Happy Mother's Day...to all my fellow moms-to-be! Some bargains (only good for today)

I remember this day last year like it was just yesterday...

On one hand, I was happy that my Mom was a few-second phone call away, hear her voice and tell her with my own "Happy Mother's Day." Our relationship took some years to get to where it is today and we still have our occasional rocky moments. A day like today lets me set these memories aside, be thankful, and focus on the "good stuff." On the other hand, I was grieving my own loss. I had cycled in Prague in March, but lost the pregnancy. In summary, it was a bittersweet day where I was still wondering if I'd ever become a Mom.

Today, I am clearly in a very different place. Words don't seem to be enough to express how thankful I am that this pregnancy seems to be sticking so far. At the same time, there is still a part of me that sympathizes and grieves for all the women out there who are still going through the journey and have not yet found your answer. I understand how painful and difficult a day like today can be. Know that I am thinking of all of you and that I wish with all my heart that one day you get to sit where I am today (or already be holding your child in your arms).

Last  night, my dog woke up coughing in the middle of the night and I could not fall back to sleep, so I started doing some Internet surfing. The mostonline.org website led me to Ellen DeGeneres site, which, in turn led me to make two wonderful online purchases:

1. The Expecting 411 / Baby 411 / Toddler 411 Book Combo - These books are written by a couple right up the road from me in Boulder, Colorado. You might be familiar with their "Baby Bargains" series. If you enter "ELLEN" at checkout, you get 40% off the series and free shipping.


2. The GoGagaBaby diaper bag. This bag was designed with moms in-mind. Everything you need to reach (bottles, phone, diapers, etc.) is accessible with one hand and the strap is sling-style so the weight is distributed across your back and shoulders. It is made with durable ballistic nylon and comes in several colors. I can already tell I am going to LOVE this purchase - plus, I love supporting a small business. Again, if you enter "ELLEN" in the coupon code box, you get 40% off.

As far as my pregnancy, I am now in my 11th week. I can only guess things are going well. I can definitely tell that my stomach is starting to bulge and my abdomen feels hard. The "morning" sickness still comes and goes - not bad enough that I think I need a prescription. I have an u/s on Tuesday with my OB (so not the most modern equipment, but it will be good enough). They put a referral into the peri, but since I am now having twins, that group won't see me until I am into my 2nd trimester - so I think I have a few more weeks. My E2 and P4 levels were holding steady in the 500's and low 40's respectively, so I am now down to 1cc PIO shot every other night. Go back on Wednesday and hope that I'll be completely off PIO. Something tells me CCRM graduation day is coming soon.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!