Waiting

So, I wait. Its not as hard as I expected but we just put embryos in 3 days ago. Its crazy its been 3 days already. This weekend was so busy packing.

Yesterday  I was nauseous a couple time but not bad. Then when I gave myself my shot I got SUPER light headed and nauseous and I had to crouch to the ground because I thought I would otherwise fall over.

Today very slight nausea. TERRIBLE heartburn at one point. Now my left nipple is tingling. Weird. Sorry if thats TMI

I took a cheap dollar store test this morning. I showed Tim and we both agree it was negative. But I SWEAR I could see the faintest of lines. I tried to take a picture but you can't see it. So its considered negative.

I am currently 3dp5dt (3 days past a 5 day transfer)

I will take another cheapo test in the morning, just to see. Then Wednesday I will use a real test.

IVF Update

So IVF has been going as planned. I did forget to start one medication on time, and I accidentally took one shot a day early. Hoping it doesn't make a huge difference though.

We did our transfer on Friday the 12th. We were able to put 2 embryos in again. 1 was good quality and the other ok. The 2 we didn't put in weren't growing or were slow/ behind where they should be.

I go in for bloodwork on the 19th to see if it worked.

This weekend I SHOULD be on bed rest, light activity and that isn't happening. I SHOULD be pushing it but I am not. We have to pack and move and that makes it impossible to sit around all weekend. I think its ok though.

So because Friday the embryos were 5 days (past ovulation) that puts me at 7 DPO right now. I am considering taking a test on Wednesday just to see if it shows up.

Tim and I have both made a guess and think it will work and it will be 1 boy.

We haven't really told everyone yet. My sister knows and a few friends. If it works I won't tell everyone until Christmas just for the fun of it.

Poor baby

Leiland has not liked sleeping in my bed since he was about 4-5 months old. I wish he slept better with me but its never been the case. 1 time when camping this summer but did great and just put his arms around my neck and went to sleep. Last week in San Diego there was 1 night he didn't sleep well so I brought him to bed, he fell back to sleep - so I put him back in the pack n play. He later fussed again so I brought him back to bed and he slept till 930. It was some great sleep. Then 3 nights ago he wasn't sleeping well so I brought him to bed at midnight and he slept great, just wanted to be face to face and arms around my neck. Yesterday same thing. He woke at 4:40 so in my bed he came and he slept till 7:30 and woke so happy. Last night he was up at midnight and I got him yet again (I don't mind one bit) and he really struggled to sleep but he is up there still at 7:30 passed out with TIm. I actually love it. He has never slept better with me and I love the snuggles. 

I KNOW this is because he molars are really bothering him right now. The last 3-4 days have been misery.

Zoo trip

While Tim has been working in San Diego we decided to come down to San Diego and squeeze in one more zoo/ wild animal park trip.

Saturday we first went to get Leland's first haircut - SO cute. Then after that we walked around the zoo till closing. Sunday we did the wild animal park.

So I don't forget the funny things he said...

While watching an elephant walk through the dirt and kick up a bunch of dust, Leiland yelled "Hot!!! HOT!!! HOT!!!" Tim asked why and I explained how he realized steam is a sign things are hot, so he thought it was steam.

We walked up to the Rhinos who were eating right against the fence line, and Leiland says "Snack" - close but much larger.

As for all the animal names - EVERYTHING is a dog. Who knew. Kinda makes me smile.

First nickname

Leiland has his first nickname. His little friend Tyler calls him "WeeOow"  its just so cute.

Potty training progress

We aren't potty training but do identify pee and poop when he goes. I also have a potty he sits on both clothed and nakked. Today he yelled poop. So i ran to change him and no poop. He didn't want to sit on the potty so I let it be and a few minutes later he pooped in his diaper. But thats so awesome he identified it before going. Thats progress.

TTC #2 - First cycle

So its official, we are ttc #2. We have never NOT tic but we are starting IVF as soon as my period starts. This will be our first cycle with frozen embryos, our 3rd IVF, and hopefully baby #2.

Today we met with the RE (Dr. Q) to see what the game plan is. As soon as my period starts I just have to call and we will be in progress. If all goes as planned we will be transferring 2 embryos around October 8-12th. My medications were ordered today and the schedule is so much easier than with a fresh cycle. I was very anxious about the frozen embryo transfer (FET) because its so foreign to me, but really its SO much easier.

So on CD 3 I start Delestrogen .3ml shots and take them every 3 days (CD 3, 6, 9) then on CD 11 I get bloodwork and an ultrasound to check. Delestrogen again cd 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39. I would also start daily injections of progesterone 1ml on CD 12 and Medrol dose pack (steroid to prevent rejection of embryos) CD 13-18.

Its crazy that we are here, it came so quick. We planned to start at the end of November/ early December however with the upcoming move - things were moved up.

Im honestly scared. I am terrified of another miscarriage, another instance of Ruth, and possibly twins. BUT I am so excited to get pregnant again and to give Leiland a little brother or sister. One more month and I can know if we should expect a new family member next June.

2 molars are through

I totally missed it, Leiland had a molar pop through. His bottoms have been so swollen for so long now thats where I have been watching. Well I was just looking and sure and shit his top left came through. Its more than just barely either so it must have been a few days or so ago. The tops just started swelling but the bottoms have been huge for over a month now. Oops, well helps me understand some recent teething pains he has had.

Then with closer inspection and pressing I can feel his bottom left just barely poking through.

Sick baby

Last week Thursday I watched my friends kids. While here one of them started showing signs of a cold. Then Sunday we went to a baby shower and by the evening Leiland was showing signs.

