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…and I don’t often get to say that.

I actually left my house with my Sweetie and went to visit other people…that weren’t my parents. Pretty much unheard of so far this year. I mean…I went to the Talkies the other day. Did you know that films have sound now? Yeah. That’s about how often we get out. We went and hung out with a group of friends which included my nearly 4-year-old almost-nephew, Leo. And we had *way* too many fireworks and real food, including sausage that I can eat. They even had something that I could drink that was neither alcoholic nor caffeinated. Woo Hoo! (Okay, so it was mint tea. I *love* mint tea.) I got to play with Leo after his “if you want to stay up for fireworks you must have a nap now” nap. Better yet? I got to watch my Hubby play with him. They worked on a puzzle together.

I got a little choked up, actually. My sweetie is good with kids when he gets the chance.

These friends are really more like family (well, one of them is my sister-in law, actually) so spending the 4th with them was just *so* relaxing and fun. Even if the fireworks were a bit much for me. I’m not big on the loud noises. But I got to play with sparklers, which I apparently still enjoy. All in all a good time was had by everyone. (I even got to read Leo a bedtime story. He always asks me to read him stuff. This time I was more of a bribe to get him to bed.)

Oh! If I ever get copies of any of the pictures that one of the gang took, I post it here. They were *really* cool!

Just For Fun, ’cause I’m home and I have my computer back, I bring you:

Five Little Things I Enjoy:

1. Post-it Notes (Especially with pretty pictures or silly mottos)

2. Cool Soaps Made By My Dad (he makes all kinds of fun designs. Like little frogs in a pond or stars in the night sky)

3. Tiny Pooh Bears with Costumes (they’re just so cute.)

4. Flashlights, especially my sonic screwdriver shaped one (I have a flashlight addiction.)

5. My little piece of Rose Quartz (my sweetie gave it to me to inspire me in a story I was working on.)

Sorry for the lack of posting, my laptop died and I just got it back.

Well, I used the female part of the Fertell test and according to it (yes, yet another stick to pee on) I have a good supply of FSH. So…it looks like my eggs are okay. I had an ultrasound a while back, and all of the required parts are still present. Nothing snuck off while I wasn’t looking.

I’ve spent the month trying not to stress about the situation, taking my temp every morning, and generally trying to follow the advice from all of my books. I always seem to have my LH surge on day 12. It’s like clockwork. Oh, and life without Caffeine sucks. I’m told that sleeping more helps. Who’s ever heard of such a thing? Also, isn’t it one of life’s little ironies that when you could *really* use some alcohol to help you relax, you’re not supposed to have any.

If (I would argue given how long we’ve been working toward this goal…when) I discover once again that I’m not pregnant (a week from now) it’s on to the more invasive tests. Plus, I need to get my new insurance all straightened out.

Well, that’s my fertility update. Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed for me.