The Not Quite Babymoon

As you probably figured out in the last Wordless Wednesday post, DH and I went on a little trip.

It was intended to be a babymoon, but considering how I ovulated 5 days early, it was a post babymoon trip, lol. We both took a long weekend and took off the only two free days I could find in my schedule. Busy Bee, I am lately.

Anyway, we took a road trip to the middle of nowhere Tennessee to visit Fall Creek Falls State Park. We took a ton of pictures and had a ball. It was just the thing we needed to do to get away from life.

The weather was fantastic. It was early in the season so no bugs, but it warmed up early so we could hike without being bogged down with layers of clothing. We saw a lot of wildlife, challenged our muscles, bonded and renewed our spirit.

We stayed in a cabin this time around, but next time I think we may just take a tent. The trip reminded me how much I love to be out in nature and that I hope someday we can find our forever home in a forest somewhere.

Baby Notes - April 19th 2010

I find out in a few days if I have been blessed with your conception. It will have been 10 months now since we've been praying for you.

I feel awful. My breasts are sore, going to the bathroom more, I'm even having cravings, for green olives of all things! However, I'm scared to be hopeful every nauseous feeling or twinge or flutter I feel in my stomach. Every symptom makes me think of you.

So long I have dreamt of you, so many tears I have shed because it just wasn't time yet. I am afraid to hope it is you because I don't think my heart can be glued back together if I am wrong this time. Too many times already my mind, my body has played these cruel tricks on me.

April 19th, 2010
11DPO

Baby Notes - April 15th 2010

I have been a bad mommy-to-be this month, and I am very sorry. I have been working really hard o be more relaxed at work, I can get used to that. The weather has been unseasonably warm so I have been spending more time outdoors and moving around, which is good for you

However, I just can't seem to give up the junk food this month. Pop, sugar, fattening fast food.

I am trying not to be too down on myself. I'm still taking vitamins for you to keep us both healthy. I just need to focus on drinking more water and eating more fruits and veggies. For us.

April 15th, 2010
7DPO

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New Segment - Baby Notes

I have a new segment I am introducing to my blog, Baby Notes. Recently I have found myself writing to my someday child. I don't know how often or how regularly I will be posting these notes.

Here is the First:
I dream about you every day, wishing and yearning to feel you in my womb. When I started this journey almost a year ago, I thought I'd be holding you in my arms by now.

Alas, you are not ready, but I am waiting. I take this challenge as a time to work on my patience. Every day passes and my wish for you grows.

I hope I can experience you soon.
April 13th, 2010
5DPO

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Making Up For Lost Time?

If you recall, last month I was really frustrated about my cycle.

This month seems to be taking a dramatic turn of events, perhaps making up for lost time last month? I'm not complaining, seriously very happy about feeling back to normal. My signs are about 5 days early though, so it's throwing me off a bit.

I'm thinking of starting OPKs earlier, perhaps in the next day or two depending on the rest of my signs.

RE Future

Last week I scheduled an appointment with an RE (Reproductive Endocrinologist) at a well reputable fertility group in town. I got a chance to talk to the receptionist that was very kind and helpful in answering all my questions.

I have to keep reminding myself that it is not too soon and that I am not moving too quickly. The appointment is in mid-May, and it's more of a "get to know you" appointment to figure out our options, what kind of treatment or testing we'd like to do, that kind of thing. Mostly, I'd like to get out of it the knowledge that we are doing everything right or what we could be doing to improve our chances before dealing with ARTs.

One of the recommendations on his website is taking a daily baby aspirin. I've heard of this treatment before, but I had heard its use in those with reoccurring miscarriages. It is also supposed to help with the thickness and quality of the uterine lining apparently. I've seriously considered adding it to my regime. Anyone had any experience with this?