So it seemed like an easy cold - clear runny nose but that was all. As it went on it seemed to be better and one day it seemed almost gone. On top pf his cold he was teething really bad. So then Saturday we went to the park with friends and he was hood. Then it got worse. Today (Tuesday) I took him in. Last night he struggled to sleep because of coughing that was making his struggle to catch his breath.

So the dr checked on his fever, nose, ears, heart, and lungs. He was wheezing so the dr sent him for a chest xray. Leiland did so good. He was listening very well, read a book, and sat so nice for his xray. While we waited for the results I got some snacks and he loved a rice krispie. The dr took us back and said he has rsv/ viral pneumonia. We were prescribed an inhaler with a tube mask and an oral steroid.

He only took one dose of each but we will get more on tomorrow.

Aside from labored breathing the thing that tipped me off that something was wrong was all he did all day long was cry. He isn't like that ever.

I love him and his kind spirit. I just want him feeling better. I would take it if i could. But i cant so i will drown him in cuddles and love.

Molars are hard work

At this point Leiland hasn't gotten a new tooth in almost 2 months. We have had a few days where he has shown all the signs of teething. Yes they have been rough. But the last 3 days have been miserable. He is constantly drooling, whining, and just not his usual self. I can see the bottom two molars are getting there, but I can't see them through the gum surface just yet. They are swollen and bright red (white at the centers) and he will not let me look in. I only see them when he is laughing.

On top of the mood changes he also won't eat much.

Today from his nap he woke up and his first word was teeth followed by ouch. He slept maybe 35 minutes and whimpered most that time.

He still wears his teething necklace, takes teething tablets, gets advil 1-2 times a day, and sometimes he even gets orijel. He fights it all.

Baby

So Leiland was slow to learn the b sound. A little after a year he started saying ball but later than most babies I know. Well today he said baby with no trouble out of nowhere. Then when he was going to bed he kept saying baby - so I handed him his grover and asked if he wanted baby grover, he said no baby. So I grabbed a little puppy and said baby puppy and he responded with baby pup pup. It was so sweet. Now as he lays in his crib going to sleep he keeps saying baby. I can hear him altering the point of inflection and way he says it just to hear the difference. So sweet.

15 months

Holy cow.  We've been super busy this summer. After his birthday party everyone went home and Anna stayed. Then Laura had Kayla and so we flew home to return Anna. We stayed a month and now have been home a week. Tim gets home in a month as well.
S

o 15 months. He talks now a lot. Runs and climbs everything. Eats like a teenage boy but still isn't a good milk drinker. Weaned about 6 weeks ago and has 8 teeth with more on the horizon. Leiland has finally become a good sleeper. Right now hes up about 7 am with 2 - 2 hour naps a day and to bed about 8. He is also better about driving in the car finally. Not for long periods but still better. He is rear facing and I will continue until at least 2.

So words he says: (may not sound right but he tries)
Dada
Mama
Dog (doo)
Cat
Kitty
Meow
Out
Up
Open (op)
Thank you (dant do)
Please
More (mo)
Eat
No
Fish
Ears
Teeth
Nose
Hi
Cheese
Snack (nack)
Uh oh
Moo
Duck
Banana
Yogurt (gogur)
Night night (nuhnuh)
Ball
Down
Down stairs
Pup pups
Hot
Hat


He is only about 21.8 pounds right now. He wears a size 4 diapers and 18m clothes still. He can pull off 12m but most are winter so we don't bother. He is taller but I wont know how tall till Tuesday. He is also getting more hair and ut actually looks blond. He loves cuddling babies, stuffed animals, the pets, and blankets. He sleeps with a few stuffed animals and blankets every night. He also uses a glow seahorse in his crib.

When he goes to bed he is good about waving night night to the pets, his pictures on his wall, dada in a picture, and the animals on his bedding. Moat times he just rolls over to go to sleep. Or he plays for a little then lays down. He tosses a ton though and sleeps wedged in the corner of his crib.

Favorite foods
Fruit- grapes, blueberries, and bananas are top choices.
Yogurt- vanilla, blueberry, and peach
Tomatos
Pretzles
Pop tart mini crisps
Hamburgers
Dips (ranch, ketchup, mustard, sour cream, bbq, salsa, and sweet and sour)
Corn
Least favorite
Cheese
Avocado
Milk

4th of July 2012

So, today was 4th of July and we had a good day (minus the giant black widow spider sighting).  Leiland napped twice but neither was a great nap. We went to go to the movies but the times listed online were different when we got there, and so we missed 20 minutes and decided to go another day. Then we came home for Leilands second nap. We went to Apple Valley to see some live music, games, and fireworks. Anna did a rock climbing things then took Leiland in a jump house. We also did a dunk tank and Anna threw 5 balls and I threw 2. I hit the target on the first throw too. Leiland played a little game where you fish for an egg and get a prize based on the token color inside. He got a stuffed dolphin and enjoyed playing in the water. Then we walked to get some food. We shared a grilled corn on the cob, hot dog, nachos, and some garlic french fries (so yummy). Then I got Anna a cake pop for dessert and Leiland enjoyed it ALL. He ate a lot of the corn and just a couple chips with cheese. When we were done we wandered the shops they had and I bought Anna an Air Force pin for $1 and then we found a spot to sit for fireworks. Leiland enjoyed running up to people and waving then stopping mid run to dance. He is so cute with his dancing. Once fireworks started at 9 he was definitely tired but still doing good. he loved watching them and started saying some owws and ahhs. Mid way though he really wanted to nurse so I did that and come the finale he had to stop and watch and just smiled. He did so good, passed out after we got in the car, and went right into bed when we got home. Hopefully he sleeps good tonight. he hasn't even stirred from the fireworks outside tonight.

Sign Language: Please

Leiland signed Please for the first time and I am SO proud. He wanted more of one of his baby foods - the kind you suck out of the pouch. It was clear as day and so cute.