Drops of Awesome

Personal Blog of Author Kathryn Thompson

Daring Young Mom’s Fertility Guide

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1. Buy a new belt.
2. Join Weight Watchers.
3. Buy the most expensive theater tickets you’ve ever purchased in your life for a show that’s coming to town in nine months.

Do all these things and you’ll have a positive pregnancy test in less than 2 weeks. I guarantee it.

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  1. Aubrey says

    so ummm does this mean you will be getting the crib set up and painting baby colors on walls soon?

    • The Daring One says

      You want great seats to Wicked at the Paramount?

      I’m seriously going to threaten my doctor if he lets the baby fall out before I get in to see that show.

      P.S. Luckily we got aisle seats.

  7. Melessa says

    YAY and CONGRATULATIONS! I’ve found paying a deposit for a trip to Italy, starting graduate school, or re-entering the workforce because all your kids are in school full-time are equally effective. I just finished the heinous sickness of death-it was every bit as icky as I remembered it being the previous four times. I hope yours passes quickly!

  8. Tay says

    How exciting! I hope the sickness goes quickly! You’re lucky it leaves – mine never did until the last month… bleh. I hope postpartum goes better, too. 🙂 Babies are so fun!

  9. Azúcar says

    The only other thing you could have done is purchased a Costco sized supply of a pain medication you are not allowed to use while pregnant (and an accompanying extra large box of feminine supplies.)

    Hooray!! What marvelous news.

    Now, how are we going to break it to the nice pop-control couple at the store?

    • The Daring One says

      Those are great ideas. I’ll write them down for next time.

      I plan to wait to go back in there until we have at least 10 more kids (even if I have to borrow some) and then ask them where their section on fertility book is.

  13. Carrie says

    Congrats!

    I wonder if people will continue to comment on how pregnant you look, now that you actually are pregnant? 🙂

    So, when is the bundle of joy due? Are you going to find out the gender. Have you picked a name? (I’m trying to remember all the annoying questions I’ve been fielding for the past few months…)

    And we need to have another Seattle Mom get-together soon! It’s been too long since I saw you guys! We need to compare pregnant bellies!

    • The Daring One says

      They do! I really do look pregnant now though. It’s rounding out and suddenly my little ponch is ADORABLE! I’d love to compare bellies with you!

  18. Sue says

    Congratulations! The other sure-fire method is to give away every single baby item you have. Once your house is baby free and the vasectomy is scheduled, the fertility gods will pour out their blessings upon you. Worked for me.

    When are you due? (I’m due in August. YIPPEE.) (That’s me – trying to work my way into being excited. ;>)

  22. carriem says

    I know another couple ways: Give away your crib (worked for my friend), start a large quilt for your daughter’s 4th birthday in 2 months (which she just got for her 5th birthday). Anyway, congrats, The terrible sickness of death should make the Weight Watchers seem unnecessary for a while.

    • The Daring One says

      You know it looked good for about the first 5 minutes but the extra weight I was trying to lose on WW, combined with my dust-mite sized baby made me pop out WAY too soon. I’m holding on to it for 6 months from now though.

  25. Mir says

    But but but I did all of those things and I am still not pregnant.

    Oh, wait. Does this plan require a uterus…?

    (Congratulations, again, Kathryn. Hope you’re feeling less queasy very soon!)

    • The Daring One says

      I can check with my doctor but I’m pretty sure that those steps are useless with out a certain something in your lower abdominal region. 🙂

  28. Faith says

    Our key to fertility is to tell everyone we’re NOT trying to get pregnant, and then have marital relations during fall-time. Works every time, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Those kinds of surprises are the BEST! Congratulations!

      • Amanda says

        Hahaha.

        My first happened when we lost power for 4 days with a hurricane… and number 2 (although we were trying…) when we found out our Alma Mater’s Football game was on PPV and we weren’t shelling out the 40 bucks… Passed the time rather well…

  29. Megan says

    If you’re saying what I think you’re saying, then congratulations lady. I’m glad one more child in this world will be parented by you.

