Monday, April 4, 2011

My Vacation is Nearing its End.

I had a lovely birthday. I went and got my last tattoo as a non-mom. I'd post a picture, but it looks a little peely still, so that'll have to wait. My birthday was pretty mellow since my husband was very very sick. A few times his temperature went above 103*F. I still have a bruise on my tummy from the Ovidrel injection, too.

Friday was also pretty nice. The hubbs had a home-office day, so I got to hang out with him a lot more, even though he was still really sick, and also had a lot of work to do. It was weird not having a single day off together during my vacation. It made it feel less like a vacation, and more like a few extra days off work. My appointment went well. IUIs are less painful than I expected. The hubbs' little guys were especially active and social despite his fever. He already had a high count and motility, but it was even higher that day, which made my doctor happy. After we were done, we went home and just relaxed with each other. I would have to say, Friday was much more special to me than my birthday, and my husband did a great job of taking care of me even as I was taking care of him. Luckily he is sick no more!

I get my progesterone levels checked next Friday, before work. My pregnancy test is scheduled for April 15th, the Friday after that and is immediately followed by my next endocrinology appointment, and my first appointment with my new OB/GYN is three weeks after that. I'm keeping my fingers crossed so hard.

Birthday stuff of note:
 I had a tasty breakfast at Indigo Grill in Little Italy, Saturday, as a joint celebration of my birthday with my BIL. While everyone else went with pineapple upside-down french toast, and some sort of savory chicken burrito, I was the lone rebel who chose chocolate bacon pancakes. They were tasty, but not exactly what I expected. Either way, I'm glad Indigo Grill now has weekend brunch!

I went on an additional shopping spree and bought some shoes that are totally not sensible, nor pregnancy friendly. They are wedge sandals with fabric that ties them around your ankle. I love them, practical or not! I also go some really cute and comfy pleated denim shorts, a lace-back tank top that will totally still fit my for the first half of my pregnancy (summertime in San Diego)  and a teal cropped sweater. I swore I also bought a beautiful teal floral blouse, and spent literally hours this weekend looking for it, but finally stopped when my SIL informed me that I hadn't actually bought it. I guess I was trying to be thrifty...something about it not being worth $25, which is actually incorrect. I think I'm going back for it today. :)




My sister and husband both bought me tulips. My sister's were potted yellow tulips.




My husband's were a bouquet of different colored tulips in a simple, but pretty, green vase.


Last, but not least, my other SIL (sorry guys, I have six to choose from, so I know it's hard to follow...) made me a placemat of sorts for my sewing machine, and a sewing machine cover. She gave me the extra fabric she didn't use, which is awesome because they are aqua and yellow! I also discovered my newfound love for artgalleryfabrics.com because of this gift! Fun stuff.

Pardon the mess behind/under the sewing machine. Due to lack of my own little workspace, I have been using my bedside table as a sewing stand, and all my projects are piled on the floor and in my reading chair nearby, on my side of the bed, where my husband won't move them. I have a body pillow still needing me to create it a cover, some fabric for a dress I was planning on sewing but never got around to, and won't fit anytime while I'm pregnant, wool for spinning that is draped across the top of our crib box so it could dry after recently being washed, and a few alteration WIPs. My husband disagrees, but I feel like I would be more organized if I had a studio/workspace. I had one last year, but it was poorly lit, with no music and was on the other side of the house from everything else, so I felt like I was banished every time I went in there to work.

In other news, I'm still working on fine-tuning a crochet pattern for cotton washcloths/afghan squares. This is what I have so far:

I'm also in the process of sewing myself a denim skirt, and finishing up a few crib sheets so I can finally finish one crib set, once and for all (Okay, so I'll still have the crib skirt to make, but at least I'll be one step closer, right?), and am crocheting myself a fun bright green poncho! I'm a little poncho crazy these days. Anyway, right now, I'm going to go attempt some more custard. Wish me luck!!

2 comments:

  1. Good luck! I hope that your pregnancy test gives you a positive result. I absolutely love the projects that you've done. Beautiful crochet, and gorgeous flowers. You are very lucky!

    DP
    Hip Chick's Guide to PMS, Pregnancy, and Babies

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  2. Im behind on reading, but i'm so happy that everything is progressing smoothly and I too am crossing my fingers for a positive test for you!

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