The bathroom smelt like cupcakes

So today was the big day for the hysterosalpingogram (HSG) which is an X-ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes and the area around them. It often is done for women who are having a hard time becoming pregnant- Me!


Pictures are taken using a steady beam of X-ray as a dye passes through the uterus and fallopian tubes. The pictures can show problems such as an injury or abnormal structure of the uterus or fallopian tubes, or a blockage that would prevent an egg moving through a fallopian tube to the uterus.

My Dr warned me before hand that it is uncomfortable and you would feel cramping during and after- so he told me to take a pain killer about an hour before hand. 

So the experience uh?  Well it wasn't the most pleasant thing- it did hurt and there was cramping but once the procedure got started it really only took about 10 minutes.  Plus being in a gown with your tush peeping out with a room of 3 people is sort of unsettling too :/  The Dr, nurse and X-ray technician were very comforting and the two ladies talked to me about all sorts of things so I wasn't paying attention (asking how long I have been married, where we meet and where I got my new wedding band).  The sweet nurse even held my hands the entire time.


The results I was told that the dye passed so there is no blockage but my right tube is extended (???). I was told that my Dr would go over the results with me at my next appointment and decided what and where we would go from here.  I head back to my Dr on I believe August 20th.


Oh yeah- the cupcakes!  So of course in all nervousness (like most normal people) I had to go the bathroom before hand and when I walked in the restroom it smelt like vanilla cupcakes and yet not sickeningly sweet.

7 years later

On Saturday, July 12, 2003 Andy and I said "I Do". The last 7 years has flown by and we have been able to share some wonderful memories. If you curious to learn how we met then read my past post.

Catching up: life and baby

OK I know its been a while since I last posted- things have been busy and I have been TIRED!

Last weekend for the 4th we had a great weekend with my nephew (and his parents) came to visit.  We spent one day exploring Annapolis and then headed to a local state park to relax on the beach.  Sunday Kim and I went to see Eclipse and go on a shopping spree at Babies R Us. Monday before they headed back to PA we had a cook out and invited Adam and Megan up.

My summer job keeps me busy for 7 hours a day and I am learning even more than I though possible about the IEP process.

Now one exciting thing that has happend starting yesterday was that Extreme Makeover Home Edition is in Baltimore and just happens to be right down the street from my summer job.  In fact the parking lot at work is the staging area for the house pieces- when I left work on Friday there were 13 trailers with pieces of the house taking over a large part of our parking lot.

Yes that my blue Escape and the security guy's car

As I was leaving work

The recipients of the make over is Boys Hope Girls Hope- you can follow the progress here plus I will update with pictures as I can.

Baby update: Yesterday I also had my monthly check up with my infertility Dr.  My temperature chart looks great he says.  Monday I am off for another blood test.  He prescribe another round of Clomid if my period comes (but he said fingers crossed it doesn't).  Also if my period does come I have to go for a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) which is an X-ray test that examines the inside of uterus and fallopian tubes and the surrounding area.  The picture will reveal any abnormalities of the uterus as well as tubal problems such as blockage and dilation.  Now what sort of scares me is that he told me to take some pain killers a few hours before I have it done because you may feel heavy cramping during, and for several hours following this procedure.  Now during my appointment and ultrasound he said my uterus is homogeneous- no I have googled and can't find what this exactly means and I didn't think to ask (Heather can you answer this one?).

Now on Monday, July 12, Andy I celebrate 7 years of marriage- where has time gone?  I can't believe we have been together for 12 years!

I feel like I want to...

There are so many ways I could end that sentence- but honestly where is that punching bag?  I need a vacation or something- stress release please!

Ok Ok really what am I stressed over? Nothing really. Started summer job today and it wont be bad or stressful so that’s good.  I am blaming the hormones and all things natural!

I should be happy today that I was featured in the B Free Daily today in an article about food bloggers. If you are in the Baltimore area stop by one of the B orange bins and pick up the free paper or you can read it  online here.

