TTC Girl - March 2012

[Lassie1982]

Hi ladies, I didn't read before posting, wanted to say hello. We bought a puppy a bit impulsively I've had dogs before so I know whats involved. Now I'm having a little buyers remorse. I am so nervous it was the wrong decision. Our lives are so hectic already, I'm freaked out a little..the expense, time, stress etc.. Its a boxer and she's so cute 13 weeks, kids are so excited. Its a SHE and how ridiculolus my thoughts are: I'm thinking I've been praying for a girl, this isn't what I meant!! Will I not get a girl now (SO SO SILLY I KNOW, can't believe I even think like this, so illogical) She was born on my grandmothers birthday I got caught up in the moment! The grandma I pray to after every attempt to send me a baby girl. I hope this wasn't a mistake. Dh was thinking if I was preg this would give us 9months to adjust, and train or it would be years from now before we got a puppy. AHHHHHHH I feel so worried.

Hey H&G!!

A puppy is always going to be tricky for the first couple of months, but once she has grown a bit, and has settled down you will not be able to imagine how you lived your life without her! Especially a boxer!!! CLose friends of our had one and that dog was THE most loving animal i have ever known in my entire life (except for our 2 Rough Collies).
They shower you with unconditional love, listen without judging you, keep you company without wanting anything in return, and have this inexplicable ability to bring you joy...some breeds are better at this then others - and boxers are WELL up there!
We got 2 rough collies (think Lassie) when i was going through a very difficult circumstance in life, so they were certainly an impulse purchase, which after my situation improved, i did somewhat regret. But honestly I would not be without them - no way! My son has formed a really deep bond with one of them, we live on acreage and i feel so much safer knowing that he has a guardian following him around.
And im so close to them aswell.
I honestly believe that everything happens for a reason, and its seems like there was a reason for you to give this pup a home, impulsive or not, i think the DOB being the same as your grandmothers cetainly 'means' something (i am the sort of person that looks for 'signs' in things! - drives my dh mental LOL)

I wouldn't think that this pup is your girl and that you will never have a baby girl - what i would be thinking is that this is your baby girl, UNTIL you get your own baby girl, and when you do get your baby girl she wil be coming home to a family with a ready and willing best friend and protector to be her companion always - maybe your grandmother wanted a vessel to be able to shower her with love with, and maybe this pup is it

Hope that makes sense! Sorry if i ranted on too much!!

[KraizyDaizy]

Kraisy- I def won't have remorse if I get my girl. I can tell u that for 100%

Oh I know you won't, it's just my brain making me wonder these things LOL! I hope you did not think I was insinuating that you would regret your daughter.

I won't regret my daughter for sure. She is all I dream of, but I hear my friends with girls telling me that girls are so much harder, so I sometimes just let my mind wonder how it will be to have my own. Plus having four boys I feel really spread thin these days, and I guess to tell you the truth, I am second guessing having another....

[prayforprincess]

I got a puppy last summer. She will be 1 year in April. Lily, she is a little white pomeranian.
I think a puppy is great -- work, but it is great. Lily is amazing I cannot imagine life without her.
It will just take you time but you will adjust -- especially before the baby.

I had buyers remorse after Lily and within a week I could not be happier.

[pinkin2011]

I have dreams every night. 11dpo today and bfn. I know I am not pregnant.

I put up my new plan for next month. Do you guys think that dtd daily sways boys?? I see soooo many girl mom's who dtd daily and got their dd's. My girlfriend dtd only once with all 3 of her kids and she has g/b/g. Another one of my gf's has 3 daughters, 2 x she dtd daily, and only one time she dtd once.
I feel like for a girl, you either dtd once or everyday. Doing it here or there seems to lead to boys.
Your thoughts ladies?....

Hi PFP,
With my ds we dtd every day from when af finished up until a few days before af was meant to start so there would of been a very high sperm count inside of me! With this preg we only dtd once with d/h releasing for 10 days then we dtd it was on his 3rd release in 24 hrs BUT we shall wait and see the outcome!

[prayforprincess]

i was wondering where u were pinkin. We haven't seen you in awhile.
i am 11dpo and bfn still. a tiny part of me is still hoping but i know there is slim to no chance.

i am hoping with my dh being 37 and taking LR that dtd every day will be nothing similar to dtd daily with no LR at 28.
here is to hoping.

i am also contimplating ht again if this cycle is bfn (which it more than appears it will be). I dont know if i am just asking for more disappointment. i really dont know right now.

[amari]

Hope-A puppy! You will love her!!! My 12 1/2 year old puppy is sitting right next to me right now! He and I have been through so much together, I love him so much. She will be part of your family real soon and your dg will be your second pink bundle!

Yes, the other O was a false + I believe. I am trying to relax, I even let go of my usual diet dinner, though that made me eat way more sodium and fat than I ever have on the LE diet, though still within the limits, but woah, it tasted sooo salty! Kraft grilled cheese on white bread compared to white rice and zucchini, big difference!

PFP-I have gotten a -on 11dpo and been pregnant before, don't give up hope, its too soon!!

[HopeandDreamG]

Hi ladies. Amari/pfp: Thanks for your thoughts/support on the puppy! I hope your right.

Lassie you made me tear up I really needed to read that at right that moment. Thank you xoxo

So I just went to the bathroom and wiped a tiny bit of blood on the toilet paper. Have never had that ever. I'm only 5dpo too early for implantation spotting right? Or right about there? PFP what I the timing? I know you've posted before days from fertilization to implantation?

[amari]

I don't know how early you can get it hope, that sounds like it could be though!! FX for you!!!

[amari]

What are you ladies planning to do eating wise for passover/easter? Will you stick to LE? Cheat some, not eat most of the day and then eat whatever for the special meal? Eat everything but the meat? I'm trying to figure out what to do. There are so many foods that are not on the LE diet like meat, raisins, almond cake, eggs, etc. And of course, the whole family is there and will be very concerned if I don't eat much since they already hate the fact that I am too skinny. Would love to hear how you all will tackle it!

[myGirl]

Hopeanddreamgirl,

We got our first puppy ever 1.5 years ago... She is a Boxer too! It is a decision I will never regret, she is so good with the kids. I love the way she wiggles her butt like crazy when she sees us, and she always wants to be with us. My boys have learned responsibility by taking care of her and she is such a good dog.

The first few weeks were a lot of work, house training her and such. We took her to puppy school and she learned all the basic commands, boxers are very smart! After that, she really hasn't been very much work, especially considering how happy she makes us.

If you spend some time now training her (make sure you give her plenty of chances to socialize with other dogs too) you will not regret it. She will be pretty easy to take care of in 9 months time, when you have your DD! Plus it is fun to get the pink doggie stuff LOL.


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