Our baby...coming January 21st, 2010!

Disgusted

I cannot believe this was all made up. What a sick individual.

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First OB appt

Well, today I was at the Dr for 2 hours!! I had blood work done and talked to the OB coordinator. She went over my history and my family's history. She asked about DH's history and his family's history. I mentioned I was a carrier for Tay-Sachs, so she did recommend I have DH tested. I had requested that the donor facility send my records, so they will have all of their testing in front of them. She went over what I should and should not do. No more soccer or riding with DH on the motorcycle. :( She also went over what I shouldn't eat. She mentioned what would happen at all the appts and what the delivery process will be, as far registering early. She gave me bag full of info and mentioned the classes offered at St. Mary's hospital. It was overwhelming, but informational! All I can say is that I am so exhausted! Good night!!

I can't believe I'm pregnant!

Well, you saw the last post! I took 2 tests and both were VERY positive. My first appt is this Thursday at 1:15pm. I am really nervous, but excited. They are just running some tests, but I'm not sure if I will have an internal exam done. I am only seeing the OB coordinator. June 22nd I will actually see my doctor and I will have my first u/s!! My current symptoms are nausea, fatigue, heavy bb's, warming sensation in the abdomen, moodiness, and cramping.

I think my DH is still in shock. I think he won't believe it until I go to the doctor. He's not coming with me to my first appt, since they won't be able to hear a HB. So, I think my EDD is January 14th, so we'll see what the nurse says on Thursday. I'm getting very scared lately...thinking what did we get ourselves into!?!?! I have to keep reminding myself that I am 28 and younger girls do it all the time! I know my DH really wanted me to donate my eggs for the money (to pay off debt), so I really hope he doesn't think I did this on purpose. I think God had something in store for us...prepared or not.

What?!?!?

????

Not sure what's going on with my body, but I am late...really late. Today is day 39. I took 2 tests last Friday and this past Monday...both BFN's. I don't know if I should waste another test this weekend. It's quite possible that I ovulated late and tested too early, but I don't feel any different. I don't feel pregnant.

It's been a while

Well, a lot has happened in the last few weeks. My DH did not get tested for Tay-Sachs. The doctor's office he went to did not have the necessary tube to collect his blood in, so we decided not to worry about it. What would we do anyway?

The donation clinic contacted me to let me know they may have found a match for my eggs, but I would not be able to cycle until July/August. I also found out even if I was to donate to the frozen bank, I would have to wait until August/September. I really do not want to wait that long, considering I would have to wait to TTC until December or January. I know it's only 7 months away, but it seems like such a looong time. If I were to donate to a recipient, I would have to get on her cycle, which sucks. I have not heard back from the clinic, so who knows.

We found out today that my DH will lose his job at the end of June. The company he works for has lost their contract with the account they handle, so they're moving out, while the next carrier company takes over. Luckily, we knew it could happen ahead of time, so we were definitely prepared. So, it looks like I will have to donate my eggs this fall. We have no choice but to wait.

I hate the economy! Losing his job would not be so bad if there were other jobs available. So, he's looking into getting his CDL as well as getting P.O.S.T. certified (law enforcement). I would hate for him to be a police officer (they get paid so little here and he would be in danger), but we have to pay bills. I am praying he finds something soon...I feel so bad for him...

Genetics testing

The nurse at RBA contacted me yesterday afternoon to let me know that my thyroid test came back fine. But...she also informed me that I am a carrier of the Tay-Sachs disease. So, DH has to get tested as well. If we both are carriers, there is a one in four chance our child will be born with this disease. Here is the link to Wikipedia...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tay-Sachs_disease.

I am still eligible to donate my eggs, so hopefully I will cycle next month.

Counseling session

Last night, DH and I went to Athens to see a marriage and infertility therapist. He had to go with me, since we are married, to give his consent. We had to complete this process for egg donation. I still have to fill out a questionnaire that will decipher whether I have any mental issues. We were there for 2 hours!! She went over everything!! Our childhoods, our marriage, our lives. I felt like it was an interview, but it was nice to get my husband's opinion on everything and what he thinks about me. Sometimes I get down on myself and knowing that my husband thinks I'm smarter than him made me feel so good. :) He thinks I'm caring and sensitive, but quiet. He really pays attention to me and my needs. Last night confirmed it. If we ever need counseling, I think we will see her.

I am still waiting on my BW and they will let me know when I can start. Hopefully, I can start next month.