  33. sarah k. says

    WooooHoooooo! Three is definitely the magic number… of INSANE! You’ll love it. Little people are so awesome. Especially 2 year olds, said without irony.

  34. FawnDear says

    Thanks for the warning. I just bought a new belt and joined WW.
    There’s no way on earth I’m ordering those tickets.

  35. stacey @ tree, root, and twig says

    Congratulations! With our fourth child, I took THREE pregnancy tests, I just couldn’t believe it. My husband had just been laid off, we were getting ready to move to another state, and I had just hurt myself pretty badly and was a temporary gimp. Nearly 8 years later, I’m so happy that His timing was different than My timing. 🙂 I’m sure everyone there is SO excited!

  37. Kerrie says

    Congratulations! You are right, though. I was 10 pounds away from my goal weight when I found out I was pregnant. 🙂

    • The Daring One says

      Oh, I’ve lost more than that on this diet plan. Early pregnancy does not agree with me very well. I’ve probably done better with my pregnancy bulimia than I would have on WW.

  38. Amanda - The Mom Job says

    I just love funny pregnancy announcements.

    I’ve been wearing white underwear and carrying no feminine products for 4 days hoping to jinx my period into coming. Maybe I should just break down and POS.

    CONGRATS!

  47. Keyona says

    Ahhhh!! Congrats! How do you feel about it? I hope you are excited. You are such a great mom and the kids are going to be so happy.

  48. FawnDear says

    On second thought – I’ll ditch the belt. That way I can buy the tickets. Just think, with me around it will be enough to bring on the labor (after the show is over, of course) The show and a baby all in one night. Sounds fun.

  51. Emily says

    How exciting! Congratulations, DYM!
    I just had this conversation with my boyfriend when I walked into the room and I was sitting at the computer smiling widely:
    Him: What’s up?
    Me: One of my favorite bloggers is having another baby!
    Him: Which one?
    Me: Daring Young Mom.
    Him: Oh, they’re adding a third?

    He DOES listen when I babble about Internet People.

  53. Debra says

    Kathryn! So excited for you!

    Do not read past this point Kathryn. Seriously. Look away!
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    *Note to all of Kathryn’s friends (real life + otherwise):

    There are individuals who would attend a baby shower in Kathryn’s honor in a heartbeat (me) + I’m sure many many many others. Love that girl! Someone who can make it happen, make it happen + invite me!

  54. Rebecca says

    Congratulations are in order –

    And I totally KNEW that it had to be Wicked. What else can possibly deserve the words “most expensive show”?

    Never seen it. Always wanted to.

    (I’ll tell my husband not to come near me for a while ….)

  56. Cynthia says

    Oh My!!!! I’m pregnant too. Due in August. I’m still sick. I take over the counter super cheap medicine if you need info let me know. Also feel free to call me WHENEVER if you have moments. We all have moments and while I feel slightly wierd writing about it in a comment you have discussed it at length with the general population so I guess I won’t be worried. But seriously call me anytime. Maybe I’ll call you today. Congratulations. Babies are fun. We can both lament on how 3 children will be compared to 2. (are you freaking out yet cause I sort of am). There was my pregnant rambling.

  58. sweet mama entropy says

    Oh, congratulations and hooray!! That’s wonderful. We’re so happy for you.

    BTW, giving baby clothes away also works. That’s why I’m holding on to ALL of mine as a talisman against further fertility 🙂

  59. T with Honey says

    The emptying the attic of as much baby stuff as possible is what did the trick for us. I finally gave away all the Playtex Drop-In bottles and our car seats when the fertility fairy finally found our house.

    Congratulations!!

  60. ZaCarrie says

    Yea for babies! Boo for the sickness of death. Boooooo.
    Is it bad to admit that one reason I’m super pumped about adopting is that I don’t have to go through that terrible terrible unnecessary nausea?

