Early 30's TTC #1

[rosababy]

And to today's top Soleil story (imagine a broadcaster with a really great voice): a positive OPK! YEAH! I'm on CD 17 and DH is coming home this evening. Whoo hooooo! We can try pre-seed! I hope it works [ok, that last part isn't in the broadcaster voice]. This might be TMI, but I don't use tampons. I hope that I can insert the stuff up without a problem. Argh. It's worth the discomfort though because like I told you all last week, I am feeling LUCKY in cycle 19. Yeah! is going to make it!

Rosa, did you have the party yet? If not, do you know someone who could babysit the two year old? That way when you tell your good friend that it's adult-only, you can say, "I know a great babysitter who's available..." Just an idea.

My party is this coming Saturday. I'm so excited! We're catering from Famous Daves (really great bbq place), and having a game night. All my besties are coming!! Regarding the 2 year old...I chickened out. I just know she won't get a babysitter, which means she won't come. And she's such a good friend of mine, that I would rather have her come with the boy than not at all. Next time, I'll be up front about it right away, but I felt like because I already opened my fat mouth and said he could come...I felt bad changing my mind. But I do have lots of former students that she can use as babysitters, so that's a good idea to suggest one for her.

I don't use tampons either. Never liked them. I use the preseed applicator just fine. Just put a little actual preseed ont he applicator to get it in. It should go in really easily for you. I have the same problems with monistat applicators.

Apparently even pasteurized soft cheese is not acidic enough (like hard cheese) to ward off possible bacteria growth (namely listeria) so that's more why they should be avoided.. (not that there's likely a huge risk but still) - and they would be fine if heated thoroughly.. mmm melted brie...


I had stopped drinking caffeinated black tea as a test to see if I could do it, which I can, but then I relaxed a bit and went back on it (I found the best Earl Grey tea by "Numi") but I guess I should go back off eventually..

I've been drinking a bit of green tea and getting to like it.. supposed to be good to make good quality CM but then it interferes with folic acid absorption..

Very interesting! I thought pasteurized cheeses were okay, too! Wow. That sucks. I'm more of a hard cheese girl, though, so as long as I have my sharp cheddar, I'll be okay. LOVE the cheese. My favorite food. I'm not giving up caffeine until I have to. I only have 8 oz. of coffee a day, so it's not too bad. I also do green tea every night, so that's cool. I've read so many things about it...it's good...it's bad...it's good. Whatever. I'm only having 1 glass a night, so it's not a whole lot.

We were chatty today! I didn't have much time to write, but I finally got caught up. I love you girls! On another note, I'm feeling pretty hopeless for this cycle. Don't know why...1st cycle on clomid. I was pretty hopeful at the beginning of the cycle, but for some reason, I'm really not feeling it.

 

[hopefulmama2b]

Crumbs- Good luck- whatever does the job! Your hubby is quite the trooper!

Soliel- Your posts always make me laugh!! Good luck tonight!!

As far as the soft cheeses: Do you know that you're supposed to avoid queso (queso blanco and queso fresco) from Mexican restaurants as well! As soon as I read that I craved it during my last pregnancy! When we finally got the confirmation of the mc the day before the D&C I made my DH take me to a mexican restaurant that night and we devoured a bowl of queso! So delicious! When I feel down- I eat! Good thing I'm a relatively happy person- not a great way to deal with your emotions!

Rosa- Do you know where you are in your cycle yet? When's testing day? And your party sounds fun! Too bad we all didn't live closer and couldn't crash it!

AFM- Doc thought my test results would be in today, but unfortunately not. Hopefully tomorrow will be the day I get some answers!

 

[hopefulmama2b]

kcali- How are things going??

MSJ- Waiting for you to start AF so I know if I'm getting close!!

Regal- Good luck and I hope the 2ww flies by for you!

 

[MsJMouse]

After my MMC I got my mum to go and buy me Kranskys from this awesome deli that does european small goods and devine cheeses seeing as though I was now allowed to eat them. I currently have some brie in the fridge - just waiting for an opportunity to eat it - figure I might as well make the most of it while I can!!

Yum - I think I might have a cheese craving this afternoon and then I will go and work it off at Zumba tonight.

My poor DH has been having empty the kitty litter for the last 8 months - he gags at the smell but he has been a trooper and hasn't complained once as he knows it is worth it. I am enjoying the fact that I don't have to do that horrible chore as I am sure that I will have to do it again in the future.

Good luck tonight Soleil.

Rosababy - I have to say that I felt really hopeless about falling pregnant the month I actually did. I was completely floored when the test came back positive as I really felt like it wasn't going to happen that month. So FX'd that you actually have a great end to this cycle. Have fun at your party - it sounds great.

hopefulmama2b - hopefully visits us sooner rather than later and good luck with your results. Waiting for answers is just horrible.

 

[rosababy]

As far as the soft cheeses: Do you know that you're supposed to avoid queso (queso blanco and queso fresco) from Mexican restaurants as well! Rosa- Do you know where you are in your cycle yet? When's testing day? And your party sounds fun! Too bad we all didn't live closer and couldn't crash it!

NOOOOO!!!! I need my queso!!!!!! I didn't know that! That sucks.
And I would LOVE it if you all crashed my party!! How fun would that be?! We're having a game night and catering from a great bbq place!

Rosababy - I have to say that I felt really hopeless about falling pregnant the month I actually did. I was completely floored when the test came back positive as I really felt like it wasn't going to happen that month. So FX'd that you actually have a great end to this cycle. Have fun at your party - it sounds great.

