The Checklist

Getting pregnant
[ X ] Kick the pill (or any type of birth control)
[ X ] Figure out when you’re ovulating August 11th
[ ] Learn to record cervicalmucus texture i´ve read about it...
[ X ] Read up on conception and ovulation basics lol
[ X ] Potential daddies -- stayout of Jacuzzis it´s too damn hot for a jacuzzi anyways!
[ X ] Consider charting basal body temperature I considered it, but not going to just yet.
[ X ] Potential daddies -- trade in the briefs for boxers
[ ] Think about an ovulation predictor kit i want some, but have to find them - def. not at Wal Mart.
[ X ] Have sex!
[ X ] Lose the lube
[ X ] Find the right position
[ X ] Spice it up in the bedroom

Diet & fitness
[ ] Work on getting any weight problems under control Haha
[ X ] If either of you smoke,quit go me! i did that a whiiile back
[ X ] Get on prenatal vitamins
[ ] Balance out your diet working on it, getting better anyways
[ X ] Get moving
[ X ] Start weaning yourself off alcohol
[ X ] Begin limiting the lattes i am gonna miss me some red bull : ((
[ X ] Scale back on extreme exercise no prob
[ ] Decrease your stress
[ X ] Get plenty of sleep
[ X ] Potential daddies -- avoid cottonseed oils ???

Doctors, tests & checkups
[ ] Interview OB/GYNS - I called, just have to make the citas
[ ] Schedule a preconception checkup
[ X ] Make a list of preconception checkup questions
[ ] Discuss your (and your partner’s) medical history with the doc
[ X ] Get immunized
[ ] Visit the dentist
[ ] Talk to your doc about genetic testing

Money & Home
[ X ] Talk it out -- make sure you and your partner are on the same baby-making page
[ X ] Check your home for harsh chemicals and asbestos it´s new!
[ X ] Check out your health insurance Unfortunately... not applicable
[ ] If you’re self-employed,apply for private disability
[ X ] Plan a baby budget We have a nice lil savings for baby Franco

Entry # 1

So a little background...

We, or I rather, got pregnant unexpectedly back in 2006. Then again right before we got married in 2008. Both resulted in missed miscarriages and that is enough about that.

Now, we are married, have a house of our own, and I guess are as ¨stable¨as we ever will be. This is the house (pre-flowers and garden work by yours truly)...

We want to fill it with little Mexican babies!!!

So here´s the game plan. I went home to Texas in June and bought prenatal vitamins. Been on them ever since. Going to pick up folic acid tonight, even though i have said that for two weeks. Aunt Flow came to town Monday, after an ever so fitting shitaeous Sunday, and has yet to leave. I give her another couple days. I took my last birth control pill like Friday of last week. Soon as the witch leaves, we have a short wait. Then the FWP week begins, but I am not just going to limit it to a just a lil ole week. This means F*ck With a Purpose, btw. I will also be partaking in making something edible out of pineapple core. You are supposed to buy a pineapple the week of ovulation, cut it into 5 portions and eat one piece everyday starting the day after you O to help with implantation. It contains bromelain - google for more info. Next comes the 2 week wait to see if your FWPing paid off. I purchased a box of 3 pee sticks at Target and am really hoping that will be all I need. I feel confident about this time around and pray that the 3rd time will be a charm. Wish me luck!