I would like to wish a happy Mother's Day to two special women, our moms! Mike and I have two unique, strong, and beautiful mothers that we love dearly. Thank you, Moms, for playing a star role in our lives, for shaping who we are. We are so blessed to have been raised the way we were, surrounded by love.
We are not able to spend today with family. We were suppose to, but the Army interfered, yet again. Mike is doing some important classified training and was assigned to the night shift. So we rescheduled our plans. Our Mother's Day will be in a few weeks. In fact, he is sleeping right now, and I'm left alone. I'm trying to be quite. I have been forbidden to vacuum.
Alone
That basically sums up the way I feel. Its been a little hard lately. I am constantly surrounded by reminders that I'm still not pregnant. Although I have a really positive outlook and complete faith in God and what he has to say in the matter, it is still difficult. No matter how hard I pray or what passages I read, there will still be low moments. Any woman who has wanted a child desperately, knows this feeling. In these moments I cling to the Father, to his promises, and to his love.
"He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord." - Psalms 113:9
I'd like to leave you with this. It is a link to an old friend's blog. This morning I read what his wife had written and was truly touched. She speaks of a Mama's heart. A heart that I have. A heart that already loves my children.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sew Much
This new found love of sewing is actually starting to make me some money!! That is good because I recently found, by way of a friend, this store in town that sells high end baby stuff (among other household goods) for at least 50% off retail. Oh happy dance!! I can't wait to buy it all...okay maybe I already started. Oops.
I would like to share the many items I have been making lately. I think they are all pretty cute, but I may be biased. Mostly it has been children's clothing 1) because its cute and who doesn't love tiny outfits and 2) by request.
The first item started out as a hem job for my friend and turned into Mother-Daughter dresses. This is a dear friend, pregnant with baby boy, and her daughter at the baby shower. We took a maxi dress and hemmed it at the knee and used the scrap to make her daughter a cute simple dress. easy-peasy.
Below are other pictures of items I have made.
And projects with friends:
The first is a matching baby blanket and burp cloth set that I made with my friend the Army Wife. Mostly I just did the embroidering and she sewed. It made for a fun weekend project when the boys were away.
This little jewel is an ottoman, more specifically we made the slipcover to make the ottoman pretty and ready for a nursery. This project was tackled with my friend the Damsel. We hope to have a DIY tutorial put together for this soon. It is in her nursery and looks beautiful. My completed picture from my house doesn't do it justice. I hope you stay tuned for the tutorial!
As you can see, I have been making a lot. I have also been sewing many of Mike's uniforms. That is not so glamorous. He just got all his multi-cam (civi-talk: the uniforms they wear when they are deployed) so now I have another project ahead of me. If only, camo were cute.
*If you are interested in any of these items or making something else, please email me at stitchedsales@gmail.com. *
I would like to share the many items I have been making lately. I think they are all pretty cute, but I may be biased. Mostly it has been children's clothing 1) because its cute and who doesn't love tiny outfits and 2) by request.
The first item started out as a hem job for my friend and turned into Mother-Daughter dresses. This is a dear friend, pregnant with baby boy, and her daughter at the baby shower. We took a maxi dress and hemmed it at the knee and used the scrap to make her daughter a cute simple dress. easy-peasy.
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| Heidi, my little model |
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| Hiedi and Mom at the shower |
Below are other pictures of items I have made.
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| ADPi keychains for Benefit 2011 in Johnson City |
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| Alphie Jewelry Roll again for ADPi Benefit |
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| Inside of Jewelry Roll. The ring holder is magnetic! |
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| Disney themed 1st Birthday Tee |
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| Patriotic Onesies |
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| My fav! Little girl dresses. (size 3T pictured) |
And projects with friends:
The first is a matching baby blanket and burp cloth set that I made with my friend the Army Wife. Mostly I just did the embroidering and she sewed. It made for a fun weekend project when the boys were away.
This little jewel is an ottoman, more specifically we made the slipcover to make the ottoman pretty and ready for a nursery. This project was tackled with my friend the Damsel. We hope to have a DIY tutorial put together for this soon. It is in her nursery and looks beautiful. My completed picture from my house doesn't do it justice. I hope you stay tuned for the tutorial!
As you can see, I have been making a lot. I have also been sewing many of Mike's uniforms. That is not so glamorous. He just got all his multi-cam (civi-talk: the uniforms they wear when they are deployed) so now I have another project ahead of me. If only, camo were cute.
*If you are interested in any of these items or making something else, please email me at stitchedsales@gmail.com. *
There You Go Again
I just saw this on a friend's Facebook and had to share. (Thanks Jenna!)
If you like the song, purchase it on iTunes. 50% of proceeds are going to the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher Houses are special homes away from home for wounded warriors and their families while they are seeking treatment for their injuries.
Enjoy!! Oh and you may need a Kleenex.
