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Five Things Friday
1. Emma is so used to hearing us say "You're getting so big!" whenever she gets off the scale at the Ped. office, she has started saying "You're getting so big Mama!" whenever she sees me on the scale. 
2. DH still doesn't really have a schedule nailed down for the summer, and it's irritating me. Someone new joined his group so they're going to be switching the schedule around AGAIN, and yet there's no word on when it's changing or what it's changing to. Stupid.
3. 21 Weeks today!! 
4. We told my parents about our name choice over the weekend up north so now it feels even more official. I can't believe I actually got DH to go for it. 
5. I could really use a sunny day.
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Re: Five Things Friday
This made me lol
) not that you're getting bigger though, just because Emma says the cutest things
1. DH and I have been playing wordfeud all morning, lol...
2. DH is kicking my butt.
3. I think we finally decided that we are going to go back to Kalamazoo to surprises his parents for the weekend.
4. We plan on redoing the guest bedroom/office for DH's parents this weekend. They have wanted to redo the room for so long, they just haven't had the time. I think they will really appreciate it!
5. I could really use a sunny day too!
Serendipity3, South Beach, Miami, FL 2012
1. We bought a new car last night
2. I'm picking it up at 5
3. FIL and his "wife" are coming into town this weekend. I'm excited to see them
4. I haven't been able to open my mouth for a week now
5. I'm lacking motivation today, especially since a couple of the bosses are gone (mine included). I'll probably sneak out at 3:30
1. We went to the Beaumont parenting group and it was ok. I think DH still needs some convincing.
2. I am currently without an office mate at work and I want to move to the empty desk, but that requires a lot of effort to move all my stuff. Plus my old office mate didn't completely clean out the desk when she moved so there's random folders and office supplies in there.
3. I think I might go shoe shopping during lunch.
4. The rain needs to stop.
5. Sometimes my cat is so annoying that I want to kick her across the room. (don't worry, I won't actually do it)
What kind of car did you get and why can't you open your mouth?
1. I have the day off today but it means nothing because nobody else has it off so no one can do anything, so it will be boring.
2. We have a one year old boys birthday today and I have met him like 5 times, and that was when he was a bitty baby. I have no idea what we are getting him.
3. I have to work on saturday but then I have two days off in a row and that has not happened since the honeymoon.
4. I am running out of things already. Um... I am at that point in my life that I really feel as though we don't have but maybe 2 true friends, and I came to this realization yesterday.
5. I know four people who are trying to conceive that are related to me in some way that live with in nine miles of each other, including myself. It will be interesting to see what happens!
1. I have checked out "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown three times now from the library on my Nook - I'm hoping I am able to finally finish it.
2. I have a stack of magazines & "real" books I need to read - it's getting a little ridiculous how far behind I am in my reading.
3. Part of me really doesn't want to put Dayne in his own room yet even though we agreed on 3 months. Jason's trying to figure out how to make sure his room is cool enough since we don't have central air so I may eek out a few more months of him sleeping in our room.
4. I am ready to chew my arm off - I cannot believe how hungry I am today.
5. My mom came over yesterday to visit and cried when she said goodbye to Dayne. She's really struggling with her choice to move back but I know she'll be "happier" with my dad.
1. It currently feels like 92 degrees in Tampa & 89 in Orlando, I want warmth, but not the humidity, and there's a 20% chance of rain so far the next few days there. I'm going to Florida (the "Sunshine State") to get away from all the rain!
2. I think I'm ready to tackle the airport w/2 kids, glad we have my aunt going along w/us. I'll just keep remembering it's for a vacation & our hotels are awesome, I may never leave the hotel!
3. I see Joshua walking w/in the month or so, which would be about 4 months earlier than Kaitlyn. She better watch out now.
4. Just got my email about the Wilton Tent sale, I can't wait to go to Chicago in 2 weeks for my 1st Tent sale. I hope I have enough room in the van for my purchases (Ritzy-could mean tons of baking I could do for you!)
5. I am only 6 1/2 lbs away from my 1st goal in weight loss, hopefully w/all the walking I do in Florida I'll be even closer when I return (hopefully I can eat good though, I hate the thought of eating out all the time, but our room has a full kitchen, so that might help!).
1. I would really like to go to a Chilis and eat way too much. That place sounds good right now.
2. I want to see Bridesmaids this weekend. I am still trying to convince DH.
3. There is a Chilis right by the movie theatre. It's like destiny.
4. I started running again this week. I only went twice. Running fail. I blame the weather.
5. My friend got engaged and is going to ask me to be in the wedding. It's out of OOT. I wasn't even sure if we were going to go (for a few reasons) and now she tells me she is going to ask me to be in it. Oops.
1. My friend at work finds out if she's having a boy or a girl today and I'm dying sitting here waiting for the text.
2. I'm hungry and because I'm so stressed out I want to pig out on crap.
3. It took me almost 2 hrs to get home yesterday and because of that I threatened DH that I was going to put our house up for sale and move closer to work.
