Here We Go Again

Burk & I were talking last night & we have decided that we will pretty much mentally high five anyone in the face that admits that they either got pregnant on accident or nailed it on the first try haha! Maybe then they won't be so quick to spout off their rather uneventful accomplishments. Clearly, right now I can not envy those who didn't have to work for it!!! In my mind, they are like freaks of nature defying the laws of science & everything else for that matter. Ok, I am done & I am only joking!! Anyone who has "tried" knows this is not easy & it's exhausting back breaking labor. I woke up this morning feeling a little broken by our attempts. And I realize it's only going to get better (or worse, depending on how you want to look it) from here. But I do feel much more confident about our attempts this month versus last.

I have exchanged the basic how to's with so many people & so thankful to have so many of you rooting for us. But it's easy to see how we messed up last month. Bottom line is we started too early...6 days out (from ovulation) was too much for us. And by the time I was ovulating, we were both so exhausted that we just couldn't make it happen. My advice, don't start more than 72 hrs prior to ovulation. It's just not necessary. Unless by chance you & your partner have some freaky amazing stamina & can perform non stop for 6 days. We were able to accomplish 72 hours prior & 48 hours prior, which means we have 2 attempts to back us up. And if we are up to it, we could have 1 more. And then all that's left is the waiting..the nail biting, I hate this more than anything, waiting. But with God anything is possible!!!

We joke constantly about how everything has to be perfectly lined up to make this work. And of the 2 of us, I will let you guess who you think is the most opinionated about all the things that have to be just right, like the room temperature must be at a certain degree & no dogs out (barking is always a distraction)...well you were wrong, it's Burk, NOT ME!!! I know, I was shocked too!!! I love him so much for wanting this so bad but he has to have everything just right. And it's sweet but funny all at the same time. That's all for now. Keep the prayers coming!!!

XOXO,
Angie