Try, try, try.

That is the theme around these parts lately. The light is at the end of the tunnel...I know it...I can see it!

We are trying all kinds of experiments....yes, I suppose that is what you could call it. Wee Man is trying on rain boots for the 1st time and declining it; I am trying to get Artiafora into the spotlight a bit more; we are trying to spend more time outside now that spring is on the horizon; and maybe most importantly, we are trying to conceive babe #2. It sounds so impersonal....'baby # 2'.

First, a small note on the biz. A few select Artiafora products will be available through a website called Trendy Babies. The launch of my baby mobiles (which currently are not available in my Etsy store) will occur this Sunday with other products to follow, a few of which are also not available in my Etsy store.

Now back to the real excitement! I don't know why people are always so hushy about it when they are trying to conceive. It really isn't a big secret to me, but of course, that is because nothing has ever gone wrong for us yet, I guess. I am tracking my basal body temperature and LH surges and it is exciting and anxiety-inducing. I like the sense of control it gives me, even if that control seems fleeting and sometimes downright false. I found an amazing eBay seller that sells the LH test strips and the HCG test strips (for testing pregnancy). Amazingly affordable and super-fast shipping and they are in Canada! And so, I must offer a link to their shop. And - yes, the strips do work. A friend of mine has already been successful with them and turned me in the sellers direction. I find this "trying" time very invigorating, the waiting is excruciating sometimes, but it is so darn exciting:D

Oh, and I will certainly try to post a bit sooner next time....this break was a little ridiculous!