Anyway, DH and I have been as busy as bee's working at this months goal. Actually, I'm really impressed with my husband this month. After last month's fiasco, he's really had a change of heart. I told him that instead of focusing on the day or few days before ovulation, we need to start having sex starting about 5 or 6 days before ovulation, and keep going 1 day after. So far, so good. I don't know if I will be able to keep this up though! *grin*

So, that's basically it for now. I'm having a tougher than usual day today. We installed a new computer system at work, and while it's a really neat system, it is absolutely driving us crazy. We were up until 1:00 a.m. trying to walk our shipping clerk through a few complicated screens. The unfortunate thing is that when there is stress at work, there is stress at home. Especially for us, since we work together. Plus, it is "review" day in the office...and I have been dreading this. It's the day when most people get their salary increases. Well, since my boss is my father, and he knows I want to have kids, I'm pretty sure he's going to not increase my salary like he should. If he makes the mistake of saying why he's not raising my salary (he's said it before, just not in a formal business meeting), then I will have to stand up for myself. I really don't want to, though. I love my dad to death, and I don't want to make things harder for him or for the company. But, I've known that this situation might evolve for some time, and my husband and I have had plenty of time to discuss what actions we feel are necessary and appropriate. Unfortunately, I don't get to go into the meeting with DH, so it's really scary. Regardless, I have to stand up to the idea that I am worth less because I am a woman and I am going to go on maternity leave at some point. I was under the impression that you pay someone for the job that they do while they are doing it. If I am doing a job worth X amount of money, that's what I should get paid. I shouldn't be a discount to my employers because I have a uterus in working order.

Well, I better get off of my soapbox for now. Next week, hopefully, I will have O'd and I will be at least 4 days into the wait. I have promised myself that I will not even speculate on whether I'm pregnant or not until 14 DPO (I have to have a little fun!), and I won't test until 16DPO...or maybe 15 DPO??? Where will I find the strength?

Take Care,

Julia
TTC#1 C#2 CD#17 (waiting for O)