The rest of the Challenge!

Sorry we have been fairly busy with life lately :)  But here is the final few days of the 30 day blog post challenge!


Day 27 - Talk about a time when you made someone in your life understand more about infertility.
 I try to do this anytime I get the chance.. So its not just once in my life.. its an everyday occurrence!

 Day 28 - What do you use the “nursery” for right now? If you already had a baby, what did you use it for before pregnancy? It is used as the Cats room right now :) They are pretty spoiled.


 Day 29 - If you had known that you would have trouble conceiving, what would you have done differently in life? If you already knew, did that knowledge affect your other life choices? I would have tried to been healthier, been more active.. Never went on BC. Knowing that these things I have done may have made Endometriosis grow.

Day 30 -Tell us about a friendship you lost or a relationship that changed for the worse because of infertility. I'm not sure i'm at this point yet.. But my relationship with my mom has become a bit rocky because its very hard to make her understand infertility. Only because she says 'well i've never gone thru this so I don't know' and then just drops the subject. So it kinda hurts.

I promise I will have an actual update soon! Hopefully tonight!

~Nicki

Sigh... Sorry Been a bit.. Blah.

Day 22 - What was the first baby or pregnancy-related purchase you ever made? Was it before or after you started trying to conceive? Or was it after you were already pregnant? Why did you choose that particular item to buy first? If you haven’t purchased anything yet, why not?
 I bought a Winnie the Pooh Blanket, about a month after starting TTC. I Chose it because it was soft and cuddly and just knew in a few months or so it would have a baby snuggled in it. Now it sits in a bag with clothes and other blankets....just waiting.


 Day 23 - Talk about how you chose your RE. I really didn't have much of a choice.. it was just a chore getting a referral... Thankfully I love her :)


 Day 24 - If a very observant stranger were to walk into your house, what clues could lead them to believe that you have struggled with infertility? I keep everything pretty much hidden away. Except prenatal vitamins when I have them. But if they were to dig around they would find Pre-seed lubraciant in my drawer and OPKs under the sink *lol* Other than that I don't have anything

 Day 25 - Have you ever bonded with someone IRL over infertility? Nope.. No one I know personally have gone thru this. Except my one of my many cousins and I don't talk to her.

  And for Tomorrow...

 Day 26 - Were you the product of infertility? Was anyone you know the product of infertility? How do you know? Or do you just suspect based on circumstances like age differences between siblings, time between marriage and conception, etc. Nope and Nope.. I know no one who was... nor was I.

Day 20 and 21

 Day 20 - Discuss how you found your way into the ALI ( Adoption, Loss and Infertility) community, and what being part of it has meant to you – good and bad.
   I wandered into this community in August of 2008, after only 4 months of trying. Growing up I just had that womanly intuition, I call it, that I would have trouble trying to conceive. The good: Low and Behold in October 2009 we went to our first OB where I got the diagnosis that I had PCOS ( Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome). I went home and googled like crazy and stumbled upon my 2nd home, Fertility Community . The ladies on there have helped me through so much, knowing that there are other couples out their experiencing what we are going through  helps me more than just having a diagnosis. Which by the way is PCOS and DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) OR you could say, I came across this early today.. Not so farm fresh eggs hahah!   The Bad: Being apart of other couples lives who are enduring the pain of ALI, what hurts is the ones who get the joy of becoming parents before some other ladies.. like in my case we're still waiting for our turn and hope that it will come soon.


 Day 21 - If you had gotten pregnant that first month you started trying, how would you have been a different parent? What changes have you made to your parenting style (either current or future) in the time you spent trying to conceive?
       Well.. considering I don't have a kid.. I can't really change parenting styles? I don't have a parenting style so to speak.. But when we do have kids i'm sure we will have our issues on which way is better.. All I know is that if I have a daughter, I will tell her everyday how beautiful she is, I will never tell her she needs to loose weight.. Plain and simple. My mother does tell me i'm beautiful... but on the other side.. I am heavier and always tells me I need to loose weight.
    One thing my parents did with me and my brother I will follow when I have kids. I never had a curfew. As long as my parents knew where we were and we checked in, they never asked or said a time. (Now granted when Dating Danny the 4 am time wasn't something my mom liked) Hahah but other times I had enough common sense to come home at a reasonable hour.
  Since it has taken it so long to conceive... I feel like I will win the mother of the year award *lmao* because I see what NOT to do with kids.. and learn from people who have some awesome kids.. and get their secrets ;)  Also.. Working in retail helps.. Like.. Don't give your kids something to hold and then take it away from them because.. Oh wait we aren't buy it.. Bring your own crap. Or take the UPC off if your buying it.. then you won't have and upset child.
  I do hear alot i'm going to be a great mother.. Well Can I get my turn then??  I think I will be too.. I'm ready to put my knowledge to the test. Even tho I may not be the best diaper and clothes changer, I'm BEYOND ready and so is Danny.

