Struggling...

After we had Patrick my biggest regret was that we didn't get a stroller that converted to a double. I fretted over it and was convinced I had made a huge mistake...Having more than one child has always been in the plans for us. To be honest I have always imagined myself with at least four, a house full of noise, messes and tons of kids. So when Patrick's first birthday rolled around I was anxious to start trying for another, Chris on the other hand saw no reason to rush. My brother and my best friend were getting married in the fall and we had booked a trip to Disney, lets wait we said, it had been so easy to conceive Patrick it would surely not be hard the next time around. So we waited and in the Fall we started trying, now a year and a half months we are still trying. I know in the world of infertility this is no time but to say I am devastated is an understatement.

So when we hit the 8 month mark I knew something was wrong. We meet with an amazing Reproductive Endocrinologist. After loads of testing we discovered my thyroid levels were off probably from my pregnancy with Patrick. I was put on medication and we scheduled our first IUI. We were hopeful and happy to have a path and direction. Unfortunately the first did not work.

So that brings us to today. We had our second IUI on Sunday, this cycle included a much more aggressive treatment with injectables and fermera. At the end we had two beautiful follicles and husbands numbers were great. We are super hopeful this is it and we will have happy news in two weeks!

xoxo

Katie

Five On Friday!

Hi Everyone!

I am back to join in the fun with Darci, Christina, Natasha, and April for Five on Friday!

One.

It's October and to be expected our calendar is filled to the brim with Fall festivities. From Hay Rides to Halloween Parties and everything in between! I'll be filling you in on our adventures in the coming weeks!

Two.

My new business venture with Younique is off and running, and more successful than I ever could have dreamed! I am so proud to be apart of this amazing company! Our products are the most high quality and best looking cosmetics I have ever used and I am so happy to be able to share them with my family and friends! To add to it being able to contribute to our family fiances has been an amazing gift after being a SAHM for the past two years! If you haven't heard of us take a minute and check out my personal shop! www.lashladykatie.com If you haven't tried our famous 3D Fiber Mascara you are missing out!!!!

And if you are from Connecticut and see me don't hesitate to honk, I am so proud to be the "Lash Lady" And yes my husband now refuses to drive my car!

Three.

The Fall decor is officially up in the house! Looking for a few more Halloween touches but so far I am loving everything!

Four.

Patrick's Big Boy Room transformation is almost complete! As soon as I finish his gallery wall and hang some shelving I will be doing a complete reveal! Looking back I didn't anticipate how difficult it would be moving while Patrick transitioned from a nursery to a big boy room, but almost a year later I have finally got his room figured out and now its time to work on his play area/reading nook!

In the mean time I'll share a few of my favorite touches from the room...

During all this we also transitioned him from the crib to the twin bed! He is doing great and so proud of himself! I still can't get over how big he is getting!

Five.

Lastly, I am so thrilled to be helping throw my closest childhood friend her baby shower. She is expecting a baby boy in February and her invitations just went out! I am in love with them (I mean who doesn't love Chevron and Elephants?!?!) It is so much fun planning fun games and surprises for the shower Thanksgiving weekend!

Happy Friday!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

xoxo

Katie