...From the Rooftops!

I think these pictures are self explanatory!




Yes, our time has come! We have been blessed again.

I woke up on Christmas Eve, knowing but dreading the fact that I needed to take a home pregnancy test. I had been cramping for 2 days and I just knew that I would see a negative, stop taking my Prometrium, and my period would show up a couple days later.
Much to my surprise, the test was definetely POSITIVE! All I felt was complete shock! I wanted to wait to tell Lucas on Christmas Day but he knew something was up when he saw my look on my face. I fell into his arms crying and shaking!
We told most of the family right away. Something about this pregnancy felt so different and so right compared to the last one!
Hopeful, yet cautious- I waited to tell most of my DOOPS girls. I needed some reassurance first. On Dec. 26th, I had blood drawn to check my HCG and Progesterone levels. The great news came back yesterday. HCG- 433 (above average) and Prog.- 55.2 (Perfect)!!!
I had a repeat test done yesterday and I'll get those results on Friday, Jan. 2nd.

Thank you again to all my friends and family who have supported me, laughed, cried, and smiled with me. I would not have made it down this road without you!

Just wait....

I know it's been forever since I've written a new post. Just wait a little while longer, the wait will be worth it, I'm sure!

I want, I want, I want....

For at least a year now, Millie has asked for every damn toy that is advertised. So we started telling her to ask Santa, not us- even though we still have to hear about it.

"Mommy- I'm gonna ask Santa for a Bratz doll"
"Sorry Millie- you can't have Bratz, they are too sassy!"
"but when I'm older I can"
"No Millie, you can't EVER have Bratz, I don't want you to be a sassy girl like they are"

"Mommy, I'm gonna ask Santa for a REAL kitty"
"Millie- Santa can't bring a kitty in his sleigh, it's too cold outside"
"but Santa can put it in a box"

"Mommy, I'm gonna ask Santa for a bubble bath blower"
"Mommy, I'm gonna ask Santa for a mermaid"
"Mommy, I'm gonna ask Santa for the Dora Snow Princess game"
"Mommy, I'm gonna ask Santa for a My Little Pony"
"Mommy I'm gonna ask Santa for a new movie"


Dang it, I wish
"Santa" would have budgeted better this year and saved enough money back to buy everything her little heart desires.

Just not feeling it.

I don't know what my problem is.

Everyday, I sit down to write a new blog and nothing comes to mind. I've got writer's block.

hmmmmm... here are some random thoughts.

-I'm taking small steps to make myself happier and in turn my family is benefiting too.

-I've relaxed some this month with the whole TTC thing and was a little shocked yesterday when I realized I didn't know what cycle day I was on. (crap, now I can't remember today, maybe 11 or 12???)

-I spoke to my best friend last night (who lives in Houston). It's been forever since we've talked, she was in India for 6 weeks. It doesn't matter how much time passes between our conversations, it seems like it was yesterday.

-I can't believe how fast Christmas is creeping up on me this year. I keep putting things off, I really need to get my butt in gear.

-We've decided not to send Christmas cards this year. Every year, we spend probably $150 on cards and postage. I would much rather spend that $$$ on my children, the eyes I can see light up on Christmas morning.

-Tomorrow is the last class of the semester for Mac's Mommy and Me. We always have a potluck, I'm bringing Sweet Potato Crunch. Yummy Yummy! Here's the recipe:

~3 large sweet potatoes (or canned)
~4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter
~2 eggs
~1/3 cup of evaporated milk
~1 teaspoon vanilla
~1/2 cup sugar
~Topping:
-1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
-1 cup brown sugar (light)
-1/2 cup flour
-1 cup chopped pecans (more if you like)

Bake sweet potatoes at 350 degrees until tender, approx 45 min.- 1 hr. Mash potatoes and remove outer skins (if using canned, just mash).
Combine potatoes and next 5 ingredients in a mixer.
~ 4 Tbs butter, eggs, evap. milk, vanilla, sugar
Spread in a greased baking dish

For the topping: Mix 1/3 cup butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans.
Spread over potatoes.
Bake at 350 degrees until topping is hard and crusty.

Serves 6

ENJOY!

At a Loss For Words...

I know, strange for me....

I belong to an incredible support group for TTC/Pregnant friends.
I've built strong relationships with these ladies and I love them ALL so much...
they provide so much support and encouragement...
and I couldn't be happier for them.

But there's a problem...

Out of 20+ members, there are only about 5 "stragglers" or should I say strugglers who are still TRYING TO CONCEIVE... and I'm one of them.

I'm not saying that I feel "out of the loop", it's just that I want to feel more "IN the loop" and the only way for that to happen is to GET KNOCKED UP!

I've come to the realization that I'm a minority, and it HURTS. It doesn't matter where I go, there are beautiful baby-filled bellies everywhere.

I want one too, DAMN IT!

You know, people say "just have fun, relax, and it'll happen", but my "strugglers" know that it's not that easy!

Babies are made from their parents LOVE...
and effort,
and pain,
and tears!

*Please Lord, ease my mind. Amen*