  61. Jen says

    Pregnant with my third, too! My youngest is currently 10 months old. 15 months apart. I’m a wee bit scared.

    My trick? Assume that round the clock nursing with be as effective as it was after the first one.

    And then, lose weight, sign up for a soccer league, and plan a vacation in the month you’re due.

  62. Rhonda says

    In the spring of 2010 I will have #1 graduating high school, #2 graduating eighth grade, and #3 graduating kindergarten. You know, I meant to do that.

    Congratulatios to all of you!

  70. Mrs Lemon says

    YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!! I’m so happy for you all. We’re due in November, so I’m about 5 minutes pregnant. All I gotta say is … Valentine’s Day 🙂

  72. Carrie says

    AHHHH—congratulations- how exciting!!! I’m waiting for God to bless me, too, maybe we’ll be pregnant together! 🙂

    I joined TOPS (like Weight Watchers) about 6 weeks before my son was conceived. 🙂

  73. Nicole says

    Congrats. If you don’t mind I won’t be taking the steps you outlined. We kind of have our hands full right now. (3 kids ages 4 and under.) Someday I’ll tell you all about my first shopping trip with all 3 in tow. That was a memorable day.

  75. Carolee says

    I’m so happy for you! When you were blogging about being sick, I suspected (and hoped, for you) that you were PG. Hope you get feeling better soon and have an easier pregnancy, and, especially, birth and post-partum experience than in the past!

  76. Kate (Bee In The Bonnet) says

    Hmm. The husband and I have a once-in-a-lifetime monthlong trip back to his homeland (Germany) scheduled for June…

    Two years of trying didn’t work for us, but the trip sounds like it might be just the thing to get the fertility gods looking in this direction… “Oh, you’re headed to the land of beer and sausage?? How about you head there with a fetus in tow! You think smells nauseate you now- just wait ’til that plate of sauerkraut is in front of you!”

    Oh, dear… definitely not gonna buy any belts any time soon!

    • Nancy says

      Kate,
      This method worked for me. Except my husband’s not from Germany–he just lived there for several years. It was the salami for breakfast that did it for me.

  77. Proud Daughter of Eve says

    Huzzah and congratulations on the effectiveness of your Plan to Populate Seattle With Small, Attractive People! I’d totally sign up to bring you all the traditional casserole after Munchkin #3 makes his or her appearance but I don’t think I could keep it warm all the way from Toronto.

  78. KYouell says

    Congratulations and felicitations from Baja Washington! Good luck to you on the sickness front both now & post-partum.

    I keep telling myself that the time isn’t right, but I want #3 so badly. You keep blogging and I’ll live it vicariously for now. 🙂

  79. cheetaH says

    I can’t tell you how happy I am for you!!!!! I hope it all goes well and that the insanity of the last won’t happen again. Awesome Awesome!
    Love,
    Ortensia

  80. cbs says

    I can’t remember if I congratulated you before. (chalk it up to old age, I turn 37 in 5 minutes!!)

    So, congratulations!!!!

  81. Pibble says

    Congratulations! That’s wonderful news!

    For us the trick was getting my almost-5 year old two kittens for Christmas because in almost two years’ trying he still didn’t have a little brother or sister. Then, in the 1st week of January…hello baby (or two lines, anyways). I’m due in September, too! The good news is, I’m not the one that has to change the litterbox now.

  83. Diana says

    Congratulations, Kathryn, I’m so happy for you and your family. How exciting that you’ll (hopefully) get to see Wicked…I’ve seen it twice and loved it! If you aren’t very familiar with the music I highly recommend getting the CD, it makes the show so much more enjoyable when you know the music and can sing along!!

  85. Janel says

    And all the blogging fans rejoiced, even though they felt a little embarrassed that they are so pleased for the success of an internet friend they haven’t actually met in person…is this stalkerish? I’ll stop. But congrats.