tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4797236512242219032024-02-19T05:36:43.431-08:00Our Infertility JourneyJennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-4726152912893174722014-06-03T15:27:00.000-07:002014-06-03T15:27:49.848-07:00TLC voxbox from InfluensterI was thrilled to be picked for the tlc voxbox from @influenster. I received it and here is the run down of what it contained: ivory bar soap, neo to go, shell fuel rewards card, Avon anew wrinkle express, and a coupon for a free breyers gelato indulgance. Now here is my thoughts on the products. I loved the Avon anew wrinkle cream! It felt smooth and not greasy at all. I also loved the breyers gelat! We tried the vanilla caramel and it was delicious! Great date night food! The neo on the go was also handy with me having an active 11 year old and especially in the summer I put it right in my car or purse and it is always there when i need it. The puffs are my favorite kleenex by far and I have always loved ivory soap. I have to say this box knocked it out of the park! The only down fall was the shell rewards card. I live in NY and we have no shell stations around so I cannot enjoy the benefits of the card :(JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-10659565912803383102014-01-19T15:21:00.000-08:002014-01-19T15:21:32.708-08:00Celestial Seasonings green teaI received this celestial seasonings green tea vox box complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster and was so excited to try it out. I received 2 trial flavors of tea which were sleepytime decaf green tea with lemon and jasmine as well as Honey lemon ginseng green tea. I opened it and had to try the honey lemon first because I had a sore throat and thought this would be perfect! I was amazed at how good the tea tasted and how the smell was amazing! I then tried the sleepytime tea at night and it was equally great! Not too lemony and just the right amount to help me relax and get a good night sleep. Being a fan for years of tea and celestial teas I have to admit I never really thought I would like the Green teas but this has changed my point of view and i look forward to using my coupon for a big box of tea:)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicZqohE-Hjp7Qq48UtUi6UPi2rYcVOAWWx_enibsDKYCJLdC89np-XnspCeDrGAGnWH4qFNni5vwxAjSRi1IJ29v_5q-1zyuBWzxpzDIy1eP6JtlbHA1oxWXvOsWSKeIvTN__Gq2qPq5UY/s1600/tea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicZqohE-Hjp7Qq48UtUi6UPi2rYcVOAWWx_enibsDKYCJLdC89np-XnspCeDrGAGnWH4qFNni5vwxAjSRi1IJ29v_5q-1zyuBWzxpzDIy1eP6JtlbHA1oxWXvOsWSKeIvTN__Gq2qPq5UY/s320/tea.jpg" /></a></div> JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-80248477015292242202013-11-17T14:33:00.001-08:002013-11-17T14:33:36.217-08:00 Dr. Scholl's® For Her Cozy CushionsI received Dr Scholl's for her cozy cushions complimentary in my rose voxbox from influenster and was excited to try them out. I wore them and never took them off! They are made of very soft material and make your feet feel like you are wearing slippers! They keep your feet warm and cozy on cold nights and are easy to size and put into your favorite pair of boots/shoes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9p_gF-n2Pc41TYOseAGTViGGjGuv8iLdNPQDutoW3_JKVVWXMboaQWM2m6KifcGf87xjNNqW7oYzD9lhLWXnV07ZLng3i5T_46q5SYcbaGN784vSwlPfj_ryYBl51OGS7b90y5-8O70UO/s1600/dr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9p_gF-n2Pc41TYOseAGTViGGjGuv8iLdNPQDutoW3_JKVVWXMboaQWM2m6KifcGf87xjNNqW7oYzD9lhLWXnV07ZLng3i5T_46q5SYcbaGN784vSwlPfj_ryYBl51OGS7b90y5-8O70UO/s320/dr.jpg" /></a></div>JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-76100367805115339232013-11-09T08:07:00.000-08:002013-11-09T08:07:20.697-08:00Rimmel RetroGlam mascara. I received this mascara to review from Influenster and fell in love with it! I have usually had trouble in the past finding a mascara that didnt look clumpy or make my eyes irritated and now I found Scandaleyes by Rimmel and everything has changed! I love this product! Only takes a few strokes of the wand to make your lashes long and thick. Comes in 2 shades and is amazing! Thank you Rimmel for a great product!
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From America’s #1 elastics brand, Goody® Ouchless®
Unique knot style hair ties are perfect for personalizing or dressing up your look.
