http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/ Infertility and Adoption online interactive support community for your family-building efforts. Information and discussion includes infertility, adoption, pregnancy, parenting and surrogacy issues. en Sat, 25 May 2013 10:02:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/ http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4187-two-years-ago-today-m-c-d-c-mentioned.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:08:56 GMT Two years ago today I had a d and c for a blighted ovum. I had gotten pg naturally while still exclusively b/f Johnny. Johnny was 9 months old. I didn't want to m/c naturally during Christmas and ruin Johnny's first Christmas so I opted for the d and c. I wasn't bleeding. I just wanted it over with. I remember as they took me in I wondered if I was making a mistake. I foolishly thought that if I waited another week maybe something would magically appear. In my (logical) head I knew it wasn't possible. Christmas was not that great. I hate that I will remember Johnny's first Christmas in this way also. At the time we thought it was a fluke. On February 21st, after just one "normal" cycle after my d&c, I conceived Dominic. I found out I was pg again just three weeks before Johnny's first Birthday. Somehow I just *knew* this time would be okay. Grandpa had just died and I still wholeheartedly believe Dominic was sent by him to help me heal. I miss grandpa so much.

Looking back now, I realize if I had waited for the "natural" m/c we would not have Nick. What an odd thought. I am so glad I had that d and c. That sounds even odder. ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4187-two-years-ago-today-m-c-d-c-mentioned.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4188-ear-infection.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:01:37 GMT Johnny has a double ear infection. He has had a temp for two days and Tylenol wasn't really bringing it down but he was acting alright and drinking liquids, though not much of an appetite. Last night he woke up and drank some juice and puked all over. This morning dh took him to the peds as I had to work. Glad we got him in before Christmas because it was bad enough to need antibiotics. This is his third one ever. He has never puked before. I mean, he spit up as a baby but he has never vomited. Ever. I guess there has to be a first time for everything, right? ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4188-ear-infection.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4297-where-everyone.html Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:18:27 GMT It seems like a lot of people have left??? Are we missing some entire boards, too? I get busy sometimes but I don't think I am imagining it?????? ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4297-where-everyone.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4532-one-more-note-about-true-spirit-christmas.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:41:28 GMT Johnny has been telling dh that he wants to get Nick something for Christmas. Dh took him to the store and he looked up and down all of the isles before picking out this wooden ball punder thing from Parents brand (good choice, btw, cause he knows I like wooden toys). Dh offered to get Johnny a... Johnny has been telling dh that he wants to get Nick something for Christmas. Dh took him to the store and he looked up and down all of the isles before picking out this wooden ball punder thing from Parents brand (good choice, btw, cause he knows I like wooden toys). Dh offered to get Johnny a small Matchbox car after he had been up and down the isles and never asked for anything for himself. He told dh no. Said we are shopping for Nick for Christmas today. Sometimes I forget he is not yet three.

When there are hard days, and there are sometimes, I have to remember we are doing something right......... ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4532-one-more-note-about-true-spirit-christmas.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4533-johnny-advent-prune.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:37:24 GMT We have been doing the advent calendar daily. Johnny looks forward to opening his "treat box" and I have made a counting game to go with it so there is something educationalabout it also. I have been giving nickles, pennies, small pieces of peppermints, etc. I also put a few sunsweet individually wrapped prunes in a few boxes. Johnny usually loves them but yesterday when he opened the door and saw the prune he told me it had dirt on it and it needed to go in the trash.

I guess I can't use prunes anymore. Good while it lasted! ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4533-johnny-advent-prune.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4534-polar-express.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:34:45 GMT Johnny and Nick loved it! We went yesterday with both sets of grandparents. As son as we got out of the car and Johnny heard the train whistle blow he declared that we had to hurry up. He was so excited. His eyes lit up when he saw the conductor and the conductor punched his ticket.... He... Johnny and Nick loved it! We went yesterday with both sets of grandparents. As son as we got out of the car and Johnny heard the train whistle blow he declared that we had to hurry up. He was so excited. His eyes lit up when he saw the conductor and the conductor punched his ticket....