Update

I went to my appt to get my thyroid levels checked, so I should get those results this week. DH doesn't seem to think he'll have a job after June, so I am prepared to donate my eggs and hopefully when we are ready to try (August), he will have another job lined up.

Friday night, we had my half-brother stay the night and we watched Marley and Me after eating at Cracker Barrell (yum!). We had terrible storms that night. Saturday, DH had his track day at Road Atlanta and it went well, although my little brother (who's twelve) just want to hang out with Jake. He had no interest in anything else! DH did well until after lunch, when he crashed his motorcycle. Here are a few professional pics...

OK, I can't seem to download pics, so I'll update later...Good night!!

Aunt Flow

She showed up. Starting a new cycle. Hopefully, we'll start trying May 1st.

Forgot to mention

I neglected to mention that the nurse at the donation center called me about my BW and wanted me to come back in on Friday. Apparently, my thyroid level was slightly higher than normal. It was 4.9 and should not be much higher than 4.6. So, they are going to do another blood test, but it will be only a thyroid panel. I asked about my other BW and she said everything else looked normal, but they have not received my test results from the genetics testing. So, I will ask the nurse when I go back in for more blood work.

Still no period...I guess I'm off again. I don't know if I should take another test. Normally, I ovulate on the 17th CD and today would only be 14DPO and I tested yesterday, so maybe (crossing my fingers) I tested too early?!?!?!?!

?!?!!?!?

So, I'm late. BFN. What the hell?!?!?! I was excited there for a minute until I discovered I am not pregnant. If I was, I would be due December 13th, which would be perfect! It's right before DH's birthday and I wouldn't come back to work until later in January. Oh, well. I guess I have to wait until May to see if DH will still have a job. Boo!

Jobs

DH informed me last night that he will find out for sure about his job on May 1st. Apparently, there is a bidding war, so it could go either way. I am so nervous about it. The prez of our company, as well as the VP will be coming here on April 28th. So, I am also nervous about that. My company does not like to lay off, but with the economy the way it is, you never know.

I got to thinking about the egg donation and I am not sure about going through with it. Of course all DH can think about is $$$$, so there is no talking to him about it. I think I'll wait until May 1st to make a decision. If he is out of a job, I will do it. If he keeps his job, I will not donate my eggs at this time.

Update

So, for the past week I have had a UTI and for a short while 2 days, a yeast infection. After antibiotics, I still have a UTI. So, I am waiting on the doctor to call in another drug to cure it this time.

This morning I went for my physical exam (pap smear, boob check...basically everything they do at your normal gym appt.) and some blood work (they took at least 10 vials of blood!). I also have scheduled a counseling session, which DH has to attend as well. So, after that...if everything goes as planned (as far as my consult passes and my BW looks ok), I should cycle in May. Which means, we will have to wait until August to TTC.

Egg donation update

They finally called me and would like to schedule the physician's consult, which includes blood work, a pap smear, and a vaginal culture. I am still waiting on the phone call to schedule the appt.

In other news, I now have a UTI....great. I also am ovulating today. So, maybe we'll really start trying next month...I'm tempted to postpone the donation. We'll see.

Different page

After having a discussion about how badly I want to try for a baby, DH and I were on the same page, so I thought. We decided that we would wing it and if it happens, we'll figure it out. I was really happy about that, so I wouldn't have to chart anymore. I was charting to prevent pregnancy. So, during our rendezvous last night, he pulled out. He said he still wanted to prevent on his side, because I can still get pregnant. Men! Needless to say, I was disappointed!

Update

Well, Jake is doing well, according to the vet. I am feeling better and the cats have quit sneezing for the most part.

DH send me an e-mail this morning saying he is pretty certain he will lose his job. I hate this.

Future

I have yet to hear back from the egg donation center and I am soooo tempted to say screw it and TTC. Unfortunately, we cannot try until we know for sure DH will have a job after June of this year. I don't know if I can wait much longer to TTC. Three of my friends are now pregnant and I want to go through my first pregnancy with someone. I hate having to wait for this...in fact, I hate having to wait for anything!! I am so inpatient...

In other news, Jake is back at the vet for a follow-up, so we'll see what they say. He is not limping unless he exerts himself, but it doesn't seem to bother him much.

Both of our cats are now sneezing like crazy. I think they caught a cold that Jake brought home from the vet...poor kitties. I am not sure if I should take them to the vet or not.

Even I feel sick at the moment, but I do not want to go back to the doctor, so we'll play this one by ear.

