Sunday, April 14, 2013

POAS Makes Me Wanna Shop

I think I've mentioned this before, but I am not a fan of at home pregnancy testing. Let me backtrack first and just say that in my last post, I was worrying my pretty little head about urgency to "test out the trigger" for no reason whatsoever. Why? Because I have now taken HPT's Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (today) and not a hint of a second line. I think we can safely conclude the trigger is out without a doubt! No ambiguous results to ponder. Silly me for thinking I might get a positive.

Even though I actually wanted to see a -HPT before seeing a +HPT, to ensure it wasn't false due to fertility meds containing hCG, I had forgotten how intensely demoralizing it is to see those negative tests appear, even if you are somewhat expecting them.  I probably shouldn't leave all the negative tests lined up on my bathtub either, clearly visible every time I walk by, but it's just a habit when testing with Wondfo's. You never know if you might need to compare the shade of the current test with the one you took the day before with a magnifying glass, just to be sure there aren't any microscopic lines appearing. Oh, don't act like I'm the only one who does this. You POAS-aholics know exactly what I'm talkin about!

This shirt made me laugh :)

Peeing-On-A-Stick can be a major undertaking if you want to get really serious about it. I mean there are complete websites with everything you could ever want to know about POAS. I don't get too crazy with it. At least I can say I never test more than once per day. I realize there is still time for a + to appear. I am 6dp5dt today, and my blood test is not for 3 more days. I guess I was just hoping I would get lucky and see something early. Hubby leaves tonight for an international biz trip to the land of chocolate and cheese (Switzerland), and I was halfway hoping we'd have something to celebrate before he left. He feels bad for leaving during the week we will find out, but it's really fine with me. I will actually appreciate a few hours alone if I need to have a nervous breakdown on Wednesday. Still hoping and praying there will be no need for pity parties around here of course and am still doing my best to stay positive. It's still early. It's still early. It's still early. Just breathe.

Oh, I could just shop as a distraction you say? Well, don't mind if I do! Friday afternoon it was GORGEOUS, 75 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Hubby and I did a little outdoor mall shopping at one of our favorite little spots to wander here in Austin @ The Domain. We grabbed a bite to eat at BlackFinn Ameripub and I made out pretty well considering I wasn't looking for anything to buy. I decided I am going to live in maxi dresses and sun dresses this summer. Check out my finds...

My splurge- $79 @ Macy's. I love INC brand!

                         I made up for my little splurge by saving $$ bigtime on everything else...

Only $16.99 @ Ross. Que cheesy commerical, "I got it at Ross!"
This orange color is my favorite. Going to paint the nails to match.
 $5.99 @ Ross. Seriously? Is that even possible?
Lounge around, or could belt it and accessorize for going out.


Comfy lacey eyelet white dress for summer! $24.99 @ H&M

There is almost nothing better than finding fun new threads and getting a good deal at the same time.  Just the little distraction I needed.  Hubby played golf with his golf buddies yesterday, and I chilled at home doing domestic stuff that I had opted out of during my rest period last week. Last night, we finished out Season 1 of  "Hell on Wheels," an AMC Western series that is playing on Netflix. Pretty well done and not too violent actually. I like it!  Yardwork this morning and we'll be glued to the TV watching the Master's tournament this afternoon, waiting to see if Tiger Woods will put out the win.

A little worried I am going to run out of distractions once my husband leaves, and I'm honestly not looking forward to testing tomorrow morning. This is the hardest waiting period of my life EVER.

C'mon positive test! I need you now more than ever! I have faith you will still make an appearance!

31 comments:

  1. Cute dresses! I love the white one. It's my fave. I wish you lived closer so I could distract you when hubby is gone. Stop peeing on sticks lady. LOL. Easy for me to say...I'll probably be the same way. :)

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    1. Thank you. I wish you lived closer too! I totally would not be POAS if I didn't need to start Lovenox as soon as possible if pregnant..the earlier the better in my Type A mind. Plus, now I've already started, so no stopping me now! haha!

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  2. Let's go BFP!! And sticky baby dust! I love that white H&M dress so much I may have to copy cat you and get one for me! It would look adorable with a jean jacket and some cowboy boots!

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    1. You read my mind! I hadn't thought of the jean jacket, but was thinking cowboy boots or wedge sandals, a belt and some drop earrings and bracelet of some sort. Can you believe I live in Texas and own neither cowboy boots or a jean jacket?? I may have to get some just for this outfit now! I seriously need a tan before I wear this too.

