Where has time gone???

I am a terrible blogger. 

A few quick updates.  I am 38 weeks and 1 day pregnant.  We are having a little girl and naming her Ava Elizabeth.  I am still coaching every day.  If she isn't here by next Thursday we are going in to get induced because of massive pelvic pain I have been dealing with for past 3 months.

I have really fallen behind on my 30 before 30 list, but I don't even mind because I am going to finish the one thing that I was too scared to even put on my list.  I wanted more than anything to have a baby before 30 and it looks like we are going to squeeze her in by just a few weeks.  I am blessed.

30 before 30

I kinda fell behind on my list :(  But I am back on top of it and going to finish the best I can.  The pregnancy made it where a few things won't be able to accomplish (like going to vegas) but she is worth it <3

I have bought several new outfits now - since nothing fits anymore :)
Movies - I have watched 2 new movies. 
New restaurants - Fuzzy's taco, Campo verde
Us picture for June

We made a GREAT new couple friend.  They are super awesome!
July random card is sent out!
Read "something borrowed" and "something blue" - So good!

So I am a little behind but better late than never!

TOO long!

I can't believe how bad I have been about updating!  So much has happened!

We are 19 weeks today!
We find out boy or girl on the 11th!
We bought and moved into a house!

I need to catch up on my 30 before 30 list also.  I have been slacking but I am finally feeling a bit better and motivated!

Here is a bump pic, I have no makeup on and a mess but oh well :)

a few updates!

First.  I had bloodwork done on 3/21 (14dpo) My betas came back 122!  my progesterone was a little low 6.  So I am doing a progesterone supplement. I had bloodwork drawn again today 3/21 (16dpo) and hopefully they are nice and high

30 Before 30 update

All March birthday cards were done

Random card to a friend for the month of March was done.

I read The last song and Water for elephants.  and I really, really loved both of them. I can't wait to water for elephants the movie to come out! (2&3/10)

well, I guess we aren't doing an IUI...

I got a BFP on Saturday, March 19th!  I was and still am in complete shock!  My EDD is November 28th 2011, Mr. Pants birthday!

I am so happy and so surprised and so grateful to all of my readers!  Thank you for sharing this crazy journey with me!  XOXO

I forgot to update about our RE appt.

We have a plan! I really, really liked Dr. Le (for the DFW girls). He was nice, listened, and clearly spelled out his plan. He seemed very confident that we could have success with an IUI.

 

*Mr.Pants liked him because he "didn't have a whimpy handshake"*

He said Mr.Pants SA results were just a little lower than he would like to have seen on motility. He sent me for b/w to check my thyroid. I also had an OB panel done. So now we are waiting for cd1 to get here so we can get started on our first clomid + IUI cycle!  

 

We are 100% OOP and we can easily afford the first 2 IUI's after that will be a bit more of a struggle.  So I am crossing my fingers and toes that the 1st one is the only one!

 

 

30 before 30 update

February picture of us

I sent out all my February birthday cards.

I sent out my random card to a friend for the month of February.

Went to Blue Mesa for the first time!  (1/5 new restaurants)

Read the 3 books in the series by Lauren Conrad.  I will count them as 1 book.  (1/10)

That is all for now :)

Highs and lows

"it was the best of times, it was the worst of times"  (I actually am not a fan of that book, but whatever the quote fits :)

We had a meet at our gym this weekend.  The results were really good. (at least my event - beam was :)

level 5
amanda 9.55
anya     8.9 - (with a fall)
brooklyn 8.5 - (with a fall)
Emma 8.8
faith 9.0
Kaitlyn 9.65
nina 8.6 (with a fall)
peyton 9.7  wootwoot!

level 6
kacie 9.1
macy 9.4
taylor 9.45

level 7
margaret 8.7 (out of 9.5)
roma 8.6 (with a fall)
meghan 8.8
kate 9.45
brianna 9.5
Elizabeth 9.5

Our level 9's didnt compete in this meet.

The highlight of the weekend was our level 6 Kacie's vault. Here is her score

Yep, that is a perfect 10!!!!!

Now on to the not as great update.  We got the results for Mr. Pants SA back.  It came back abnormal.  Specifically motility issues.  I was told the count and morphology came back fine.  Although looking at the report, they seem a bit lower than normal.  We have an appt with an RE on March 2nd.  Our insurance doesn't cover any infertilty at all.  So, I admit I am worried.  We shall see.

Lots of updates!!

I have a lot to talk about! 

Us picture for January was done:

So that is 1/12 month pics

I have some TTC news also.  My HSG was clean! YAY!  My cd3 b/w came back normal.  There is a debate on if my b/w was done on 4dpo or 7dpo but it came back a 7.5 so either way I O'd.  So now I wait and see.

I went to Colorado this month for a huge gymnastics meet.  I am talking 1,000 gymnastics competed.  It was in Colorado Springs at the BEAUTIFUL broadmoor resort 

This was the view from my hotel room:

Just beautiful.  We had 15 girls go, from level 4-9.  Here is a picture of our level 7's right before march in:

All the girls did very well considering there were 1,000 girls competing.  Here are a few highlights (don't have all of them on me right now):
level 7
Alexis - 3rd floor
Amber - 2nd floor
Cassidy - 8th floor
Elizabeth - 4th floor
Kate - 4th beam, 6th floor
Margaret - 8th beam, 4th vault, 1st floor
Brianna - 2nd beam
Out of 22 teams out level 7's got 6th. Not too bad!

Ok now my big news.  We have a very, very talented level 9.  She is 11 years old, hard worker, everything you could ask for.  Her name is Pip.

