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- Maria
- God has blessed me tremendously with an amazing husband, Doug, and two gorgeous little boys, Gavin and Joey. It has always been a dream of mine to have a large family but God may have other plans. I had a series of 6 consecutive early miscarriages when trying for baby #2. We are currently trying for baby #3 after our 7th miscarriage. I am faithful that God's plan is perfect, even when I am not happy about it. I love comments and meeting new followers so please don't be shy!
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
While I Wait....6 DPO
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When abortion is the path that is chosen they are not only ending a life they are ending a life that God created. To kill that child is a death sentence for the baby and committing a sin. To pretend that this isn't the case is doing a great disservice to these expectant moms.
So, my gift to some pregnant woman out there somewhere is the opportunity to learn about their options and the consequences for not choosing life. I chose to donate to Human Life International. If you feel led to do the same click here for more information on this charity.
Were you inspired to do something for a pregnant woman on your 6 DPO? If so, please comment about it or link up your post below!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
While I Wait... 5DPO
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Urine For Some FunSung to the tune of Jingle Bells:
Peeing on a stick has never been more fun
Dip it in a cup and wait until it's done!
Hold it in the light and tilt it side to side.
Is that a line see? I need better light!
First Response, Wondfos, and Answer are okay.
O what fun it is to pee on those. I'd do it every day!
I love lines. Faint or dark. They are all the same!
They all mean something good. A baby's on the way!
You can buy them in a store or secretly online.
Get yourself a digital or ones with two pink lines.
You can play with blue ones but be careful if you start.
They can show a positive that just might break your heart.
I'll admit I like to test. I wish my husband understood.
O the money I've flushed away, much more than I should.
All I need is a BFP, a BFP real soon.
'Cause then I promise not to test 'til late this afternoon.
I hope this has inspired you to write a song about fertility! Link up your posts or comment below with your lyrics!
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
While I Wait... 4DPO
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Today I get to write a letter to my womb according to my While I Wait list. So... here it goes!
Dear
I don't communicate with you very often because I am starting to feel a little slighted. You haven't exactly been returning my "calls." I have invited you to a number of engagements and I have been thinking that you are going to hold up your end of the deal but you don't even show up. I am just starting to wonder if you are even in there? Did you get invited to hang out in a more hospitable host? I'm pretty sure I would be aware if you broke up with me, right? I mean... where are you? How can you leave me hanging like this?
I would be remiss if I didn't thank you for the wonderful job you did cooking up the two boys I have. You did a great job with them and I know that you can do it again. You just need to get your head in the game. Be receptive to the little eggs that want to implant and show them the love you showed Gavin and Joey.
I will try my best to give you a nice break after this time. I know you must be feeling a little used in the past 4 years but I gave you a 30 hiatus before I requested your services. So when you get back from your Womb Union Meeting, it is time to clock in and earn your keep.
Sincerely,
The Infertile Chick Upstairs
What would you tell your womb if had ears and could hear? Share in the comments or link up your post!
Monday, December 12, 2011
While I wait... 3DPO
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It is officially 3 days past ovulation. I even got a little eggie on my chart to prove it! So this is the day I get to dream. I get to dream about my next delivery!
I was really hoping for a natural childbirth with Gavin. I planned on it. I knew it was going to be hard work but I was sure I could do it. That is... until I was in labor for the 3rd day in a row. I think it is what they call prodromal labor but whatever you call it, it was three days of consistent contractions and only short spurts of sleep. So when I was finally admitted to the hospital I was exhausted and my whole plan was tossed out the window. If you want to read his birth story, it is HERE.
When I was pregnant with Joey I was adamant that this time I would have my natural childbirth! That was the case regardless of my OB's constant reminders of how I would want an epidural. She even went as far as to try to schedule me a consult with anesthesiology so that my next epidural would be better. She would then tell me about the chance I would need a c-section and that I should probably get the epidural so that if I needed surgery they wouldn't have to put me out. I did end up with an induction but I managed to deliver my 10 pound 3 ounce baby vaginally without any pain medication! It was awesome, but not what I really wanted. Joey's birth story is HERE.
Dreaming about the next one started within about 10 minutes of Joey's delivery. Not even kidding! I was delivering the placenta and my OB told me that if I ever needed to deliver a 11 pounder, I had the pelvis to do it! I was thrilled with this! Because with that information I could avoid an induction even if I have another big baby. They can't justify inducing early just to prevent a big baby if there is no reason to believe that I can't push him (or her!) out! So the planning began!
