TTC a Miracle 2009

Darn...I found a really cute ticker at widdlytinks.com but it's too big for my signature. So I tried just pasting it into a message so I could show you guys but it was just all the text code =( Darn computers!

But if you want to see what it would have looked like, go to widdlytinks.com and look at the Due Date Countdown Ticker.

Shannon-Sorry AF showed…bah!

Stacey-You’re getting so close! Yipes! I can’t wait till a new baby is here!

Maureen-I can’t wait to find out what your HCG is either! I wouldn’t worry about symptoms too much and try not to focus on them!

The prune juice is working for Ben! A little too much so now we’ve gone down to ½ oz a day rather than 2 oz a day…. Poor Matt got the first diaper where it was a total blow out! LOL but he seems much more comfortable.

Matt’s grandpa passed away this morning at 7:20. He was in a hospice center so it was expected but still not easy. We’re supposed to be going to his mom’s today but I’m not sure what the heck is going on now. Just keep Matt and his family in your prayers.

thank you Holly! i am the same way lol

stacey- yay!! pack those bags!!

Kate - I'll keep your family in my prayers.

Stacey - our your bags packed girl since your time is close you never know. When is the next time you have to go to the dr.?

Maureen - I know what ticker you are talking about and they are so cute. I hate that some tickers are bigger than others and is hard to use on forums speaking of tickers its about time for me to get a new one too...how are you feeling? you are almost at the mark can't wait until your dr. appt. tomorrow i know you can't either.

AFM - well Christmas was wonderful. My left thumb joints are bothering me more, but it's just at night and early morning. I'm going to talk to my dr. about when I go back to him on the 6th but i figured its just because my hands and feet are starting to swell. So I'm just going to start drinking more water and watch the sodium intake to see if that helps. The brace I bought helps my wrist so I'm sure it's just carpal tunnel.

Hello to everyone else that I missed...what happened to the background all I see is upgrade to pro today...

Yeah the background is making me cross-eyed! LOL

Kate--I am so sorry to hear about Matt's grandpa. It is always so hard to lose a loved one...especially at the holidays.

Shannon--how are you feeling?

Natasha--How are you doing? You are more than 1/2 way there!

AFM: I keep running to the bathroom b/c I feel so 'wet' down there that I think AF has shown up, lol. Not spotting though! I am so happy b/c I have never gone this far before without even spotting.
But unfortunately I think my cold is getting worse. Once I got my BFP I attributed my cold symtpoms to just PG symtpoms, but DH is getting it now too. He is going to call in sick to work tonight b/c he was miserable last night. I really need to go out and buy some more dayquil for him. Too bad I can't take some too...wait, I didn't mean that. I will gladly suffer through this cold as long as my baby stays healthy!

Oh...and I found another really cute ticker last night, but again I can't figure out how to load it on here. It has all sorts of links where you can copy it to facebook, myspace, different blog site. Maybe when Heather gets back she can give me some insight.

Hope everyone is doing well today.

Maureen - it is probably both i know i started feeling sick like around 6 weeks and i didn't know if it was preg. or cold. I'm feeling good except from the pain from swelling but it's tolerable. With the tickers I would try all of them and then see if you can save on here. That's what I did.

Well I found another ticker I like from Whattoexpect.com. I was able to link it in my signature...but you have to click on it to open it. What's weird is that the What to expect ticker is showing me at 6 weeks...hmmm.

Maureen - I think if the ticker has a url in it then you can use it. If it has just a website name than it's harder.

Shannon - Sorry to hear about AF arriving for you. That really stinks and especially when your hopes are up so high. It's hard not to be sad.

Holly - How was Gwen's first Christmas? I'm so happy for you and that you finally have your little girl with you.

Stacey - Get those bags packed! It has to be so surreal that you're going to see your LO so soon.

Hope everyone had a good Christmas!

