Tempe Wedding

I was taking my BBT every morning. Now that I have a BFP do I still need to do it? I have been but I'm not sure what the purpose is at this point. Thanks.

And it may turn into a "real" job soon! Right now they call him daily if they need him or not but today they told him they will need him the next three days which is a step up! he is gutting fish (I know so glamorus) and we are back with my mom out of necesity. She is doing a little better now and is less crabby. I laid down some ground rules about money and food before we came back and hopefully it prevents further problems. Zephaniah is already 10 pounds and eats like a cute little piggie! Johnathon is doing well and turnds 3 in a few weeks (which I totally can't believe!) I am doing okay. I am a little depressed still but I am trying to just get through things as best I can.

 Anyway, I am sorry I hadn't updated you ladies in a while but having two babies and juggling the living situation has been tough. Hopefully we should have our own place soon and I can get back into PWing. :-)

I am on cycle day 4....and for the last 4 days I have had the exact same temp.  Should I get a new thermometer?  (I took my temp a couple times yesterday and it was different...but I took it again today about 3 hours after my reg temping time and after I had been up and moving around and it was the same again.)

So this is prob a really dumb question but I am so new to this I need some advice :) My previous pregnancy was a total surprise and 8 years ago so I have no idea where to start!

If we don't get a BFP this month I want to start temping next month... I have never done it before so I have no idea what to do :( Any advice, tips, or websites with advice would be greatly appreciated!

TIA :)

Hi Ladies! So I started Provera again on Tuesday morning (third times a charm to FINALLY get me to have AF on my own?) and since that time - my temps have spike and this morning FF said I O'd? Has anyone had temp spikes on Provera? Is it actually a possibility that I O'd on day 42???? If so, I should stop Provera.... just not sure what to do!

In June, my work schedule changes for 7 weeks and I'll be waking up an hour earlier.  Right now, we've been temping and charting to get a handle on when I ovulate and how long my cycles are.  We plan to ttc full force in June.  Should I change my temp time to an hour earlier now or just start with the cycle that will be in June?  Also, once the 7 weeks of the earlier schedule is over, do I just go back to tempting at my regular time?  TIA!

so as you may already know from my "woot woot" post I finally got my positive OPK yesterday morning.  DH and I BD last night. (yippie)  This morning I woke up at 5:15 (DH has been waking up very early for work) so I temped 97.3 (still low) --- I did not get out of bed and it took me about 20 mins to fall back to sleep. When I woke up again at 6:40 (normal temping time) my temp was 98! (higher then any other temp I've had this cycle)  I took another OPK and it was negative.

So my question is which temp do I count?  The low one - which means I have more time.  Or the high one - which looks like I O'd.

I know that I should BD tonight anyway - but DH and I are both very stressed at work right now and honestly I just want to go to bed tonight. We BD last night (CD 26) and on CD24.  Think I'm good?

Hey yall! Due to the fact that my fiance's computer saves everything, and I dont want him to see some things, I've decided to make my pages private. But just send me a friend request to view!

The original inspiration is elegant, yet too simple for my taste. For our Centerpieces, we'll be doing half with Crystal Trees and half with a the submerged orchid (above). ***Update*** My DIY Mock-up is finally complete! My FMIL picked up a few manzanita branches from the SF Flower Mart and I couldn't resist playing a little. I found the urns on sale at michael's.

Supplies purchased/used:

• Crystals: www.shopwildthings.com (crystals sold as "beaded curtains") They're acrylic crystal stands.  I simply cut the strands from the curtain rail and then cut them into various lengths to hang on the branches.  **They're also the same crystal strands I used as a prop in my boudoir pics...lol**
• Branches: SF Flower Mart And from www.bloomsandbranches.com
• Base/Vase (Urn): Michael's (local craft store)
• Silk Orchids: Michael's (Purchased on stems)  I trimmed blooms with wire cutters and used low-temp glue gun to adhere to branches.

Ribbon (on "table"): SF Flower Mart

Votives (not pictured): www.FlowerSupplies.com

Tools needed for this project:

• Low-temp Glue Gun & Glue sticks (to adhere flowers and crystals to branches)
• Spray Foam Insulation (found at hardware stores & is typically used to fill cracks and crevices around doors and windows during construction).  Its inexpensive, light-weight, extremely easy to use and VERY sticky!!!  Be careful when using...whatever the foam gets on, its there forever...seriously.
• Painter's Tape (to hold branches in place in the Vase/Urn while filling with foam insulation)
• Wire Cuters (to snip silk flowers off stems).

*Total Cost: Approx. $25 each centerpiece (not including Tools, Ribbon, and Votives)

Assembly: 

I used spray foam insulation to hold the branches in place.  It worked really well...inexpensive, light-weight and easy to use.  I used "painter's" tape to wrap around the base of each branch and secured to the vase/urn just the way I wanted it to set (see picture below).  Once the tape was secure, I sprayed the foam according to the directions.  Remember to allow for the expansion.  Most foam insulation doubles in size.  To ensure it dried thuroughly, I sprayed one layer at a time.  It took about an hour to dry to the touch.  Once filled and dried, I removed the tape and used extra crystal strands to cover the foam.  It looks almost like the vase/urn was overflowing with crystals.  *TIP: Between use of the spray foam, leave the straw on the can and leave it filled with the foam.  It will expand within the "straw" by oozing out a little.  Let it dry like that...it will keep from the entire can from drying out.  When you go to use it again, gently press the "trigger" and the dried foam in the straw will push right out.  Use wax paper on your work surface to keep the foam from sticking to your table/work surface.