Day 14, 15 and 16

Sorry.. I know i'm slacking! My Schedule  at work has been crazy and it doesn't look like its getting better any time soon.. I cannot wait until inventory is over and we get our new assistant. On another note.. my allergies have been driving me bonkers. Its Not even March. Damn warm winter! Ok.. Onward.


 Day 14 - Put your iPad on shuffle. List the first 10 songs that play.
1. My Little Girl - Tim McGraw
2. People are Crazy- Billy Currington
3. Love your Love the most- Eric Church
4.  Dangerous Man- Trace Adkins
5. You had me from Hello- Kenny Chesney
6. Walking In Memphis - Lonestar
7. A little less talk a lot more action- Toby Keith
8. My Next 30 years- Tim McGraw
9. Who's Kissing you now- Jason Aldean
10. Here with out you -3 Doors Down

( I'm shocked Jason didn't show up more... but then again I'm not shocked Tim Showed up as much as he did.. haha he was my other country man crush in HS ;) I have All his album!! Can't help it i'm a country girl at heart!! But I have other stuff too! )

 Day 15 - Show your favorite outfit or fashion pieces.
 I don't have a favorite outfit.. Sad no? I used to love clothes.. Now I just.. wear them. Nor do I have 'fashion pieces I wear the same jewelry every day. I am by no means a fashionista. I wear whatever I pull out of my closet which is usually jeans and a tee shirt!

 Day 16 - How did you and your partner decide when you were ready to start trying to conceive?

We decided we were ready to start trying a little while after we were married.. We have both always wanted kids but wanted to enjoy our time together, but something was just missing from our lives. So in May of 2008 I went of BC. And since then we have only had 1 Chemical pregnancy. Numerous treatments clomid, femera with out Ovidrel and with, Gonal-F, Bravelle. We've done it. Still no baby. IVF coming soon. We hope!

~Nicki

Day 12 and 13!

Sorry been pretty tired after work.. when I should be working out.. I need to ditch the lazy bug somewhere or give it to someone else.. cause i'm done with it!

 Day 12 - List 5 pet peeves.
Lets see.. For those of you who KNOW me.. this is my biggest one. Ever.
I HATE Repetitive  motive... if you are tapping your pencil..  I will grab it and tell you to stop.. anything moving, poking prodding me or around me will be thwarted! I blame my brother.

2. Dirty windshields.. they drive me insane I will wash a window 50 million times to get a bug smear off. So I waste the heck outta washer fluid :)

3. My forgetful brain..  I can literally walk out of a room and forget what I was going to do.. and stand there forever trying to think of it.. then I go back to previous room.. and remember what I was going to to do or get.

4. My cats.. yes I love them.. but sometimes they drive me up a wall!! With all the hand, foot butting for attention and Volts not stop meowing!

5. A sink full of dishes.


 Day 13 - List 5 guilty pleasures.

Hmm..

1. Ben and Jerry's Cheesecake brownie ice cream.. OMG YUM.

2. Fishing out on a  lake.. so quiet and peaceful :)

3. Baking. I love Baking

4. Gardening and playing in the flowers!

5. Jason Aldean.. Yes.. he is :)

In fact.. I'm going to go bake some cookies... the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER. And my mom is confusing me.. And I'm GOING to go back to school if it kills me... or a car due to commuting.

~Nicki

Day 9

Day 9 5 things you want to do before you die

1. First and Foremost.. Be a Mommy
2. Go to Ireland
3. Complete a scrap book.. (i'm such a slacker)
4. Drive/ Own a Corvette
5.Front row of Jason Aldean Concert WITH a Meet and Greet.

Yep. Granted I'd be A. Ok with just number one on my list!!

I am Jealous of Miss Chloe's mommy! She just had her not even 3 weeks ago and is already almost back in her pre preg jeans.. It will take me YEARS if that!! She's lucky her daughter is cute ;).  Blah.. I do not want to go to work tomorrow. I want Vacation. Oh On a good note! I might get to see my brother more often because he is moving to Idaho!!! That was where we were originally supposed to go instead of Texas that didn't happen haha. So he will be a little over 12 hrs away :)! I need to get preggo so I can see if I can use my vacation time or not.. I hate that.

