The Beat of My Life

Katie. 24 TTC. Obsessed with cats. VSG 7/29/14.

[onceuponaswanqueen]

first & last

[lullabyknell]

Right now, all I can imagine is new parent James Potter, half-asleep and completely out-of-it, grabbing the first blanket-like thing in reach to wrap baby Harry in, before putting him down and going back to bed.

In the morning, Lily shoves him awake and snaps, “I can’t find the baby or your dumb Invisibility cloak.”

And James just stares at her, then realizes, “I have made a terrible mistake.”

[dreambigwithwls]

So I haven't been ovulating at all apparently. We ended up going to a fertility doctor and are having diagnostic testing done. The doctor was very positive about putting me on cloned and thinking that it will be very successful. Another positive note is that my insurance will cover all fertility treatments (even ivf) at 100%. It's such a relief. Bloodwork and sonogram is done. I have a hsg next week and hubs has a sperm count test next week too! Then we have a follow up in 10 days! Can't wait to get this shit going!!!!!

[dreambigwithwls]

So my husband and I are trying for a baby. We haven’t used protection since April and I’ve been actively tracking ovulation since July. I’m not pregnant yet. It’s really hard not to get super invested and have emotional ups (omg yes! I’m ovulating) and downs (just started bleeding). I literally want a baby more than anything in the entire world, and I know my husband does too. This is the most difficult thing to go through. Like I could have sworn I was pregnant this month. Our timing was awesome and I happened to have a sonogram (for spotting) right when I ovulated and it confirmed it. It also doesn’t help that everyone on my dads side of the family was asking if I was pregnant or when we were going to have a baby (I played the idk game because we haven’t really told many people). My periods have always been super irregular and they are being that way now. I hate it. I’m about to get my period (I just started spotting today 11dpo and on day 42 of my cycle). The thought of having to wait another 39-60 days to have the chance to conceive kills me. I have a follow up Gyno appointment tomorrow and I’m hoping she will send me to a fertility doctor early (she said she might because of my periods).

Also my bil/ sil are trying for a baby right now too and they started in September. If she's pregnant before me it is going to hurt SO bad.

[dreambigwithwls]

Can I talk to you about your sleeve??? I just got my date next month and I'm so nervous!!

Sure! What do you want to know? sorry about the long answer period. I've been forgetful About checking my tumblr.

[dreambigwithwls]

About a month ago in Puerto Rico. I've lost about 7lbs since this was taken. I just can't believe how trim I look!!

[dreambigwithwls]

188.2 today! -128.8 total I only have 25lbs left, but MAN!! It seems like it is taking forever. I had a 3 month stall and the scale is FINALLY moving.

[dreambigwithwls]

I think I have a UTI. I haven't had one in forever, and I forgot how much they suck!! SEND HELP!

[dreambigwithwls]

Bachelorette madness :)

[dreambigwithwls]

hey :))

1. First impression: I literally can't even remember it has been so long. Probably something to do with how we were in the same gym class. I remember running the mile with you the first week or two of school and how we were both hating it!! 
2. Truth is: I love you so so much and I am honored to be your friend and to have you in my wedding. 
3. How old do you look: 23-25
4. Have you ever made me laugh: only every time we talk!! 
5. Have you ever made me mad: probably at some point because we lived together. I know we were all tense about the cleaning situation! 
6. Best feature: your amazing hair!!! And your voice, and your unending kindness! 
7. Have I ever had a crush on you: only on your singing voice!! 
8. You’re my: one of my closest friends! I feel like no matter how much time goes by, I always look forward to hanging out with you and talking for hours!! 
9. Name in my phone: First Name Last Name (I don't know if you have your name on tumblr or not, and I don't want to be responsible for that!! 😜)
10. Should you post this too? You already did-Would love to hear your answers though!!

[jealousgf-deactivated20150509]

mutuals this is actually really fun go

Send me a ”hey” and i’ll do this:

1. First impression: 2. Truth is:  3. How old do you look:  4. Have you ever made me laugh: 5. Have you ever made me mad:  6. Best feature: 7. Have I ever had a crush on you: 8. You’re my: 9. Name in my phone: 10. Should you post this too?

[dreambigwithwls]

Let's do this :)

[honeybeeharold]

curlsandyelling 1. First impression: it’s been literally so long….. i think maybe we were in english together freshman year?? 
2. Truth is: you are one of my most reliable friends and you’re someone who makes me feel more like myself when i’m around you and i love you
3. How old do you look: 22-25
4. Have you ever made me laugh: always!! 
5. Have you ever made me mad: not that i remember which means if it happened it didn’t matter
6. Best feature: beautiful curls, kind features, nice eyebrows
7. Have I ever had a crush on you: no
8. You’re my: one of my best friends tbh
9. Name in my phone: natalie 
10. Should you post this too? yeah!!

[curlsandyelling]

I love this tag game and you are the best and yay! omg I have to go through the post and respond and do all the bits but its all gonna be like the same answers sorta? also really excited to see you soooonnnn

Keep reading

[dreambigwithwls]

Listen- you two are literally the cutest people I know and I am so happy to call you my best friends!!

And let's not open up the Jurassic park can until after the wedding. That's not a thing we should do in public lol!!!

[dreambigwithwls]

A year ago today I went into surgery. I was 307lbs, and I was wearing a size 3x shirt and size 24 pants. Today, I am 199.2 and wearing large tops and size 14 pants. I have lost 117.8 lbs overall. I can walk up the stairs without getting winded;I can sit in any seat without worrying if I will fit; I have found so many bones and muscles in my body that I never knew existed (hello collar bones!!!); I can walk into pretty much any store and find something in my size. The list never ends. There are so many positive things that have come out of this surgery!! I have gone from barely being able to drink 48oz of water a day to easily drinking a 16oz bottle in 20 mins. I could barely eat a 1/4 c of food, and now on a good day, I can get in a cup!! My journey has not been perfect. I have 35 pounds left to lose, and I probably would have been there by now if I had followed the program exactly. I need to start working out regularly, and focus on protein. I admittedly eat a pretty poor diet, and that needs to change. From today on I am going to try and focus on getting my diet where it needs to be and start moving more.

[dreambigwithwls]

I hit ONEDERLAND today!!!

[dreambigwithwls]

Bought new underware and bras today from target (band size 38!!!!!). I put on a new pair of underwear and what do you know- I get my period a few hours later.

[dreambigwithwls]

What kind of surgery did u have, I'm considering surgery myself

Hi! I had the sleeve on 7/29/14. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have lost 116.5 lbs in 11 months.

[dreambigwithwls]

11 months post op and 2 months post op (-116.5 lbs) everything just looks healthier and more vibrant!!