Long time no talkie

I know, it's been almost a month with no update. Things are pretty steady around here, not much going on. Weather is getting consistently better and I am getting more active. Weight loss has stalled but I am still working on it and probably always will.
IUI is still set for June, probably late in the month. That decision was made due mostly to finances, otherwise I would be trying this cycle.
The stresses of everyday life come and go and I am trying my best to just deal with them. Work is great other than the occasional asshat coworker. Finances are getting better, but sometimes I wish it would just rain money. As if :)
Congrats to all the BFP's and to Michelle and Nick on their impending adoption. Good luck and Babydust to all of us TTC!!!

Beautiful day!!

It is finally spring my friends!! The sun is out, yard work is getting done and my body is sore!!! All winter I pretty much sat on my butt. I lost about 12 lbs. then promptly gained it back when I got sick and held down the damn couch for weeks on end. I have been up and about the past two days and now my body is paying me back.
I have roughly a month and a half before the IUI! Right now I am concentrating on getting rid of coffee (can say headache?) and taking my vitamins on time. I may not hit my weight loss goal but I am so happy right now. Having my family's support has meant the world to me. Speaking of which, look at the pic of my neices and nephews on the left! I may be a little bit biased, but aren't they gorgeous? Here is to a great week for all!!

Food for the TTC soul

A baby asked God, 'They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?' God said, 'Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.' The child further inquired, 'But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.' God said, 'Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy.' Again the child asked, 'And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?' God said, 'Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.' 'And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?' God said, 'Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.' 'Who will protect me?' God said, 'Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.' 'But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.' God said, 'Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.' At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, 'God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name.' God said, 'You will simply call her, 'Mom.'
My sister in law sent this to me last week. She just knew that I am getting anxious and ready to do the IUI. I keep have the most wonderful dreams of seeing two perfect lines!!
My nieces cat had six of the cutest kittens in the world. I have already picked mine out. A dark calico girl I have named Julia Darling.

On the way up the mountain

It looks as though things are really getting good. IUI will be on schedule in June, finances are on track, job is great and family support is 110%. Such a turnaround from this time last year. I can't believe I was so naive to think I could go it alone. I also can't believe how much I didn't know about my body and TTC. I thank all the ladies on the NW for educating me.
Speaking of which. The NW board has become a place where assholes are attacking those of us who are there to get and give support. I hope to God they get lost.
Here's to a great week with the love, laughter and more love!!

Mom's new knee

I haven't posted in while due to some illness(major stomach bug). Work is going wel,although I have taken a couple days off for the illness. We are really busy and the days are going by fast. I continue to learn and continue to love every aspect of it. I thank God I was given this opportunity to leave Liberty Mutual and move on to Notre Dame. What a blessing!!
My Mom had knee replacement this past Friday and it went really well. She will be coming home tomorrow afternoon. I moved her bed upstairs with me until she is able to go back downstairs to her apartment.
I am getting really anxious for my IUI in June. It is coming up really fast. I keep doing everything I can most of the time to get my body ready for it. I am doing these visualizations of the procedure going perfectly and getting my BFP the first time. I can hope right?

GO DONOVAN!!!

My gorgeous, wonderful, talented 15 yr old nephew has won 1ST place in his wrestling tourney. He has worked so hard this season and really dedicated himself to training and his grades. Can you tell how proud I am?
In TTC news, I have found someone who will do my IUI at home for free!! A very close friend of mine who is a former nurse and knows how to do IUI's is more than willing to do mine in my home whenever I need it. This helps in that my insurance, which is through a very Catholic unversity will not pay for this at all, not even the meds. This takes a huge weight off my shoulders. Things just keep getting better and better.
In contrast to the previous post, I really do love my job. I enjoy what I do and where I work. There will always be those people that try to spoil it, but I can ignore them and do my best. I have to thank Tammy and Mrs. LALA and Marlana as well as all of the NW message board girls who have given so much suppport over the past year. You lassies have no idea how much you have lifted me when I felt like giving up. OH and Mrs. LALA...CONGRATS on the BFP!!!!!!!!

Pollyanna psycho bitch

The "temp" at work, mentioned in previous posts, is seriously crazy. She acts like two different people depending on whose around. She really wants my job, although it is mine and will remain mine. So, she does profoundly stupid things to make me look bad and ends up showing her own ass. She tells my supervisior every little thing she thinks I may be doing wrong and I mean everthing such as "Roxann went to the restroom 3 times today". She also claims that everytime I go to the back room to work on a project I was assinged to, the phone rings off the hook and she is just too busy. Little does she know that I have a phone in the back room and can see what lines are ringing. I remain calm and professional at work, so when I get home, I vent. Big time. The only consolation is I know she will be gone by June. :)
Af is on time again like clockwork. I just hope she decides to be this regular when IUI time comes. I have not been walking this week due to a migraine and the crappy weather so I feel a little stiff and groggy. It is amazing how fast the body adapts to a healthy lifestyle and will let you know when you mess it up.
Well, here's to a great weekend. I am going to see Donovan wrestle Friday and Sat. Good luck D!!!