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JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-57287513752539821952012-10-22T15:07:00.000-07:002012-10-22T15:07:13.414-07:00Influenster relaunch!I have been a member of influenster for awhile now and I have loved their website and voxboxs, now the site is even more awesome! The relaunched and there is even more ways to earn badges, review products and spread the word about influenster to everyone from social networks! If you loved influenster before your gonna love it even more! Check it out at Influenster.com to sign up for free and start earning badges and be in the running to review amazing products!JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-66832695376495983282012-10-03T14:47:00.000-07:002012-10-03T14:47:11.837-07:00EBOOSTI have tried this new natural drink called Eboost and have to say it is the new natural energy booster. Compared to other energy drinks this does not give you the drop off and caffeine the other drinks give. Pure natural ingredients make this a great drink!
check them out at the website below:
http://www.eboost.com/
I was given this product compliments of Influenster.comJennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-17821906927849738382012-10-03T14:41:00.002-07:002012-10-03T14:41:37.942-07:00SheaMoisture Baby Bar SoapEnriched with unrefined, "raw" shea butter, argan oil, chamomile extract, frankincense and myrrh...Definitely not just for babies! I love that it is easy to use and really leaves my skin feeling soft and less itchy. Would recommend to everyone! Here is a link to their website:
http://www.sheamoisture.com/
* I received this product complimentary through InfluensterJennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-45817624441484754272012-10-03T14:38:00.001-07:002012-10-03T14:38:15.268-07:00CleanWell Natural Hand Sanitizer WipesI love this product! I work in a daycare and we are constantly washing hands and my hands are always dried out. But when using these wipes my hands are soft and germ free:)For kids, adults, hands, and faces, CleanWell kills germs naturally and sensitively. And since CleanWell wipes contain no alcohol, they'll only make your hands softer, you'll never smell like the doctor's office, and your sensitive skin won't suffer. Here is a link to their website:
http://www.cleanwelltoday.com/
*I received this product complimentary through InfluensterJennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-39934888680887813052012-10-03T14:33:00.001-07:002012-10-03T14:33:37.473-07:00Parissa Face & Bikini Wax StripsI love these wax strips:) They are easy to use and cost less than salon!Parissa® Wax Strips for Face & Bikini are a mess-free, express hair remover that are ready to use. Zip away unwanted hair on the upper lip, cheeks & bikini line instantly – keeping skin smooth for up to 6 weeks. Small wax strips are sized correctly for the upper lip or small areas around the bikini line and the kit includes a vial of Azulene Oil ot soothe and soften skin, preventing ingrown hairs. Here is a linl to their website:
http://parissa.com/
* I received this product complimentary from Influenster.comJennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-29123001919849896302012-10-03T14:22:00.000-07:002012-10-03T14:22:01.351-07:00LypSyl Intense Protection LypMoisturizerWith pure Swedish beeswax, organic shea butter and vitamins, LypSyl Intense Protection LypMoisturizer is seriously long-lasting! I have tried this product from my naturals voxbox and love it! It doesn't feel greasy or sticky like other brands. It leaves your lips feeling soft and moist.Here is a link to their website so you can check it out for yourself:)
http://www.lypsylhome.com/
* I received this complimentary through Influenster.comJennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-24533437226186291672012-10-03T14:12:00.002-07:002012-10-03T14:12:28.159-07:00"TheOriginal" dish drying matI received the original dish drying mat from my naturals voxbox (Influenster.com) and have used it quite a few times over the last few weeks. I have to say this dish mat is amazing! It is easy to use and quick drying as well as saves me tons of money because i am not buying paper towels and less hot air used in dishwasher. I love the way it makes your home a little more green:) Here is a link to their website so you can check it out for yourself:
http://www.the-original-co.com/default.html
* I received this product complimentary through Influenster. I was not paid to review this product.JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-63765874724586366112012-09-20T15:45:00.000-07:002012-09-20T15:45:22.019-07:00Naturals Voxbox<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am happy to review yet another great voxbox from Influenster.com today! I am talking about the Naturals Voxbox I received last week that contained some great products some of which I have never tried and really love! I am including a description and retail price for each item so if it sounds like something you would enjoy please feel free to purchase and try for yourself! Ok so first item out of the voxbox is The original dish drying mat($4.99) I was sad when my mom voxbox did not contain this, but I am happy to finally be able to review it! "It has super absorbent microfiber for a new dish washing experience, that conserves energy and paper towels by air drying, and saves water by hand washing." I love this product because it dries your dishes really quickly and is very durable! The next item is LypSyl Intense Protection Lypmoisturizer($2.87) I always am on the look out to find a great moisturizer for winter months and can never find one that works without being greasy. This does the trick! Using organic ingredients it keeps lips moisturized and soft and offers great protection! I also received Eboost($28 a box of 20 powders) This you mix in with water to "boost your mood, focus and immunity with natural ingredients and no crash!" Comes in 4 great flavors and I totally recommend you try! Clean Well individual hand sanitizer wipes($29.99 for 50 pouches)working in the childcare industry I am always sanitizing my hands from germs so these individual pouches come in handy! Mild ingredients and natural these kill germs and clean messes and are great for on the go. Also is Geodeo($5.99 for 2.3 oz stick) and this is my new favorite! It is a natural deodorant plus detox complex which is specially formulated to be safe for your body and gives 24 hour odor protection! I love the smell and it works amazing!Last in the box is the Sheamoisture raw shea, chamomile and argan baby bar soap($4.99 for 5 oz bar) Enriched with natural ingredients it gently cleanses while soothing inflammation, irritation and itching associated with eczema. My son tried it and loves how it makes his skin smooth and fresh.
