Next weekend, DH's cousin is getting married. I've been scouring the internet trying to find an XS dress to wear that wasn't all black and didn't cost $100+. Yeah, try finding a maternity dress like that! So today, I decided to check out T.J.Ma.xx and R.o.ss to see if they had something that would work. Surprisingly, I found a dress in the non-maternity section that not only fits, but covers my big chest and doesn't flaunt my belly! Don't get me wrong, I love my belly, but I don't want my bump to become the focus of DH's family over the weekend. I took a picture of the dress and sent it to DH and he texted me back "I LOVE IT." So, of course I bought it. The final price (including tax): $24.69!! Woo-hoo!! Plus, I should be able to wear it next summer after losing the baby weight! I was super psyched!!
Also speaking of clothes, I had to fork out $100 for new maternity clothes the weekend before Easter. I hated having to do that, but considering I can't find anything used that fits, I had to do something. None of my regular jeans even remotely fit anymore, and most of my shirts (dressy and t-shirts) have been retired too. I started going through my drawers and my closet pulling out my pre-pregnancy clothes. I already have a very full box and then some! For being just barely over 16 weeks, I am flying through my clothes!!
As for the glass, yesterday DH sent me a text saying that his rear window on his car was shattered. Once I got off work, I stopped by and checked out the damage. From what I can tell, something hit his window pretty hard in the lower right section causing the rest of the window to shatter. Being the forensics geek that I am, I looked all over the area for something that could have caused the damage. I even checked out the car itself to see if there was any damage anywhere from say a rock sliding across/bouncing, etc. There wasn't anything at all. My guess is that some kid decided to do something stupid which resulted in the window being broken. It was a pretty good impact judging from the damage on the window itself, and the amount of force it would take to have the glass jam into the rubber seal like it is.
DH called the insurance and they asked if he had a quote yet for the damage. He hadn't, but come to find out, our deductible is higher than the cost to replace the window, so we're not going to go through insurance. We were not too happy with the fact that we'd have to pay over $300 out of pocket for the window. DH was talking to one of the guys he works with who informed DH that since the incident occurred while he was on duty, and his vehicle was parked on a military installation, the repair costs would be covered. We'll have to pay out of pocket to start, but we'll get reimbursed! What a surprise and a blessing!
Tomorrow we have another appointment. For me, it's a make-it or break-it appointment for this doctor's office. If it goes anything like our last appointment, I will be transferring my care Thursday. If it goes way better, I'll stay put. I am a little leery though. My friend had her 16 week appointment last week and they had her schedule her 20 week ultrasound, then an appointment 4 weeks later with her provider. So, she is going 8 weeks without being seen by a medical provider at all. If they even try to do that with me, I am going to fight it (or I'll just transfer my care!). I'm crossing my fingers for a good appointment though!! Guess we'll find out in about 13 hours!!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
I'm beginning to hate shopping
I never thought I could start hating going clothes shopping, but I'm to that point already. As usual, I'm having issues trying to find clothes to fit my ever-growing body. It's frustrating beyond belief!!
For example, my chest alone has jumped up a few sizes. Pre-pregnancy: 34A At 14 weeks along: 38B!! Holy crap!! So naturally bigger chest = fewer shirts I can wear. Not to mention, I've already spent nearly $60 just on new bras, and I have a feeling that number will increase again in a month or so.
I can only button 1 pair of jeans, but even those I haven't worn in a few days, so that could even be iffy. I've done safety-pin extensions on my dress pants (for work), and ponytail holder extensions on some of my jeans. But even with that, I have 2 pairs of dress pants and 2 pairs of jeans. Sweat pants are my friends...just too bad I can't wear them in the office!!
So naturally, I'd try to find some maternity stuff right? Yeah... For those who haven't had the "privilege" of looking at maternity clothes, you are lucky! Just a single pair of jeans will run you $40+ brand new. Shirts are usually $20+. Even for non-pregnant me, I wouldn't pay $40+ for a pair of jeans!! I don't plan on spending more on maternity clothes that I will wear for only a few weeks/months than I do for regular clothes I can wear until they wear out!
Now insert my real dilemma - pre-pregnancy I was usually a size 1 or 3 in jeans and usually bought them with a 33" inseam. Shirts were smalls. Translate that to maternity and it puts me in XS. Now, hit the stores and try to find XS without paying an arm and leg and you're screwed!!
I'm so over shopping. I just want summer to be here so I can justify constantly wearing basketball shorts and tank tops (as soon as I can find some that cover the chest and the belly). I thought pregnancy was supposed to be a fun and enjoyable time of our lives, but trying to dress this new body is causing more headaches than anything!!
For example, my chest alone has jumped up a few sizes. Pre-pregnancy: 34A At 14 weeks along: 38B!! Holy crap!! So naturally bigger chest = fewer shirts I can wear. Not to mention, I've already spent nearly $60 just on new bras, and I have a feeling that number will increase again in a month or so.
