Scary Business

Yesterday was really scary for me. I was getting ready to go to the grocery store to buy ingredients to make cheeseburgers and french fries (I had a strong craving). When I came into the bathroom to brush my hair, I bumped my pelvis really hard into the corner of the bathroom counter.

The feeling must be similar to what guys feel when they get kicked in the nether regions. I couldn't even talk for a minute or two. After the pain subsided, I realized exactly what part of my body I had bumped. It was right next to the crease where the thigh and mons pubis meet. I wish I knew exactly where my uterus begins. I may have bumped closer to my vagina for all I know, and if that's true, then my baby should be OK. I am just so scared! Last night I kept feeling throbbing off-and-on in the area I bumped and maybe a little cramping in my uterus as well. That might be normal pregnancy cramping, but why did it have to be in full force last night when I was so worried that I had caused my own miscarriage? I feel back to normal so far this morning with no cramping or bleeding (never bled at all last night either), so I am feeling a little more reassured. Also, I asked the ladies on BBC what they thought and they were all reassuring as well.

I hate my stupid bathroom! It is so small and cramped, and that is why I bumped into the counter yesterday! I am going to put some padding on the corners of that counter because I do not want this to happen again. Maybe I'll just go ahead and pregnancy-proof the whole house. Come to think of it, this is not my first act of clumsiness while pregnant. A week ago, I bumped my forehead pretty hard on the corner of my printer. (Yeah, not sure how I managed that one.)

I thought it was just a normal oops-bump, but then a couple days later, I saw that I had actually cut my forehead! See the line at the top of my forehead?

Anyways, I am going to try to be more careful from now on. I wish I didn't have to be so neurotic and could be carefree like I was with my first pregnancy. Oh well. That's life.

Vacation, Bloating, and To Tell or Not to Tell?

Hello! I just got back from my cruise a couple of days ago. We had a lot of fun! We went to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. While there we climbed a waterfall called Dunn's River Falls and then spent some time at a beautiful beach.

Then, we went to Grand Cayman island. We swam with some big sting rays and did some snorkeling by a coral reef.

We had a great time! I was very happy to note no bleeding or anything that might indicate a miscarriage. I sure was bloated though! Normally, in the summertime, I get very fit and feel comfortable enough to wear a bikini. Not this summer! I may not be experiencing many symptoms, but bloating is definitely one of them. 

Also, I kind of quietly decided to wait awhile before telling family and friends we are pregnant. My husband supports whatever I want to do. Last time, we told my mom, sister, best friend, his parents, his brother, and his best friend right away. I am not necessarily afraid to tell them and then miscarry (because I am confident I will meet my baby in February!) I just want to tell them when I am fairly sure that we are "in the clear" after seeing the baby on an ultrasound. That way, they can truly be excited and we'll be excited all over again with them. :) Also, I figure the more things I have to look forward to, the more easily the time will pass. As you know from my blog title, I am not a patient person. Everything seems to move too slow! LOL

Have a nice weekend, everyone!

"Hi, Pops! What up?!"

So I finally told my husband today, his birthday, that I am pregnant. (Yay!) This is what I did...

Last night right before going to bed, I drew a little stick person below my belly button with a talk bubble right next to it, saying "Hi, Pops! What up?!" When my husband woke up the next morning, he noticed that I was already awake and staring off into space. He asked me what was up. I though a bit because I wasn't sure if my way of telling him would be lame. Then, I lifted up my shirt and pointed at my belly. He read it, smiled, and then said, "I kind of thought you might be pregnant." I replied, "How??" "Because you are having major gas and you had that the last time you were pregnant." I laughed because I knew that was true.

I hope he liked his birthday present!

Baby Fever Has Officially Turned into Baby Inferno!!!

Hello! I have some exciting news! I took a pregnancy test yesterday and was shocked to see it was positive. I was really hoping I wouldn't have to wait months or even a year to get pregnant again, but I kind of figured I would have to wait because that's what happened the first time. Also, my life seems to happen in slow motion. I am always waiting for something it seems and then when I am about dying and can't wait any longer, it finally happens.