I do not want to be induced again. There wasn't a good reason for my last one so let's just let God decide when this next baby will arrive. In fact, I wish I could have a home birth but something tells me that a midwife wouldn't want to deliver a potentially big baby at my home which is at least a good 20 minutes from a hospital. Plus, the time it takes to get paramedics to our "off the beaten path" home would be problematic too. So, in lieu of a home birth I want to have a home birth experience at a hospital if that makes any sense.
I want to be able to walk around. I want to stand up and go pee when I need to. I want to eat and drink if the mood strikes. I do not want anything continually attached to me. I don't mind intermittent monitoring to make sure baby is doing okay in there, but I want to have freedom of movement with no strings (or cords) attached! I do not want to feel pressured or told what to do. If I feel like my body is pushing involuntarily, then God is telling me it is time to push. I want to let God manage this delivery, not doctors.
Then, after baby is here, I want to nurse right away. I want quiet and privacy. After a few hours of getting to stare at and nurse my new little life with Doug at my side, then if the nurses need to do some blood work and other such things then they may. Then let the visitors come! I am good at sharing after I get a good long turn!
Have you thought about how you want your next child to be brought into the world? If you have a post that involves a birth plan, past or current, link it up below!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
While I Wait... 2DPO
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I used to laugh so hard when they would do those segments on late night TV where they would match up celebrities and show what their babies would look like. I started with Doug and I and then started in with celebs. This was way too much fun!
A Boy
A Girl
With Matt Damon
With Will Ferrel
With Leonardo DiCaprio
I can't wait to see your babies! Be sure to link up your post below and put the While I Wait button in your post! If you don't have a blog you can put a link in your comment to your baby picture! The site I used was completely free and very user friendly but you are welcome to use any site you like or photo shop if you have it!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
While I wait... 1DPO
My temp jumped above my coverline this morning so it appears as if yesterday was the day. The big day. I ovulated. So now... the wait begins.
Today I am 1 day past ovulation (DPO) and according to the list I posted of things to do during the two week wait (TWW) I am planting a seed. Planting something in 28 degree weather is a little strange but.. why not, right? There is something really cool about the anticipation of growth when there is ice on the pond and a brisk chill in the air.
I have a pretty large collection of random seed packets left over from this spring when we planted our garden. I had a hard time deciding between something that would grow into an herb or a simple flower. A flower would be a beautiful symbol of life and fertility but an herb would enter into this world with a purpose. Decisions... decisions...
After much internal debate... why not one of each?! A fraternal planting of seeds. I know that there is a decent chance that neither little seed will sprout at all, so much like the situation of my infertility, why not double the chances of success?
This spring and summer I tried planting peppermint several times. Never even the teeniest of sprouts came through the ground. Maybe this will be the attempt that will work! ...Again with the parallels!
I chose to plant a poppy because not only are the pretty, they did really well this summer!
It would be really nice to have something to show from my 1DPO activity! Believe it or not, the germination period for both of these plants is 1-2 weeks. I couldn't have planned it any better! I mean... God couldn't have planned it any better.
So now... I wait... Grow babies grow!
Did you plant something? Link up your post below or comment and tell me how your 1 DPO activity went!
Today I am 1 day past ovulation (DPO) and according to the list I posted of things to do during the two week wait (TWW) I am planting a seed. Planting something in 28 degree weather is a little strange but.. why not, right? There is something really cool about the anticipation of growth when there is ice on the pond and a brisk chill in the air.
I have a pretty large collection of random seed packets left over from this spring when we planted our garden. I had a hard time deciding between something that would grow into an herb or a simple flower. A flower would be a beautiful symbol of life and fertility but an herb would enter into this world with a purpose. Decisions... decisions...
After much internal debate... why not one of each?! A fraternal planting of seeds. I know that there is a decent chance that neither little seed will sprout at all, so much like the situation of my infertility, why not double the chances of success?
This spring and summer I tried planting peppermint several times. Never even the teeniest of sprouts came through the ground. Maybe this will be the attempt that will work! ...Again with the parallels!
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| These are actually about 2or 3 times the size of a human egg! |
I chose to plant a poppy because not only are the pretty, they did really well this summer!
It would be really nice to have something to show from my 1DPO activity! Believe it or not, the germination period for both of these plants is 1-2 weeks. I couldn't have planned it any better! I mean... God couldn't have planned it any better.
So now... I wait... Grow babies grow!
Did you plant something? Link up your post below or comment and tell me how your 1 DPO activity went!
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