An upside to infertility – if there really is such a thing.
Even though Ben has labeled me a pessimist, I try my damnedest not to be so pessimistic. I like to think of myself as a realist; but, I am sure there is some truth to what Ben is thinking. I do my...
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Article 23
Introducing our little IVF miracle: Miss Ava Clare!She was born November 28, 2012 healthy and happy. Her birth was how I wanted it but there were some complications with the placenta... more on that...
View ArticleEvents leading up to November 28th
November 22 - It was my 30th birthday! Wow, 30! I still see myself as an early 20 year old. It does not bother me to turn 30 though; I feel my life is getting better every year. My marriage is stronger...
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Leaky boobs!
Breastfeeding has gone well at least thats what everyone is telling me! My milk came in on day 4-5; but prior to my milk coming BF was hard and exhausting. I felt like all I did was BF and if I wasn't...
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Monday Snapshot!!
I know I may be a horrible mommy for posting this picture of AC but it is just too cute that I cannot resist! My goal is to take monthly pictures of AC in this tutu throughout her first year. Ideally,...
View ArticleAre you on a schedule yet?
"Are you on a schedule yet?" seems to be the next big question everyone asks. Are we on a schedule, I do not know! I am trying to get in a schedule but baby girl is only 6 weeks which means Mama is...
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Monday Snapshot
It was a long night! We watched our first UK basketball game with friends and had a blast! I was still tired and Ava was a little fussy so we went downstairs so daddy could sleep longer. This is what...
View ArticleBirth Control
At my 6 week checkup the doctor asked me what we wanted to do for birth control. Ben and I talked about it some but I know the ball is in my court. I know I do not want to take any hormones! After this...
View Article10 Reasons
Since it is Valentines week in all... I have been thinking a lot about my husband and how my love for him has grown/changed. I have several moments in time where I thought I would never love him as...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and working
So I have started to write this blog several times and have never been able to finish it! But after reading the news item from http://pailbloggers.com/ today I thought it was a perfect time and stop...
View ArticleOh Miss Ava, will you please take a nap.
Oh Miss Ava, it would be fabulous if you would consistently nap. You sleep so well at night. Asleep by 8pm, up around 2am for a feeding, and up around 6:30am for more food and sometimes back to sleep...
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PailBlogger 20 Questions
I am really enjoying PAIL Bloggers. I am hoping it helps me stick with blogging and blogging more frequently! I highly recommend. I am participating in 20 Questions PailBloggers posed to readers to...
View ArticleHappy Thursday!
· I find out my CPA exam results tomorrow or Monday (sometimes my state is slow to post) and I am scared to find out! I have not had good luck with this section before. I just hate taxes! I...
View ArticleEmbryoscope
Back in March, I saw a newsclip on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams about new IVF technology. You can read/watch the newsclip here.How fascinating? To be able to watch your embryos grow nonstop...
View ArticleBody after baby
I have been squeezing myself into my work clothes for the past month thinking that I would lose the remaining 15lbs of baby weight and of course 10 more! But, I am not doing enough physical activity...
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Mondays
Today I just do not feel put together. My house is a mess and I cannot find anything when I need it. I am suppose to go check on my boss's cats while she is away today. I checked to make sure I knew...
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currently...missing the freedom I had before Miss Ava. I would just like to go to the grocery store by myself without having to worry about every little detail. However, I wouldn’t change it for the...
View ArticleThe Pen is Mightier than the Sword
Approximately 3.5 years ago…Ben was working that night so I was home by myself mowing the lawn. I had just finished making dinner and sat down to watch the new Big Bang episode when my close friend...
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Monday Snapshot
Growing up I have fond memories of reading the Little House on the Prairie books. My mom read them to me at least twice and I read them a handful of times also. I have a porcelain doll collection of...
View ArticleSleep
I asked daycare to provide me with Ava's typical schedule. This was in their response:"We have an overall schedule for the infant room that we use. I will list it below. A lot of the times, Ava...
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