Happy ICLW everyone! Here's a quick recap of our TTC journey: I've been diagnosed with PCOS. We've done three clomid cycles, and I got three giant cysts on my last clomid cycle. We've started femera, and I seem to be doing better (no mood swings, no cysts taking over my body). The husband had an SA, and it was inconclusive, so we're going in for another on this week.
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I don't know about everyone else, but I'm kind of freaked out by the fact that it's almost December. That means it's almost Christmas, and that means I have to start on my shopping. I was really excited about the holidays this year due to the fact that I've been employed all year. That really helps when it comes time to buy everyone presents. But now I'm facing a dilemma. Members of our family haven't been as fortunate. I spoke with my SIL last night and she doesn't want the family to exchange gifts because they can't afford to buy presents. She feels bad that she can't get us anything. I respect that, I really do, but I'm not buying presents for people because I expect things back, I'm buying them presents because I love them. So what do I do?
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Every year in my office we have a Thanksgiving dinner. It's a pot luck thing, and its fabulous! One guy brings in a turkey and cooks it in a counter top oven, and another guy cooks mashed potatoes on a camp stove in our parking garage. Last year they had a Yam-Off, and several people brought in their yams to see whose were the best. This year they are having a "Rolls of Thunder" competition. And I'd just like to inform the Interwebs that I am going to dominate that competition! I spent the day baking rolls, and they are kick ass! Yeah, I'm a nerd, but I'm pretty excited.
Also, I made some to die for snicker doodle cookies today. I'll take a picture tomorrow and post the recipe. They are the best cookies I've ever made. Ever.
A Few Comments on Current Events
4 years ago
Instead of buying gifts for each other, why not plan something fun to do that night instead of the gift opening? Like you can buy a bunch of gingerbread house kits as "gifts" for everyone and have a competition. Or drive around and look at lights or something?
ReplyDeleteHi Amber! Thanks for visiting. I hear you on Christmas shopping. I started mine online today. One thing my family did last year which was a blast was a Yankee Swap. The limit was $15 and everyone had a great time.
ReplyDeleteStopping by for ICLW! I've had my own experiences with Clomid and so far it hasn't been good. I hope the Femera works for you. As far as the Christmas dilemma goes, how about baking something for your family? I have done that for the past few years for family and friends and it seems to go over well.
ReplyDeleteHello! I'm not participating in ICLW (forgot) but wanted to say hi anyway. I'm on my second clomid cycle and also have PCOS. Good luck.
ReplyDeletePS I love Harry Potter too : )
Good luck with the roll competition, and with your femara cycle.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to following you (and to your snicker doodle cookie recipe).
Also love Harry Potter ;)