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  3. Okay, so can you explain why you could get a negative? I have heard from other IVF friends saying the same thing.
    I love your purchases! Good deals are awesome!

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    1. Well, you'd get a negative if you were NOT pregnant. I think what you are meaning to ask is how would you get a positive result falsely? Is that what you meant to ask?

      That can happen if you take a trigger shot (which contains the pregnancy hormone hCG), like Ovidrel. If you use those types of medications, you can get false pregnancy results until the medicine metabolizes out of your system. Once your tests turn negative though, you can safely say the trigger is out of your system...any tests following that which show a + would be considered the real deal at that point.

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  4. I totally love maxi dresses! Those first two are my fave... they're just so flattering and easy to wear, and so great in hot weather. So wait, what day are you on now? Hoping for a positive on Monday, but definitely don't get dismayed by negatives at such an early stage in the game...

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    1. 6dp5dt today. Still holding out hope!

      Yeah, the maxi are sooo comfy and pregnancy friendly should that occur. One at the top from Macy's doesn't even require a bra, because it's lined. Double score!

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  5. Praying, praying, praying for a positive!! Glad you've kep yourself busy with shopping... That's always the best :)

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  6. I am praying and rooting for you like crazy over here!!!!!!!!

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  7. Sending lots of prayers!! The POAS game really can drive you mad=/
    Love those dresses...esp the one from Macy's...adorable :)

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  8. I know all about labeling, saving, and lining up those wondfo's. praying so hard you wake up to a nice faint line soon! The dresses are way cute! Love the one from Macy's! I am thinking of you and praying so hard this week!!!

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  9. Love the dresses, especially the white lace one! I hate seeing a negative HPT! It psyches me out. Praying for your BFP!

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  10. I'm a POAS-aholic.

    Love your dresses! Nothing like a little retail therapy.

    Fingers crossed for you!

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  11. I have everything crossed for you!!!!!!!
    Great shopping you did there!
    I'm also jealous that your hubby gets to travel to my home country ;-) I miss my cheese an my chocolate ;-)

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  12. Love the white dress! Nothing like retail therapy to lift up the mood! Good on scoring on some great deals! My eyes always goes to the expensive stuff and then I have to deal with buyers remorse, lol
    And don't you worry, that BFP is going to show up VERY soon!

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  13. Wow, I love the dresses! All of them, but especially the orange maxi dress. Maxi dresses are my new favorite item of clothing (although the name does make me think of maxi pads).

    Good luck this week. I hope you are calling your husband to celebrate.

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  14. So cute! I can't believe you got that purple dress for $6. Hoping for a BFP when you test this morning! Regular TWWs are terrible, I can only imagine they are even worse after IVF. C'mon little embies, snuggle in and start makin' that HCG!

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  15. Bargain shopping is always the best. You just have to have great patience to find great deals. Still crossing my fingers that you can call DH crying with tears of joy.

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  16. Fingers crossed. Only a few more days.

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  17. I keep a little dixie cup dispenser on the back of my toilet. What's that say?! :)

    LOVE the finds. Super cute dresses. I live in dresses and skirts in the summer. I'll be hoping and praying for you this week. Lets shoot for you and hubby celebrating cheese, chocolate AND a baby when he comes home!!!

    Thanks for your sweet comments (as always), I've settled down quite a bit. I think all the delays have just been getting to me a bit. Ugh.

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  18. Love all your summer finds! The coral maxi is my favorite! I am obsessed with that color right now!!! Hoping that those little embies are getting mighty comfy in there and will start turning that stick pink for you! Only a couple more days now for your beta! Praying for you daily!!!

    Hugs,
    Kara

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  19. I was wondering if you had been testing. I am hoping and praying that you get your BFP! Your embryos looked great so I think you have really good chances :) Great dresses, I'm glad you've been keeping yourself occupied

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  20. I keep looking for an updated blog post from you.I think I've checked 4 times today :) KMFX

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  21. Fingers crossed for good news tomorrow!

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  22. I keep checking in on you too. Hoping and praying SO HARD for good news tomorrow!

    Hugs,
    Kara

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  23. Stalking like crazy all day today!!

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  24. I hope all is well -- keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you.

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  25. I hope everything is well, I have been stalking too :) You're in my prayers!

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