I don't have a legitimate answer for you. I can tell you that I am a highly intelligent female that plans on tackling topics relevant to women trying to conceive a child, first time mothers, and new mothers. I will analyze points of interest from an intellectual and sociological stand point (such as my upcoming post on alcohol).
However, my blog won't be limited to intellectual conversation. As a woman trying to conceive my first child, I plan on chronicling my path to new motherhood and blogging about the subsequent challenges that are presented.
What's going on in our lives right now:
- I am about to end my first year as a teacher. This year has not been without it's significant challenges and stress. I didn't realize all of the petty crap a teacher has to deal with, especially a teacher whose students are required to take a high-stakes standardized test. Oh, I might want to mention that I also teach at in an impoverished community that is 99.9% African American. I was also the head softball coach until I was "relieved" from duty after producing the only winning season in school history. Your guess as to why I was relieved is as good as mine...
- As much as I love and adore my students, I am beginning to consider transferring to another school. If I am not valued for my contributions to the school community, then why should I stay? I often feel as if the administration is purposefully trying to push me out of my position so they can make way for someone else. If that is what they want, then that is what they will get. I refuse to be someone's punching bag!
- Husband found out that he will be relieved of his position effective July 1st. So he is desperately trying to find new employment. In this wretched economy, particularly in our area, it will be a challenge.
Alright onto the main topic:
This is our second cycle trying to conceive (TTC) and I have yet to ovulate. I'm beginning to wonder if I will this cycle?! Hopefully my ovulation prediction kit will identify the LH surge that precedes actual ovulation. We're trying to catch an egg this month!! A lot of women put unnecessary stress upon themselves during this process by constantly obsessing and not utilizing some sort of outlet. If you're stressing, how can you expect success? I understand why the stress exists, you have a deep desire that is unexplainable to have a child. It's the instinct that ensures the propagation of our species! However, teenagers and women who are unprepared to have children get pregnant easily because they are having sex for pure enjoyment.
So that's why my husband and I are focusing on. Pure physical enjoyment... and lots of it. Maybe we will successfully conceive this month, maybe not. Maybe I will turn into an obsessed woman on the hunt for pregnancy after we "fail" for a year straight!! We'll see...
