A Step in the Right Direction

Each night we remember, the hubby and I take turns praying out loud before bed.  Lately, I've been praying for our future family and that God would prepare us to be good parents.  I've encouraged him to pray for that too, but he hadn't....until last night!  It was his turn and he prayed for our future family and for God to bless us with children when the time is right.  It really made my heart happy!  It was a reassurance that we are on the right track, in this together, and on the same page.

Today I made a TTC (trying to conceive) calendar.  I called my doctor today and asked the receptionist when to "try" for a baby.  She said every other day between day 8 and 18 of my cycle.  So, I made a calendar based on the fertility tracker on my phone.  I put a big X on day 1-5 (my "cycle" days) and then I put a big green smiley face every other day from days 8-18.  I actually put one on 20, too.  Just for good measure.  Then I put a big black star on the day my next cycle is supposed to start.  Or it could be the lucky day we find out we are pregnant.  We'll see, but at least I have made a plan.  Oh my desire to plan everything.  I showed it to my hubby tonight and he said "Cool."  That was about all he said.  I think he's on board though; my husband is a man of few words.

So we've made another step in the right direction.  The TTC calendar of beginning to TTC starts on July 30th!  30 more days!  I can't wait!

Pee On a Stick

I have seen this website linked on another blog, but I finally checked it out.  It's pretty interesting.  It's everything you would ever want to know (and not want to know) about home pregnancy tests and ovulation tests.  Some of the stuff is pretty humerous.  Check it out! 

http://www.peeonastick.com/

I need to head to the Dollar Store and buy some more home pregnancy tests before August.  The site says they are pretty sensitive (to HCG) and only $1!

Quickly Approaching

August.  2 months from now.  It's coming up.  I can't wait!  Hubby and I are talking more and more about it.  Discussing what we would do if we had kids, what we could not do, etc.  We are looking into planning a vacation and we want to do something we normally wouldn't be able to do with kiddos.  Maybe a cruise?  I can't believe August is so close.

I took a pregnancy test yesterday.  I have no idea why; there was really no way I could have been.  But I took one, just in case I was.  I wasn't.  Oh well, I wasn't too worried about it. 

Positive Test!

Ovulation test that is.  Don't get too excited just yet.  I took the advice of a friend who said to try out the ovulation tests and track your cycle that way.  I bought some for $1 at the Dollar Store and used one when my Fertility Tracker said I was supposed to ovulate.  It didn't show up, but man this one did:



It showed up pretty quickly.  So of course I run to hubby and say-- "I'm ovulating, I'm ovulating!"  How sexy, right?  Not!  He said it wasn't time and August was the time we agreed on.  So I guess I'm waiting.  But it does do something to you when you figure out it's "the time" to try to make a baby.  But oh well!  I'm assuming it happens every month, so now I know when to test again...12 days before the end of my cycle.  I just HAD to blog about the exciting news.  :)

Ideas

I have to write these down before I forget....and I still probably will forget!

When we do become pregnant, I want to tell the whole family with a group dinner and everyone will get an envelope.  In the envelope will be a note to each person reading something like:

"Dear MiMi,

I'm so excited to meet you blah blah.

Love,

Baby"

I'll put when I'm due in the blah blah blah. 

Then, when we find out what it is, I want to put something in an envelope or present that is boyish or girlish.  Something like that, and make everyone open it. 

I have always thought of cute ways to tell the hubby we are pregnant, but I want him to be with me when I take the pregnancy test, so he will already know!!

Ok, those are my random thoughts of what to do so my future pregnant brain doesn't forget.

The "What Ifs"

I got a Proverbs 31 devotion to my inbox at work the other day and didn't have the time to read it right away.  I always read the verse at the beginning to see what it is about.  I realized it was about peace...something we all need.  Something I need. 

Here is a link to the awesome devotion written by Glynnis Whitwer:

Facing the "What-ifs" with Courage

The things that stood out the most to me are:

"Fear isn’t always logical. If it were, I could spout statistics and they would bring me peace as I wait for answers. Or, I could gain comfort from assurances spoken by well-meaning friends that “nothing will happen.”

But deep in my heart, I know there’s no promise I’ll be free from trouble in this life. In fact, I’m usually either getting out of trouble, currently in trouble, or about to meet trouble around the next corner."

"I’m now better armed to face the “what ifs” of life. Instead of focusing on what I don’t know, I focus on what I do know. Above all, I know Jesus’ peace will be with me. The storms may come, the waters will rise, but I can have peace. This is a promise from One who has never lied.

I may not know the future, but I’m clinging to the One who does; the One who is prepared to face what may come. I’m confident Jesus will not abandon me, He still works miracles, and will make sure that I’m cared for. That’s what I know."

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)."