10 DPO ~ The waiting is almost over!!

I haven't posted this week much because there really hasn't been much to post. I haven't had any of the classic "symptoms" that are associated with pregnancy! At least not yet...until today! :) I got up feeling normal as can be, but within an hour I started this sneezing frenzy! I have literally sneezed about 45 times in the past 2 hours. Now my nose is all stuffy and I feel as if I'm cathing a cold!! Granted, it could just be a cold, but I also know this can be a definite good sign! So everyone, keep your FX! I've still had off and on twinges in my abdomen, and even some pulling sensations in my groin, so I'm remaining positive that this IS IT! AF is due on Sunday, so we'll see what happens!

Finally...a nice weekend in sight! The weather here is supposed to be around 75* both Saturday and Sunday! Somebody get me outta this house!!!!! We really want to drive up to Lake Erie, but there's not much open til after Memorial weekend. We toyed with the idea of miniature golf, but I called 3 places and no one opens til next Friday! WHAT?!?! What are we supposed to do in this lazy little town?? Jay said we could mow and get the yard prepped for summer...but eewwww...who wants to do yard work?? I'm sure we'll figure something out.

On one last note, I would like to ask everyone reading this to say a prayer for those effected by the shooting at Virginia Tech earlier this week. My heart goes out to those families and friends of the victims. May God be with them...

Almost half way there!!

6 dpo...wow, it's been almost a week already! I have to admit, it really has flown by! I'm sure this second week won't, but maybe!? Well I don't know if this had anything to do with possible implantation, but I woke up yesterday with the WORST migraine! I usually get one a day or two before AF, but not a whole week+ before. I had it from 7 am yesterday, all day, through the night and didn't get rid of it til late this morning! What the heck?? If it was from my lil bean implanting, I don't mind, but if it was nothing, I'm ticked! It's just unusual to get one in the middle of my cycle. Hmmmm...

Today I've had a few twinges in the lower abdomen, but nothing major. No sore bb's yet or anything like that. I also know there are women who don't get ANY symptoms! So I'm still remaining positive and I just know this is our month!!!! As always, please keep us in your prayers.

And thank you, to my amazing, wonderful, gorgeous life partner, Jay. I love that you're reading my blog now and that you took the time to add a little note for me. It was truly heartfelt and it touched my heart. It's no wonder I am so much in love with you!!! :)

Aaaahhhhh...finally some symptoms!

4dpo and I might possibly be having a few symptoms. First of all, I had some mild cramping today. It only lasted about 1/2 hour if that, and that's been the first time since AI. My biggest "weird" symptom is that I could eat a horse!!! I've been eating everything that ain't tied down today!!!!! I'm not kidding...I NEVER eat like this! Plus I feel as if I might be coming down with a little bit of a cold. I've been sneezing all day, and literally freezing tonight. Of course the fact that it's only 28* might have something to do with that. ??

Anyway, that's it for today. Temp still went up this morning. Getting higher every day. Thanks everyone for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. :) Hoping to announce my BFP soon!!!!

3 DPO and Growing Pains

Well 3 dpo and nothing. No signs. No symptoms. No nothing. Feel as normal as I always do. That's ok, it's early. Usually by now I'm "imagining" symptoms anyway, so maybe this is a good sign! Not even any cramping, which I usually have a little a few days after AI.

I just HAD to post this picture of my other "baby"! My adorable little Liam Kameron. This is his spring picture they did at school a couple weeks ago. He came home and said "Mom, I have a big surprise for you in my bag...and you're gonna like it!" Aaaaawwww...how could I not be madly in love with this little creation of mine?? He is, by far, my greatest achievemet! :) I look at him and I am so proud of the young man he's already becoming, but I am sad at the same time. He is and always will be my baby! I can't believe 6 years have come and gone. In the blink of an eye. Thank God for pictures!!

1 DPO

Well it's been officially 24+ hours since our AI, so we're 1 day past ovulation. I don't feel any different, obviously, but my temp did rise this morning. That's good...shows I ovulated yesterday, or at least I'm 98% sure I did! :) Will keep updating daily on changes.

Oh and thanks, Michell, for all your kind words, well wishes and prayers. We can use all the prayers we can get! I'm sending them right back at ya!! :) Are you on the NW board?

The countdown begins...

I'm happy to report that we concieved a baby yesterday!!! :) At least that's our hopes and prayers. Everything went smooth, we were both completely relaxed and it couldn't have been a more intimate and perfect afternoon. Now the waiting begins. I will try my hardest not to obsess this time around. The 2ww (for you, Deb...that's "two week wait") is exruciating! But I will work my darndest (is that even a word??) to forget and not obsess this time. Any ideas on how to do this, btw??

Ironically enough, they say life and death go hand in hand. Yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of my Step-Dad's death. He was a real role model for me and I loved him as if he were my biological father. I miss you dearly, Freddie.

That being said, a new life is about to begin. I don't know why and I can't even really explain it, but I feel very confident about this cycle. Optimism is not one of my best features, but for whatever reason, I have an inner peace that we created life yesterday. Our baby is on his/her way. :)

Thank you so much for all the prayers and well wishes. We do appreciate it. Should any symptoms arise in the next two weeks, you'll be the first to know. As always, keep us in your prayers.

Aaahhhh...the SMILEY!

Well, being the POAS-a-holic that I am, I tested again at 1:00...nothing...then again at 3:45pm...TADAH! Now what??? YIKES! This is it...time to make a miracle happen! :)