I absolutely hate Clomid. The dizziness started Monday. Tuesday, I started getting night sweats. I’d wake up in the middle of the night and feel like I was on fire. I feel THAT hot. Yesterday after lunch, I was dizzy, had a headache that I didn’t get rid of till THIS morning, sick to my … Continue reading »
Posted in April 2012 …
An Update
Well, my birthday was very nice. I stayed in my jammies all day, and I cooked all day. It was very relaxing. I assembled my cake, baked chocolate chip cookies, and made stuffed mushrooms, spaghetti, and garlic bread for dinner. It was delicious! Over the past couple of days I’ve been sanding the antique high … Continue reading »
Don’t Ignore People with Infertility
I’m just like you. I feel like new. I’m married to the man of my dreams, But I can’t get pregnant it seems. I see new mommies, daddies, and kiddies walking in the sun, And I feel like there is a weight on my heart that weighs a ton. I hear children’s laughter filling the … Continue reading »
National Infertility Awareness Week, April 22-28, 2012
I wanted to do my part and support National Infertility Awareness Week. Their theme is Don’t Ignore… so I thought I would write a poem. I’m going to post it in a new post right after this. Just keep in mind that I have NEVER written a poem before, and it took me almost 2 … Continue reading »
Limoncello Cake Recipe
I promised ya’ll this recipe a few days ago. I hope ya’ll like it. It’s SO good! – The Infertile Housewife Limoncello Cake Recipe Recipe from I Breathe… I’m Hungry Cake 2 STICKS OF BUTTER 2 CUPS OF SUGAR 2 CUPS OF ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR 4 EGGS ½ t SALT ½ t BAKING POWDER … Continue reading »
Weekend Update
Hope ya’ll had a great weekend! Ours was pretty good and relaxing too. On Friday, I cut my sage and started drying it. I know… how very Martha Stewart of me. We also had a barbeque that night. On Saturday, I finally started. YES! I was excited to start taking my Clomid on Sunday. Truck … Continue reading »
Test Results
I called the nurse. My hormone levels are fine, and I have ovulated. The mystery continues… – The Infertile Housewife
Clomid, Limoncello, and Hair Extensions – Yes, Please!!
First of all, thank ya’ll so much for the well wishes yesterday. It meant a lot and was definitely encouraging. Thank you. I got up at 6:30 yesterday morning. I wanted to make sure I had plenty of time to shower, do my makeup, do my hair, and still have time for coffee… Yes, that’s … Continue reading »
Today is the Day
Today is the day that we finally kick off our journey… Finally going to the RE this morning. As I type this, Truck Driver Burt is right behind me, looking over my shoulder and telling me that I’m hoarding hair dye… Guess I’ll keep this short since he can be so distracting. Say a prayer … Continue reading »
The Freezer
Every year my parents have several calves slaughtered to use for our own beef. It normally lasts us a year. Well, it’s that time of the year again, and our beef is being delivered sometime today. That means that I had to defrost our big freezer last night. The only thing I had in our … Continue reading »
I Weep for the Future
I’m embarrassed all of these people are from my generation… How does this kind of ignorance even happen? – The Infertile Housewife
Weekend Update
Saturday, Truck Driver Burt, my parents, and I went to a birthday party for our ranch hand. He was 72 years old. It was really nice to see his wife and meet his extended family. The food… A-MAZING. Later that night, we went to a friend’s house and had a big get together. I even … Continue reading »