Getting The Magic Back!

I haven't updated for awhile because I've been SO busy actually having a social life for the first time in...forever. And it feels REALLY good, I'm not going to lie.

So the sad stuff first. My grandfather passed away a few days ago. He was my Dad's father and my Dad is really struggling because his mother passed three years earlier and he just doesn't know how to handle it. So I'm sad for that but I also think he is much more at peace now. He has been horribly depressed after my grandmother died and now he is with her.

Now, onto other stuff. I ovulated! And I am pretty sure I did from both sides. Usually I cramp strongly during ovulation on one side but this time it was on both. I got a strong surge on my OPT. I'm super happy that my body seems to be going back to normal.

Also, DH and I have been getting the magic back! It feels like we've been making up for a lot of lost time from not being able to be intimate during the pregnancy (bc I was too nervous) and then through the miscarriage. And now...WOW! To be honest, I've been so consumed with everything TTC and pregnancy that our sex, even though it's always good became a little bit routine. I forgot how much fun it is when you're not worrying about timing and performance anxiety and so on. We've been so laid back about it and have been doing it almost every day or at least every other day. To be honest, I wouldn't be completely shocked if I got pregnant again before my next period even starts, but I'm going to try not to get ahead of myself.

I've also decided that whenever I DO pregnant again, that I'm not going to request a beta the day I get my BFP. And I know my doctor will want me to get at least two done, but unless something seems wrong I'm going to insist on no more. I just think it'll do me some good to be more relaxed next time and to accept that fact that if something bad happens again, then it happens again. Some people have to go through it a few times before they get their miracle and I know God has a plan for us and it's going to be what it's going to be.

In the meantime, I am going to enjoy my new found social life and my sexy husband and just be thankful for all that I have RIGHT NOW. Time to enjoy life in the moment.

Getting My Life Back.

Lately, I've been going out more than I have in years and it's really helping to keep my mind off of everything. I joined meetup.com and went to a couples meet up group and had a ton of fun.

My husband and I joined a crappy bowling league with my little brother and his fiance and it's tons of fun.  We went out Saturday night with a bunch of friends that we are constantly making plans with, and then breaking them, and am so glad now we went.

And, one of the couples from the meetup group invited us out for drinks next Friday.  I forgot how much I love being social and during this journey I've put off having fun because I've been so consumed with trying to conceive.  It's like I've forgotten who I am.  Now, I'm feeling better than I have in a long time.

Oh, I've also been doing a ton of baking and I have to share this one recipe with you guys. I made these oreo cupcakes that came out GREAT! It's a vanilla cupcake with big chunks of oreo baked in, with a cookie on the bottom and a delicious cream cheese frosting. It's AMAZING!

Here are some photos, and below I have linked to the recipe if you are interested.  They are great and pretty easy to make.








And here's the link to the recipe: http://www.beantownbaker.com/2010/04/oreo-cupcakes-third-time-is-charm.html