Thanks, msjmouse. I've heard that from a lot of people, actually, so I'm hoping that it happens with me! I would be SHOCKED if we were preggo this cycle. Honestly shocked. It would be one of those, I-drive-to-the-store-and-buy-all-the-hpts kind of a day!

I'm looking forward to my blood test tomorrow. Well, not actually the test, but more the results. I hope I don't have to wait more than a few days. If I know I o'ed, then I would feel better.

 

[rosababy]

I'm so glad I learned how to do multi-quotes in one post! Look out! I'll never have a single quote post again!

 

[SMFirst]

In Canada, we don't have as much Mexican influence, so we have been denied the joy of queso.. But that sucks you guys will miss it so much when pregnant

I'm actually surprised at all the food my pregnant friend eats (we've been out to restaurants twice where I would have declined due to worry about the food but she thinks it's fine..

And of course she's had zero problems with her pregnancy so it just goes to show that worrying gets you nowhere...(even in her first weeks she had no doubts or anything..)

Rosa - Did you say what # Birthday this is for you?

I will be turning 30 in May, and my brithday falls the day after a stat holiday here, so I think I will take the day off and make it into a 4-day weekend and maybe we will take another little roadtrip..

 

[rosababy]

In Canada, we don't have as much Mexican influence, so we have been denied the joy of queso.. But that sucks you guys will miss it so much when pregnant

I'm actually surprised at all the food my pregnant friend eats (we've been out to restaurants twice where I would have declined due to worry about the food but she thinks it's fine..

And of course she's had zero problems with her pregnancy so it just goes to show that worrying gets you nowhere...(even in her first weeks she had no doubts or anything..)

Rosa - Did you say what # Birthday this is for you?

I will be turning 30 in May, and my brithday falls the day after a stat holiday here, so I think I will take the day off and make it into a 4-day weekend and maybe we will take another little roadtrip..

I am celebrating the 3rd anniversary of my 29th birthday.
You need to come on down and get some real mexican queso! It's the best. One of my favorites.

 

[SMFirst]

It's a little strange that we don't have as much mexican influence here..

Even when we go to Washington or Oregon there is noticable hispanic populations, and I presume authentic food - we went to a very good burrito place in Bend, Oregon..

Unrelated to mexican food: Also in Bend, OR we had our first experience at an "Original Pancake House" - oh my goodness I was in breakfast heaven!!

I just learned how add images easily so here is the map of where there are Original Pancake house locations:

 

[rosababy]

Ooooh now I want pancakes for dinner! Brinner! We have lots of pancake places, like Ihop! Great place AND most of them are 24 hour. Dangerous!

 

[MsJMouse]

We have the Pancake Manor in Brisbane (Australia) and it is my hubby's fav restuarant.

We don't have a lot mexican places in my area (I can only think of one and it is about a hour drive away), so I have never been to a mexican restuarant and have no idea what queso is.

 

[SMFirst]

mrsjmouse- I'll let an expert answer your question, as all I know it that it is cheese-related

The IHOPs in the states are better than the ones up here.. We don't get warmed syrup...

 

[rosababy]

Oh ladies. I'm so sad for you...queso is unbelievable. It's basically melted cheese with salsa and other spicy goodness in it. It can be orange (cheddar) or white, and can be mild or spicy. UNBELIEVABLE. I LOVE Mexican food.

 

[MsJMouse]

That sounds pretty good. I might have to talk OH into a trip to the mexican restuarant to see if they have it.

 

[rosababy]

That sounds pretty good. I might have to talk OH into a trip to the mexican restuarant to see if they have it.

I'm sure they have it. I'd be shocked if they didn't. It's always a toss up...guacamole or queso dip?! They're both so good.

 

[hopefulmama2b]

A life without Mexican food- I can't imagine! We have Mexican restaurants on almost every corner. It's the one food that I think I could never get tired of- delicious!! You guys could make your own queso dip- a big block of velveeta and a can of rotel (diced tomatoes and green chiles)...yum! The kind that is "forbidden" is obviously made a little different, but this isn't a bad substitute.

 

[rosababy]

A life without Mexican food- I can't imagine! We have Mexican restaurants on almost every corner. It's the one food that I think I could never get tired of- delicious!! You guys could make your own queso dip- a big block of velveeta and a can of rotel (diced tomatoes and green chiles)...yum! The kind that is "forbidden" is obviously made a little different, but this isn't a bad substitute.

Ah yes...a midwest sister! (I'm originally from Illinois) We also have a Mexican restaurant on every corner! It's honestly a food that I never get sick of either. I could literally eat Mexican every day. I"m pretty sure my body wouldn't be happy with that, though.

Great idea! Heat up some velveeta and some salsa even, would work. Do you ladies have velveeta? They MUST sell Tostidos brand queso in canada?! They sell it next to the chips and salsa. Annnnd...I'm suddenly in the mood for tacos.

 

[MsJMouse]

I have no idea what valveeta is. We have a lot of chinese, or thai takeways around here.

 

[hopefulmama2b]

This is Velveeta: A big block of soft processed cheese. https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fnzq3h-Agx8/SWKX5Qz5mEI/AAAAAAAAA-U/Dn4q80Mw0tU/s400/IMG_4345.JPG


I love both Thai and Chinese!

 

[hopefulmama2b]

Says "Kraft Cheddar" in Australia