Smile and Laugh

When you are going through infertility, having a good sense of humor helps. Though when I was going through it I didn't really appreciate some people making jokes to lighten the mood. I know they were trying to help, but sometimes it was annoying because they really didn't know at all what I was going through. I felt like my life and hardship was not a joke. I felt better joking around people that had actually gone through infertility or were going through it at the time. Not that I was incredibly serious, but it is a very painful thing and it helped to be around people who understood that type of pain. Anyway, I came across this series of videos and thought that they were really great and very relatable in what you go through. Anyway, check 'em out if you are having a bad day or just want a good laugh.

Oh, and I also came across this article the other day I found really informative and realistic. If you are facing some issues or just want to know more about infertility and what it is like to go through check it out : http://www.ivillage.com/things-we-wish-we-d-known-about-infertility/6-b-333172

Groovy, baby

Disco Mama says : "Hope you all had a GROOOVY Halloween! Baby Disco Beat and I partied and danced the night away!"

Hey everyone, hope that things are well with you! I am almost 26 weeks now, crazy! I'm almost into my 3rd trimester. Time is going by pretty fast and I've got to start getting prepared. I registered for gifts, but did it kinda quickly so I might have to work on that some more. But I've started collecting things and people have given me stuff, so I've got a nice little stash. I'm still trying to figure out what I need, though. Any advice? I also have signed up for childbirth classes in December and am going to borrow some books on hypnobirthing from my neighbor. I'd like to study that, and it would be nice to take some hypnobirthing classes, but they are way expensive!

The pregnancy has been going fine, though I do have my emotional moments. My last doctor's appointment I was in a really bad mood. I was already cranky, then the nurse weighed me and it was more than I expected. But there's not much I can do about that, anyway, I'm eating pretty normally and trying to exercise a few times a week. Then when I saw the midwife, she told me I needed to get a Rhogam shot at 28 weeks, eventhough I already had one at 15 weeks due to some bleeding. I was not happy about that. I thought I was done with that! Then she commented that I "seemed a little down about getting the shot" Uh, yeah, who wants to get a shot? Then she felt she needed to tell me all about why it's important. I know why it's important, and I'll do it but it doesn't mean I'll be happy about it, yeash! I left my appointment feeling like "why do I have to go to these dumb appointments? what's the point? women had been having babies for centuries before all this" Anyways, I was just crabby. I am grateful for modern medical technology. Without it I wouldn't even be pregnant right now.

Anyway, on Halloween night, after the festivities were over (we had a small family party at our house), I was laying down and actually saw the baby moving around for the first time! I've seen little knocks here and there, but he was really moving all around this time. It was strange and alien-like, but oh so adorable! I was watching him again this morning, and was just in amazement, I mean, I created that life. My husband and I created him, and though we may have has some assistance in getting it all together, he is ours, and we created him together! I was just overcome with a feeling of gratitude that I have the privilege of carrying that life. It makes it all worth it and I will always appreciate him and that I was granted this ability after trying for so long. I can't wait to meet him!

The message I want to share with everyone is: Never give up. If it is your dream and you feel like you are meant to be a mother, never give up. There are so many ways you can be a mother. My way is different from yours, but there are alot of options out there. It may take time to figure out what option is best for you, but you will find your way. It's an extremely hard road to travel, but it is worth it!