He loved Santa Claus. They even had two live reindeer. What a great memory. Neither of the boys liked the cocoa. I was quite surprised by that. Nick got a bit antsy but he loved the elves (preteen girls dressed up so cute). I have quite a little flirt on my hands. ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4534-polar-express.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4535-johnny-stethescope.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:31:50 GMT I let him try out my real stethescope tonight. he has been a little curious since he watched the peds check Nick out last week. He was very fascinated with his own heartbeat (said it sounded like his drum). He then listened to his bowel sounds. He listened to dh and I also. Then he checked out... I let him try out my real stethescope tonight. he has been a little curious since he watched the peds check Nick out last week. He was very fascinated with his own heartbeat (said it sounded like his drum). He then listened to his bowel sounds. He listened to dh and I also. Then he checked out the dog. Good thing she is so easy going. She got a good check up, lol. He said he couldn't hear anything on her. I'd guess it is because her fur is so thick. It was neat to see him so interested in medicine. Perhaps another nurse in the family???? My dad's sis is a nurse also.

BTW, he declared us healthy after a thorough exam! ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4535-johnny-stethescope.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4536-new-tradition.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:28:04 GMT We made a gingerbread house tonight. Okay, it was from a kit but it turned out so cute. The back has no candy on it, lol! We made a gingerbread house tonight. Okay, it was from a kit but it turned out so cute. The back has no candy on it, lol! ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4536-new-tradition.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4920-dominic-gap-brag.html Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:39:38 GMT Dominic wore his new Gap Fair isle hat today. I can't tell you how many people commented on his looks and said he could be in the Gap ads.

I really need to get a few pics posted. Especially for my friend who has asked several times, lol! ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4920-dominic-gap-brag.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4921-dominic-one-year-stats.html Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:33:05 GMT 32 1/2 inches (off the charts!!!!!!) 22#11oz (50th%) head 47 (90th+) Hemoglobin check 12.5 milligrams per decilitre (perfect). Doc says he is doing great. walking well, drinking from a cup, talking, pointing. Right on track. Did I mention I love me new ped! We switched a little less... 32 1/2 inches (off the charts!!!!!!)
22#11oz (50th%)
head 47 (90th+)

Hemoglobin check 12.5 milligrams per decilitre (perfect).

Doc says he is doing great. walking well, drinking from a cup, talking, pointing. Right on track.

Did I mention I love me new ped! We switched a little less than a year ago. I was so happy when he didn't give me a problem with no chicken pox vaccine and delaying the mmr.

Johnny still hasn't had the mmr and he will be three. I know it is controversial but I just keep hearing about normally developing kids who suddenly stop. I know they can't be certain it's a vaccine but I want to be 110% certain he is continue to develop normally and then I think we will go for it. I will eventually get it (before school). Neither one goes to daycare/preschool at this point.

The peds was so great. I am so glad we made the switch! ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/4921-dominic-one-year-stats.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/5239-no-thank-you-its-not-good-me-funny.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:16:33 GMT Man: would you like a cup of pop? Johnny: "No, thank you. It's not good for me."

I am so proud of my polite little boy! You should have seen the mans face, lol! I can't believe he refused pop. ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/5239-no-thank-you-its-not-good-me-funny.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/5240-50-meat-lol.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:13:56 GMT two 20+# Turkey's and an 8+# ham. I am up to my eyeballs in meat, LOL!!!! ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/5240-50-meat-lol.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/5714-just-finished.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:35:18 GMT I just finished Dominic's one year note. I will unlock it next year just like I have done the following year for Johnny's. I cried, of course. ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/5714-just-finished.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/5715-well.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:34:21 GMT Dominic is one today. He is walking everywhere (since 11 months) and talking up a storm (lots of words and tons of babble). Johnny is fully potty trained (in underwear for months now) and such a good boy! Time for another one?!?!?!?!?!?!? Dominic is one today. He is walking everywhere (since 11 months) and talking up a storm (lots of words and tons of babble). Johnny is fully potty trained (in underwear for months now) and such a good boy!

Time for another one?!?!?!?!?!?!? ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/5715-well.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/8872-3.html Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:44:06 GMT I am seriously thinking of cycling in the winter. I know we got pg naturally with Dominic but the fact that we still have 8 frozen embies weighs on my mind daily. It's funny, we'd almost be trying to prevent a natural pg to use the embies, I guess. I just HATE that they are out there in limbo land. We probably would have already done a transfer (or two) if we wouldn't have had Dominic. Weird to think of it that way.

Seeing the two of them together has been the best. What's one more, right? I am already spread so thin with time I really doubt that another would slow me down, lol. And we have so much love to give in our family. We do everything with the boys as it is. We are always taking them somewhere, exposing them to new things. We have tons of baby stuff. Dh even agreed with that. At first he wasn't really on board but he is coming around. Just the other day he said that when it is time for us to get rid of our baby stuff we could have a huge sale. I asked him when the sale was, lol. He said when we are done with it!!!!!!!! ]]> Jenn, R.N. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/jenn-r-n/8872-3.html