[~Caroline~]

I knew mother's day would be a little sad, but I didn't expect it would be so difficult. When we started TTC in October I thought for sure I'd be pregnant by mother's day, but I'm not and I have no idea when/if it'll happen for me.

Today all my mom's family had brunch together (she has 11 brothers and sisters so there were a lot of people) and I saw all my cousins who are so much younger than me and they all have kids. I was wishing them happy mother's day and they kept asking when they'll get to wish me the same thing and I had to smile and say I didn't know. No one knows we're trying.

I know I'll feel better tomorrow but today was just difficult. We're going to NYC next weekend and I'm hoping we'll make our baby there

(And despite all this, I do wish happy mother's day to all the wonderful mothers and mothers-to-be on this board )

I also would like to extend my most heartfelt "I hope you have a great day" to all of our mommies, mommies-to-be. It was a bit hard for me too Caroline. Today at the nursing home, there were many children visiting grandparents. MIL bit her lip at cried, "I hope I get to meet your little ones." Her health has been one scenario after another and I teared up too. I want to give her that. She has so much love to share with a grandchild, as we do with a child.

We visited with my parents too, and my mom mentioned that she had seen somewhere about accupuncture's benefits to IF, and if "maybe we could celebrate next Mother's day with her next granddaughter {Mom insists my first will be a girl, and I feel it too, although I would like a son first.}

My friend's got little pieces of art work or poems written for them, and while I found them cute, my heart ached just a bit. I know one day I will get there.

Also, we had a GREAT day together, DH and I. DH, MIL, and FIL visited nicely, and she loved her gifts I made/bought. I braided her hair and she was genuninely happy despite still being in the Home.

We visited my parents at the campground, and my Mom made US dinner {she insisted and it was wonderful}, she also loved her gift, and we sat around the 1st campfire of the year. Mike and my Dad shared a cigar which was nice because while they like and respect each other fondly, they don't get much hang time. I also realized that my MIL' s health has brought us closer.

I also would like to extend my most heartfelt "I hope you have a great day" to all of our mommies, mommies-to-be. It was a bit hard for me too Caroline. Today at the nursing home, there were many children visiting grandparents. MIL bit her lip at cried, "I hope I get to meet your little ones." Her health has been one scenario after another and I teared up too. I want to give her that. She has so much love to share with a grandchild, as we do with a child.

We visited with my parents too, and my mom mentioned that she had seen somewhere about accupuncture's benefits to IF, and if "maybe we could celebrate next Mother's day with her next granddaughter {Mom insists my first will be a girl, and I feel it too, although I would like a son first.}

My friend's got little pieces of art work or poems written for them, and while I found them cute, my heart ached just a bit. I know one day I will get there.

Also, we had a GREAT day together, DH and I. DH, MIL, and FIL visited nicely, and she loved her gifts I made/bought. I braided her hair and she was genuninely happy despite still being in the Home.

We visited my parents at the campground, and my Mom made US dinner {she insisted and it was wonderful}, she also loved her gift, and we sat around the 1st campfire of the year. Mike and my Dad shared a cigar which was nice because while they like and respect each other fondly, they don't get much hang time. I also realized that my MIL' s health has brought us closer.

[HopeWishWait]

I'm sorry it was a difficult day for you ladies but you so WILL get there!!

[*JenJen*]

I hate mother's day...this is my 3rd in a row where we've been TTC or NTNP and not a mom. I do wish a very happy mother's day to all the mommies, mommies to be, angel mommies...everyone...its just bittersweet not having a baby of my own to cuddle and love and to get to celebrate the day.

[*krista*]

We started trying in October too. I was expecting it to take us like three months! hah!

[Mars]

I believe that you will all have your babies. I went to church yesterday and the guy spoke about persons who are trying to have, persons who can't have and persons who have lost their babies. He said "What kind of day do you think they are having?" I automatically thought of so many persons I've met hear on JM. We moms get caught up in our day and that's quite alright but it's good to also take a step back and send a prayer to all those trying and those who have lost a child that they will soon have a turn to share in this day.

[alicenwonderland]

I didn't have a bad mother's day, but it did have it's moments.

Church was hard. Our pastor is a great guy, he had flowers for all mothers AND adult women. He made a statement about all the women wanting and waiting to be mothers. It was very touching and brought tears to my eyes. Everyone had their babies with them too...

At lunch with my mom and sister we were talking about baby names. It was fun bantering back and forth with Matt arguing about names. I felt like a baby was just around the corner.

Then went to my MIL's. My SIL is pregnant and she was being obnoxious and lazy. And whenvver anyone called it she would turn into pregosaurus and yell "It's mother's day! I can do what I want!". (She's usually fine, I just think pregnancy brings out the crazy in her)

Ugh... This is my first mother's day and I forgot how it might affect me. Wasn't horrible, but wasn't great either....

I'm there with you Caroline, and the rest of you girls too

[~Caroline~]

Thanks for the hugs girls.

At lunch with my mom and sister we were talking about baby names. It was fun bantering back and forth with Matt arguing about names. I felt like a baby was just around the corner.

Alice, Mike and I decided 100% on our girl's name last night. I've also got him moving away from Connor!!!

Thank you for your prayers Mari. That means a lot to me. I'm also glad people realize that it's hard for us gals. I tried to focus as much attention as I could on MIL and my Mom, but it was difficult.

At lunch with my mom and sister we were talking about baby names. It was fun bantering back and forth with Matt arguing about names. I felt like a baby was just around the corner.

Alice, Mike and I decided 100% on our girl's name last night. I've also got him moving away from Connor!!!

Thank you for your prayers Mari. That means a lot to me. I'm also glad people realize that it's hard for us gals. I tried to focus as much attention as I could on MIL and my Mom, but it was difficult.

[Mod-LadyCoconut]

Sending super big hugs and lots of baby dust!