Haven't been around much.
Really just needed a break from certain things. Seems to be a theme amongst other bloggers.
It's necessary.
Let's see if I can round up some loves for this Friday Monday.
First, I wasn't going to partake in the a week in the life fun because 1) my house is a mess and I'm not about to post photos of me in it doing random things. 2) i've been extremely tired and lazy and unmotivated.
There is a reason for my complete laziness.
1. href="http://flickr.com/photos/68522937@N00/2969858450/">Don'tworry, be happy!, 2. href="http://flickr.com/photos/68992997@N00/1780791583/">BigBrother, 3. href="http://flickr.com/photos/68992997@N00/2071049577/">OopsI did it again :), 4. href="http://flickr.com/photos/12142259@N00/3538384651/">...decisions...>
(so lazy, I couldn't even put up my own positive pregnancy test photo. these are all from flickr)
Yep, finally.
After 4 years of off again, on again trying, a lot of hope, prayers and tears, we are finally pregnant.
My last St Patty's day IUI was a success!
I know, can you believe it?! At first it didn't seem real. How many pregnancy tests have I taken and seen the negative sign? How was I to believe this test now? But the signs were there. I was tired, nauseas, missed period. After 2 blood tests and having my numbers jump over the weekend, it was confirmed.
I found out on Good Friday. I told my parents on Easter Sunday. It was a joyous occasion.
Today I am exactly 7w3d. We had our first ultrasound this past Wednesday and saw the flicker of a heartbeat.
Sweet.
Our little bean.
Due December 7th.
Other than that little diddy I've been holding in, not much else to report other than me constantly eating to curb the nausea, coming to terms with the loss of our pet and finally getting some of my energy back. That means clean house! I have an overwhelming urge to clean and to scrapbook.
And I will be doing my "a week in a life" starting today because I'm extremely inspired by this sweet life.
Other loves?
This family photo session by Ryan Ray. absolutly stunning and original.
This delicious beverage from The Kitchn.
The idea of creating a writing space for a child to learn that letter writing is not a lost artfrom. Ohdeedoh blog.
hhmm...hard to think of loves on a grey Monday but here's some things I'm enjoying this morning...
*peach italian sodas. I have completely given up on coffee. I can't stand the taste.
*a huge ass peanut butter cookie for breakfast. half a bagel before that.
*my big sweatshirt which I actually wore to work. i dressed it up a little but whatevs. it's a casual office.
*this holiday
more to come tomorrow.
happy monday!
t
um, YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!! i am so, so, SO happy for you + dh. may the coming months be smooth and queasy free!! much love to you and the new little one. =)
Posted by: lisa truesdell | April 26, 2010 at 07:26 AM
HUGE congrats!!!!! so happy for you guys!!
Posted by: kelly noel | April 26, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Congrats!!!!! I look forward to the posts to come. Love that family photo shoot too!
Posted by: Alanna | April 26, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Oh My!!! YEAHHHHH!!! ! ahh! congrats! this is the best thing I've read today. What a blessing.
xo
Posted by: C. Rayevich | April 26, 2010 at 07:40 AM
OH. MY. GOODNESS!!!!!!!! I'm so very happy and excited and relieved for you. I so know the elation you must be feeling right now... to know you finally did it and will get to experience what, it seemed, everyone else has had the privilege of experiencing. Enjoy every little bit of it!
Posted by: Tracy | April 26, 2010 at 07:41 AM
Omg, congrats!!!
Posted by: Katie | April 26, 2010 at 07:42 AM
well this is happy news indeed! congratulations! what a huge (hee hee) deal! i'm just giddy now! YAY!
Posted by: emily pitts | April 26, 2010 at 07:48 AM
Congrats, congrats Miss Tina...I am so happy for you and the hubs. Children...I have been so blessed to have great kids. I can't imagine life without them. CONGRATS, if I haven't said that already!!
Posted by: DeAnn Lopetrone | April 26, 2010 at 07:49 AM
Tina, yaaaaaaay!!! I'm so excited for you two! What a lovely thing to think about on a Monday morning. If I could give you a celebratory hug, I would. What joy!
Posted by: Kristy | April 26, 2010 at 07:49 AM
OMG!!! how freaking fantastic is that!!!!! Congratulations...i'm so excited for you.
*happy dance*
Posted by: charlane | April 26, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Congrats! What a joy!
Posted by: Anita | April 26, 2010 at 08:01 AM
I am so happy for you - words can not express!!!! I have been pulling for you for so long and i'm so stoked that you no longer have to worry about what that damn stick says every month or the feeling of failure and disappointment every month. I'm sooo, soooo happy for you!!!!
HUGS!!!!
Posted by: Dena | April 26, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Big huge CONGRATS! I'm so excited for you! hooray!
Posted by: Jessie | April 26, 2010 at 08:05 AM
you know i'm over the moon excited for you and so glad you shared the good news today! best wishes for a smooth healthy pregnancy and delivery
Posted by: april foster | April 26, 2010 at 08:13 AM
oh, tina. I'm so very happy for you, girl! super duper huge congrats!!!!! :)
Posted by: waleska | April 26, 2010 at 08:14 AM
Congratulations, Tina! I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Jill Sprott | April 26, 2010 at 08:16 AM
I am so happy for you!!!!! wow!
Really happy to read this today!!!!
Posted by: stephanie | April 26, 2010 at 08:29 AM
YAY! Congratulations!! What fabulous news!
Posted by: Leslie | April 26, 2010 at 08:34 AM
Congrats, Tina!!!So happy for you!!
Posted by: MandyK | April 26, 2010 at 08:38 AM
Congratulations!!! Overjoyed for you!
Posted by: JennO | April 26, 2010 at 08:46 AM
yay!! so happy for you ma!! :) can't wait to see that little bean and share your journey! :) xoxoxoxo
Posted by: vee | April 26, 2010 at 08:52 AM
YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!! SO happy for you, guys! :)
Posted by: celine navarro | April 26, 2010 at 09:17 AM
Congrats, congrats, congrats!!!!
Posted by: Abbey S. | April 26, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Congratulations!!! Best wishes to you and your growing family :)
Posted by: Ann-Marie | April 26, 2010 at 09:24 AM
so very happy for you. :)
Posted by: doris | April 26, 2010 at 09:34 AM