At this meet, because it was such a huge meet that gyms from all over the country came to, we had so high level judges.  One of the judges being Tammy Biggs .  She was a vault judge at the meet.  After Pips vault she was talking to our vault coach and gym co-owner Chris.  She is on the national gymnastics commitee.  She asked us to petition Pip to the National Athlete Development camp in Houston at Karolyi camp.  Which basically is the camp you go to to get prepared for Elite (the highest level there is).  Most of the time coaches just petition their gymnasts on their own and hope they get in, it is VERY rare for a national member to ask a coach to petition their gymnast!  We are very excited and really really hope that Pip can get a spot in the camp.  We have to put together a video of her skills and some manditory routines and send it in! Cross your fingers for her, this is her dream!







30 before 30 update

I have started my birthday and address list!

I have sent out all January birthday cards!

I have started my list of 101 things I love about Mr. Pants.

I sent out my random card to a friend for the month of January.

We watched "The Blind Side" (amazing) - so 1/10 movies I have never seen.

HSG today

My HSG was this morning, Mr. Pants took the day off and went with me.  The procedure was not too painful.  I did start feeling sick right away. The Doctor told me that she would get better results from the pictures they took up above but that from what she saw on the moniter the dye went through the tubes easily and my tubes seem to be open.  She will study my pictures and sent her thoughts and final report to my OB. 

I have been feeling pretty sick and crampy since we left. I came home and took a nap and I am just now not feeling as sick.  All in all though, not as horrible as I feared. But I do love not going to work today!
The doctor did say that she has had lots of women got pregnant right after the HSG, probably because it clears everything out and to make sure we try hard this cycle. lol, no pressure. 

I have great friends!

I came home last night to a package from Lopes.  There was the sweetest card and and fun Valentines cupcake making items.  She also gave me a fertility bracelet.  There was so much thought and effort put into it, I *might* have teared up when I opened it .  There is a butterfly b/c I have a butterfly thing, and I hope you can see it in the picture, there is also a HOPE charm on it.  I have needed some hope lately, so now I have some!  E picked out the color, and I LOVE it!  I am a lucky girl to have such great e-friends.  Thank you so much Lopey and E!  <3 <3 <3 
Fertility Bracelet:

And my goodies!:

update

I just started cycle number 12.  I had cd3 bloodwork done today.  I have an HSG on monday and Mr. Pants has an SA hopefully on monday also.  Time to start looking into what is going on.

I must be a grownup now

My grandmother was something of an artist.  Growing up I loved visiting her because she had a kiln in her kitchen and was always making awesome stuff.  Her big thing was flowers.  She made so many cool things.  She gave me a beautiful bathroom set once a mirror, and a jewelry box that sat on a plate type thing.  I thought I was so lucky.  My grandmother died while I was living in LA and I am so grateful that I was something so special for her.  A few of the things I have that she made:
                                   These are ceramic hot pads
                                      

The bathroom set

Another Jewelry box

When I was in high school my grandmother made me a full set of china.  I was never allowed to touch this china.  I left for college, no touching the china.  I moved to LA when I was 21, no taking the china.  I moved back to Texas and got married.  Now, finally I am allowed to touch the china!  Last weekend I went to my moms house packed up all my china and brought it home with me.

I adore them.  She used 24 carat gold leaf.  They are simple and classsy, everything I *want* to be.

1 day in - and 1 crossed off!

Happy New Year to everyone!!  I have already finished 1 thing on my list!  Granted, I am sure it was one of the easiest goals on my list, BUT STILL!!

*Spend a whole day in my PJ's*   - done!

Lazy days are great.

New Years Eve! 30 before 30!!

It is the last day of 2010.  I have high hopes for 2011.  I think that this is going to be a great year!!!  I am especially hopeful that 2011 brings a baby to the Pants house.  I am also very hopeful for all my friends that are ttc.  A special shout out to Sulf, 2011 is your year doll!

2011 will be my last year in my 20's.  I have made a list of things that I want to do before I turn 30.  I will blog about each thing I am able to cross off my list!  I am really excited to get started on my list! 

I hope everyone has a fun and SAFE new years!!!!

Introducing.....

Our newest family member!  Ms. Roxy Pants.  She was one of Mr. Pants Christmas gifts.  She is so sweet and cuddly.  She loves her big brother Raider.

I am 29 today.

So, today is my birthday and so far it has been pretty good.  I had early morning practice which meant I had a starbucks carmel mocha (yummmm).  And then, my co-worker brought kristy kreme for all of us! yay! 

I talked to my nurse today also.  I have an appt for January 3rd to do some bloodwork, and maybe an HSG, and talk about options.  I am nervous and still holding out hope that I will get to cancel that appt :)

Yesterday was a really sad day for me.  My temp did not jump up so even though I had signs that O was coming, it doesnt look like it did.  I was quiet and mopey all day.  I got home from work and had a package waiting for me.  I danced around like a little girl!  The beautiful and kind Sulf had sent me a gift!  I opened it up to find the cutest pink scarf (pink is my favorite color!!!)  and the most amazing homemade cookies ever!  I feel lucky to have such a great friend!  Thank you so much Sulf my love!!!

Showing off my new scarf:

And my yummy homemade cookies:



My anniversary gift from Mr. Pants

I am pretty proud of him. He stuck by the "traditional" rules that I wanted us to go by.

First anniversary is paper.

This is what Mr. Pants gave me:

One year ago today....

Mr. Pants and I stood in a little church in front of our friends and families and said our vows.  This first year has flown by.  I adore Mr. Pants and I can't wait to see what our 2nd year of marriage brings us!  I am going to AW a few a my favorite pictures from that amazing day!!!