Lesson Plans to Baby Carriages

Ok, this morning I tested and of course, BFN = Big Fat Negative. Now for me I know this was too early to test but YES, I did it anyway. TMI ALERT AHEAD!!!!!!!

10 DPO is going like this:

• CRAMPING IN UTERUS AREA OFF/ON - strange for me cause I don't usually get cramps, just general achiness
• I have been checking my CM everyday...last night I noticed CREAMY/WATERY with tinges of Brownish Pink. To me this means AF(period) is coming and STINKIN Early, too.
• Today - Watery/CREAMY with Brownish Pink again now just mostly clear. I keep thinking AF is here and when I go into the Bathroom...nada!
• Indigestion..still here - If I REALLY wanted to I could BURP the Alphabet...my GOD CHILDREN would be SO PROUD!
• Needless to say I am CLUELESS - looks like AF may be coming unless it is Implantation spotting which I am also CLUELESS about.

So my Buddies the verdict is that I have NO Idea what the verdict is. I know I have never been later than 28 Days for a period in my life since I was aware of counting them and 28 Days for me is Wednesday...so time WILL reveal all. My temps are currently still up. No dropping yet.

Hugs to all my CYCLE Buddies and My blog Buddies...LOVE Ya, Chickees!

Well Peeps....the countdown has officially begun. To be honest today could be either 1 DPO or 2 DPO but I am uncertain due to a Fever in the a.m. yesterday upon waking. So I am officially going with today being 1 DPO.

If I can keep my sanity in the next 10 days or so I will call it a success. Now to get a BFP at the conclusion....I call that a MIRACLE.

Hey, this is a Weekend of Miracles religiously speaking so, why not have Hope and Faith for myself as well? Sure beats the alternative!

Tomorrow I am of course going to sunrise Mass and then...a Shop fest with the Madre. Additionally, I have been planning my Boss's Baby Shower and I have more stuff to line up for her Surprise throw down next week. In my life can I even count the amount of Bridal and BABY showers I have hosted or thrown? Do I have enough fingers...LOL?

P.S. I am feeling much better not 100% but on the right road.:)

Night, Night everyone!

Teacherlady says... 1 DPO symptoms - NONE - just trying to get my stomach under control from this bug. Also, FRIED RICE no matter how much you LOVE it, is simply DISGUSTING when you puke it up for two days! P.P.S No Fried Rice for me for at least 5 years! Ugh!

First, THANK YOU, to all my well wishers for this cycle. I appreciate the support 150%! I know we all live busy & hectic lives and I appreciate you dropping by my corner of the world to wish me well.

Now, on to details...

1st AI (Artificial Insem) occurred at 6:00 a.m. today 3/18/08. (12 Hours past Surge). I think I may have been a little too rough but I got it accomplished. All seemed to be going according to plan and I laid in bed for 2 hours...and honestly thought about calling out today. (I planned to go in late already). Right as I was getting Up, I started to feel like FRIED CRAP.....yes, FRIED CRAP. That ladies & gentleman is pretty stinking bad. I went to work and about mid day was having stomach cramps(mild) and TMI alert....bathroom blow-outs GALORE! Then a mild fever.....WHY? WHY can't anything goes as planned in my life?
Anyway, I have a mild Stomach FLU...gross. I haven't had one in years!!!

Well, I am still proceeding as scheduled with AI #2 at 12:00 a.m. 3/19/08. (30 Hours past surge). I am going to try to be a little more gentle and less beating up on my cervix.

On a side note, my CM this Cycle has been INCREDIBLE! I have NEVER seen that quality of CM before in my life. Hopefully it is a good sign.

Well, my dears have a good night and Hopefully none of YOU get this stinking STOMACH Flu.

To my Fellow TTC buddies gearing up to AI again.....welcome back and I wish you all the LUCK in the world!

Ladies,
Isn't it amazing what happens when you get an AMAZING delivery??? My Man-in-a-Can came today!!! Cora, you ARE right I blog for myself, so even if I feel that my posts get boring sometime what the Heck does it really matter???

Well....my SWIMMERS came today and with it has come RENEWED strength. I am adjusting the count down tomorrow because I know I will probably be doing the AI's on Mon or Tues. I will post alot during these next days. For my Blog buddies going through Adoption.....check out my journey as I choose this option to motherhood. (Or at least Attempt Motherhood).

Last Night I was thinking.....to be honest I am on the Fence. On the fence about closing this blog OR completely revamping it. I started it simply to Blog about my journey's in a way I never had before. I don't know if I have ever shared this but I have 3 other Blogs.....they are centered around education & teaching and two of them are 5+ years old with exchanges from my Peeps in Japan in Hong Kong.

Maybe I will end this Blog and start a Fresh one...sticking to TTC and hopefully BFP. Or just close it all together I haven't decided. The reality is in many ways I am a BORING person with a ton of serious responsibilities and I know my Blog is NOT the most exciting. I admit it ladies.

• I don't use alot of crazy language - in fact in REAL life I only sometimes say...SOB or Damn and I have NEVER, NEVER in my life EVER said the F-Word. Can you believe it? My Close friends think that is a riot....they say it enough for ALL of us. LOL!
• I moved my parents into my home and help with a permanently Ill mom. (Doing OK at the moment). Tons of Dr. Appt's and responsibilities on my end.
• I have a great real life circle of peeps and a supportive circle I am so very, very thankful for.
• I am a community Volunteer for 3 large organizations and I truly live a rather normal/boring life.
• I mean look.....I haven't had an LOADED drink in YEARS I drink lots of Fruity Bev's now....but they are all VIRGIN. I guess....my Sorority College years made me stay away from the drink now. LOL.

Just thoughts my Blog Buddies.....if I still have folks reading this much anymore. I guess I am at the crossroads.....even with my upcoming AI, I wonder......do I keep this open or what??

ALL RIGHT YOU LUCKY MAMU GALS......DETAILS, DETAILS! Some of us aren't lucky enough to be able to attend! I bet F-U-N was had by ALL! Oh, How I wished I could have made it Chica's! I HOPE someone had a DRINK for me. Preferably a fruity beverage or two!

Anyway, you ladies build your strength back up and post until your fingers hurt. HELLO, I am living through you right now. My life is FILLED currently with Teaching, Teaching, Curriculum, Counseling Sessions(Giving them) and getting ready for the SWIMMERS to arrive.

P.S.

Kelli - you asked about the cough syrup ---- you take it a few days leading up to ovulation and it can help your cervical mucous thin out making it a smoother journey for the "swimmers."

Hugs everyone!