May 2008--Everything's Coming Up Roses -- COMPLETE

[swwake]

me too! thinking of you! And I gave you a shout-out on my PTR!

 

[kaoden39]

Thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[Marshay]

Just wanted to pop in and say thinking of you.

Marshay, hope all is well!!

me too! thinking of you! And I gave you a shout-out on my PTR!

Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thank you!! Thank you!!

Our last fertility test showed that only 1 more embryo made it to the correct stage and is now frozen. However, they normally like to go with 2 embryos to better the chances for a pregnancy ... and they won't mix a frozen and fresh embryo together. So I admit I got a little down about this --- not sure what to do about it...of course for now, there is nothing to do about it but I so thought that since we started with such a high number that for sure we'd have lots to freeze -- as our 'back-up'.

So I've taken a "mental break" from the computer -- I've been over-researching this whole IVF thing, frozen embryos, side effects from the meds and twins/triplets (oh and the killer -- when does a soul enter a person? is my frozen embryo a soul? if we don't use it and let it go, is that the same as an abortion?) that I really just had to take a break.

At church on Sunday the message was on giving God your worries -- HOW TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE!!! -- that if His eye is on the sparrow and knows when it falls to the ground, that He certainly is watching over me and my two little babies growing inside me. I had to just say, God -- I'm giving you my babies. They are yours to do with whatever you desire and I will trust that your decision is right.

It's weird to think about -- but I really am pregnant with twins now...whether I will remain pregnant with twins is yet to be seen.

Sooooo....

I thank you in advance for being my sounding board. And yes, I need to post some more pictures to finish my TR! That's something fun and healthy for me to concentrate on.

And oh yes, I need to get caught back up on everyone's threads...I really mean to.

Thanks again guys for all the and .

 

[Marshay]

So lately I've just been really, really tired -- I think all the meds are getting to me a bit.

And I fell asleep on the sofa while DD was playing in the family room. I woke up to her saying, "Mommy I have to pee pee"

"Well, quick get on the potty!", I groggily say.

And my DD replies, "I am on the potty!"



Sure enough! She's sitting on the potty peeing!

We've had about 3 accidents in the last week and all the rest were in the potty!! We've even taken the pull-up/diaper off at nap time! She is becoming such a big girl!

I promised her that if she uses the potty 5 times a day for 7 days in a row, she'll get to go to Chuckie Cheese's! (she's seen them advertised on the disney channel). We are on day #2 of 7.

 

[kaoden39]

I can think of no one better to put your trust in. You are still in my prayers.

What a big girl DD is. She is ready and running with it isn't she.

 

[cherbear]

I'm happy that you feel so content to give God your worries!

aww...twins...that would be so cool...but I'm sure God will decide for you...

How great is it that your DD is using the potty! I hope she gets to go to Chuck E Cheese!

 

[Tat2ddisneymom]

I'm sure God will take care of you and protect you. It's amazing that you can have such faith. What did you come up with in your research on the embryo having a soul? I'm sure a lot of people would give you their opinions, but it would be just that - opinions. The only one that matters is yours. I did Kindergarten through 12th grade in a Catholic school, so I learned all of the arguments about embryos and fetuses being a soul, but who really knows for sure? You shouldn't be worrying yourself silly over that right now anyway. God knows you're a good person and you're trying to do what's right.

Your daughter is doing so good with the potty! You must be so proud!

 

[Marshay]

Before I start the new day in AK, I forgot to post these pictures from Magic Kingdom.

Here is DD's first ride on Goofy's Barnstormer!!

She liked it but was "a little bit scared"...we went on it twice -- once so she could ride with Daddy and once with Mommy!

OK -- extra credit trivia challenge. Look at these pictures below and tell me Where in the World are You?

Still don't know? How about this one?

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Today is May 7th and we went to Animal Kingdom today. We got to the park about 20 minutes after opening which is great for us and I immediately went to Expedition Everest to get FPs for DH and I and then to ride on it.

