tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122996212644689292024-03-13T06:06:09.442-07:00Our "special" lifeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-69272003430581535712009-07-15T18:10:00.000-07:002009-07-15T18:26:11.595-07:00Look who I got to meet!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/Sl6BaxoYovI/AAAAAAAAAI0/2sd_BF6QpZk/s1600-h/076.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358862903616774898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/Sl6BaxoYovI/AAAAAAAAAI0/2sd_BF6QpZk/s320/076.JPG" border="0" /></a> I got to meet my cousins new little one.... His name is Parker and he is adorable! I got to see what it would be like if I had my own little one while I was there. I got to take care of him for two nights while I was there and it was a joy to get up with him at 2 and 3 am! I know I say that because I don't have one that I get up with all the time. However, after all we have been through I would give anything to have that more than 2 days :)<br /><div>Not only did I get to love on the cute new little one... I got to spend a lot of time with my sister which was awesome. Also my cousin is very handy and built his own pool with a tiki bar.... its amazing and was very relaxing and much needed! Now back to reality! </div>leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-50241249959127378532009-07-11T07:58:00.000-07:002009-07-11T08:23:37.414-07:00Ten things... unknown!!A friend that has been an inspiration to me and like another mother, <a href="http://prayingfriend.blogspot.com/">Love Being a Nonny</a>, has tagged me in post. The tag is to name 10 things "unknown" about me. It might be a little difficult, but I'm gonna try!<br /><br /><br /><br />1. I had always wanted to get married on a baseball field.<br /><br />2. I am terrified of cotton balls... (crazy I know, but its true)<br /><br />3. Secretly I've always been jealous of my sister and how she has no fear to go out and conquer what ever goal she has set. She lets nothing hold her back...wish I was more like her.<br /><br />4. If I could change anything about myself- it would be my fair skin! ha- I would love to know what it is like to have a for real tan!<br /><br />5. I really want to be a principal one day<br /><br />6. I would love to be a missionary for a year in Romania. I think I left a piece of my heart there when I did mission trip there two years in a row.<br /><br />7. I don't like to read- but I teach English...ironic I know! (I think I have read a total of 5 books so far)<br /><br />8. Im stealing this one from Love Being a Nonny- but I dont know how to drive a straight drive.<br /><br />9. I have my bus liscense. No yellow buses but I drive the white activity buses for coaching!<br /><br />10. My hubby has taken me hunting several times since we have been married and I killed my first dear a year ago!<br /><br /><br /><br />There are ten things hopefully "unknown"!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Now I tag:<br /><br /><a href="http://mymomentmylifemystory.blogspot.com/">My moment, my life, my story </a><br /><br /><a href="http://kelma1130.blogspot.com/">Life in a Small Town </a>leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-50646205012615832782009-06-03T14:31:00.000-07:002009-06-03T14:32:14.125-07:00Still alive!!Im still here!! I have been sooo busy with end of year paperwork and testing. EC teachers live in paperwork the last weeks of school! Its almost over and I have a lot of updating to do! Dont worry Im still alive and coming back soon!!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-68889218206555008842009-04-24T13:27:00.001-07:002009-04-24T13:35:36.842-07:00Update on Life now...Hi guys! I have taken a small break from the blog world just to deal with things. Things are going good right now. I am starting to focus on losing all the weight I have gained on the fertility drugs. I got a good 20 lbs just from the drugs... not to mention I could stand to loose about 20 more! So I am going back to the gym and tanning bed (I know its bad for you- but I need it!). Its nice to return back to everyday life in a way. Things are busy which is good for now! Hubby's new job is going great and the Lord is really blessing him in that way! <br /><br />So I have decided to set some goals for this summer. Here they are! Ill update and hopefully blog about them as we enjoy the summer!<br />1. Loose weight! (at least 20 lbs by end of July- already down 3!!)<br />2. Organize my closets and storage!<br />3. Start summer workouts for school volleyball team and take them to camp!<br />4. Work as much as possible at Dick and Janes!! (one of my favorite places with great people!)<br />5. Be a better wife<br />6. spend more time with my sister now that she is living back in town<br />7. Go see my lil bro play baseball ( I didnt get to go to a single game this school season- first time ever :( )<br />8. RELAX!<br /><br />Ill probably add to the last as time passes!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-57083579080464804802009-04-12T12:20:00.000-07:002009-04-12T12:27:37.923-07:00Happy Easter!How amazing that we serve a God that is Alive! Even with all that we have been going through I still stand amazed at what an incredible God we serve. He gave His life that I might live.... how can you not serve Him! Happy Easter!