately...oops!

In baby making news....PF11.2 ~as my husband and I call it~  (Pork Fest, 2011, round 2) (HA!) has commenced! TMI, I know...but the hubs and I like to keep a sense of humor about this situation...Thank God for my husband!  Pray for baby dust to fall upon us!!

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In other news, HUNTING SEASON STARTS TOMORROW!!  I'm so excited!  My family does outfitting for out of state hunters and some older people who may have a harder time hunting.  The electricity that is among all of us on the first day of hunting season is palpable! I LOVE IT!! 

Thanks for reading my random useless thoughts haha! Have a FABULOUS weekend all!

The Big Three Oh!

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Well folks, down a total of 10 more pounds for a grand total of 30!!!!! (Since May, which means 10 since I started this Blog in September)  I was so frikken happy when I stepped on that scale at work today!  YAY!!  Now...On to the next 30!

Monthly Bills

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Welp, no pregnancy for me yet.  My monthly bill came today.  Surprisingly Im not as upset as I thought I'd be....I will take the small victory that I started another cycle which will make it two months in a row!! 

My husband is so stinking wonderful.  I know that many marriages suffer when put through the ringer like this. However, ours is growing ever stronger.  While this journey certainly hasn't been easy, having an amazing partner like my Jay Jay has made it easier to handle.  I love him so much that I can never ever even begin to put into words the feelings I have for this man. 

Anyways, I hope that everyone is having a good week.  Take care!

Thanks for reading!  Charity

Pea Soup

I stumbled across this recipe last fall and LOVE it.  It's perfect for this time of year when the weather gets chilly and it only takes about 30 minutes!  I hope you try it and enjoy!

2- 14oz cans reduced sodium chicken broth
2c. chopped onions
1- lg baking potato peeled and cubed
1-16oz bag frozen peas
1/4tsp- salt
1/4tsp-pepper

Combine broth onion and potato in a large saucepan, cover and bring to a boil.  Cook uncovered until the potatoes are fork tender (8-10 mins). Stir in the peasand bring to a simmer.  Reduce the heat and cook until the peas are bright green (about 5 mins)

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the soup cool for 5 mins,

Pour the soup into a blender in batches and puree.  Return soup to the saucepan and stir in salt and pepper.  Cook over high heat,stirring, just until heated through (1-2 mins)

Serves 4

Metformin

Well...got my prescription for Metformin today.  I am going to get it filled this weekend when we can make it to Walmart since it is about 10 bucks cheaper there than it is at our local drugstore.  I was a bit skeptical at first about taking Metformin,but I trust this Doc very much and I know he wouldn't give me anything that would hurt me or that he didn't think would help. While Metformin is most commonly used for treatment of Type 2 Diabetes, it is also used to treat PCOS and increase the chances of women getting pregnant.  I have read up online and have read many success stories, and my Doc himself said that his sisters had taken it to aid in their conception journeys, so that makes me feel much better. 

For more information about Metformin and Pregnancy, Click here.

Thanks for reading! Charity

Nervous Feelings

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I am really worried.  I am scared that I am just setting myself up for disappointment by being so optimistic about finally ovulating.  It's not like I'm expecting to be instantly pregnant...but at the same time, I am hopeful that I am.  I have a nervous stomach constantly now and will until I can finally take a pregnancy test and know for sure.  It's so hard to sum up my feelings about this, but like I said, I am hoping that I am pregnant, but I'm not banking on it...and while I will be disappointed if I'm not, I will still be hopeful that it will happen soon, and with the medicine that my doc is planning on putting me on to regulate my cycles, I'm sure it will be sooner than later.  I should really just take the fact that I CAN ovulate as it's own victory for now, and just be calm and hopeful until those two little pink lines pop up on that fateful pregnancy test.  I could use some prayers from those of you who read this.  Prayers for patience, understanding, calm, and for that positive pg test to come in the near future.  Thank you so much in advance!

Thanks for reading!  Charity

GAHHHH!!!

This.....has been a week! 

So, after a long week of waiting for my Doc friend to have a moment to take a look at my ultrasounds, he got to it yesterday, and.....NO PCOS!!!  YAY!!!! 

On another note...I HAVE OVULATED THIS MONTH!  I know,  how exciting, right?  However for someone who doesn't do this on a monthly basis...and is wanting to get pregnant...this is pretty spectacular news!  In fact, I wasn't sure I even COULD ovulate because every ovulation test I have taken up to this last cycle has come up negative...and for the last 3 days I have had POSITIVE ones!  I can't describe the weight that this has taken off of my shoulders...knowing that I CAN do this is amazing.  So, now I am confident that sooner than later we will have a precious babe in our arms.  Maybe even 10 months from now.  GAH! 

In other news....down 2 more pounds this week!  YAY!