What's new, Zhindians?

Long time no post, everyone.

So, what's new in the land of Zhindian Affairs?

Mr. Salt was Employee of the Quarter earlier this year.

I'm was (and still am) going through a massive writer's block. Which accounts for my lack of postings.

But, that's not all.

I am pleased to finally announce the Tasty Salt Clan is well on its way! Yes, after many prayers and tears, and fighting with my PCOS, I am finally pregnant.

And for an added bonus: I'm going to have twins.

I have to put this squarely in the hands of Lord. He has blessed me and Mr. Salt with these gifts.

I was so surprised that I even got pregnant. I had stopped taking Metmorphin for a long time, concentrating on losing some weight. That, and the Met made me sick. Following our weight loss plans, Mr. Salt and I had lost a combined 60 pounds.

I took some natural remedies, like Vitex, but also Chorline and Inostol for the PCOS. After losing some weight, I scheduled my annual to so what I could do to start trying again. Needless to say, I got a confirmation I was pregnant intstead!

So now I sit, still in a state of disbelief...until my bloating reminds me that I am pregnant. No morning sickness, but a little nausea, which is a blessing in and of itself.

Mr. Salt is very happy, of course. We get our Zhindians. They are due in Janurary, but I expect them in December. I'm higher risk due to my PCOS and my weight, but I don't let that get to me. One day at a time, plus I get ultrasound pics every month!

I hope everyone that follows me stays blessed and happy. The Lord has answered my prayers...in twofold! I'll try to be a better blogger from now on.

Love, peace, and frybread,
-DineBoo

The Dreaded Two Week Wait

Last night I had a very vivid dream.

I was taking my infant son (or daughter, couldn't really tell) to the doctor along with Mr. Salt. The baby was light skinned (around the coloring of my sister-in-law and Mr. Salt during the winter) with really curly black hair. What I remember the most was the eyes. Dark big eyes. Must have came from my side of the family.

It wasn't the dreaded/hoped for fish dream, but I'll take what I can get.

As I stated in the title, I'm in what the "trying to conceive" community calls the Two Week Wait. That period of time after ovulation where you can't test for pregnancy for two weeks (or one week and some change, depending on the test). It's a very interesting time. You either obsess about every little possible pregnancy sign, or count down the days on calender.

Myself, I'm trying to stay neutral. I've had so many BFNs (Big Fat Negative on a pregnancy test, another term from the TTC community) that I'm rather wary about testing myself. The kicker is that I have to test myself if I consider myself late since I have to have a negative test before I start a cycle inducing drug. Luckily, I haven't had to take that drug since I've started on my own (Yay!).

But its really getting to the point where I don't want to buy the blasted sticks anymore. Every negative result chips away at you, and it gets to the point where you just want to get it over with. I don't really test with Mr. Salt is around, though he wants to be there sometimes. He's really seeing my disappointment now, and I don't want to compound things. We're already breaking Navajo cultural taboo with his extensive knowledge of my cycles.

But don't worry. I've resolved that if/when I get a possible BFP (Big Fat Positive) on a test, he'll be involved with the test that confirms it.

-DineBoo