Meanwhile, DH went with DD to get some autographs and pics and then we switched off so we were each able to ride it twice -- I just love this ride -- so cool!

DH was really funny -- he obviously knows me well! He said there were 2 lines -- one with Pooh/Piglet and one with Eeyore/Tigger. Which one do you think he chose first?

DD really loved meeting Eeyore

She didn't seem too sure of Tigger.

Then we got on Triceratop Spin and met up with my parents in the park. My mom, DH and I rode Primeval Whirl (I love it!) and then we saw that Smear, Splat and Dip were starting to perform to an audience of NO ONE! Everyone just kept walking by them and I felt sorry for them, so I took DD and we sat down right in front. Then others started to join in and watch. During the part of the show where they choose a member of audience to interact with, they chose my DD and I. And at the end of the show, they gave us a Certificate saying we were honorary members of their show!

Then we ate at the Andapour Trading Company for lunch and we had a delightful one hour plus lunch! We got the first table right next to the main walkway so there was plenty to watch and keep my DD occupied -- but more importantly, it was in the shade!! It was really starting to get hot (but I always think AK is a hot park). We had such a wonderful time, that none of us wanted to get up and do anything. So we just sat and talked and people-watched and when we finallly decided to leave, we all felt really refreshed!

So off to Kilimanjaro Safari.

Doesn't it look like this croc is laughing in his sleep?

The elephants were in a good mood -- 3 of them (only 2 in pic) were playing with each other

The rare white rhino

Pumbaa!!

And before leaving the park -- DD had her very first Mickey Ice Cream bar!! This was also a mini-Dream for me, too. I usually get the MICB at one of those kiosks right before the bridge at the entrance. There are tables nearby behind the foliage and it's a nice quiet spot. Well, since we were on the DDP we need to use our snack credits ... but their machine is broken and they can't do any transactions but cash. I was not happy. She must have seen and said, but I can give them to you. Woo Hoo!! Two more snack credits to use later!

The beginning -- yeah I had to pick white shirt this day!

DD liked licking the chocolate

DD getting a little full...oh, and I remembered I had a disposable bib in my bag!

Just a bit messy! DH was good enough to keep plenty of napkins nearby and mop her up so she didn't get too messy.

Then we were going to go back to the room right away but found some characters outside the park, so we had to stop.

Pluto was great! He was playing hide and seek with DD and really gave DD a lot of time.

One with the big cheese! I think this was our first time meeting Mickey this trip. I always tower over Mickey so this time I got down to DD's level.

Goofy was leaving so DD just was able to give him a high 5. Then Minnie started to walk away, too, and DD soooooo wanted to meet Minnie. I knew the "handlers" don't really want the characters stopping when the time is up, but Minnie was gracious enough to stop for a moment...

Which started the big problem...DD was getting into the habit of meeting a character, talking to them, having the Disney ABC book signed, getting a picture and then giving them a hug and kiss goodbye. Well, Minnie just shook hands (actually she posed for a quick picture but it came out all blurred) and then she left. So for about oh 20 minutes she cried that she was upset that she was not able to give Minnie a hug and kiss goodbye. And for the next 6 days (yes, she remembered this every time we met another character), she would tell me, "I hugged and kissed Stitch goodbye but not Minnie!" So I tell DH, that we have got to see Minnie Mouse again before we leave WDW ...

Some more pics of AK

Hey DD -- what do you think about Mommy's new baby?

Next up: Shopping and a Princess Dinner!

 

[Trentmom]

So lately I've just been really, really tired -- I think all the meds are getting to me a bit.

And I fell asleep on the sofa while DD was playing in the family room. I woke up to her saying, "Mommy I have to pee pee"

"Well, quick get on the potty!", I groggily say.

And my DD replies, "I am on the potty!"



Sure enough! She's sitting on the potty peeing!

We've had about 3 accidents in the last week and all the rest were in the potty!! We've even taken the pull-up/diaper off at nap time! She is becoming such a big girl!

