Lucky 7

So I got to thinking.  7.  Seven is Justin's lucky number.  He was born on July 7th (7/7), we were married on July 7th, 2007 (7/7/07 - I know, what was I thinking) AND we found out we were expecting on the 7th!!  I think that's pretty cool!
I am still shocked and amazed that at times, I already feel different! Especially my appetite.  I have no time for sweets!...which is not good considering that includes my strawberries, blueberries, apples and sadly my peanut butter :( hopefully that will come back soon!  I also came home thinking I was going to the park for a walk and I fell asleep for an hour! That is unheard of!  I never nap.  It felt so good!  I never believed when people said they had symptoms this early - I guess you have to see for yourself!
For dinner we had chicken melts.  I don't know if that is the official name, but that's what I'm going with!  We had these all the time growing up.  They are easy peasy!  All you do is make chicken salad (mine is just chicken and light mayo) put it on an english muffin, top with pineapple and slice of cheese.  Broil til cheese melts!

These were minus pineapple b/c J doesn't like pineapple.  It is also good topped with toasted almonds!

I was glad when mom called after dinner to meet her at the gym.  It felt good to walk.  While I was walking I remembered I told our Principal I would make his favorite cake so I quickly hit up the teet (Harris Teeter) for the essentials.  I am currently waiting on the Weight Watchers Triple Chocolate Bundt cake to finish cooking and cool so I can hit the sack!

Oh, and I have to share what was on my door step yesterday when I came home from work.

there was pretty tissue paper in it and it was filled with all kinds of goodies

cupcakes in a mug book (yay!), gift card for a massage(in a couple months) or a facial, note pads and fun baby stuff!!  Oh..and can't forget the Hoops and YoYo card!

Thanks Brooke!  Love you!

It's a great day at the Fredrick house!

YAY!! I can't tell you how excited I am!!  I went in for blood work this morning and anxiously waited til 3:15 for the call!  I was so nervous I felt sick.  The nurse asked if I was ready to hear and I said no!...she said I was definitely pregnant and had great levels! I started crying.  I immediately called Justin and since I was crying he thought it was negative.  I am still in shock.  It is still very early (I think 5 1/2 or 6 weeks) so we aren't telling everyone.  Our family and close friends new what we were doing so if they ask, we will tell!  I am not good with secrets or surprises...especially this!  Mom is already emailing me name suggestions and looking at baby furniture (she is the youth gallery manager at Furnitureland South)!!!  Today is Justin's dad's bday so we'll call them tonight.  Justin wanted to wait til July and I told him he was crazy! ha!
I am, however, trying to be realistic since it is so early.  I go back next Monday for more blood work and will have my first u/s in three weeks!!!
Thanks so much for the prayers and well wishes!  It means more to me than you will ever know!

Kate plus 8

Are you watching Kate plus 8 tonight?  I still haven't decided how I feel about them (Kate and Jon).  Those kids, however, are the cutest!  I can't imagine their life and always wander what it's like when cameras aren't rolling.  Sometimes I feel bad for Cara and Maddy.  I think they have a really hard time having sextuplet brothers and sisters.  You can tell by their attitude.  This episode shows them with at-ti-tude!

So tomorrow is Monday....the day we have been waiting for!  I can't explain how nervous and anxious I am.  I don't think I would be as worried if I haven't been having cramps.  I know they said it was normal, but I think it was normal for cramps the first couple days after the transfer..not now. 
We'll see. OMG OMG OMG!!!!

Fun in the Sun

Today was a beautiful day!  Blue sky, few clouds and lots of sun makes me a happy girl! The pool was calling my name so off I went.  It was HOT and I loved every single minute of it!

I enjoyed people watching, reading my book, and checking out the latest trends in People's Style Watch.

I basically decided I need want a white watch.  If People says it's cool, then it must be!

After a very hot two hours it was time to get ready for Jenilee's jewelry party!  We had so much fun and I bought the cutest necklace.  I can't wait to get it!!  Of course I forgot my camera so I'll have to steal Jenilee's when she post.  

Justin came back early from his golf trip and treated me to dinner at Basil's.  This place is so good!

We started with a flatbread app and I had an ostrich burger with a side of risotto for dinner!  I love trying new things and this was definitely a good choice.

This did not disappoint although I probably wouldn't have this combo again.  It was very heavy. 

Looking forward to another fun day at the pool tomorrow! then only one more day til we find out!!!  I am so ready :) for good news only!

Is it Monday yet?

I have never looked forward to a Monday until now.  I am having a hard time being patient for the result of the test.  Justin is out of town :( so I am bored.  I went to a business meeting that I have not been to in a while.  It was nice to be refreshed and get a little motivation!
I am still having a hard time finding something I am interested in eating.  I did not even have breakfast this morning! Crazy! A banana came with me to work so I had that mid morning.  I wasn't hungry at dinner time so I just went to my meeting.  Came home around 8:30 hungry.  Made a comfort meal...whole wheat waffles with butter and sugar free syrup and a fried egg.
Blog is being stupid and won't let me type below the damn waffle! Happy Friday and hurry up Monday!

Still have a boring palette - which is very weird for me.  I usually have no problem deciding what to eat or want to much.  After a few bites, it's still like eh!
Thought I would bring back the grits to see if that helped

grits with a scrambled egg and one piece of bacon

This did nothing for me. Running late for work what's new so grabbed a frozen lean cuisine of baked ziti with a side of green beans.  Dinner I picked up some pork chops and heath bar cookies at The Fresh Market.  This was paired with mash potatoes and spinach.

 i mixed in some edamame beans

I ended up giving most of the meat to Justin. 

Went to Barnes and Nobles tonight to get a birthday present for my FIL.  I love walking around that store...the smell of new books..ahhhh.!!!!  Then went to Halmark in search of the perfect card.  Found it!

Have you ever seen the Hoops and YoYo cards? OMG! They are hilarious!!! Can't forget to mail tomorrow!

Two more days til the weekend!!!!!!! yipeee!

no more stress....

I think! ha!  This weekend I had some cramping that reminded me of starting my period.  I started stressing and immediately getting sad and scared.  To ease some of my crazy thoughts, I emailed my nurse and asked if it was normal to be cramping and asked where am I in my cycle?  With the retrieval and transfer, I have no idea when I would even start.  She assured me I would not start before I go in for blood work (mainly bc of all the meds I still have to take) and that it is very normal to have cramps.  Ahhhh.... I can breathe! 
This afternoon I got a call from Dr. W (embryologist) and he told us we had two more eggs that made it to blasocyst stage so we now have a total of 4 eggs that will be frozen! yay!  When he asked how I was feeling, I told him about the cramping (you can't have to many assurances! (is that even a word?)  ) and he said that most women do feel cramping and that many times cramping occurs during implantation!!!  I feel so relieved after talking to the two of them today :)

I had a Junior League Committee meeting tonight.  This year my placement is Membership, where I will serve as a Membership Adviser!  I felt so honored to be picked!  I am also nervous and don't want to let anyone down.  I am a very outgoing person, but when it comes to Leader positions, I get very insecure that I won't do something right and don't like to speak up in fear it will be stupid or the wrong timing.  I am hoping I will grow confidence this year!  We have a great group and I look forward to meeting the upcoming provisionals!! 

Don't feel like uploading pics tonight...pretty boring day!  Must go attend to the hubs..he took something with Ibuprofen (which he is allergic to) and is starting to break out in hives! Oh MY!  He got mad when I wanted to stare at him and I told him I need to survey him in case I had to call the Dr!!  haha!  It's not too bad, I have seen worse on him...nothing a little benadryl can't fix!