So I learned a new term the other day that tickled me pink. I was roaming the internet and came across this abbreviation:
TTC
(Trying to Conceive)
I am sure most of you know what it means but seeing as I am a baby virgin I was quite impressed with the little phrase. And I decided then and there I would use it in a sentence. I mean it was so chic and cool....(or so I thought) and while I have made my desire for a child no secret, Grayson finally finally agreed (and I finally finally admitted that it felt right) to start TTC.
Back to the point... I had this convo with one of my friends:
Friend: So what have you been up to lately?
Me: Oh not much, just TTC
Friend: (blank stare) Whaaaa?
At the grocery store:
Clerk: Oh these are great prenatal vitamins. I would suggest getting this brand.
Me: Thanks! I hope they help while I am TTC
Clerk: (roll eyes) Whatev...
OK so maybe my lingo was not as nifty as I thought. Or maybe I am so outta touch with reality that no one has ever used TTC in a real life conversation. But really how was I to know?
All my friends (and I mean ALL) have had one, two, three, four, or yes even five kids while I have been going to school, dating for two years, getting married later and working. And while I have been traveling (Hawaii, Mexico, Beach, etc) my dear lovelies have been birthing and diapering and feeding their chickies. I am the last (and I mean LAST) that is TTC.
So maybe all those times I said I was ready, I was just really trying to fit in. And maybe now I really do want a baby so I can fit in. And maybe I am a little ( A LOT) lonely with the hubs in school full time and the friends in MOM mode full time.
Don't get me wrong...I am not TTC because I don't fit in with everyone and I think a baby will help to meet my social/emotional needs. (That's only like 5% of the reason)
I am TTC because first and foremost I want to be a mommy.
I also want to go to playgroup and actually bring a child with me. Heck I even want to HOST playgroup with my newly fashioned baby proof house!
I want my mom to be a grandma and my sibs to be aunts and uncles. I want to be the first to have a baby in my family because I am the oldest (and therefore got the least attention so having the first grandkid would put me back in the spotlight...but probably not lol)
I want to buy all the cutesie little girl (or boy) clothes that I eye at Target e v e r y d a y.
I want to get a lot better at sewing and cleaning and loving and cooking and caring.
And did I mention that I want to be a mom?
Cause I do!!
But the one thing that has really gotten me excited about TTC is that I can't wait to see this handsome guy...
as a daddy!!
( heaven help me)
(Trying to Conceive)
I am sure most of you know what it means but seeing as I am a baby virgin I was quite impressed with the little phrase. And I decided then and there I would use it in a sentence. I mean it was so chic and cool....(or so I thought) and while I have made my desire for a child no secret, Grayson finally finally agreed (and I finally finally admitted that it felt right) to start TTC.
Back to the point... I had this convo with one of my friends:
Friend: So what have you been up to lately?
Me: Oh not much, just TTC
Friend: (blank stare) Whaaaa?
At the grocery store:
Clerk: Oh these are great prenatal vitamins. I would suggest getting this brand.
Me: Thanks! I hope they help while I am TTC
Clerk: (roll eyes) Whatev...
OK so maybe my lingo was not as nifty as I thought. Or maybe I am so outta touch with reality that no one has ever used TTC in a real life conversation. But really how was I to know?
All my friends (and I mean ALL) have had one, two, three, four, or yes even five kids while I have been going to school, dating for two years, getting married later and working. And while I have been traveling (Hawaii, Mexico, Beach, etc) my dear lovelies have been birthing and diapering and feeding their chickies. I am the last (and I mean LAST) that is TTC.
So maybe all those times I said I was ready, I was just really trying to fit in. And maybe now I really do want a baby so I can fit in. And maybe I am a little ( A LOT) lonely with the hubs in school full time and the friends in MOM mode full time.
Don't get me wrong...I am not TTC because I don't fit in with everyone and I think a baby will help to meet my social/emotional needs. (That's only like 5% of the reason)
I am TTC because first and foremost I want to be a mommy.
I also want to go to playgroup and actually bring a child with me. Heck I even want to HOST playgroup with my newly fashioned baby proof house!
I want my mom to be a grandma and my sibs to be aunts and uncles. I want to be the first to have a baby in my family because I am the oldest (and therefore got the least attention so having the first grandkid would put me back in the spotlight...but probably not lol)
I want to buy all the cutesie little girl (or boy) clothes that I eye at Target e v e r y d a y.
I want to get a lot better at sewing and cleaning and loving and cooking and caring.
And did I mention that I want to be a mom?
Cause I do!!
But the one thing that has really gotten me excited about TTC is that I can't wait to see this handsome guy...
as a daddy!!
( heaven help me)
14 comments:
what a great post. i am glad that you're finally TTCing!! you go girl!
Unfortunatly I know that term "TTC" too well. I frequented infertility sites/blogs for close to 7 years while I was TTC and it's commonly used with that group of ladies. Best of luck to you and Grayson....it's amazing and insaningly crazy all at the same time...motherhood that is.
TTC is fun! Practice practice practice. And if you don't succeed, at least you had a LOT of fun :)
FINE you want to know the truth; I am incapable of fathering children. I have been telling you to keep things quite, but no you had to tell the whole world. Well thanks now everyone knows about my problem, hope you feel better.
Good for you!!!...but I still kind of have my money on Katie being the first...LOL!!!
Yeah! Have fun and just let it happen. It seems the more you really want it and the more you try calucuting when you ovulate, the longer it takes. I can't wait to see you as a mom! :)
How is is possible that my womb has been such a disappointing desert and yet I have never come accross this term until now? Thank you Dianna for building my vocabulary!
So this time for reals right! It'll change your life but I'm sure you already know that. We are in Canada from the 14 til the 23rd ish in july so we need to get together!!
too funny and grayson i'm sorry everyone knows about your "problem" as for being the last it was a close race between the two of us i just beat you by a few months.
too funny you two! you know i can't wait to SPOIL, SPOIL, SPOIL a baby. go for it!
How exciting. A husband's favorite time! TTC.
Exciting! You'll be a great mom! Good luck!
--SaraLyn
What an exciting time for you! There's nothing like being a mom :) Oh and I gotta give a shout out to that awesome jersey your hubby is sporting! I live in California now but Calgary is where I'm originally from, go Flames go!
Oh and thanks for stopping by my blog the other day :)
Diana, I LOVED this post! You are so cute and witty :) I'm glad you and Grayson are TTC! You can't be THE LAST one to have a baby though, can you? I felt like that when living in Rexburg and being married for 4 years. Anyway, I hope your eggo gets preggo soon! ;)
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