4. I think people who don't RSVP on time are rude. I have to confirm my cupcake order TOMORROW and I'm still waiting on lots RSVP's.
5. I hate throwing parties. I hate having my house get trashed.
BFP#2: 8/14/11 M/C 8/30/11 6w1d
BFP #3: 10/26/11
Beta #1 @11dpo: 22 Beta #2 @13dpo: 90 Beta #3 @17dpo: 480
Missed m/c 12w3d 12/28/11, d&c 12/30/11
dx Homozygous C677T MTHFR
We got a 2011 Town and Country
I somehow messed up the joint in my jaw. It's almost like the joint is dislocating. I was sitting at work and literally one second it was ok and the next it wasn't. Saw my dentist and he referred me to a specialist, who can't get me in until tuesday
So until then I wait.
1. I got only 5hrs of sleep last night
2. 3hrs 15mins until departure from work
3. I am really praying hard that rain holds off this weekend, it can rain late at night, but not all night & please not all weekend.
4. our group of people camping this year is huge -- 22 adults & 14 kids. We pick one site to be "community fire", it's so much fun.
5. We have been known to get in trouble with DNR for being to loud so I anticipate the same with this many people.
My Chart
TTC since Sept 2009
Cycle#9-Natural BFP 7/9/2010 ~ m/c 7/31/2010 ~ 8/31/10 beta 0.
Nov/Dec 2011, started seeing RE. HSG-all clear! SA is good! DX = unexplained IF.
Cycle#25-50mg clomid, IUI#1 = BFP 12/24/11 ~ m/c 1/5/12 ~ 2/21/12 beta level finally 0.
Cycle#28- 100mg clomid + Ovidrel + IUI#2 = BFN
Cycle#29- Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI#3 = BFP 5/8/12 ~ betas dropped 5/17/12 ~ Cytotec(fail) D&C (fail) & then a methotrexate shot to get things going ~ 6/28/12 Beta FINALLY 0.
RPL tests reveal MTHFR mutation(1copy)-adding Folgard & BA and moving forward.
Cycle#32-Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI#4 = BFP!
Beta#1 8/21/12: 11, Beta#2 8/23: 71, Beta#3 8/25:174
9/4-seen sac/yolk, 9/7-9/12 hospitalized for a ruptured cyst causing massive internal bleeding.
9/11-seen HB!! 9/18- no HB, 9/21/12-D&C. Fetal tissue testing revealed a healthy boy. Now getting more tests to try to figure out this mystery
1. I just finally ordered the gallery wrapped canvas wedding picture from the Groupon I bought months ago.
2. I hope Ray's ok, I'm not looking forward to taking him to the vet.
3. It's only Day 2 of me tracking calories on an app & I already want to lie to it about the brownie I had last night. & the bagel I ate this morning.
4. We're verrrry close to paying off all CC debt. I want to celebrate by shopping. In cash, of course.
5. Me being at work today is pointless. I have yet to work.
Everything Wedding ♥ Persnickety Plates
I should start a blog or something with the crazy things she comes up with. She got a new little baseball mitt that my Dad bought for her, and she keeps calling it her "baseball hand". Makes me smile every time she says it.
1. Dh was told he's getting an offer from GM today.
2. Can't wait to hear the details and when they want him to start.
3. I wish I could give my 2 week's notice today.
4. I'm already getting anxious about the move.
5. This will be our 4th move in 2 years. Hopefully this is the last!
haha - I want to lie sometimes too esp when I see that I've really gone over my calorie intake for the day. But then I remember it's suppose to just help me stay accountable for the food choices I'm making and no one is judging me.
P.S I had a brownie last night too and it was fantastic. Well worth the extra calories in my opinion.
1. I kicked ars in my forecast review yesterday and the ops director keeps thanking me for saving him.
2. I cant wait to see Sasha tomorrow.
3. I'm having a hard time doing work today since the last two weeks have been very hectic
4. We decide this weekend if we are putting a pool in this summer or not.
5. The pool decision is getting harder everytime I go to craigslist there is a new awesome wakeboard boat available at reasonable pricing.
1. I'm so tired of all this rain
2. I have a ton to do today but just can't seem to get moving
3. I hate having to change my eating habits
4. I'm feeling really god right now, I hope it continues
5. I think I'm getting take out for dinner, I don't feel like cooking tonight
1. My sister found a peg perego stroller on craigslist for me for only $100! It's used, but still in really great shape.
2. I'm a little overly excited about the stroller.
3. I'm very excited for a 3-day weekend & even more excited that we're not doing much.
4. I wore my first full maternity outfit yesterday. It was really comfortable and I think I need to start wearing maternity clothes more often.
5. I am so glad that we didn't lose any food when we lost power for ~27 hours this week. I think if it was out any longer it would have been a problem.
1. I'm on a 4 day holiday
2. LO is sick. I hope it's allergies, but he was coughing in his sleep, so we are going to the docs in a little bit
3. My SIL found lime green pumps for the wedding.
4. They are ok, but the heel seems stripper height
5. I meet with a director about my interview next week. I always thought it was my 'dream job', but after talking with her, it's not like what I thought. I will still interview, but not sure if I want it anymore.