I posted an item on Craigslist over the weekend, so let's hope we can sell it...it's an etagere (glass shelves). I also posted a few text books on Amazon and someone already bought a copy!!

Period

I got my period yesterday afternoon...28 days...so I think I'm back on my schedule. Hopefully. My cycle got off track, trying to coordinate with my co-worker's cycle and now she informed me she is pregnant. So, I hope my cycle doesn't get screwed up again!! It shouldn't, though. I called the egg donation center and called it in, so I should be receiving a phone call to schedule my physical, pap, and blood work.

Egg donation update

Yesterday, I went to Atlanta for my family history appt and they just went over my family history and my own medical history. She basically created a family tree. I was in and out in 15 minutes. My next appt will be a physical, blood work, and a pap smear. I may take a half day of vacation. I think it'll take at least an hour and the drive one way takes an hour. I am waiting on a call from them to schedule an appt.

In other news, we had almost 7 inches of snow Sunday night...pictures to prove it...




Our house



Our back yard



Jake

Jake, cont'd

We got a 2nd opinion from the vet and she did not recommend surgery. She suggested him taking an anti-inflammatory and no exercise for 2 weeks and then another 2 weeks without the drug (with little exercise). We will then go back for another x-ray. She said it either was a deviated growth plate or inflammation. She couldn't tell either way, but she did confirm it was due to injury. So, we'll see what happens in about a month.

Jake

When it seems getting out of debt is on the horizon, life just knocks you down. Jake has a deformed growth plate on his leg and may require surgery. We are getting a second opinion tomorrow. It seems like having a child isn't going to happen this year.

I remember DH always making fun of people going to get purebred dogs and spending a ridiculous amount of money when they are sick, but it seems we are in the exact situation now. Although we have a mutt, technically...we still did not get him from the humane society. Since DH is allergic, we agreed to get a poodle mix and since I wanted a big dog, a Labradoodle seemed to be fitting. It really has bit us in the ass this time.

Would it be horrible to find a rescue group for him? I have no idea how much this is going to cost and I want to do what we can to help him, but it seems every month there is always something wrong with him. I just don't know what to do.

25 things

I figured since I haven't posted in a while...I would post the 25 things from Facebook.

1. I enjoy being married to my best friend!
2. I would like to be a mother very soon!
3. I met my husband playing my favorite sport 5 years ago.
4. I always assumed that I would have 2 kids by now.
5. I used to have seizures.
6. I hated high school.
7. I miss my step-father, whom I haven't spoken to in 7 years.
8. We are trying very hard to get out of debt (student loans).
9. I hate that I don't have my Bachelor's degree and I get embarrassed about it.
10. I hate cold weather.
11. I love to read.
12. I am Jewish, but I wish I knew more about Judaism.
13. I don't like to drink, but it's not for religious reasons.
14. I am about to donate my eggs in a few months.
15. I hate to cook, luckily Bill enjoys it.
16. I hate spiders and anything that stings.
17. I am afraid of the dark.
18. I donated 11 inches of my hair after our wedding.
19. I hate to clean, but love a clean house.
20. I hate having my picture taken.
21. I am embarrassed that I have acne at this age.
22. I want another tattoo.
23. I didn't know I was a cat person until I got a dog.
24. I hated planning my wedding.
25. The only drug I have ever tried is marijuana.

First screening day

Today, I went for a vaginal u/s for the egg donation screening process. They determined that I have 2 healthy ovaries and one side has 19 follicles and the other ovary has 22 follicles, which is good...according to the nurse. I was able to see my ovaries and my uterus, which was really cool! My next appt is March 5th, where I will speak with a genetics counselor to go over my medical history, as well as my family's medical history. So, it looks like if I do the egg donation, it will not be until April at the earliest, unless they expedite the process to do it in March. We shall see.

Taxes

We got our taxes done yesterday and we are getting back close to $9000!

In other news, I go in for an u/s and bloodwork on Wed morning.

Test

The pregnancy test came up negative last night and I started spotting this morning. I'll have to call and make an appt to start the screening process for egg donating. My cycle is back to normal. I really think my cycle was getting aligned with my co-worker's cycle. Jake seems to be doing fine.

Jake

It looks like Jake will be ok. We wanted to avoid going to the vet, because we know it would cost a fortune and since he is acting normal and going to the bathroom normally now, I think he will be ok. If he wasn't acting like himself, we would definitely get him checked out. I am keeping an eye on him today while DH goes on a motorcycle ride. I am planning on walking Jake and then running up to the store to grab a few groceries, as well as a pregnancy test. No AF as of yet...

