Take One

After a few years of waiting for circumstances to align, Nerdstar had her first try for a baby almost two weeks ago. I had just started my job, and then had to take some days off for the election and our trip to Jersey, so I wasn't able to be with her at the doctor's office for the insemination. I feel bad about that.

We were cautiously optimistic, hoping against reality and odds, that this first try would take. She took things easy, gave up caffeine, and we talked to her belly.

No luck this time, her period started today.

I'm a little sad. It's been such a crazy two weeks. Nerdstar was already acting like a crazy pregnant lady - it was really cute. It's weird to try to gauge how you should be feeling about something that might not even exist. Rollercoaster is the best description of our emotions.

We'll be trying again soon. I'll make every effort to be there at the doctor's this time.

Old Post

I found this old post from my regular blog today and thought it would be fun to post it here:

The sun was finally shining through the window yesterday morning when we were waking up, so naturally I sang the line "Sunshine on my should makes me happy". Then we both agreed I probably know way too many John Denver songs.

This led to our re-occuring discussion of naming any future baby girl we might have Sunshine Joy. (yes, my idea!)

Then we agreed that Cocoa Vanilla would be a very funny name for a kid with mixed - black and white - parents, but that Banana Vanilla wouldn't be as funny for mixed - Asian and white - parents. Of course, this led to the idea that Skittles would be a hysterical name for a kid of gay parents - you know - "taste the rainbow" and all.

Keep in mind we have a dog named Ramen.

Hoping

Hoping this doesn't jinx things any more than they already seem to be.