I can only button 1 pair of jeans, but even those I haven't worn in a few days, so that could even be iffy. I've done safety-pin extensions on my dress pants (for work), and ponytail holder extensions on some of my jeans. But even with that, I have 2 pairs of dress pants and 2 pairs of jeans. Sweat pants are my friends...just too bad I can't wear them in the office!!
So naturally, I'd try to find some maternity stuff right? Yeah... For those who haven't had the "privilege" of looking at maternity clothes, you are lucky! Just a single pair of jeans will run you $40+ brand new. Shirts are usually $20+. Even for non-pregnant me, I wouldn't pay $40+ for a pair of jeans!! I don't plan on spending more on maternity clothes that I will wear for only a few weeks/months than I do for regular clothes I can wear until they wear out!
Now insert my real dilemma - pre-pregnancy I was usually a size 1 or 3 in jeans and usually bought them with a 33" inseam. Shirts were smalls. Translate that to maternity and it puts me in XS. Now, hit the stores and try to find XS without paying an arm and leg and you're screwed!!
I'm so over shopping. I just want summer to be here so I can justify constantly wearing basketball shorts and tank tops (as soon as I can find some that cover the chest and the belly). I thought pregnancy was supposed to be a fun and enjoyable time of our lives, but trying to dress this new body is causing more headaches than anything!!
Monday, April 18, 2011
A little over 3 1/2 months ago...
DH and I started our IVF journey. While we were so excited, it was also a whirlwind time! The cycle went by so fast, and before we knew it, we were back home waiting for our test results. Almost everyone who has been through IVF always posts pictures of all the meds and supplies they receive pre-IVF treatments, but no one ever really shows just how much (or how little) they go through one their cycle is done. Here's what I went through:
That pictures includes everything I used/took from the BCPs at the very beginning to the suppositories and estrace I took up til 10 weeks. Holy cow!!
Aside from that, everyone knows about our twins. Well, if they don't, they're slowly finding out through the grapevine. It's so exciting to be able to share our joy with our friends and family.
We had our first "official" OB appointment about 3 weeks ago and it was horrendous. The lady we saw (she was a nurse practitioner) was very cold and rude. Literally, she did a physical exam and nothing else. She didn't bother even trying to hear the heartbeats because we were "too early" (at 11 weeks mind you). She wouldn't do an ultrasound that day despite the fact that it had been a few days short of a month since our last ultrasound, but instead made us schedule another appointment just for the ultrasound check-up. When I asked her questions regarding the twin pregnancy, she gave me worse answers than what I could have found online. I asked her what my expected weight gain should be, and she replied with "Well, what do you think you should gain?" That's a great answer from a medical professional. Long story short, I won't be seeing her again. We both felt like she really didn't care about us or our babies, and I don't need any extra stress during this pregnancy.
The wedding drama continues with my sister. My mother and I both (and now I recently learned my brother as well) almost feel like she's just inviting us because she feels obligated to. My sis and her fiance (I'll call them J & L for short) asked my brother to be an usher (yeah..family member!!), and my sister already has a back-up bridesmaid in case I can't make it. The funny thing is is that she hasn't filled me in on any wedding details. I have to ask her about things that honestly she should be telling me. I shouldn't have to weasel things out of her like what kind of dresses she wants us to wear or when rehearsal is or what time the wedding is for crying out loud. I'm so over the drama, and personally could care less at this point whether I make it back for it or not. She's bridezilla to the max, but only when it comes to our family. She's completely kosher with J's family!
That pictures includes everything I used/took from the BCPs at the very beginning to the suppositories and estrace I took up til 10 weeks. Holy cow!!
Aside from that, everyone knows about our twins. Well, if they don't, they're slowly finding out through the grapevine. It's so exciting to be able to share our joy with our friends and family.
We had our first "official" OB appointment about 3 weeks ago and it was horrendous. The lady we saw (she was a nurse practitioner) was very cold and rude. Literally, she did a physical exam and nothing else. She didn't bother even trying to hear the heartbeats because we were "too early" (at 11 weeks mind you). She wouldn't do an ultrasound that day despite the fact that it had been a few days short of a month since our last ultrasound, but instead made us schedule another appointment just for the ultrasound check-up. When I asked her questions regarding the twin pregnancy, she gave me worse answers than what I could have found online. I asked her what my expected weight gain should be, and she replied with "Well, what do you think you should gain?" That's a great answer from a medical professional. Long story short, I won't be seeing her again. We both felt like she really didn't care about us or our babies, and I don't need any extra stress during this pregnancy.
The wedding drama continues with my sister. My mother and I both (and now I recently learned my brother as well) almost feel like she's just inviting us because she feels obligated to. My sis and her fiance (I'll call them J & L for short) asked my brother to be an usher (yeah..family member!!), and my sister already has a back-up bridesmaid in case I can't make it. The funny thing is is that she hasn't filled me in on any wedding details. I have to ask her about things that honestly she should be telling me. I shouldn't have to weasel things out of her like what kind of dresses she wants us to wear or when rehearsal is or what time the wedding is for crying out loud. I'm so over the drama, and personally could care less at this point whether I make it back for it or not. She's bridezilla to the max, but only when it comes to our family. She's completely kosher with J's family!
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