Thursday, November 3, 2011

5 Days Past AF....

But no BFP in sight.....

Disappointed, frustrated, depressed, hoping for a miracle...
 

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Could it be? we will become 3?

So, it comes down to I am 3, going on 4 days past my expected period... and I went to the $tree to get a pregnancy test... Came home to take it, and it's faulty... no reading, no Positive or Negative, just nothing! Super frustrated, guess I'll have to go again tomorrow.



Saturday, September 24, 2011

What in the world happened 8-9 months ago?!?!

What in the world happened 8-9 months ago?!?!

It seems as if all of my friends are having babies! Thursday, I went to a baby shower for a friend, who is expecting her first child. His name will be Zander, and she and the father are SO excited. More than just excited for the baby, too. For the last 10 weeks, she has been on bedrest, and Zander has another estimated 3 weeks to go!

The shower went great, lots of fun gifts that little Zander will need.

I came home and got online, and the 1st post on my Facebook? Congratulations Renee, welcome baby Olivia! Really....? Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful for their health, and their family. I am happy for them, I really am, but really? Both of those pregnancies were accidental! Only one of the families is a married couple, and the other was not from a dedicated long-term relationship...until they found out they were pregnant.

I am sure that both of these new babies will grow up strong and healthy, I know both of the mothers on a very personal friendship level. I just hate that I am married, nearly graduated from college, and trying, so very hard...and nothing.

These girls are, well... they are. The pregnancies are from bad decision making. And this frustrates me!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Maternity clothes

Today, I was "window shopping" for new school clothes. I found that I have a very hard time taking today's "popular" fashions seriously, they drive me NUTS!

One shirt is too revealing, another is too tight (even in an xl) the pants are sized small, so my waist that hasnt changed for over a year has gone from standard size 11-16 in the same style pants. I really just HATE clothes shopping... but I find that I have to do it...

Another thing I have noticed, whether or not anyone likes it, I like maternity clothing.... long past are the days of moomoos and gaudy tent dresses to hide your bump! Now moms want to be gorgeous, talented, confident, proud baby incubators!

I think from now on, I will do my normal clothes shopping at Motherhood Maternity! I am a slightly bigger girl to begin with, and maternity clothes hide my chub well, then when I am pregnant (hopefully soon!) I will already have a FAB maternity wardrobe! And I don't have to stress about getting "back to my pre-pregnancy clothes"...

Check out these ADORABLE Tunics!!!


Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Crochet Detail Maternity Shirt



Short Sleeve Deep V-neck Twist Neck Detail Maternity Tunic


Sleeveless Deep V-neck Empire Waist Maternity Tunic



Short Sleeve Faux Wrap Maternity Capri Pantset


Sleeveless Tie Front Maternity Capri Pantset


Sleeveless Screen Print Maternity Short Set


Sleeveless Tie Detail Maternity Short Set


Now, all of these are fairly well priced. Shopping at the end of a season gets you great deals. This is a lot of their stuff (Motherhood Maternity) that is from spring and summer, they are clearancing it out to make room for Winter. Even though these are summery outfits, they would still be cute paired with stockings, or some comfy jeans and high over-the-pant boots, or even (fashion hauntings) a cute colorful pair of leg warmers over some soft and comfy ballet style flats! You could try it with a cozy scarf, or a light open front knit jacket. 

Just a thought! 


 

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Another devastation, BFN getting harder to take.

Each month, I seem to be showing more and more signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Each month, I hold out for 10-15 days after ovulation to take the test, and each month I wait, bated breath, for a double line.



This month, I had period-like bleeding for 1 day on 12DPO, it was finished by 13DPO, and I thought it must be implantation bleeding, it is the only thing that makes sense... took the test on the day AF was due, and NOTHING, BFN.....

Not wanting to show my disappointment, I continued my day as if nothing was wrong, which in all honesty, nothing is wrong... it's still painful. And I don't think hubby fully understands my frustration. He shrugs it off like it shouldn't matter. He isn't the one that is feeling the symptoms and the anxiety of it all.

I know I shouldn't be frustrated, and I should worry about anything, that it will happen when it is supposed to, but it is hard to watch all my friends and family having babies, even when they aren't ready, weren't trying, and shouldn't have kids (most of my friends can barely take care of themselves, let alone another person)...


 

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Retirement, and new careers.

No, I'm not coming out of retirement, the blog is.

I needed a place to regale the tales of my family and our struggle to conceive. Since I already had this blog built and ready to, it only took a few small teeny weeny tweeks before it could work for my purpose.

In the new life of this blog, you may find crafty bits, random rants, and sometime, a little too much information. I will also make it a point to share interesting articles relating to conception, pregnancy, and babies. I am a strong believer in knowledge as your best weapon. (coming from someone who is spelling challenged this is funny. Thank goodness for spell check)

 

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Consolidation

This blog has remained dead... and unwanted.

I am consolidating to my main blog, so if you want to keep in touch, find me over there... gnomesatemyhomework.blogspot.com

Monday, March 7, 2011

Introducing Happi Hippy Crochet Wear! And FACEBOOK!

In the last week, this little project of mine has taken off. In the next few days, you will see our facebook start running, and our Etsy store blossom!.

Right now, you can find hats and wrist warmers for the grown child in all of us adults!

Check out a few of them below, these are featured works from a great local artist named Toni, who makes things of the crochet variety under the name Happi Hippy Crochet!