Christmas Giveaway

Tis the season for giving! 
What a great time to do a giveway; it is Christmas time and almost my ONE YEAR BLOGGING ANNIVERSARY!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

TGIF!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Last night the random winner for the blog give away away was chosen via Random Name Picker. The winner was  RISA from Who Shot Down My Stork? Congrats, girl! All I need now is an address to send it to! 

Today is CD 20. I am done peeing on sticks. If ovulation happened, it happened... and if it happens... well, it happens. I need a break from pee sticks and bd-ing. Sorry, babe, nothing personal (I know he feels the exact same way!) 

I had EWCM yesterday along with lots of "O" pains. This morning my temp went from 97.18 to 97.45; so that is a good sign.

I wish I knew what DPO I was; if at all!

This is why we monitor with U/S and lab work. I do not play well with ovulation sticks!

It's Over

Yep. That is right. ICLW and the blog give-a-way are now just about over. 

I had such a fun week commenting on blogs as well as reading comments that were left on my blog. I have met so many wonderful people in the blogging world through ICLW. I am thankful for that, and thankful for all of you who tune into read my ramblings.

My blog give a way ends today, as well! I will draw a name randomly using Random Name Picker. The winner will be notified via email or by a blog comment! Make sure you enter if you haven't already. It ends at 9m Pacific time. 

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I am wondering if I should consider myself in the 2WW. This has been the worst cycle when it comes to detecting ovulation! Its been a total pain in my ass. I had (+) OPKS CD 15-17 (I think). My temps are barley up. They went from 97.6 to 97.18. We BD'd  on CD 15,16, 17, but we missed last night. I hope we are okay.... There is nothing we can do about it now, I guess.

Fertility Friend did not pin point ovulation, so I manually entered it. I entered it as CD 17.

I also wanted to mention the 'PostCard Swap' I am trying to put together... I thought it would be fun to get postcards from all over the place from my fellow IF friends. What do you think about that? Would you be interested?

**I am wishing everyone a fabulous day! There are lots of ultrasounds happening today for fellow bloggers and FBer's. Good luck to them!! I am anxiously waiting to hear the results!**

Reminders

Hello blogging friends! I just wanted to remind you all of a few things!
1. Don't forget to enter the give-a-way! It ends the 28th; the same day as ICLW.

2. "Like" "Where the Bleep is our Stork" on FB for more updates, give-a-ways, and links.

3. If you are interested in joining the book club let me know so that we can pick a book by March!

Top 3:
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
Time Traveler's Wife
Kitchen House
*If you have other suggestions fell free to mention them!*

P.S. Still no spike in temps. I am not 100% sure ovulation has occurred. I am having more side pains and more CM than yesterday... Fingers crossed we see a change soon! It is CD 17.

Have a great Tuesday!

Welcome ICLW visitors!

Happy ICLW week! I am looking forward to meeting new blogging friends and reading your comments!

A fellow blogger introduced me to ICLW, and I am so glad she did! I started blogging in December and I now have so many great followers! It has been a great way to connect with others who have been or who are going through the same journey.

You can read all about our battle with IF at the top of the blog under "TTC time line" and "How we got here". 

Currently, I am cycle #5 with Femara, 7.5 mg. I am CD 12 and still testing negative on the OPK. The ovary pains have let up, the temps have been dropping and I have low back pain. I hope that by CD 15 we have a strong positive OPK. We are doing a non-monitored cycle, since last month I ovulated really well with the Femara. On CD 22 my progesterone was at 75!

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Don't forget to join the Give-A-Way! It ends on the 28th! Who doesn't love free stuff?

Again, thank you for stopping by my blog and for introducing yourself to me! I am really looking forward to meeting new people!

So.....
Welcome, enjoy, and I hope you stay a while!

"Like" me on Facebook!

I've Got Company

I was greeted this morning by AF! Normally I would be annoyed and grumpy; but not today! I am happy that my P4 level dropped and that she arrived on time! I had a 29 day cycle this month. I will go in for a day  baseline on Tuesday and hopefully all is clear and we can start Femara! 

Until then, I am going to keep myself busy with a movie and early dinner at McMenamins with the DH! We are going to see Skyfall. Heck, why not? The movie is only $3.00 and we get to sit on a couch, drink beer and eat food! Count. Me. In! 

Have a great Sunday everyone!

Don't forget to enter the Giveaway!!!

*Sunday Update*
Scratch the movie. I have the worst cramps. I am parked on the couch with a heating pad, a blanket and a movie! I am not far off from the original plan! I have a baseline U/S tomorrow so keep your fingers crossed that all is clear!

Oh! I almost forgot. Please visit "Where the *bleep* is our Stork?" on Facebook and take a minute to "like" the page! Here is the link:  https://www.facebook.com/WhereTheBleepIsOurStork 
Thanks! 

Giveaway

I have decided to have a Giveaway! This is my first one 

and I am making the rules up as I go!

I was going through a box of books and I came across these little gifts. They are from an independent bookstore I used to work at. The cards are inspired to empower, honor and celebrate mothers, and the cute n' sassy case on the left is a tampon case! I figured this would be a good start to my giveaways.

 Lolly Lu Tampon Case

and a deck of inspirational cards ($25.00 value)

How To Win: 

Mandatory Entry:

You must first answer the following questions:

• If you're living through infertility, what is the worst advice you have received? (if you are not IF- whats the worst advice you have gotten about anything?)
• Do you have a "most embarrassing" infertility moment? If so, I dare you to share! (if you are not IF, whats your most embarrassing moment?)
• If you haven't suffered infertility but know someone that is or has been through it, how did you best support them?
• Can you describe your life with a six word sentence? 

Then you need to do two of the following:

• Post about my giveaway on your blog or Facebook page and give me the direct link to the post
• Join my site or let me know you are already following
• Visit my "Book Club" tab and leave a comment 
• "Like" "Where the Bleep is Our Stork?" on Facebook

• Giveaway will end on February 28th at 9pm, Pacific Standard Time
• Winners will be chosen at random by Random Name Picker 
•  Winners will be posted within 24 hours of the giveaway ending. 
• Be sure you leave a valid email address, if it's not already linked, in the comments. 
• Winner{s} will have 48 hours to get back to me or a new winner will be drawn.  

Good Luck!

Upcoming giveaways include: a copy of "Active Women's Pregnancy Log", a Starbucks gift card, lotion, soap, candles and more! Join now!