Test

I will be able to test this weekend...update in a few days...

The Dog

Well, as you may know...my dog, Jake likes to eat everything in sight. Luckily, he does not chew on furniture. I used to walk him every day at lunch until it got too cold and I got sick last week. So, he's been getting bored in his crate. We would keep toys in there, but he destroys them and eats them as well. So, we do not leave anything in his crate. We may want to try to leave him some bones.

We normally keep fleece blankets in his crate, because he has destroyed 2 beds and by destroyed I mean he has eaten the stuffing. Last week, he apparently got bored and decided to eat chunks out of the fleece blanket that I received from my old job. I did not know this until I was trying to pull it out of his butt when he was having trouble pooping. I thought he had passed all that he ate, but he's been throwing up his food hours after he has eaten...just a couple times. After this morning's vomit, I noticed he had passed more of the blanket outside. When I got home from lunch, he had thrown up again in his crate. When I let him outside, he was having trouble pooping again, so I stepped outside to pull it out and (TMI) it was nearly 4-5 feet long. Apparently, he had eaten a side of the blanket (the length of it). It is more of a throw, but still! I was soooo grossed out and he seemed to be in pain when I pulled it out...poor guy! So, I fed him half a cup and had to go back to work. DH should be on his way home to check on him and probably being him to the vet to make sure no more is left in his system. I can't imagine how much this vet bill will be...

I am amazed he swallowed this piece and did not throw it back up (he has a sensitive stomach). I guess he may have tried to throw it back up, but couldn't because it was so long. Why did we end up with a "Marley" of sorts?

I think we should wait a few months before trying for kids...Jake seems to be more of a handful than I imagined!

Update on the Egg Donation program

Last week, DH and I went to the seminar in Atlanta for some information and a Q & A session. We learned so much that day. Well, this afternoon I received an e-mail from them claiming they have looked over my profile and would like to go through with the screening process. I believe they are awaiting my medical records from my PCP and the Ob/gyn. So, when I get my next period, I need to call them to schedule an appt and start the screening process. AF is due this weekend.

My understanding is they will take blood and do a vaginal u/s on the third day of my cycle. They will also schedule for me to meet with a psychologist to do an evaluation on myself and DH. They basically want to make sure that we both are on the same page as far as going through with this. I will also meet with a genetics counselor to go over my family's medical history. If I pass this part of screening, they will decide if my eggs will be placed in the frozen bank (which I can choose when to start the process of retrieval) or to a recipient awaiting my eggs.

Once the screening process is complete, I will start the cycle. They may place me on BCP's to get me started and then add injections afterwards to start the maturation of the eggs in all of the follicles. After about 9-11 days of injections, blood work, and u/s, they will decide on the retrieval date and I will take a trigger shot 36 hours before the procedure. I will be under anesthesia during the retrieval. They will stick a needle through the vaginal wall to the ovaries and suck out the eggs.

Here is a link that better describes the entire process, including screening - http://www.rba-online.com/publish/article_68.php

My only problem with this is that they recommend that a couple wait to TTC for 3 months after the process. That means it may be 6 months before we can try...that is of course I am not pregnant, now!

Nothing going on

Not much is going on at work today. We are terribly slow and I am so bored. I brought my book, but my boss is here, so I won't be able to read it. Boo! Fertility Friend says I can test tomorrow, but I will wait it out. I don't want to be one of those obsessed testers...not yet! I just got started! The Super Bowl was a great game. I didn't care who won, but I watched the entire 4th quarter and then a little bit here and there.

I should hear back from the egg donation facility this week and we are doing our taxes this Sunday, so that will determine when we will start really TTC. I still need to look into our ski trip, but I have been putting that off! Shame on me! We could really use a vacation!

Sick

I have been sick for a couple days and had a fever yesterday morning. I am thankful I got my first solid crosshairs on Fertilty Friend! It looks like we may have a chance that I'm pregnant. I'm happy either way, but I'm secretly hoping for a BFP!

Today is CD 17 and I got another positive test this morning, so we'll see if my temp rises in the morning. I wasn't able to temp this morning. This Wed is the seminar for egg donors, so I'm going to check it out and probably sign up. We also decided that we wanted to take a nice vacation before we start trying, so I am looking into taking a skiing trip in April. I cannot wait to get our tax returns back, so we can see how much we can pay off.

