I snagged this fabulous list from
The Princess and the Peestick blog. I thought it was a fun time-waster. Enjoy.
A. Age when you started TTC: 25
B. Baby Dancing or Sex: I don't call it "BD" to DH... we just say "we should probably do it sometime today."
C. Children wanted: It used to be 2, but now I'll be happy if I can make 1.
D. Dogs/Cats/Fill in Children: Two dogs- an aussie (Nola) and a sheltie (Ibbie), one cat (Lily), and two aquariums
E. Essential Oils/Vitamins/Snake Oils: I just take prenatals right now.
F. Fertility Meds I’ve taken: Clomid, Femara, Ovidrel
G. Gain: Luckily, I've only gained 5 lbs from trying to eat healthier (meaning, eating from the food pyramid, not just consuming black coffee and diet Coke.)
H. HSG (Hystosalpingogram): I had one, and it was uncomfortable because my uterus is tipped and therefore my cervix makes it difficult to maneuver things through. I was psychologically freaked out more than anything, though.
I. Infertile Pet Peeves: When people with children say things like "Oh, you won't be able to sleep in when you have kids!" "You won't be able to wear such cute clothes when you have kids because they'll vomit on you, etc." "You think it's tough cleaning up after dogs, try having kids." Etc.
J. Job title: Office Admin. It's my temporary job while I'm searching for a teaching job...
K. Kid’s names you’re afraid will be taken by the time you can use them: I DID like Eva a lot, but my SIL named her baby Ava, so that's not happening anymore.
L. Length of time TTC: It'll be 2 years in August. That's just the hardcore charting TTC, too. We were NTNP for 6 months before that.
M. Miscarriages: None. The only thing I can think of that would be worse than the constant disappointments we've faced is the possibility of finally getting that second line on the pee stick, only to have it disappear. In a way I feel lucky, which is rare for me to say for anything regarding TTC.
N. Number of times you’ve switched OB/GYNS, REs, FSs: I've gone to my ob/gyn for some work, and now I'm seeing an RE that I love (so far.) I haven't felt like changing yet... I'd like to keep the # of people who have seen my girly bits to a minimum.
O. Ovarian quality: My RE assumes it's good, based on my age. I don't know anything otherwise.
P. POAS or wait for AF: I'd rather wait for AF, but it doesn't always happen that way.
Q. Quote from an obnoxious fertile: Hmm, so many to choose from. I think the best ones are about adoption. As if they know anything about it, having all biological children of their own... with mom's nose, dad's smile, etc. This was after I said "DH and I have been trying for a baby for almost two years now, so we're seeing a specialist for help." Obnoxious Fertile (who had a surprise baby, btw): "Have you two considered adoption? There are lots of children out there who need parents." Ugh... just because I'm infertile means that I am the one who has to save the children who need loving homes. I would be happy to do that, but it's as if they have NO idea of the costs and the amount of time it takes to do so.
S. Sperm: DH had a few borderline SAs done about a year ago or so... and since then has been taking supplements and working out. His last count was 150 million, and all the nurses during my IUI were making manly man jokes with me. When he found out, he said "I'm gonna go eat a steak! *GROWL* " What a dork.
T. Time you tried naturally: About 13 cycles total. We tried naturally for 8 months, then I was put on Clomid. We had a few more natural cycles after that, until I started Femara and IUIs.
U. Uterus quality: It's retroflexed, retrograde, tipped, whatever. My HSG was good, but I haven't had a lap yet, which is something my RE suggests in the future.
V. Vagina: It used to be such a sacred place. Not anymore! I probably wouldn't be bothered about not wearing pants in public at this point-- after so many people have gotten a look, it's really not that embarrassing anymore.
W. What baby stuff do you already have?: Nothing. I do have a room in my house that we haven't painted because we don't know what color it should be yet. Hint hint. That's all, though.
X. X-tra X-tra Hear all about it! How many people know the ins and outs of our crazy TTC journey? Too many, but not enough. I change my mind about it daily. DH's parents know, and his grandparents know, too. My parents know, my brother and SIL know, my grandparents know, and I think most of our friends know. It's just easier, because then they know not to bother me with "when ya having kids?!" Even so, some of them are still insensitive about it (particularly my brother, who has offered me his son a million times. I don't want your kid, dude.)
Y. Yearly Exam (do you still go in even though someone sees your lady parts most months?: I'm about 2 months late for that... I forgot. I see the doctor so much, I don't realize I should go more.
Z. Zits: I get them when I ovulate, and I get them when AF is coming. I'm one big hormonal mess! Hey, at least I can add it to the list of symptoms for my chart.
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