Thursday, January 20, 2011

Happy ICLW!

Happy ICLW!  For those of you who don't know what ICLW is, you can read all about it here on the Stirrup Queens website.

Just to give you a little information about myself, I am 31 years old (at least for a few more months) and I have been married for 7 years and TTC for 3 years.  I have had 4 IUIs and 1 IVF, all failures.  I've been to two REs, 2 acupuncturists, and a nutritionist.  Currently, I am on hold on all other treatments and seeing a therapist.  According to my current RE, I'm too stressed out for treatment to work.  Great. 

Let's see what else I can tell you about me that is fun and non-infertility related - maybe even something new for my blog readers altogether.  I have 3 super cute, super sweet cats.  The Controller at my company was showing me pictures of her cats the other day and she was just so excited about them.  She said, "I'm addicted to my cats!"  That's how I feel.  I love them and they are like my kids for now.  My husband and I both spoil them rotten.  I enjoy scrapbooking but haven't done much lately.  I did make all of our Christmas cards for 2 years in a row (2009 and 2010).  That is an undertaking!  I've already purchased next years in "after Christmas" sales.  I can actually put my creative energies into scrapbooking in 2011.  I have decided to pick up crocheting because I have always wanted to.  My mom was an avid crocheter and she taught me the basics, and I am surprised that I am picking it up pretty quickly.  My church has a new ministry where we sew, crochet, and knit little blankets, hats, and booties for preemies and still borns at the hospitals in our area.  I want to be able to participate in that.  I enjoy reading and I am currently reading 3 books:  Persuasion by Jane Austen, Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney, and The Infertility Cure by Randine Lewis.  I am an accountant by trade and I do work in a pretty stressful position in my job. 

So, there.  That's me in a nutshell.  Please feel free to comment!  I'd love to hear from you and be able to link back over to your blog and read all about what's going on with you!
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Happy ICLW to you too! My MIL keeps saying knitting will get me pregnant... maybe it'll work for crochet too...

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  2. EmbyJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    LOL Runnyyolk! I haven't heard that one. But, I am willing to give it a try!

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  3. KristinJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Since you've taken up crocheting again, you should check out the how-to crochet videos on Youtube. You should also check out The Crochet Liberation Front.

    Also, sometime this week I will be posting my annual book challenge. You are welcome to join in if you would like.

    ICLW #59

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  4. ShannonJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Happy ICLW to you! I'm writing this as my 15 year old cat sprawls across my hands, making typing a bit difficult - yes, I spoil my cats, too.

    Here's hoping that runnyyolk's idea is valid, and crocheting gets you knocked up!

    ICLW #42

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Have dropped by to say hi for ICLW.

    Crochet hey? Anything is worth a try :)

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  6. Elaine VanDRiverJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    hi there! i'm also a cat lover--i have two, plus one rescued greyhound. i'm also learning to crochet! post some pictures of your completed project! so glad i found your blog--very cute layout. happy iclw!

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  7. MissyJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I also scrapbook and crochet. I've been crocheting for many years and recently started knitting as well. It is a good stress reliever once you get the hang of it. You might want to check out ravelry.com.

    ICLW

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  8. AngieJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Great hobbies! You have an award waiting for you on my blog. Come check it out when you have some time!

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  9. JemJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I feel the same way about my cat. We had two, but Fluffy passed away last year from kidney failure. We miss him every day.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Here from ICLW. Persuasion is one of my all time favorites. Enjoy :)

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  11. HeatherJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    hello from iclw! I grew up with a cat that helped me through my single years now I have two dogs fur babies that help me through infertility!
    nice books! enjoy the read!

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  12. SaraJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Hi! Stopping over here from ICLW! I peeked down at another post and saw some pictures of your cats...beautiful! I am a cat lover too but my husband is allergic so no cats for us but we do have 2 dogs that are the absolute loves of my life (well, except for my hubby!) Crocheting is very relaxing and I am so impressed that you made your Christmas cards this year! What an accomplishment!
    ~Sara #152 :)

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  13. rebeccaFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and the award! I loved getting to know more about you through the award and also this post! That is awesome you've started crocheting and the ministry your church is providing is so wonderful! As a person who has been on the receiving end of this kindness when our daughter died I can't tell you how much it means! Thank you for participating and giving to such a worthwhile cause!

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