If you like the song, purchase it on iTunes. 50% of proceeds are going to the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher Houses are special homes away from home for wounded warriors and their families while they are seeking treatment for their injuries.
Enjoy!! Oh and you may need a Kleenex.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
And In the Left Corner We Have....Clomid, the Ovulator
***I have been quite busy lately and have not made time for blogging. Therefore, I am very behind and have oh so much to discuss with you all. If all goes to plan, there should be several posts this week.***
Clomiphene is the number one used fertility drug. For good reason too. It works...most of the time. Statically its great. Generally speaking and not quoting any specific data because there is plenty out there for your own research, about 80% of couples find success with clomid, meaning they ovulate not necessary end up with a baby in tow. I've seen numbers from 40-50% conceiving in the first 2-3 cycles on clomid. The numbers are surely on our side. Its really good at making women ovulate, me included!!
Yes, I ovulated!!!
That was fun to shout to the world.
So yes it worked, but....
Clomid sucks. I'm sure this can be said about many fertility drugs. I mean the fact that there are those of us out there that need it sucks all on its own, but then add the side effects.
I had....
nausea
headaches
nausea
fatigue
nausea
breast tenderness (like shooting pain....ouch!)
oh and did I mention nausea??
My mom told me to suck it up and get used to it, but its not fun to go through these symptoms before you're pregnant. I mean who loves wanting to vomit right in front of your preacher on Sunday morning. Not this gal.
I should probably take this moment to back the train up and clarify one more little detail
***rewind***
Yes, I ovulated, but NO, I'M NOT PREGNANT. Mike came home early from Colorado, but not early enough. I took the clomid in April 1) to see if it worked and 2) because it can take a couple months to kick in and we don't have time for that (more on the timeline to be discussed later.)
Okay sorry where were we?....Oh yes, I hate clomid, and yet here I am taking it again. Last night, it nearly killed me. So dramatic. Okay, well, it hurt at least. Clomid comes in pill form. The type of pill that looks like an aspirin, the non-coated, bad for your insides aspirin. Clomid taste nasty and starts to dissolve quickly due to no coating.
So I go to take my Clomid, Day 1 Round 2. It gets stuck in the back of my throat and starts dissolving. To which I started hacking and coughing trying to get the thing out or down, whichever direction will comply. It came back out on the counter, and I had to start over. The pill somehow burned a place on my throat (that makes me feel great about the chemicals I'm putting in my body.) Drinking water and orange juice and brushing my teeth did nothing to soothe the spot or remove the horrid taste in my mouth. My throat still hurt today as I ate.
Tonight I get a rematch, Day 2 Round 2.
*ding*
Clomiphene is the number one used fertility drug. For good reason too. It works...most of the time. Statically its great. Generally speaking and not quoting any specific data because there is plenty out there for your own research, about 80% of couples find success with clomid, meaning they ovulate not necessary end up with a baby in tow. I've seen numbers from 40-50% conceiving in the first 2-3 cycles on clomid. The numbers are surely on our side. Its really good at making women ovulate, me included!!
Yes, I ovulated!!!
That was fun to shout to the world.
So yes it worked, but....
Clomid sucks. I'm sure this can be said about many fertility drugs. I mean the fact that there are those of us out there that need it sucks all on its own, but then add the side effects.
I had....
nausea
headaches
nausea
fatigue
nausea
breast tenderness (like shooting pain....ouch!)
oh and did I mention nausea??
My mom told me to suck it up and get used to it, but its not fun to go through these symptoms before you're pregnant. I mean who loves wanting to vomit right in front of your preacher on Sunday morning. Not this gal.
I should probably take this moment to back the train up and clarify one more little detail
***rewind***
Yes, I ovulated, but NO, I'M NOT PREGNANT. Mike came home early from Colorado, but not early enough. I took the clomid in April 1) to see if it worked and 2) because it can take a couple months to kick in and we don't have time for that (more on the timeline to be discussed later.)
Okay sorry where were we?....Oh yes, I hate clomid, and yet here I am taking it again. Last night, it nearly killed me. So dramatic. Okay, well, it hurt at least. Clomid comes in pill form. The type of pill that looks like an aspirin, the non-coated, bad for your insides aspirin. Clomid taste nasty and starts to dissolve quickly due to no coating.
So I go to take my Clomid, Day 1 Round 2. It gets stuck in the back of my throat and starts dissolving. To which I started hacking and coughing trying to get the thing out or down, whichever direction will comply. It came back out on the counter, and I had to start over. The pill somehow burned a place on my throat (that makes me feel great about the chemicals I'm putting in my body.) Drinking water and orange juice and brushing my teeth did nothing to soothe the spot or remove the horrid taste in my mouth. My throat still hurt today as I ate.
Tonight I get a rematch, Day 2 Round 2.
*ding*
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