I probably shouldn't be that surprised that I got a BFP. I had a clue on Saturday at 9 dpo. I was shopping with my friend Jill, trying on some shorts, when I felt really quick, sharp jabs in my uterus. I remember thinking, "Wow, I haven't felt anything like this since I was pregnant." A light bulb went off and I was excited to think maybe I was pregnant. Then, the song "Happy to be Stuck with You" by Huey Lewis and the News came on the store speakers. I thought that that must be a sign: I am pregnant, happy, and hoping that this baby sticks.

During the next two days, I didn't really feel any more sharp cramps or really anything to indicate pregnancy, so I got a little bummed out, thinking I had gotten my hopes up (which is silly because with my first pregnancy, I didn't have symptoms until 14-15 dpo). Plus, I took an HPT on Sunday at 10 dpo, and it was a clear negative. I never test that early, so I was mad at myself that I did.

Yesterday, I took a test again because my temps were staying up, and I just wanted to officially confirm AF would be coming soon. Lo, and behold, a BFP!

Now I am starting a new "waiting game". I haven't told my husband yet about any of this! His birthday is tomorrow, so I thought it would be very cool to tell him on his b-day. He has been really stressed out with work lately, so I wanted to get him very excited/happy while also creating a good memory that we can later share with our son/daughter. I am not good at waiting, so this is killing me! So many times yesterday I wanted to tell him, but stopped myself. It is also hard not telling him because he is my best friend and I tell him everything. Thank goodness I have Babycenter and this blog and you fine readers! :)

Also, on a side note, I really think getting the timing right for intercourse with OPKs and BBT charting, doing missionary style, lying down for a long time afterwards, and my husband switching to boxers really make a huge difference in whether we conceive or not. We went 12 months without conceiving (not even a chemical pregnancy, not that I ever want one) and I think it is because the timing was a little off (it has to be near perfect) and he was wearing briefs. Also, maybe both of us taking vitamins made a difference too.

Anyways, I'll let you know how the big surprise goes tomorrow, and hopefully I'll get to share my experience of being 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, and 40 weeks pregnant. I already love this baby so much!

Thankful

Hello, again. I haven't been on here in a while because I haven't had much to say. I have felt a little more at peace lately. Less upset about this TTC business and less upset about the stress of my job. I am just trying to appreciate the things in life that make me happy and trust that we will add a child to our family someday soon. Thus, here is what I am thankful for...

I am thankful for my pets! This is Chester, a "mutt" we got from the humane society almost 3 years ago. He is 6-8 years old (don't know for sure). He enjoys laying around and the occasional walk around the dog park.

This is my cat Ajax. I got her before my husband moved in together/got married. I was living on my own in an apartment. I already had one other cat. This was probably 6 years ago. She is about 8-9 years old now. I also got her from the humane society. She enjoys eating... and eating.

This my other cat Maxi. She is old and cranky. I got her when I was 11 years old. That was 18 years ago, so she is about 19 years old now. She is still alive and kicking, very healthy! She enjoys sleeping and the occasional cuddle.

I am also very thankful for romance novels! They are just so much fun to read! And yes, I even read in the bathroom. :)

I am thankful for being able to sew and make quilts. I am new to quilting, but I really enjoy it and it relaxes me. I am glad I have my own little sewing table (thanks to my in-laws) so that I don't have to clutter my kitchen table with all this stuff.

I am thankful for naps. I took a 3-4 hour nap today on the couch. It was so nice!

I very much appreciate my flowers! We planted them on my birthday and they are looking very nice. It really brightens my day when I get home after work and see them. Double impatiens are gorgeous. I highly recommend planting them!

I am thankful for movies! My husband and I are spending the weekend getting caught up on the new releases. We are also excited about the summer blockbusters coming out in theaters. We saw X-Men: First Class with friends last night. Good movie!

I am thankful that I seem to have no fertility issues. I think I just ovulated on CD 17, so I am crossing my fingers that this is our lucky month!    My BBT chart

Finally, I am thankful for my husband. He is so understanding and sweet, and I love him lots! He also makes dinner for me. Tonight, he cooked salmon on the grill. Delicious!