I promised her that if she uses the potty 5 times a day for 7 days in a row, she'll get to go to Chuckie Cheese's! (she's seen them advertised on the disney channel). We are on day #2 of 7.

Way to go DD!!!!

I knew she would do it when she was ready


What a great sermon


and will continue to keep all in my prayers

 

[Trentmom]

We will be waiting

 

[cherbear]

Before I start the new day in AK, I forgot to post these pictures from Magic Kingdom.

Here is DD's first ride on Goofy's Barnstormer!!

She liked it but was "a little bit scared"...we went on it twice -- once so she could ride with Daddy and once with Mommy!

OK -- extra credit trivia challenge. Look at these pictures below and tell me Where in the World are You?

Still don't know? How about this one?

===================

Today is May 7th and we went to Animal Kingdom today. We got to the park about 20 minutes after opening which is great for us and I immediately went to Expedition Everest to get FPs for DH and I and then to ride on it.

Meanwhile, DH went with DD to get some autographs and pics and then we switched off so we were each able to ride it twice -- I just love this ride -- so cool!

DH was really funny -- he obviously knows me well! He said there were 2 lines -- one with Pooh/Piglet and one with Eeyore/Tigger. Which one do you think he chose first?

DD really loved meeting Eeyore

She didn't seem too sure of Tigger.

Then we got on Triceratop Spin and met up with my parents in the park. My mom, DH and I rode Primeval Whirl (I love it!) and then we saw that Smear, Splat and Dip were starting to perform to an audience of NO ONE! Everyone just kept walking by them and I felt sorry for them, so I took DD and we sat down right in front. Then others started to join in and watch. During the part of the show where they choose a member of audience to interact with, they chose my DD and I. And at the end of the show, they gave us a Certificate saying we were honorary members of their show!

Then we ate at the Andapour Trading Company for lunch and we had a delightful one hour plus lunch! We got the first table right next to the main walkway so there was plenty to watch and keep my DD occupied -- but more importantly, it was in the shade!! It was really starting to get hot (but I always think AK is a hot park). We had such a wonderful time, that none of us wanted to get up and do anything. So we just sat and talked and people-watched and when we finallly decided to leave, we all felt really refreshed!

So off to Kilimanjaro Safari.

Doesn't it look like this croc is laughing in his sleep?

The elephants were in a good mood -- 3 of them (only 2 in pic) were playing with each other

The rare white rhino

Pumbaa!!

And before leaving the park -- DD had her very first Mickey Ice Cream bar!! This was also a mini-Dream for me, too. I usually get the MICB at one of those kiosks right before the bridge at the entrance. There are tables nearby behind the foliage and it's a nice quiet spot. Well, since we were on the DDP we need to use our snack credits ... but their machine is broken and they can't do any transactions but cash. I was not happy. She must have seen and said, but I can give them to you. Woo Hoo!! Two more snack credits to use later!

The beginning -- yeah I had to pick white shirt this day!

DD liked licking the chocolate

DD getting a little full...oh, and I remembered I had a disposable bib in my bag!

Just a bit messy! DH was good enough to keep plenty of napkins nearby and mop her up so she didn't get too messy.

Then we were going to go back to the room right away but found some characters outside the park, so we had to stop.

Pluto was great! He was playing hide and seek with DD and really gave DD a lot of time.

One with the big cheese! I think this was our first time meeting Mickey this trip. I always tower over Mickey so this time I got down to DD's level.

Goofy was leaving so DD just was able to give him a high 5. Then Minnie started to walk away, too, and DD soooooo wanted to meet Minnie. I knew the "handlers" don't really want the characters stopping when the time is up, but Minnie was gracious enough to stop for a moment...

Which started the big problem...DD was getting into the habit of meeting a character, talking to them, having the Disney ABC book signed, getting a picture and then giving them a hug and kiss goodbye. Well, Minnie just shook hands (actually she posed for a quick picture but it came out all blurred) and then she left. So for about oh 20 minutes she cried that she was upset that she was not able to give Minnie a hug and kiss goodbye. And for the next 6 days (yes, she remembered this every time we met another character), she would tell me, "I hugged and kissed Stitch goodbye but not Minnie!" So I tell DH, that we have got to see Minnie Mouse again before we leave WDW ...