1. My dad's girlfriend sent me a package that was supposed to be a gift to take to the beach, but it did not arrive in time. She's so sweet and I am sad that I won't have it.
2. My office is 61 degrees b/c the boilers are down, and I am wearing a skirt. Without tights.
3. My to do list is done and I would like to leave for the beach now, but my boss won't go for it. Maybe around 4 pm I can go.
4. I am excited about being at the beach because it is warmer and I have friends there, but I am going to talk to DH about not going next year because I don't like how this year was organized. In fact, I'm pretty bitter about how my money is being spent.
5. I put up a picture of me in a sports bra on my blog b/c I was doing a review of it for H&F, but now I am self conscious (though it covers more than most bathing suits).
5 whole feet of unsuccessful decision making
Blog: Loki's Kitchen*Loki Life*All About BMR
Wisely and Slow (My Husband's Running Blog)
1. All the birds are gone from the nest. That was super fast, they were just born less than 3 weeks ago. I'm glad they're gone. They were creeping me out.
2. Our heat just kicked on. I feel silly having the heat on when it's almost June.
3. I need a pedicure.
4. I made banana bread last night, it is the best batch I have ever made.
5. All this rain makes me want to buy Landon cute rain boots.
That's awesome! Congrats!
1.) I bought DH an ice cream cake for his birthday and we didn't even cut it yet because we had dessert at the restaurant last night.
2.) Said ice cream cake will be our dessert tonight and I couldn't be happier about it.
3.) I plan to tackle the disaster that is my home office this weekend.
4.) I'm hoping the weather will be nice enough to golf on Sunday.
5.) I'm actually trying to be productive at work today. So far, it's only slightly working.
1. I am hoping we get to leave work early today, usually they let us out around 3:00 on holiday weekends, but they always wait until last minute to tell us?.
2. I have gone 3 days without smoking and I am eating everything in sight
3. I have a feeling #2 is seriously going to mess up my weight loss goal
4. Monday is our 1st Anniversary!
5. The pool at our apartment is being redone and will not be open until 6/3, which really makes me angry because Monday is going to 88 and mostly sunny and the only plans I made were sitting by the pool.
1. My BFF and I offered to throw my other BFF a baby shower and her in-laws already had offered. We then offered to help the in-laws and they told us we need to think of games. We both HATE shower games, so this is not our idea of fun.
2. I can't believe May is almost over. I am having a baby next month. Holy sh!t.
3. I love how all the flowers we planted last weekend came out. I just hope they don't die with all this freaking rain this week.
4. There is nothing I hate more in the world than getting carry-out, getting home and realizing there is something wrong with the order and deciding if it is worth it to go back. This has happened a few times lately to us. Maybe I should just cook more so this isn't an issue.
5. I get annoyed at DH when he gives his mom updates on my progress. I don't want her to know my effaced details or anything else until the baby gets here. My girl parts are not her business. Yes, I am a brat, but I don't want everyone she talks to knowing my inner workings business.
1. I worked 3 days this week and wish I had taken the entire week off.
2. I am struggling with putting Seamus in his crate again. I know it's for the best, especially when he eats blades from the blinds and picture frames. I know he wants to be good, but he's a young, male Boxer who can't help himself.
3. I can't get past this plateau in my weight loss.
4. There is way too much drama going on at work & I don't have the energy to care.
5. I have a Coach coupon for the outlet and have no reason to use it. This makes me really sad.
1. I just turned the heat up because it is cold in here. It makes me mad.
2. I think i am addicted to gum.
3. My husband asked me last night if we were getting each other gifts for our anniversary, which is today. ::eyeroll:: I'm not mad about it at all though and laughed at him.
4. I'm doing this to avoid work.
5. I really need a laptop.
1. I keep forgetting that today is Friday.
2. I'm stressed out between trying to pick paint colors, trying to make a list of things to do for the new house, trying to decide what should be done first. It is making me crazy. Any premade lists/ suggestions youd like to share?
3. I really want some hot tamales....the candy.
4. We watched Ellen today and Lucas danced pretty much the whole time. I'm very curious to know where he got his dance moves from.
5. I ordered babys crib last night. Stupid store charged my card twice now I have to make some phone calls and I hate talking to customer service.
Mommy's little helper
1. Between DD waking at 2am (I eventually gave in and fed her at 2:30am) and DS waking at 5am (moaning and groaning for about an hour), I got roughly 5 hours of sleep last night. What happened to my 12hr sleepers?!
2. Since I was so exhausted this morning I attempted to take a nap while they were napping. I never fell asleep. That always happens, but at least I know I'll be able to sleep good tonight...maybe.
3. I bought some diapers thinking I was going to run out of diapers before my Amazon order came. My order came yesterday so I returned the diapers and bought ingredients to make s'mores.
4. It's kinda cold outside and I don't like it. This weather has been seriously depressing. At least the forecast looks decent for the rest of the weekend.
5. I think I'm going to eat a s'more now.