Again try any of these products for yourself and let me know what you think! Thank you influenster!
* I was not paid to mention or review any of these products. I was sent this box to review for free from Influenster.com
JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-47123363378378545212012-07-09T18:45:00.002-07:002012-07-09T18:45:31.794-07:00ImPRESS Press On ManicureImPress Press on nails should be on everyone's list when it comes to style, ease and long lasting nail manicure! I had the pleasure of trying these out from my Mom voxbox from Influenster and fell in love with them. The amazing amount of different colors and patters as well as how easy they are to apply! I tried them over the weekend and it took me 2 minutes total from start to finish to apply all 10 nails. I even love that they stay on for a long time too! I could be washing dishes or on the the computer or in the shower and they stayed in place for 2-3 days. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants that Manicure look without the time.
Suggested retail price: $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns at your local CVS, Wlamart, Kmart, and more.
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http://www.impressmanicure.com/
**I received this product complimentary to test**JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-81425238923419059702012-07-09T18:14:00.001-07:002012-07-09T18:14:51.529-07:00Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal CookiesI also received in my Influenster Mom Voxbox a Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookie to try and let me tell you the minute I opened the box my son and husband faught over this cookie! Of course my son won and was the first to try the treat, but then he was nice enough to share and it was delicious! So soft and moist and plenty of raisins in every bite. I loved the fact that each cookie come individually wrapped (sold in boxes of 6) so that busy moms like me can throw them in your diaper bag, purse, lunch box car wherever and you will have a great snack right with in your reach! My son really liked them so I will be going to purchase more this weekend. Its a snack you cant go wrong with and the whole family will enjoy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from InfluensterJennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-67383329334517546892012-07-09T16:21:00.002-07:002012-07-09T16:21:50.673-07:00The Many Uses of IvoryI received my mom voxbox from Influenster a few weeks ago and being a childcare teacher you must know my delight when I saw the bar of Ivory soap in my box:) Ivory soap was a staple not only in my home use but also in the classroom. Contrary to popular belief Ivory soap has many different uses! Here are just to name a few way that I use Ivory:
*Body Cleanser
* Facial Cleanser
* Clothes Stain Remover
* Laundry Flakes/Liquid laundry soap
* Soap Carving Project
* Clean mud for sensory table (1 bar ivory soap grated, 1 cup warm water, 1 roll of toilet paper shredded and mix until it has a mashed potato or mud consistency)
* Cleaning make up brushes
I love that Ivory uses 99.94% pure ingredients so I can use it without having to worry about what is in it and if it will give my son a allergic reaction. Plus
Ivory is one of the least expensive bars and body washes on a per oz basis! so its a no brainer why Ivory is the number 1 used soap. Keeps my skin feeling soft and smooth with every use.
* I received this product complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster and Ivory as a participant in the Mom VoxBox campaign*JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-66821345381533699132012-07-02T20:00:00.000-07:002012-07-02T20:00:32.511-07:002wwAs I sit here its hard not to dwell on the 14 days after ovulation a little thing we in the ttc world call the dreaded 2 week wait. I think of all the 2ww's I have experienced. Filled with the what if's and second guessing every possible symptom that could lead me to my bfp (big fat positive)for this cycle. As long as I have been tring to conceive you would think it would come easy and I would be able to go about my day not really putting too much thought in to it, but the longer I ttc the more and more hard the infamous 2 ww becomes.I wish that you could just have one cycle where every symptom was by the book and it would be a unmistakable positive test to follow. "oh I think my breasts hurt, or I have slight twinges in my ovaries." I am now 11 dpo (days past ovulation) and I try so hard to not be let down. I wait for exactly 14 dpo to test and every time I see that damn negative result I feel like I am grieving all over again. Grieving the loss of what could have been. I know it is best to stay positive , but at this point all I feel like doing is giving up to defeat of my body. I look around and see all these ladies in my community and feel like screaming to the world:"when will it be my turn!" I know that these are mostly the thoughts of everyone ttc'ing and it is totally ok to get angry sometimes. I just want you to know that if you are ever at a place where you are in your 2ww and feel alone or disheartened that I am here. I am here for your shoulder to cry on or to help keep your mind off this agonizing time. Who would ever know how 14 simple days can change your life? We do, those of us still praying for a miracle to have in our arms.