<br /><br />Things are good here....I have kept myself busy this time after getting the news. It has been nice. I have spells where it just gets to me for a few minutes and I cry for a few and then move on. I think those times will continue... but at least I know I am not alone. I am heading to the beach with one of my girlfriends tonight and staying til Wednesday...It will be nice just to get away! You know I have amazing people in my life and I am sooo thankful to all of you that have covered me and hubby in prayers during this situation. If you read my blog and you are blessed to have children.... please for me, hug them, love them and hold them tight. I think sometime we forget just how lucky we are to have them around. I know next time I see my step daughter I might just squeeze her a little tighter. :) (*for those who are curious we have talked about adoption but right now I do not feel emotionally ready to embark on that journey. Possibly in the future. All in Gods timing)<br /><br />Happy Easter!! Im off to enjoy Spring Break!!!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-19834184882207007692009-04-09T10:28:00.000-07:002009-04-09T10:33:42.307-07:00results...BFN....I am speechless at the moment. This was our last try and last attempt. I never thought it would not be part of Gods plan for me to not have my own children...but I guess thats our God, its His plan not mine. I just wish I could understand why.....leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-9492383428596836582009-04-09T06:52:00.001-07:002009-04-09T06:56:53.264-07:00Waiting.....Today was the day that I went to get my blood taken and get the results of our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">FET</span>. I have to admit that hubby and I took a test yesterday since he <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">wouldnt</span> be with me today for the results. I was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">absolutely</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">devastated</span> to see that it was negative. I immediately gave up hope...but I have amazing friends and family. Who reminded me we serve an amazing God and a God of miracles....So I am waiting. I am waiting in reality but with Hope. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Im</span> not sure what the results will be, but I will post them sometime today or tomorrow. Even if it is negative I have learned so much in this journey and God has taught me so many things about myself and my relationship with Him. I know I will be upset and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">devastated</span>, but I also know that He does have a plan. If its positive then it proves just what an amazing God we serve.leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-57258157318109294482009-04-02T05:05:00.000-07:002009-04-02T05:09:01.948-07:00Going CrazySo... I havent written since the procedure. It has been a week. I have one more week to wait. I am going CRAZY! Anyone reading this that has been through IVF what did you do during the two week wait to make it go by without thinking about it every second. I know I am suppose to think positive but I do not feel any different that normal this go round. So I do not have to many positive thoughts. Maybe it will be better that way since last time I was almost sure it would work. I just pray everyday that Gods will be done in our lives... I want a baby so bad. More than that I want Brad and I to have our own family. I pray that is part of Gods plan also. I guess in another week we will find out. Until then.... Im trying my hardest not to take a home pregnancy test everyday!!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-14732829711814766342009-03-26T13:29:00.000-07:002009-03-26T13:35:17.298-07:00The big day!So today was the big day! I was sooo nervous...we didn't even make it to Charlotte before I had to stop hubby and go potty! haha Then when I checked in and they took vitals they couldn't get my pulse down. I was still waiting to find out if my embryos had made it through thawing. <br />Finally Dr. Matthews came in and they informed that both of the embryos we had in freezing MADE IT!! I was sooo excited. So they implanted both of them! Now Its the dreaded 2 week wait and 3 days bed rest. I have had soo many friends and family praying and calling to check on me. I feel such a peace this time. I know the prayers are working..... THANK YOU!! April 9 will be the day we find out! <br /><br />** And talk about timing... one of my old roomates called today to let me know her and her husband are expecting twins... They have only been married like a year... crazy... and amazing timing for her to call right!?leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-28333804048299306072009-03-24T05:13:00.000-07:002009-03-24T05:15:02.851-07:002 more days!The title says it all ....2 more days until the transfer...please pray for our little embryos and for my sanity! My emotions are off the charts and not to mention I have not been feeling the best thanks to all the hormone injections! Here is to two more days!