No More Shots For Me!

I thought I'd do a quick post in honor of the fact that I am officially done with my IVF injections today!!! I have been doing them since July 6th, so I am pretty excited. It was so worth it, but I can't say I'm going to miss getting a big shot in the bum each morning. Now I'm just hoping that area can start to return to normal. Tomorrow will be kind of weird. It's just become part of my morning routine to have Jer give me a shot before he goes to work. I always say "thanks" when he's done. He has assured me that I really don't need to thank him for it, but it seems like I should say something.

This was my setup for the week or so I was doing the stims (3 different injections each day). Yes, I have my own sharps container. Not many people can say that--or want to. These shots I gave myself but when it came time for the big needle I had to enlist Jer. By my count this process involved 104 injections, 2 IVs, and 4 blood draws. I had to have my blood drawn at my OB appointment the other day, and I told them to go for it but warned them about my terrible veins. Well, 35 minutes, 2 nurses, and 3 attempts later they had what they needed. My arms look like I'm a junkie or something. I could go awhile without seeing a needle. On the other hand, I've kind of gotten used to it and it worked---I'm pregnant--so I really can't complain.

There he is--what a pro. He can give a shot with the best of them.

Busy Boy

I have not had the time, desire, motivation, inspiration...to blog lately, but I'll give it a shot. Seth has become quite the busy boy. If I leave him alone for a minute he gets into some sort of trouble. He is also very industrious and quite the little problem solver. Whether it's rearranging the kitchen or filling dishes with cars he really gets after it. In order to see the frogs and crickets better (yes, they are still alive), he hauls any stool or little chair he can get his hands on in there and climbs up. While he's up there he removes the tubes from the cricket keeper releasing live crickets into the house. Now that this has happened several times I am catching on and have moved them higher.


This is Seth's "who me?" face.


This is his "I know I'm cute" face.


The "100 cookie cutters" are a constant source of entertainment.


As seen in the picture above, Seth has some chunky feet. He has what Jer refers to as "cankles" when your calf and ankle just merge together. This has made finding shoes for him pretty hard. Most shoes do not even begin to go on his little block feet. These poor sandals have been worn every day and to every occasion the entire summer. I'm happy to say that we found Seth two pairs of shoes for the winter. They are extra wide width and actually fit. It's still a half-day's work to get them on but once they're on they seem comfortable. Somehow his cankles are cute, but when I have some in 6 months they won't be.


Seth's "belly laugh" makes everyone laugh. Right now he is a snaggle tooth--two actually. He somehow managed to chip his two front teeth. I'm not picturing a trip to the dentist going very well.

Fun, Frogs, and First Day of School

Over Labor Day we went to Park City with my family and had a great time. I actually took quite a few pics this time, so here are a few. Luke and Seth had fun at the playground at our condo. Seth is quite a handful at the playground. He climbs anything and everything but seems to have no concepts of edges or gravity.



Luke and Jer used the last of our freebie passes from the time share again to ride the Alpine Slide and then along with grandpa they did the Alpine coaster. Luke loved all of it--he loves rides and going fast. Luke was also so excited to take Seth on the airplane ride. Last time Seth was sleeping in his stroller. Luke thought that was pretty cool to be the pilot for Seth. Seth had a hard time figuring out where I was for pictures. I was just glad he didn't try to stand up and bail out.



Luke's first day of preschool was last week. I guess this is his 2nd first day since he went last year. He was excited about the first day and his Batman backpack, but in general he is a pill about school as usual. When he's home all he wants to do is go outside and find friends to play with, but when it is time for something like school he never wants to go. We went through this pain last year and it was only once a week! Fortunately, he always has fun and does great once he's there. He is going to a different school this year for three days a week. We carpool so I'm hoping that helps ease the separation. He won't throw a fit for someone else's mom, right?



Luke has been potty trained for a long time, but he has still really struggled staying dry at night. I just don't think his body was ready--slow bloomer I guess. The last 2 months or so he has finally started showing signs of staying dry. We promised him that if he could be consistent for a month or so he could get a pet--I said specifically fish. Well, he has really been patient and done great and finally that battle is over. He has not had an accident in over a month. We are all so excited. Last week it came time to pay up. We went to the pet store, and I lobbied hard for a fish. By then he was set on a lizard. Lizards need light and temperature...blah blah blah...so I was not too stoked about that. The girl at the pet store suggested frogs, and he went for it. They didn't even have the right size aquarium, so we had to wait 2 more days. He was great about it and so excited! Saturday we became the proud owners of 3 fire-belly toads. They are kind of cool little pets. Luke named them Fred, Stitch, and Jo-Jo. Here's the kicker though--they eat crickets! Yea, I just signed myself up for a weekly trip to the pet store to buy crickets. Like I said, I was pushing for the fish!!!

One Bun

Well, it's official--we have one bun in the oven. I had my ultrasound on Wednesday and the doc confirmed that we've got one baby growing in there. We are so excited. It is starting to seem more real. There's not much to see at this point, but they can tell it's a uterine pregnancy and they could see the heartbeat. They printed pics off for me of my little, tiny bean. I had an ultrasound at this point with Luke as well. I compared the pics when I got home and they both looked like little blobs with a halo (the yolk sac) at this stage! We haven't really told the kids yet. Luke talks about having a brother or a sister, and I think he will be excited. Seth won't understand and the addition of a baby might rock his world a bit. Right now he is such a mama's boy. Oh well, we'll figure it out. The more the merrier, right? I'm feeling more and more confident each day that everything is going to work out alright. I had a really hard time believing I was pregnant with Luke my whole first trimester and I had some moments of disbelief throughout the adoption process as well, so I guess feeling like that is just part of the whole infertility thing. I did find a doc I like. I have been unable to find a doc since we moved here two years ago. If you are not pregnant or in need of surgery, there is not a doc in this town who will take you. Both Jer and I really liked him. Well, I guess that's about it. I'm having another ultrasound in 2 weeks for added reassurance. I thought of putting one of those little pregnancy countdown things up on the blog but since it would say I have like 230 days left or something I think I'll wait on that a bit.