This past weekend we headed down to the National Zoo in DC with another couple- it was HOT but we didn't melt away.  After the zoo we had a nice late lunch.  Andy got some great photos so make sure to  check them out!

This weekend I am excited because it’s the annual picnic with a bunch of my college friends up in the Lancaster area- the kids are getting so big! (Yet we tend to be the only ones there without kiddos go figure).

We booked one of our hotels called Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac for our trip up into Canada in August- I can't wait to be treated like a Queen in this castle! One the way up we are stopping at my parents place in NY and Edgar man is staying with them for the week while we head up into Canada.

Busy Busy Bumble Bee

Well the last 2 weeks have been a bit crazy for me…


Had to have surgery on my mouth, my birthday came along and then back to the “baby doctor”.
Surgery went well and recovery was quick.  I went back to the dentist for a cleaning today and they found a stitch that they missed taking out last week so they had to poke around in there after my cleaning to get it out (hurt a little bit).


My birthday was nice- that Friday 12 of us went out to dinner at a new place in Baltimore called Miguel's Cocina y Cantina for margaritas and Mexican.


Monday I headed back to the doctor for another check up since the last visit.  This last month he had me track my BBT (Basal Body Temp).  He said it looked “textbook” which he explained was a good thing and that it looked like I ovulated.  He did another uterus ultrasound and said all looked good.  He proceeded to prescribe the 100 mg of Clomid again and sent me to get my progesterone levels checked again (yeah more blood work).  He then told me that if I don’t get my period within the next 5 days to take a pregnancy test- well it came so that’s a big negative that it happened last month!  So I think we are going to give it try another month and talk about the next steps and IVF.


An exciting note- the last day of school was yesterday and I have 2 days off before I start my summer job.  Today I took myself to get a massage.


Besides work and all these Doctors I have been busy with my food writing.  Last weekend I was invited to be part of a blogger panel at the Great Grapes festival.  I have also been a expert judge a few times a month at the Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament (Baltimore’s own version of Iron Chef America). You have to check out the videos and pictures from the tournament

Left to right Wendi, Wendy, Me, Liz and Dara

Check out what the other bloggers had to say...

• Bon Appetit Hon
• My Morning Chocolate
• Sweet Mary (Thanks for taking my pictures for me!)

Attack of the night guard

So I got my night gurad today.  Honestly I am not looking forward to wearing this thing at night.

On a positive side is isnt that big and take up my entire mouth like I had visioned (I was picturing one of those mough gaurd you put in hot water and mold for sports).

When I put it on my upper teeth it reminds me of my younger days when I wouldn't wear my retainers for a few weeks and then would put it in and it would be tight and put a lot of pressure on my teeth.

Now the dentist (did I mention she is preggo!) asures me it will give a little bit and if it give me problems I can call and have them readjust it some by filing it down in places.  She told me it can't be loose so that it fails off my teeth at night.  But honestly I struggle to get the thing off!

So I am going to try it tonight and see how it goes- not sure how I feel about this :/

Now this isn't mine but I have the same case and it looks very simaliar to mine

Oh Yeah- Happy Birthday Uncle Mike and Marney!

Recovery and growing up

Well surgery went well.  The meds they gave me are doing wonders- no TMJ pain either!  I still can't open my mouth all the way.  As of right now it is up in the air if I am going to work on Monday.  I can handle the day as long as I don't have to raise my voice and what not.

As for school 8 days left as of Friday- YIPPIE!.  Yes I will be working over the summer but that is always fun.

Also in 5 days (June 10)- yes 5 days I turn 32.  I can't believe I will be 32- time flies by! It's crazy to think back to time long ago....

My 1st Christmas

The early years of elementary school (I am on the left)

A few more years into Elem. School (I am in the purple fox shirt)

Class of '96 (I am 2nd starting from left)

Sometime in college (I am in the purple dress)

Sometime in college (Yup thats my Hubby)

My wedding day July 12, 2003

and Present day