Day 7 and 8 because...

I went yesterday and got my baby fix with little Miss Chole!

Day 7 Where do you like to shop?

It USED to be Old Navy.. then they started making ugly colored and weird clothes. I would have to say...Lane Bryant.. Right now.. They have cute clothes.. granted they are expensive but For a bigger girl like me its worth it :) Plus they have cute bras!!

Day 8.. My Dream Vacation It would start with like a Week and half at Disney World.. I love Disney World. In fact its where we went on our Honey Moon :)  Then. We would fly to Australia, Ireland,  And Scotland.. I've been to England but i'd go again in a heart beat.. Hmm maybe Switzerland for some awesome Chocolate!  Then we'd end up in some tropical place!!  I'd like to think we'd be gone for well over 3 months.. Because I'd want to soak it all in.. and have an Unlimited budget to buy anything we wanted and send everything back ;)!!

I got in my Chloe love last night.. She Is SUCH a good baby!  Going back for some more tonight ;)! She's adorable.. I cannot wait to have mine.

~Nicki

Day 5

Day 5 is 15 facts about yourself.  This could be hard *lol*!


1. I'm an animal lover.. Right now my 3 cats and dog are my furbabies :) They are spoiled!
2. I can spend money like its going out of style.
3. I love to bake
4. Danny is the only guy I've ever been with intimately :)
5. I LOVE Snowmen!
6. I like to go fishing especially on boats!
7. I am a Disney Freak.. Boy or Girl my first nursery will be Winnie The Pooh, no matter what!
8. I'm a very pessimistic person and always have been.. except when it comes to giving people advice.. i'm a optimist. Weird huh?
9. People always come to me with problems because I always give good advice
10. I'm a very shy person until I get to know you then I am very outspoken
11. I am very blunt.. I say it like it is.. don't sugar coat it please.
12. I love taking pictures.. which is why I need a baby.. I have to many of my animals!
13.I hate dusting.
14. I love gardening but I hate being outside when its a million degrees.
15. I'm a giant procrastinator.


That's a lot about me hahah It was quicker that I thought, but i'm sure there is plenty more!

Day 4 :)

 Day 4 - If you won the lottery what would you blow your money on (after charity and bills, of course) list 10 material possessions you would buy for yourself.

This could take me a while.. I know a few.

1. I would buy a 57' Chevy Bel Air 4 door, in Seafoam Green and White :) My dream car!
2. I would buy land and build the house of my dreams!
3. A Green House!!
4. I would Open my Bakery and Danny's shop :) also to Feature Kayla's art!
5. I would buy horses...
6. Matching furniture!
7. ( i'm stuck...). Um a really nice Camera ( My mom totally got a Canon Rebel.. I'm SO Jealous)
8. A Mickey Mouse Themed Kitchen
9. A New Computer
10. An iPhone!


PS: Meltdown is over .. sort of. We have to wait at least a month to call back.. but for now..I do not have to fork over 900 some odd dollars in Property tax. ( We are supposed to have it escrowed.. out of payment , they say it has been but haven't sent out payment yet.. so to ignore it and check back to double check)

PPS: Diet fail.. Doughnuts for breakfast.. why do I stress eat?? Wish I knew how to stop that!!!

~Nicki

Day 2 :)

Now that I cleared up that mess!! Sorry *lol* Still figuring out the new layout...

So let see.. Day 2.. whats in my Handbag.. (this should be interesting)

The obvious: Checkbook, Bank cards, rewards cards, and  a non working pen.

Also there is Old grocery lists, receipts, coupons, an old bank card that needs chopped up. I have  lip gloss, lipstick, a shout wipe, benadryl , hair tie, 2 things of floss ( I blame my mom.. but she's right you can never go with out hahah!) and cold sore stuff  Thats about it..

I am def not the girl who carries he life in her purse!!  I HATE huge bags the biggest one I own I never use.. hahah simply because everything gets lost!!

Little Update: Weight loss is going ok.. I need new batteries for my scale So haven't actually SEEN results but I am cutting back on how much I snack and what i'm eating, exercising a bit more :) We took a walk today before the wind started. Yesterday was kinda a cheat day we ate Sonic for dinner, but honestly thats the first time we've ate out in a while :) except for Subway.. but they don't count because its good for you :) and I never get anything but Turkey and Ham lol!

 So thats about it on the home front right now :) Gotta go get started on Laundry and do dishes and make our dessert for the week!! And take an allergy pill..

~Nicki