‘t was confirmed yesterday (on our wedding anniversary) that Attempt Two was not a success. For attempt three we will be doing everything possible to avoid special occasions.
Charting, more charting, then making arrangements for Attempt Three.
Our new doggie! In typical us fashion, she has yet to be named.
When you can’t accidentally make babies, you a really only left with one option… “accidentally” adopting doggies. :)
This is our second (together), isn’t she beautiful?
Attempt 2
A couple of things (not starting insemination soon enough, spotting the day before, etc.) might’ve messed this one up but you never really know until you know…
- Attempt 2.1, April 5, 2012 (or more like 3am EST April 6) - felt like it could’ve been a real success. We used the “Turkey Baster” method and felt really good about it.
- Attempt 2.2, April 7, 2012 am - We missed the night before, we all crashed, so we tried the next am. Turns out it’s pretty hard to try this while traveling.
We figured there was really no use to keep trying. Although it’s not too promising, and I’m much less attached to an outcome than I was with Attempt 1… I’m still hopeful.
No ovulation testing this month
The earliest we’ll have access to the man juice is Thursday and I think I’m due to ovulate Thursday. So, my solution to the problem I can’t solve… juice up Thursday-Saturday and not test.
Ignorance is bliss?
We’re traveling east for Easter/Attempt Two. We’ll be there (within reach of the man juice) the 4th through the 11th. When we planned the trip my “green zone” was dead center. We’re cuttin’ it close!!!
I have major hope though… Eggs are totally in season! ;)
My Lovely In-Laws
Week before last, L got a call from her mom asking if I like dinosaurs and if the baby making was a success. L told her yes I like dinosaurs (that lady gets me) and it wasn’t a success this time around but we’re hopeful for next.
Last week L’s mom called again and told her about the adorable dinosaur stuffed animal she found for the baby but didn’t buy it because she didn’t want to jinx anything. They proceeded to have a lengthy discussion about the baby making. L and I had been concerned about the awkward level of attempt two because it will take place at her parents’ house. L’s mom said we need not worry, that they’ll take R and go out for ice cream or something. Also, my mom in-law’s apparently been doing some research on techniques and shared them with my wife.
Also, L got a call from her dad asking if it would be alright if they threw us a party while we’re in town so that everyone can get a chance to see L and meet me.
Their love and support makes me feel mushy inside in such a good way. I feel like I used to have parents like this. It’s so incredibly nice to have at least one set of parents on our side.
I keep questioning if we did the right thing by buying a house close to my family and not L’s. We’ll just have to convince them to move here! :)
Just a wish
I would like for my mother and sister to be interested and supportive. That is all.
Pregnancy Time-Lapse Video Goes Viral
I love this!
Mayim Bialik's Book, 'Beyond The Sling', On Attachment Parenting Is In Center Of Parenting Spotlight
Blossom/Amy Farrah Fowler could probably talk me in to anything.
Q
Also, are you temping (BBT temping)? I know it's a humongous pain in the ass, but if I'd never temped I never would have known that I had a luteal phase defect, with an LP of only 8 days. I'm so glad we discovered it right away so we could start trying to build up my progesterone. Also, that and the ovulation tests were the only thing that helped us know when to inseminate, since I didn't get much fertile CM and my ovulation date skipped around.
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It is a huge pain!! We charted my temps for one cycle concurrently with ovulation tests and since (for that cycle) they lined up we only did it once. However, I’ve had cycles where I never had a positive test and the cycle when we were trying I got a positive test in the evening but a negative the surrounding mornings (so we really should be charting my temp). My cycle seems to be pretty reg but who knows. Bodies are weird. I wish we could just “accidentally” get pregnant.