AFM - The IUI went well. There was one incident though: my husband got there to give his sample at 8:15 (the IUI was scheduled for 10:30) and there was no one there. He had to walk all over the hospital trying to figure out what was going on - they called several people and no one answered. I called my RE's office (I work through a satellite clinic since the RE is two hours away) and left messages - we were both very panicked. So, to make a long story short, someone finally called my cell phone looking for my husband. Apparently, on Saturdays (when the clinic is closed) you have to take a different route to get to the area we usually go to - the nurse NEVER told me this on Wednesday when I set up the appointment. This nurse has dropped the ball on a few things now, but nothing as important as this. When the RE's office called me back, we had everything figured out, but I still told them about all of this and they said that they were going to give this feedback to the satellite clinic. I hope that people don't think I'm annoying and that I did the right thing by saying something to the RE's office - we really just didn't know what was going on when everything was locked up and there was no one around. The IUI itself was fine - my husband had another good sample. I had some cramping during the IUI and afterwards too (all tolerable). When I was on the examination table I just started crying. It was such a stressful morning with not knowing if we would even be able to do the IUI since my husband couldn't find anyone and then just the regular IF thoughts that go through my mind. I pulled it together though and actually am not feeling crampy today - just a little bloated. I was so crampy for about two days after the IUI last time so I hope that everything is good and that not feeling crampy isn't a bad sign - I hope that I ovulated and everything. Anyway, sorry this was so long and thanks for reading!

clare - I hope everything turns out okay for you. sending baby dust.

Clare--What a stressful situation! I think you were absolutely right in giving the feedback to the main clinic. You guys aren't mind readers...how were you supposed to know where to go? I am KFC & praying that you catch that egg(s)!!

Gigi--Cute tickers!

Natasha--The one that I posted today has a url...but I couldn't figure out how to may it show up.

Here is a belly shot. I am freaking huge. It looks like triplets lol.

Sounds like everyone had a great Christmas!! We did too. The boys had fun. Leo was not into opening gifts so Brennan was happy to take over! We had dinner for DH bday last night. There was about 10 adults and 10 kids and it was crazy. My house isnt big enough. I have a lot of cleaning up to do after work today.

Shannon- so sorry AF showed

Kate- I am glad the prune juice is working! So sorry for DH grandpa. I know it is hard around the holidays. My grandma passed away the day after christmas 9 yrs ago.

Clare- poor DH. I am KFC for you!!!

Here aer the boys in their new bunk beds!

I am back!!!

I will be back on later

Becky - I really like the picture. It looks like Leo is looking up for Brennan lol.

Heather - How come when I go to type in the reply box i start to write and I can't see what I am writing. I have to change my color before I can see what im's writing, Any thoughts on that? It's like since I am writing in white it is invisible. hmm?

Becky--Looks like they love the bunk beds. Did they sleep any better??

Heather--Welcome back!

I just got back from getting my blood drawn. Now the wait begins until I hear back from the office. DH pounced on me as soon as I got home "Is the baby ok?!?" I just laughed and told him we were dealing w/Dynacare (same lab our hospital uses) and that it would be hours before the office got the results.

Maureen- Brennan is sleeping better. Leo is still getting up around 2:30-3:30. I hope your numbers are great!

Whoa! I couldn't see what I was typing until I changed the color too! Weird!

Maureen- I can't wait to hear the good news!

Kate- THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! You are awesome! When I first saw your message on FB, I tried to send you a message but it failed (I wrote something like: awww...you didn't have to get me anything! That's so uneccessary!). LOL! Then, I was doing stuff around the house and it hit me! You found a Viziati! I'm glad that original message didn't go through! I can't wait to see it in real life!

Okay ladies,

Font Color: I don't have a problem. It should show up black while you are typing it. like it is now for me. The font will automatically switch when posted to the beige color.

Let me know if it works if now I will go into the lay out later and see what is going on.

I'm typing this (and it should be balck) but I can't see anything. I wonder what's up?

Here are some pictures of Ezra...

Maureen-
Totally normal to feel more "wet" in the nether regions during pg! I still freak out and run in expecting to see spotting or something and this is baby #3 for me! I can't wait to hear how your beta results are looking right now.

Becky S- The boys look cute in their beds

Clare- I'm glad you were able to do the IUI! I'm KFC for you!

Humm...okay I think some of you have a glitch.

How many are having problems with not being able to see when typing??

I am not having a problem all colors are as supposed to be in the back of the site...hummm