Boo Hoo

Today was test day, NEG!

Not much else to say. Sad. Thought we had the best chances this time.

Happy Hauntings for the rest of ya.

Bookclub Night

Well tonight I am meeting with a bookclub for the first time. Should be fun since I know a few of the ladies (clients), but the book wasn't one I would have picked. It was "Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands", by Dr. Laura.

If you know anything about her, you know she had (has?) a radio talk show and is very controversial. I did agree with a few ideas, such as communication differences of men and women. Men really just want talk about the best play of a "game" and the score, while women tend to go into too much detail and practically review the whole "game" down to the type of shoe the player was wearing. I can definitely relate to that when I talk to DH and mid story his eyes glaze over.

I do disagree with the fact that she is very general in comparing all men alike and all women that complain as selfish. In reading I found her to be very "Old Fashion" and not updated with todays working women, some stay at home dads and also the two career families.

I did read with an open mind, but by the end I skipped the last three chapters when I gave into my own opinions and ignored the voice REMINDING me to keep reading.

Click here to see a funny description of marriage!

Tag, . . .

if you haven't been tagged by this one and are reading this . . . your it!!

Copy these questions then answer with ONE WORD answers!! Its hard, good luck.

1. Where is your cell phone? hiding
2. Where is your significant other? couch
3. Your hair color? brown-red
4. Your mother? near
5. Your father? far
6. Your favorite thing? cuddling
7. Your dream last night? nothing
8. Your dream/goal? parent
9. The room your in? office
10. Your hobby? work
11. Your fear? barren
12. Where do you want to be in six years? happy
13. Where were you last night? couch
14. What you’re not? ungrateful
15. One of your wish list items? baby
16. Where you grew up? MN
17. The last thing you did? eat
18. What are you wearing? hoodie
19. Your T.V.? HD
20. Your pets? spoiled
21. Your computer? old
22. Your mood? calm
23. Missing someone? Ali
24. Your car? dirty
25. Something you’re not wearing? belt
26. Favorite store? Kohls
27. Your Summer? short
28. Love someone? lots
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When is the last time you laughed? yesterday
31. Last time you cried? AF

I am wanting YOUR opinion.

Do you think weight is an issue with infertility?

In all the things I've been doing in our TTC efforts there is one that I am having a hard time with. I am overweight, honestly I am about 20lbs away from what I want to be and 40lbs from where I REALLY want to be. I am 5'8", and 190 lbs. MY ideal weight is not "thin" by all means but I would rather reach that goal and maintain than look super model skinny. I carry my weight pretty good, but its the fertility aspect I'm looking at.

I lost 20 lbs on Weight Watchers for my wedding, but of course throughout summer I found every single one!! I need a life changing plan. I am going to start WW again, but I've been saying that for a month already.

Motivation?

A weekend to my self, sort of.

My DH left early Sat. morning (hunting camp). He is so sweet when he gets worried that I'm alone all weekend. Silly man. I love him but I also love my "me" time.

Saturday I had to work a bit, then I invited my mom to stop in so I could give her a color and haircut. It's the easiest way to pay her back for being such a great mom. Every woman loves a little pampering, lucky me to be in the business!!

My sis, Lori, got dropped off by her BF. She had her 4th ankle surgery about 4 weeks ago and can't put weight on it yet (so no driving either). We all went out for lunch, then shopping. We stopped at Goodwill to piece together my witch (bitch) costume, found a really funky shaul and black skirt. I'll have to remember to take some pics!!

After all that, I relaxed all night with my baby boy (Roscoe, the dog). Would have been nice to include a glass of wine but I'm in my 2WW and can't justify it. For that reason, I also skipped out on meeting Lori and another friend out at the bar. Battle of the Bands was going on, but if any of the bands sucked its not like I could drink to make them sound better.

Today with some anxiety from Roscoe (needed to go out, and wanted to be fed) I got up and went to the store for the Sunday papers. I still like to read the Duluth News Tribune even though I haven't lived there for 8 years, I miss it and like to someway keep in touch. I also get the Grand Rapids Herald Review. Tiny paper but I need to find out what there is to do in this town for the winter. I am not gonna get stuck in the Blahs of Winter!!

