Valentine's Day

As the week comes to an end I am definitely feeling a bit relieved. I work full time Wednesday-Sunday and it can be a very demanding schedule.

I also volunteer at my daughters school on Tuesdays and try to get as much house work done on Mondays while she is at school.

Add the holiday into the mix and this week has been pure chaos. I have been known to be a procrastinator. All through high school I waited until the last day to do all my home work assignments and spent sleepless nights finishing projects.

For Valentines day I wanted to do something that my daughter could help put together. She loves to be involved especially when its gifts for her friends. So we hit up the dollar store last night(hence the procrastination comment LOL) and got all her goodies for her party this morning (lucky girl has a 4 day weekend).

I bought these really cute bags for her to fill

12 bags for a $1

 We got some V-day cards and of course I couldn't just grab the unisex ones. I got Frozen for the girls and Iron Man 3 for the boys.

Loved the pencils and stickers that were included with the cards.

So it didn't hit me until we got home and were putting these together that I realized there are a lot more girls than boys...so some of her friends might be a little mad when they open their valentines tomorrow. LOL

Also to my dismay the Frozen cards were extremely cheap but I had to work with what I had...I didnt tear the borders on the cards because I kept ripping them so I instead just left them as is and stuck the pencils in through the slots.

We filled the baggies with play dough, a sucker, and a chocolate. I tried to avoid putting to much candy in the baggies although I can't get rid of it altogether.

 

It was also a pretty cheap route to go...under $25 bucks for all 31 students in her class. Cant wait to hear how it goes tomorrow.

As we were putting the baggies together I couldn't help but flash back to when I didn't have a daughter and Valentine's day was all about me. What was my boyfriend going to get me and where we would go to dinner. Now as a mommy I can say there is nothing that could make my day more special than the look on my munchkins face when she wakes up to her surprise. We love buying heart shaped balloons and setting up all her surprises throughout the house. It's definitely a lot more fun and memorable when you know that your putting a smile on other people's faces and it no longer is all about you!!





Lupron shots...one week down!!

So I went in for my baseline ultrasound and injection training on the 23rd. They gave me the go ahead to begin Lupron on the 25th. It has been exactly one week of shots and so far so good.

 

 

The needles are relatively small and it feels like a small pinch. I read about all of the side effects that you can have while on Lupron and was a little freaked out about the long list. However of all the side effects I have only experienced hot flashes and minor headaches. The hot flashes are bearable considering its January but in Southern California especially in the Inland Empire we don't have much of a winter. Thank goodness it has cooled down these last two days because I have been burning up.

 

I finally received my lovely calendar which states that we have a tentative transfer date scheduled for March 7th. Unfortunately it happens to be the exact same day one of my best friends is getting married. I spoke with the IVF clinic and they said that they will know by the last week of February exactly when the transfer will be. I am crossing my fingers it will be on the 8th so that I am able to go celebrate this very special occasion with friends.

 

 

So I keep looking over my calendar to make sure I am doing exactly what I was asked to do. I have to constantly remind myself to slow down and not feel overwhelmed.

 

I am supposed to start delestrogen on the 13th of this month and I am looking into the possible side effects. Anyone have any severe reactions to the medication? I always want to be prepared and at least have an idea of what to expect.

 

I am so excited to say that my IPs will be able to make it to the transfer and that we will get to bond with them during that time. I know they are so excited and I seriously cant wait to meet them in person. I feel like March will be here in no time and I am trying to slow down and enjoy as much of my daily life as possible.

 

On that note is it too early to decorate for Valentine's Day? My BF thinks I am crazy but I believe in making a big deal even out of the most ridiculous holidays(including Valentines and St Patrick's Day). I want my daughter to always have a good time and we sure do love our crafts.



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 Sorry for all the random thoughts...just had a lot on my mind! Hope you all enjoyed and until next time!!!