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I am so excited to have received my first voxbox! The mom voxbox includes:
-Stash tea superfruits tea sampler and Nektar sweetener($3.50)
-Quaker Soft baked cookies ($2.69)
-ImPress Press on manicure by Broadway Nails ($5.99-$7.99)
-DenTek Comfort clean & fun flossers ($1.99-$2.99)
-Ivory Bar soap ($4.27 for 10 pack bath size bars)
I am so excited to try all these wonderful products and as I am reviewing these I am sipping on my pomegranate raspberry green tea from Stash tea and loving it:)
Please go to www.youtube.com/jennad82 for full product reviews.
Again than you Influenster!JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479723651224221903.post-41505014973844014902012-04-30T12:59:00.000-07:002012-07-09T18:38:27.621-07:00Life and trying to conceiveWell for those of you who follow me on youtube welcome. Those of me who don't know me or my story I will give you some basic background and if you want to know more you can check me out on youtube at www.youtube.com/jennad82.
I have been ttc'ing for 3 years. Through our journey we have been through ups and downs. From happiness to depression. but we will never give up. I have a 9 year old son from a previous relationship and been with my now husband for 5 years now and married for almost 2. About a year and a half after meeting we decided it was time to stat trying for a baby together.Our journey began August of 2009. 8 months later March 21st, 2010 we discovered we were expecting our first child together! We were so excited but also scared. I found out at 4 weeks pregnant and everything seemed to be going great. Around 7 weeks and 1 day I had been having some pain on my left side so I went to my Dr. He performed an ultrasound and everything looked fantastic! The heartbeat was 143 and baby looked great. I went home feeling like I was on a high. I continued to experience the pain on my left side but the dr.said it was from my corpus luteum cyst and the pain would diminish in a few weeks. Around 8 weeks and 4 day pregnant I still was having the pain and decided to go for a nap. When I awoke I felt something was not right. I went to the bathroom and saw the one thing no expectant mother ever wants to see. Bright red blood and it was not just a small amount. It was (sorry tmi) like a period. I called my Dr immediately and went in for an ultrasound. As I lay there crying I knew something was wrong when the tech took forever to find the baby. Her face said it all. I screamed "is there a heart beat?" I was begging them to just acknowledge the presence of a heartbeat. The tech said they would have to wait for my Dr to call so they could speak with me. All I wanted was to know there was a heartbeat and my baby was still alive. For 30 agonizing minutes I lay on the table just weeping uncontrollably. I was still keeping hope but when i went into the bathroom again I began passing clots. I knew I was having a miscarriage.
The Dr came in and said "I am sorry but your baby has passed away and you will begin miscarrying. The baby had stopped growing shortly after my first ultrasound. I left mad and upset. The only thing left was to go home and let nature take its course. I went through 12 hours of painful contractions coming ever few minutes until finally it was over. I would never wish this on anyone. Just knowing that you are losing you baby that you wanted so badly and there was nothing anyone could do to help you was the worst part of all. A week later I had a D&C preformed to remove some of the tissue left from my miscarriage and was given the green light to try again once I got my first period.
We started trying asap and were shocked to find out we were expecting in July! I was nervous and scared. But my pregnancy progressed and we even found out around 18 weeks that we were expecting a baby girl whom we named Madison Jo. We were so in love and I was finally able to let myself get excited about this little girl we were about to meet. Little did we know we would meet her sooner rather than later. Around 21 weeks I went in for an ultrasound because I had not felt movement all day. The Dr could not find a heartbeat! I was stunned and could not believe what I was hearing again! They did some tests and said to come back tomorrow so they could repeat the ultrasound. I began having contractions later that evening and a few short hours later little Madison Jo was born sleeping. The cause of her death was inter uterine infection that spread to the placenta. The hardest thing I have ever done was let go of my angel. I dont like to speak about this subject so I have decided to leave all pictures and labor and delivery story private for my own reasons. I continue to grieve the loss of both my angel babies and it never gets easy. I think of them daily and talk to them at night.
Now 2 years later we are still back at square 1 no baby in our arms and no bfp's. I since my losses have been diagnosed with PCOS and secondary infertility. It hurt just to hear the Dr say the word Infertile. In my mind it meant we were never going to get our baby we so longed for. I will never give up my dream though. I hold hope that one day I will have a baby in my arms. Through the struggle my family has been there for me. My sister and mother offered to carry a baby for us if we decide we have no more options. Such a selfless gift and I appreciate it so much! I know through strength and my angels watching over me my dreams will come true:)JennaD82http://www.blogger.com/profile/01972084922620502291noreply@blogger.com0