Once the crystals were cut from the curtain rail, I cut them into varying lengths (approx. 24"-30" or so)  Drape crystals on the branches.  You can add as many as desired.  I've seen some trees that are filled with crystals and look like Weeping Willow trees.  I preferred less.  For my branches, I used about 15 strands of crystals for each branch.  I placed the strands so the hang on the branch about midway of the strand. 

Add silk blooms (if desired).  I put 2 blooms together (back-to-back) so that the back of the bloom didn't show.  I placed five pairs throughout each branch (10 blooms per tree).  In terms of design, odd numbers are best for arranging things like this. 

I used votive candles on the tables for ambiance and to add sparkle to the crystals.  Extra crystal strands were used as filler/cover on the top of the base.  In place of table runners, I used ribbon.  I pre-cut them into desired lengths (same length as table linens) and re-rolled them for easy storing and transporting. 

I purchased my crystals from www.shopwildthings.com.  They're acrylic crystal strand "curtains."  I simply cut the strands from the curtain rail and then cut them into various lengths to hang on the branches.  **They're also the same crystal strands I used as a prop in my boudoir pics...lol**

At Wedding:                               

Close-up (with rings):

I designed these on the computer as I did with all the other stationary projects.  I then had the local print/copy center print them on the same creamy shimmery paper used for all of my stationary.  I then mounted them onto a dark brown paper, cut just a 1/4" larger than to create a border.  I carefully cut the corks to hold the card.  Once placing the card into the corks, I quickly realized it wasn't stable enough.  I then added a 3rd cork to stabalize the stand by glueing it with a low-temp glue gun.

A few months before my own wedding, my MOH was hosting her sister's bridal shower.  She called me in a panic when she realized she had completely forgotten about favors and wish box.  With not much time left, I jumped in to help.  We brainstormed and concluded that the lovely bride, her sister, loves candles and daisies.  In fact, daisies were part of her wedding theme.  I ran to good ole Walmart, the Dollar store and Michael's.  I found candles at the Walmart, "silk" flowers on stems and in bunches at the Dollar store, and ribbon, paper & boxes at Michael's.

Candle Favor Supplies/Materials: (Note: pricing calculated per dozen, then broken down)

• Votive Candle & Holder (Walmart $6.99/dozen) = $0.59 each *can also be found at Michael's for $7.99/dozen.
• Ribbon (Michael's, 1 spool per dozen at $2.50/roll) = $0.20 each
• "Silk"/Fake Flowers (Dollar Store, 1-1/2 bunches per dozen at $1/bunch) = $0.13 each  *can also be found at Michael's, 1/2 bunch per dozen at $3.25/bunch.
• Cardstock for tags (Michael's, 1/2 sheet per dozen at $0.99/sheet) = $0.04 each  *Tags are optional, cardstock scraps can be used.

**The total cost per candle favor is approximately $0.96 each

Tools:

• Scissors
• Low-temp glue gun and glue sticks
• Specialty decorative scissors for tags (optional)

Assembly:  Wrap ribbon around votive holder and tie bow.  Trim excess ribbon leaving neat ends.  Remove flower heads from stems.  This typically can be done by simply sliding them off.  If they don't slide off, you try scissors or wire cutters to remove the flower heads.  Trim any remaining stem from the back of the flower as closely to the back of the flower head as possible to give a flat surface.  This will make attaching the flower to the ribbon much easier. 

Use the low-temp glue gun to attach the flower to the center of the ribbon bow.

If opting to have a tag, simply cut small tags into desired shape and size.  For a little flare, use decorative border scissors.  Once the tag is completed, use glue gun to attach to the ribbon on the opposite side as the flower.

*Tip: If your votive holders are tapered, you might find your ribbon slipping down.  If your ribbon slips, add a small dab of glue with the glue gun under the ribbon.  This should hold to the glass and prevent the ribbon from sliding.

Wish Box:

I couldn't find boxes in the right colors.  The bride loves summery, bright, fresh colors.  The bottom box is more of an orange, but for some reason looks pink in the picture.  I found some paper in my own craft box at home to cover basic boxes purchased at Michael's.  I cut a slit in the top for the "wish" note cards.  The ribbon and flowers on the top really finished the simple look.  I purchased pre-made note cards at Michael's and added some flare with a fancy paper punchers that I found in my craft supplies at home :)  We used the punched out daisies as confetti on the tables.  It was really cute!

Wish Box & Note Card Supplies:

• Box or Boxes
• Paper to cover plain boxes (optional)
• Note cards (or paper to cut into note cards)
• Ribbon
• Silk Flowers or other decorative embellishment for top.

Wish Box & Note Card Tools:

• Scissors
• Glue or double stick tape to wrap boxes (optional)
• Decorative paper punches
• Low-temp glue gun and stick

Wish Box & Note Card Assembly:  Wrap boxes with decorative paper (if desired).  Cut a slit in the top of the box for note cards.  Wrap ribbon around boxes.  Attach flowers to top with low-temp glue gun.  Use paper punches to spice up note cards.

I gave these Candle Favors another try for my Aunt's upcoming bridal shower.  The colors were inspired from the bright and cheery pink and purple daisy napkins.

 <---Pink & Purple Daisy Napkins (color inspiration)