Later I'm going to my moms for dinner. She's making lasangna and I can't resist!! So much for my weekend to myself. Jerry is jealous about the lasangna part, so I bring him home a piece (if there is any left).

A little under the weather.

Haven't been feeling so hot since Sat evening. Stomach cramps and other lower body issues along with slight fever! All I could do on Sunday was lay around in bed, watch TV, and rush to the bathroom all day. No food, did try soda crackers but even that caused me to cramp up, OOwwiee!!

As of Saturday, we are officially in the 2WW of this cycle Don't know if my illness is anything to be concerned about in our TTC efforts, but I tried drinking lots of fluids just in case.

Still a bit of cramping today, so no coffee and still haven't tried to eat yet. Maybe some toast. Have to work at noon today, I think I can suck it up!!

Later!

How do ya like me now?

I needed a change, usually it would be my hair, but today I decided to give my blog the makeover!! This is what I get when I find new blogs and along with them new ideas!!

Got great news? I do. My friend, Carrie, at Life in the Soupbowl is pregnant!! Yippie, she posted it on her blog and facebook so I felt it was ok to let you here know. This was her second IVF procedure, the first resulted in her now 18 month daughter. Now the suspence is on for "is there one or TWO?".

Carrie was sweet and thoughtful enough to send me the news in a personal email, she knows the pain this news can bring to "infertiles". I am happy for them and really didn't feel much of that ENVY sting because the hope she brings to our situation. Now my prayers are for a smooth pregnancy and healthy delivery!! Congrats Carrie and CJ!!

As for us, I am having some mood swings (blaming on Clomid). I am kind of in limbo . . . not sure if I'm feeling relaxed since we've done this enough times or if I'm feeling that this time just won't work. I should O this week. I have my monthly "Mental Health Day" on Friday complete with a hot stone massage and lunch with a friend.

Listen to the music!!

Please have your speakers on to learn a little more about me and what I like to listen to. I am quite varied!! I added a playlist to the bottom of my blog so scroll down if you want to take a listen to more songs.

I finally got home on Tuesday from my long weekend in Wisconsin Dells for the "Hair" show. I love going to them . . . lots of excitment, education, and some partying!!

Saturday we arrived in the evening and had a great dinner then settled into our room. Sunday I didn't have classes so I checked out the HUGE outlet mall. Shopping went a little like, one pretty pink sweater for me, one long sleeve T-shirt for DH, one cute top for me, one simple half zipper top for DH, etc. . . Less guilt that way.

Sunday night was the comedian (6 on a scale of 1-10). Then moved to the night club in the resort, they got DJ Christacy from season 1 & 2 of the show "So You Think You Can Dance". Very impressive! and Hunky!! Also had four professional flair bartenders, sucked trying to get a drink though.

Monday was my early day. Shows started at 8:30am and you had to get there early to grab your coffee from the brewhouse and get a good seat.

First up was Paul Mitchell. Shows are almost like mini concerts. Awesome music, very exciting, lots of action!! They had 5 platform artists and about 12 models. Vibrant color trends still making the scene.



Next was Brocato, with Sam Brocato (owner and creator) of this amazing professional line. He is an incredable man, 1976 opened first salon,1982 named World's Top Fashion Hairstylist (London), 1986 "Beautiful Business" Best Seller, etc, etc, etc, and still on top with his product line and salons all with only an 8th grade education.




Goldwell with Color Trends of '08



And my favorite event of the day was from Sexy Hair. Sorry no pics since I was too involved and they move around so much you really can't capture much.

But I am super excited and back into my work again with a renewed outlook and recharged creative edge. Any volunteers???

Clomid #3

I start my 3rd round of Clomid tonight. I really hope threes a charm, but then if its not then we are on to something else . . . IUIs! Not sure how I feel about heading into the next chapter of IF but for now I will leave it alone.

I'm currently at a "Hair" convention in Wisconsin Dells. I will update when I get home on Tues evening. But I love the resort we are staying at!!