Comfortable

I love to be comfortable. On my days off when I desperately need to rest and relax you can typically find me on the couch in a comfy tee, some work out shorts and under a cozy blanket.

There's something about a familiar blanket and comfy clothes that always makes you feel better, too, don't ya think? I know that was my favorite part of when I would stay home from school sick. Staying on the couch in comfy clothes under my favorite blanket, with some ginger ale.

The cool thing is, that tee shirts are beginning to be more purposeful and stylish now a days. They aren't just clothes to "beat around in". It is now acceptable to wear teeshirts out to clubs, the grocery store and even to work!

I was recently sent a teeshirt from tshirtprinting.net for review. They sent me a grey short sleeve shirt with their mascot, a colorful monkey, on the front.

 The company specializes in all types of shirts from normal every day tees for men and women, to polos for work, printed hoodies and more.  They offer tons of styles and colors, competitive prices, and promise a quick turn around time so that you get your shirts in a timely manner!

This would be a great resource for any company looking to provide shirts to their employees. They work hard to personalize your shirt with your own company logo and information!

This time of year there are also a lot of fundraisers and walks going on for various causes. What a great way to show support for a cause but also have team unity! Matching teeshirts!  I've never had to order mass tee shirts before, but if I ever do, I know I have a great resource in this site.

The shirt they sent me is made with 90 percent heavy cotton and 10 percent polyester. The colors withstood washing and drying very well, although I'm curious to see how the screen printed picture on the front stands up over time. I try to turn the shirt inside out before I wash and dry it to help with that. At the advice of the sites owner, I ordered my shirt a size smaller than I'm used to and I'm glad I did. The shirts run bigger and my medium fits impecably. I feel comfortable in the shirt, it wears great and will be a huge hit with my preschool kiddos who are loving monkeys and all animals right now.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Back to the Drawing Board lol

Well, first cycle trying was a bust. Don't have to to tell you how I know right?

I'm doing okay, not really upset by it at all actually. More just stressed about work and what not.

I really wish I had a working heating pad though :/

Might have to run to walmart for one tomorrow after work.

Cue Final Jeopardy Tune....

So, I absolutely hate that I forgot to temp *consistently* this cycle...because its really annoying me that my ovulation date may not be correct

Add that to the fact that, I've had "symptoms" for almost a week now, and its still too early to test, I'm severely impatient!

I feel like I'm stuck in a revolving loop of that severely annoying final jeopardy music...

Its a good thing the tests were cheap. A five pack for 17 bucks at walmart...I'm not sure my resolve will hold out much longer! LOL

In other news, my godson will begin coming here starting on the 8th. He is such a sweet heart and I'm so glad I can help out his mommy and daddy by watching him a few nights a week while they work!

I'm heading to bed now, but do me a favor and keep me in your thoughts and prayers that I gain some testing patience, and that I have strength, no matter the eventual test outcome! :)

TMI....maybe. But this is my blog so..

First of all, I'm so sorry that I've been absent from the blogging world for so long!!!

I've been insanely busy lately between going back to work and the craziness that is my classroom (LONG STORY), and then helping my best friend get married to Nick's best friend. They are an AMAZING couple and I'm so very happy for them. :)

It must be the time for our generation to be getting married because we sure are going to be busy attending weddings in the next few months!! I just attended a bridal shower for an amazing friend of mine yesterday actually!!

Now, onto why I started this post in the first place...and it may be TMI for some, so if you're not interested...stop reading now. lol

After what seems like forever, we are now FINALLY trying to conceive again! I am so hopeful, nervous, excited...its a bunch of feelings all pushed together. I know that if it doesn't happen this month, it will be okay, but I'm strangely confident.

I hate this part though...the two week wait as they call it. Where you sit and you wait, and you wait...and you WAIT.

Ugh. Of course, my brain is analyzing every twinge! I just want it to be testing day already!

I'm scared obviously, after two miscarriages, its hard not to be. But Nick is an amazing man, and my ROCK. I am so very thankful for him. He's scared too though. He worries we may never be able to have kids, because of all the issues. That straight up breaks my heart. I want NOTHING more to make him a father...because I know he will be amazing at it! I already told him that if my issues continue we can look into getting more testing done if necessary or meds....and then a surrogate. Because then, even though I sadly wouldn't get to experience the getting pregnant part, at least it would be a baby made of Nick and I, just carried by someone else.


Of course, there are worries with that too. Who would we choose. Would they miscarry too due to a possible genetic issue between nick and I? The EXPENSE?!?! 

Adoption is always an option as well, but that is sort of our last resort. Its an amazing thing to do but I just want to exhaust all options of biological children first before researching that step :)


I know though that I will do ANYTHING within my power, to get us a baby. I'm just hoping and praying that God grants us the ability to conceive a healthy baby at some point. We're ready.  The next two weeks will be hard and anxious and I may use this venue to vent about it, so I'm sorry in advance if I get a little personal lol

And even though I know it might be hard for some....ahem, MOM ;) .....don't ask me every day if we know yet or if we tested. If by the grace of God the test does come back positive we will be waiting to announce for at least awhile, given the past.  Trust me though, that if for once, things come back good, i will be posting on here at some point!

As always, your thoughts, prayers, and encouragements are always very welcome!

The Amazing Race!

We're going to take a break from the regularly scheduled programming for a second to discuss the Amazing Race.  This show typically airs on CBS on Sundays at 8!

I'll be completely honest here...I'm not a huge fan of the show and haven't seen many episodes. However, I get the general concept. If you are like me, and haven't really seen the show, here's a basic run down. On the show, which is an action/adventure game show, various teams of people race around the world to amazing locations to compete for one million dollars. Along the way they compete in various Pit Stop, Detour and Roadblock challenges, designed to eliminate competition and learn more about the locations.

A friend of mine is a huge travel bug, and loves the show. I could totally see her throwing a party for the start of the new season, or for the finale! If she does choose to do this, she has a perfect resource at her finger tips, right here.

Within partygamesplus.com, there are 100's of party ideas! I was lucky enough to receive the Amazing Race Printables for review. If you visit the site, you will see that this set is actually featured as Party of the Month! All of the printables I will discuss are available for instant download from their site for just 12.99. They also provide a whole page of Amazing Race party ideas such as decorations, location plans, and clues to go along with the printables, for free!

The actual printables that were sent to me, were sent as birthday party invitations. I liked that I received two different types of invitations and that the travel theme stayed consistent throughout. The only thing I will say is that the invitations, which alluded to pizza and fun, seemed slightly juvenile, and the amazing race doesn't quite strike me as a show or concept that teenagers could relate too, although, maybe I'm wrong.

That said, you could totally use this printable set for other reasons, and just make your own invitations.  Along with the invitations, it comes with graphics to print on envelopes, as well as a huge sheet of printables to accompany the Roadblock, Detour and Pit Stop Challenges the show is known for.

My favorite part of the whole set were the Amazing Race water bottle labels!  Such a cute addition, and it would make great favors!


Go check out Party Games Plus! They have ideas for kids, teens, adults (including drinking games! LOL), Wii Parties and more!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

I came out...

as a Baby loss Mother.

On Facebook.

I'm nervous, in fact....I'm terrified. I'm not sure why, but I figure that this reaction alone is why organizations like this exist. To support women in talking about their babies, and to reduce the stigma behind pregnancy loss! Find out more about the Day of Hope.

Today I remember my babies. 

Pregnancy 1- EDD December 10, 2010, lost at 8 weeks 2 days

Pregnancy 2- EDD January 12, 2012, loss at 5 weeks, 2 days

Mommy misses and loves you <3

Birthday Wishes from My Angels