If I've been around your children for any significant portion of time, I assume you've heard me singing "I love eggs, from my head down to my legs...." This commercial apparently resonated with me a bit too much because it's constantly stuck in my head. I thought it was something everyone knew, but I've gotten more… Continue reading I ❤ Eggs
Category: IVF
Silent letters, slurs, uncertainty, and other things I dislike!
I was trying to decide where we were going to eat last night and I came across the word lamb which reminded me of my severe disdain for silent letters. They're pointless and just make the English language harder for people. I also don't like slurs, but that's no surprise to anyone who knows me.… Continue reading Silent letters, slurs, uncertainty, and other things I dislike!
I believe in the sand beneath my toes…
This should just be called: Where were you when you learned about Crystal Meth? I had just tuned 10 (young for my grade) and was SUPER into 90s alternative, thanks to my older brother (and my impeccable musical taste). I had a knack (or an obsessive hobby) for memorizing lyrics of songs and always enjoyed… Continue reading I believe in the sand beneath my toes…
Here I go again (and other lessons from the famed musical group Whitesnake)
Today, I went to see DRW and M for my baseline ultrasound. I always feel entirely too cheery for their first appointment at 7:00 AM. I like to schedule them as early as possible so that they don't interfere with my workday. I open their office door with a huge "good morning" and - without… Continue reading Here I go again (and other lessons from the famed musical group Whitesnake)
Unsavory Side Effects
I feel like I've mainly stuck to the unpleasant, yet things that everyone is fine talking about side effects up until this point. Today, as I'm at work explaining to one of my dear friends why she can't do something, I realize that the sweat has started. I start getting really sweaty and don't smell… Continue reading Unsavory Side Effects
Life. It goes on…. (5/13)
Keep going. Keep pushing. Keep striving to be better than you are. Every day I wake up, I give myself a little pep talk. Each day, I get the opportunity to have the best day of my life. I can be a better wife, daughter, sister, friend, and leader. Some days are filled with self-doubt… Continue reading Life. It goes on…. (5/13)
Fix You
For those of you who are well-versed in my musical taste, you're well aware that I generally despise Coldplay. I find Chris Martin to be unbearable and their music to be unoriginally maudlin. I'll allow "Fix You" to be the exception. Unfortunately, I'm no longer pregnant. I went in early on Thursday, anxiously awaiting what… Continue reading Fix You
Homecoming (FET)
Yesterday, I went to work until 12, then went to acupuncture at 2. Acupuncture was not as relaxing as it normally was simply due to the anticipation of what was to come. After acupuncture, I chugged 48 oz of water and met J at home to go to our transfer. The 48 oz of water… Continue reading Homecoming (FET)
Salsa
Hy-Vee, like most grocery stores, will add something to their inventory if you request it incessantly enough. For the first two years I was back in Columbia, Hy-Vee refused to stock a KC staple of Margarita's salsa. So, my parents would bring to me or I'd stock up when I was visiting. Finally, they started… Continue reading Salsa
It’s the final countdown…
I'm pretty sure I had a different title picked out yesterday and it felt more inventive. Perhaps I'll think of it in a bit. Yesterday, at 7:45 AM sharp (well, who are we kidding, I was there 15 minutes prior), I went in to the doctor. I read a magazine and caught up on some… Continue reading It’s the final countdown…
Adventures with the Quad Squad 