On another note, my friend that we play soccer with didn't show up to the game last night (co-ed soccer) and I asked her husband where she was. He said she was at home (no real explanation). I know she is pregnant now, but that never stopped her from playing before. So, I asked if she was coming back and he said no. I am really upset that she didn't think to call me to let me know, considering I quit women's soccer due to our financial situation earlier. Well, since she quit, along with another girl, they need me to play. Am I wrong for feeling a little left out?

CD 16

Today is CD 16 and I got my positive ovulation test! So, my body looks like it is going back to normal. We are still trying to decide if we want to get pregnant soon or wait until after I donate my eggs. I would like to have a baby before I donate; DH would like to donate first. Of course, he is only thinking of money.

The Twilight movie was good, but it was a little cheesy. I guess it was really meant for teenagers!

Twilight

I know everyone and their mothers have seen the movie "Twilight," but I just finished the first book today. A friend at work and I were going to see the movie tonight, after looking at the movie times earlier in the week, but when we checked again today, apparently all the movie theaters surrounding Athens, GA has discontinued showing it. I don't think I can wait until it comes out on DVD!!!!

Update

I got a call back from the insurance broker (who talked to the insurance company) and they decided to change my insurance plan and re-submit the claim so that we will not have to pay for DH's Lasik! Yay!!!! So, we are still waiting on DH's job and I may go ahead and donate my eggs in the meantime. Then, we will be able to try soon after.

Egg donation

Since we are not TTC anymore...for a while...hubby mentioned egg donation for me, so we can bring in $6000. I have thought about it before and even went to an orientation, but at the time we lived too far away to go to all the appointments. Apparently, there is a clinic about 30 minutes away from our house, now. I was always worried that it would affect my chances of getting pregnant and I didn't like the fact that I would have to stick myself with needles. So, I will look into it further and start the application process. I will now update my blog about the egg donation process, from the donor's eyes. Maybe, I'll determine if I can get pregnant.

Sad

I am a little sad about not being able to have a baby this year. I screwed this up for us. Why wasn't I more careful about choosing our insurance plan? Either way, I do not need the added stress of having a baby with no money and crappy insurance. I might as well wait until open enrollment (October) and switch to the premier plan. When I switched last year, baby-making was not in my agenda for 2009. Why don't I think ahead?!?!?!!?

Insurance and Baby on Hold

Wow, yesterday was such a worldwind. It looks like we will have to put this baby thing on hold for a while. DH has Lasik eye surgery for his vision last month. My insurance, through work, pays up to $2600 total; which they reimburse to us. The total surgery was $3200, so we would only have to pay $600 out of pocket...which is great!! Well, my company offers 2 insurance programs (standard and premium). Premium is the only program that pays for Lasik. When we had open enrollment in October, I switched to the standard plan to save us money out of each paycheck. We also switched insurance companies and of course the premiums went up. When comparing between the standard and premium plans, the only differences were between outpatient surgeries (standard covering 90% and premium covering 100%). Apparently, Lasik being covered only on the premium plan was the difference as well and I didn't realize it. No where on the comparing notes was that listed. We knew that DH wanted to have that procedure done, assuming it would be paid for. Well, after questioning the insurance company to why they denied payment, we find out that it is not covered under the standard plan. So, we know have to come up with $3200 before the end of year (care credit - same as cash for a year). That's $270 per month to pay it off in a year!!

Needless to say, this has definitely put us in a bind. I quit women's soccer ($70 for 8 weeks) and DH is looking to work part-time at Auto Zone.

Today, DH is going to Jacksonville, FL for work and will back tomorrow night. Luckily, we made dinner last night and I can have leftovers tonight. I plan on going to the gym tonight, but we'll see how that goes. This cold weather leaves me so unmotivated. I just want to crawl under the covers and be lazy. In fact, I was lazy all weekend! I never left the house since Friday night. Friday night, we went to our friend's b-day dinner & then played Hold 'Em until 2 am. It was so much fun. Saturday, DH went fishing with a friend and I read my book (finished "Marley and Me"). Sure, I did some laundry and picked up a little. Yesterday, hubby was lazy with me. We watched a couple shows and movies and made dinner. We also made a crock pot dinner that I'm going to put on tomorrow morning. It's beef stew with veggies and potatoes. I can't wait to try this one!

Update

Update: I finally got my period! So, onto the next cycle...

CD40

Today is cycle day 40. This has been my longest cycle since being on Depo Provera...8 years ago.

