25!

This past Sunday I turned 25. I had an amazing birthday thanks to my wonderful husband.

That evening we had a BBQ with his family and his mom baked me this beautiful cake. So blessed. Can't wait to see what's 25th year has in store for me.

So I'll admit it, I've been a slacking blogger lately. I'm currently on CD 10 of cycle 8 TTC and my 25th birthday is this coming Sunday. I always thought that I would be pregnant by the time I turned 25. Guess it's time to adjust some of those expectations. I am finally starting to realize that there is no way that you can 'plan' your life and that sometimes you just have to roll with the punches. 

Peter and I plan to go on a little fishing trip for my birthday. Hopefully I will be able to update with pictures.

 

Cycle 7

When we first started the whole TTC process, I never would have imagined that it would take more than 7 cycles to get pregnant. Here I am though, CD11 on my 7th cycle TTC. I am not going to lie, I have been more emotional every time I think about having a child.

 There has been one big question on my mind as of late, "Is it ever going to happen for us?"

Peter, I know is trying his darnedest to stay optimistic, myself on the other hand, not so much. I am just having such a hard time staying positive about the situation lately. My past two conversations that I have had with Peter on the topic has led me to tears. I just cannot control my thoughts or emotions anymore.

This cycle I have decided that I am going to give it my all. I've been taking my Evening Primrose Oil, I am going to start taking Robitussin starting tomorrow(CD12), I am going to use my Softcups religiously and we even picked up a box of Pre-Seed from Walgreens. I have heard great things about the product and am just hoping and praying that it does the trick this cycle. 

 

Coupon Score at Target!

Yesterday I went to my local Target to see if I could score the latest coupon match-ups for this week. Here's how I did: $48.49 worth of stuff for just $6.78!

Target is having a great sale on their Huggies and Pampers wipes. Buy one for $2 and get the second for $1. Match this with coupons for a great deal.

2 Huggies wipes $3 total.
Used (2) MFR coupons for $1.00 each(can be found on Facebook page)
Final Price = .50 ea or $1 for both!

2 Pampers wipes $3 total.
Used (2) MFR coupons for .50/1 (coupons.com)
Final Price = $1 ea or $2 for both.

Campbell's Skillet Sauce $1.99
Used (1) MFR coupon for $1/1(Campbells.com)
Used (1) Target coupon for $1/1
Final Price =FREE

Campbell's GO soup $2.36
Used (1) MFR coupon for $1/1 (Campbells.com)
Used (1) Target coupon for $1/1
Final Price = .36

Duncan Hines Flavor Creations Packet $.94
Used (1) MFR coupon for $1/1 (duncanhines.com)
Final Price = FREE

Nivea Lip Butter $3.14
Used (1) MFR coupon for $1/1 (Sunday paper)
Used (1) Target coupon for $1/1
Final Price = $1.14

Almay Concealer $7.79
Used (1) MFR coupon $4/1 (Sunday paper)
Used (1) Target coupon $2/1 shade corrector
Final Price = $1.79

Almay Eye Shadow $4.99
Used (1) MFR coupon $4/1 (Sunday paper)
Used (1) Target coupon $1/1
Final Price = FREE

Bought (2) Cofeemate for $1.50 ea($3 total)
Used (2) MFR coupons for $.75/1(coupons.com)
Used (1) Target coupon $1/2
Final Price = $.25 each or $.50 for both

Bought (2) Bengay $4.29 each
(They were out if the one for the gift card deal, $4.99 ones, so they subbed in the $4.29 Bengay for the deal)
Used (2) $2/1 MFR coupons (coupons.com)
Final Price = 5.78 and get $5GC so $.39 each

Couponing and Fitness

As I promise, here are my favorite Coupon websites:

The Krazy Coupon Lady

 Fabulessly Frugal

Totally Target  (Target Coupon Website)

I Heart the Mart (Walmart Coupon Website)

Wild For Wags (Walgreens Coupon Website)

For those in Missouri:

Saving Money in Missouri 

STL Mommy 

I check most of these websites at least once a day since there are always new coupons coming out. Checking everyday also helps to get those awesome Freebies!

On another note, Pete and I are working to get into shape. I am hoping that losing these couple extra pounds and getting in shape will help with the TTC aspect as well. 

I have about 10-15 pounds to lose and Pete is looking to lose around 40. 

My plan to lose the pounds: 

30 Day Shred

Clean Eating

Drinking Water 

Getting Enough Sleep

I am getting tons of motivation from Fitspo(fitness inspiration) pins on Pintrest and all of the Fitspo blogs that I have been finding on Tumblr. 

I have been at it for a couple days now and am realizing that it is a complete lifestyle change. Hopefully I can stick with it!