Some more pics of AK

Hey DD -- what do you think about Mommy's new baby?

Next up: Shopping and a Princess Dinner!

I loved this!!!!!

You got some EXCELLENT pics on KS! How'd you do that?

As always, great character interaction pics. How sweet of Minnie to reach out to your DD...gee I sure hope you got to see her again so your DD could give her a hug and a kiss!

I think the Extra credit trivia would be somewhere in the WS in Epcot, but you said you forgot to post pics from MK, so I'm sure I'm wrong. How about a hint?

 

[kaoden39]

I love the picture of DD hugging Eeyore. That was a true ahh picture.

 

[Marshay]

I loved this!!!!!

You got some EXCELLENT pics on KS! How'd you do that?

As always, great character interaction pics. How sweet of Minnie to reach out to your DD...gee I sure hope you got to see her again so your DD could give her a hug and a kiss!

I think the Extra credit trivia would be somewhere in the WS in Epcot, but you said you forgot to post pics from MK, so I'm sure I'm wrong. How about a hint?

Yes, it's one of the buildings in MK.

I love the picture of DD hugging Eeyore. That was a true ahh picture.

Yeah -- I really like that one too...you can tell she just really was content to hug him...guess that means I need to eat at the Crystal Palace next trip.

 

[kaoden39]

Yes, it's one of the buildings in MK.



Yeah -- I really like that one too...you can tell she just really was content to hug him...guess that means I need to eat at the Crystal Palace next trip.

Think of how much fun it will be and of all of the pictures and memories you can have from it. But then again by then she may out grow her love of Eeyore all though from the picture I somehow doubt it.

 

[mama2girls]

I missed the update!! AUGH!! heres sending ya some good vibes and a special angel for you and your possible twins to be? Be sure to rest up and keep those future mouskateers right where they need to be! Thanks for the great update...looking forward to more!

 

[Trentmom]

Yay, another great update!!!!

That extra credit picture is so familiar.... Was it taken in Frontierland?


I love the pictuer of your daughter and eeyore..so sweet


Where is her picture with Pooh


Love black and white shot of you all!!!!!!!



Score for free Mickey Ice Cream Bar!!!!!


Thank goodness you had a bib

 

[Trentmom]

Do you have a quiz for us for your next update?

 

[cherbear]

Do you have a quiz for us for your next update?

that is a really good question! We live for these don't we?

 

[Marshay]

I missed the update!! AUGH!! heres sending ya some good vibes and a special angel for you and your possible twins to be? Be sure to rest up and keep those future mouskateers right where they need to be! Thanks for the great update...looking forward to more!

Thanks -- we have family coming in town tomorrow for my DD's and my birthday party so resting won't happen but at least I'll have more help to do all the festivities. I can't wait!!! Should be lots of fun! DD will be 3 and that's such a wonderful age for parties!

Yay, another great update!!!!

That extra credit picture is so familiar.... Was it taken in Frontierland?

I love the pictuer of your daughter and eeyore..so sweet

Where is her picture with Pooh

Love black and white shot of you all!!!!!!!

Score for free Mickey Ice Cream Bar!!!!!

Thank goodness you had a bib

I {think} it is Frontierland...hmmmm, now I have to go and check it out later today...if it's not FL it's Liberty Square -- or maybe right on the intersection of them...gosh, I'm forgetting all the "lands"...need to go back!

Well, we did ride Pooh...

Do you have a quiz for us for your next update?

that is a really good question! We live for these don't we?

Oh, I still need to finish out the day ... my shopping and dinner fit for a princess!!

Then I'll post the next quiz...and CherBear, you already asked the ? earlier that I was going to use for the quiz (re: Minnie)

 

[Trentmom]

Yay, I am close on the land of where that mystery picture was.....WOO HOO


We will be waiting for your quiz and rest of your update, of course!!!