We went to dinner at Frontera for Melisa's b-day. She turned 30 and they have been trying to get knocked up. She got pregnant right away, but found out she had a blighted ovum. So, they are still trying.

After dinner, we went to their house and I played Hold 'Em with the boys, with a $5 buy-in and walked away with $15. I definitely got lucky! Today, hubby is going fishing while I just veg out. We got home at almost 3am, so I'm freakin' tired. We let Jake sleep with us in the bed last night and I don't think we'll do that again. He took up a lot of space and almost kicked me out of bed!

Tonight, maybe we'll watch a movie...

Still no sign of AF

That is all.

Kids

My co-worker will make fun of me for this...but here goes...

Here are what our future kids will look like: :)

Ha ha ha!!!!

AF

Still no sign of Aunt Flow.

Ob/Gyn appointment

The appointment went ok. She wants me to call her if I have not seen AF by February. If I do see AF before then, she wants me to test for ovulation. If I do not ovulate for 2 cycles straight, then I will need to come in. At that point, we'll probably do some testing. If I do, we're just going to see what happens. She said she hopes she'll see me in a few months, when I'm pregnant. :)

Here are some new pictures of Jake...his new haircut!

My ob/gyn appt is today at 2:15pm and I am curious to see what she will say and what tests she will run. I am worried that we will have problems conceiving for some reason. We aren't in any hurry to get pregnant, but if we will have some issues, I would like to know sooner rather than later. I need to get my act together as far as remembering to take my temperature in the mornings, so I can determine if I'm ovulating. I know that I have in the past, according to my chart and OPK's, but I have not bought any ovulation tests, because we are not actively trying to conceive. So, the next time I go to the grocery store, I will purchase some tests. I will update my blog later today, once I find out what the doctor says.

Wondering

Last night, we finally went to the grocery store and made taco salad when we got home. Jake is feeling good, but it's been so wet here, that we can't play outside. I can't even take the poor guy out for a walk! We watched Top Gear on BBC and I fell asleep on the couch at 9pm. DH went to the gym around 10pm last night & I was not motivated to go. I need to get in shape. DH is trying to lose 20 lbs before my b-day in March. I'm glad he's into it, again. I would like to be able to run a 5k. That is my goal for this year.

BTW, still no sign of AF. My ob/gyn appt is tomorrow...I have not taken a pregnancy test. I figure they will do one there. I do not think I am pregnant, but there is always a chance. I do not feel different whatsoever. I will updated tomorrow.

Weekend

Friday night, we did absolutely nothing. We had some wings and fries that we made for dinner and DH co-worker came over to hang out for a bit. Saturday, we took all of our Christmas decorations down and cleaned up a little. We also met with a a woman from Liberty National about whole life insurance. I read Marley and Me for a while and then we went to dinner with some neighbors for his b-day. Yesterday, we hung out and then rode to Petsmart with Jake to buy him a new bed (he threw up on the old one). Then, we went to DH's cousin's house for a play date and then went home. Last night was the first night Jake slept in his crate with the door open, so he'll be sleeping without his crate in no time!

BTW, I am at CD35...wtf!

My friend, who is about 10 weeks pregnant, had her first ultrasound today!!!! Everything looks good! She had a miscarriage a few months ago and ended up having a cyst rupture on her ovary. So, I am so thankful everything is good, so far. I am very excited about this pregnancy. She is the first in our group of friends that is pregnant. My other friend who is trying had a miscarriage as well. I am really hoping we don't have any problems. My friend from work mentioned that men that are TTC should not have their cell phones in their pockets and should not use a laptop on their lap. Have any of you determined if this is true or not?

We picked Jake up from the vet this morning and he still had horrible diarrhea, but looked like he felt much better. The tests that they ran were inconclusive. So, we have no idea what made him sick. We got some meds to give him for the diarrhea and he hasn't vomited since yesterday afternoon. So, hopefully we are in the clear.

Here is a picture of Jake...



Last night, for New Year's Eve, we went to a neighbor's house, but I ended up leaving around 11:30 and went to bed. DH came home about 12:30. I think it was a mixture of the wine and my stomach has been bothering me, anyway. Come to think of it, my stomach always bothers me when AF is due, which is any day now. This month is the second month where I believe I have not ovulated. So, I am at 31 days into my cycle, which is normally is no more than 28 days. Last month was 35 days. It is weird, because my cycles have always been normal and regular. So, I am really hoping we don't have a hard time getting pregnant.