Feeling blah, starting prenatals, and planning

I'm not feeling great today and I didn't take a prenatal last night. It feels a little like cramps, but different and more persistent. What on earth is this body trying to say? I did take the first prenatal tonight however, so we'll see if I feel bad tomorrow too. If so, I can blame it on whatever my issue was today and not the prenatal so I don't get a mental issue with the prenatals.

My copy of What to Expect when you're Expecting arrived today too, so I have something to read since it covers some of the preliminary things you should consider and do.

I also discovered last night that Cryogenics Lab, which was bought by Fairfax Cryobank, lets you see photos etc for free! So, that's kind of cool, I can "shop" there and put off purchasing access for a little while longer. I know already I need to get on the obgyn's calendar and I need to hit the dentist, so I've got some things to get out of the way in the near term.

Another apprehension

Sunday nights I refill my daily pill holder. This week, now that a cycle is over, will start me on prenatal vitamins on Tuesday. I'm a bit nervous about them as I've heard people complain about nightmares and other odd things occurring after they started prenatals. I guess time will tell.

Planning around a vacation?

Ok, they say if you wait until everything is perfect to have a kid you'll never do it, but... but...

There are some factors at play here. While I was away at my sister's over Christmas we realized that my sister was 18 when I was born and I was 18 when my niece was born. Well, guess who turns 18 next February? C'mon, how cool would it be for my plans to play out that she's 18 at the time?

The complication comes from the desire to go on this one awesome cruise. I've been planning on canceling my Alaska cruise that was slated for this August. That was originally a barrier as you cannot be more than 6 months prego when you cruise w/ RC. So, I could have easily started right about now trying to get prego, but would want to wail til May-ish to align w/ my niece's 18th birthday. With that cruise coming off the plate I am seriously desiring one that is in Sept 2012. Now, the kids daycare on board is for at least 6 month olds. Following me?

So, when are good times to manually do the deed?
To happen when niecey-poo is 18: May 1, 2011 - April 15, 2012
To not be past 6 mths prego or under 6 months post for the Sept 2012 cruise:
before June 1, 2011 or after April 1, 2012

That gives me one try in May if I want to do it this year. No pressure to decide, is it? *bites lip*

Day three - indeed?

Well, it's two days prior to when the website suggests I should be ovulating, but I do believe this morning's test was positive. Of course, I'm the first person to laugh at someone who can't read a simple test like this, so I should just say "yes" I ovulated. Next question is how many days will it register as such?

One girl, one cup... and way less gross.

So I peed in my first of God knows how many cups today. I've been tracking my periods with MyMonthlyCycles.com and they said anywhere from today to Wednesday with Tuesday being the most likely. So pee, a cup, and a stick will be my friends for a few days. Admittedly, it's a bit interesting.

Last weekend

So this is the last weekend without tests and whatnot. I just thought of that, so I figured I'd mention it. Next weekend I'll start using the ovulation tests to make sure that is taking place.

After my next period I figure I will start the prenatals (since they finally arrived). Let me tell you, they look rather large and smell like a pill for the dogs.

I was going to order the "What to expect when you're expecting" book (seems like the status quo for reading, but I can't find the overstock gift card I KNOW is around here somewhere.

Ultrasound - not how I ever imagined it

Headed in once again this morning, today for an ultrasound. Now, if you're like me you're imagining the one you see on TV. Well, if I had read the paperwork they gave me before I was waiting for my appointment I would have known I was instead getting a transvaginal sonography. Yep, it's what it sounds like. At least it wasn't as uncomfortable as a normal yearly exam.

I also got to talk to the nurse and got my test results from last week back. All looked good yadda yadda, and most importantly to ME is that I now know my blood type, which is A+. They didn't say if I was Rh- or Rh+, but I'm betting + since that is the norm. At least I have one more factor by which to shop donors with.