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-11102006238500509432009-03-18T18:42:00.000-07:002009-03-18T19:20:17.644-07:00Whew!Today was a big day for me! I had my appointment at the Women's Clinic this morning. It was early, but I made it. (Thanks to Shelly for always letting me stay with you before appointments so the rides aren't so long! I love u! ) I had an ultra sound done today to check my lining. They were wanting it to be a certain thickness. I had the ultrasound done....I then met Nurse Kim at the nurses station where I get "the report". She brought me in a little room which is different then the other times I had been. I got nervous. As she shut the door....she told me things looked beautiful! I was so relieved...my lining was exactly what they wanted it to be! Sooo... she brought me in the room so we could talk about when the transfer would be and my meds until then!! The embryologist said everything was good and on go. The transfer will take place Thursday the 26th! Every fertility clinic does it different, but mine has us go on bed rest for 3 days after the procedure. So I will be laid up in the bed until that Sunday! Hope I don't go crazy! Its hard for me to stay at the house for the weekend much less in a bed for 3 straight days!! I have so many emotions...excited, scared, nervous, hopeful...I could go on. So, now I just have to pray those little embryos make it through the thawing process and then stick!! <br /><br />God and I had a lot of talk time on my way home for the 2 hour ride. I started by pleading with Him and begging that it work and that I have a baby at the end. By the end of my trip I was in tears and had a complete different thought. A song game on the radio that God laid on my heart at the beginning of this journey. I had not heard it in months until today. It is "Bring the Rain". I sobbed. I then changed my prayer. God you are in control. You already have this planned and I just pray that your will be done. I then said, but if it does not work and that is part of Your plan ...I pray you give me strength and hope to make it through cause I know I won't be able to do it on my own. So- my prayer is that God's will be done in mine and Brad's life...and that He carry us through this process. We are weak and He is strong. Simple lyrics we sing as a child...but have so much meaning to me right now. Thank you to everyone that is praying! We love you!<br /><br />** Say a prayer I start my progesterone shot tomorrow- its given in the rear end... and my hubby has to give it! I am VERY nervous!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-55780345509940041062009-03-06T10:05:00.001-08:002009-03-08T15:11:33.485-07:00Finally!My cycle started.... Next appointment is March 18th. We will see if things are good to go then. If so possible transfer date is the 23rd! Ill keep you posted... say a prayer for hubby... I started all the estrogen today! :).....wrote this friday and just now posting!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-37462380472570693032009-03-05T11:21:00.000-08:002009-03-05T11:30:17.737-08:00Is it ever going to come!?!?!?Well... I just needed to vent for a moment. Those of you who have been through this might know what I am talking about. I am at the point where I just went off my birth control pills and everything can pretty much start as soon as I "start". Problem ...I have been off the pills they had me on for about a week and still nothing. I am starting to get worried and I know that does not help anything, but I don't want something to be wrong. I never thought I would be one that would pray for my cycle to come... but I am now!! This morning was tough emotionally for me...just woke up wanting a family of my own.... but was reminded that God is in control not me. I just prayed on the way to work this morning that I let go and let God. I need to constantly remind myself that HE is in control of this situaion and not me. <br />**I am in class right now and had a few minutes as my students were working on a project. One of my students had a CD and begged me to play it. I work in innercity school for the most part... So I was very worried, but its a gospel CD and is encouraging for me right now. Who would have ever thought it would be gospel!? Its the little things God does for us. I guess its still the waiting game for now!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-15826401024813075612009-03-03T16:21:00.000-08:002009-03-03T16:33:57.775-08:00The Bachelor = IDIOT!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/Sa3L8rkKg8I/AAAAAAAAAIM/11fjGtE2hDo/s1600-h/bachelor.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309123779086681026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/Sa3L8rkKg8I/AAAAAAAAAIM/11fjGtE2hDo/s320/bachelor.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ok so I know that the title of this blog is a little mean.... but it is the truth!<br /><div><a id="ss-image-anchor" href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/slideshow/ALeqM5gQ0MrNEis2ooBOS4DYXV7oseUsZQD96MPMT80?index=0"></a>I was a huge fan of Jason, the single dad bachelor, and I knew that he was going to be the one smart bachelor that made the right choice. As I sat last night glued to the TV....Yes I am addicted to this show and reality TV ( I know it is a serious problem... my husband is seeking a support group for me!)...I was so excited to see that Jason was smart. I called my mom and were both so excited that he chose Melissa and made the right choice! (Or at least the right choice in our eyes!) </div><br /><div>Then.... all my opinions changed when After the Final Rose came on. I lost all respect for him and Molly. I could go into detail but it could get real ugly. I'll just say this. STUPID! Melissa you deserve better girl! Jason is an idiot and Molly is not far behind for just jumping right in and making out with him on the couch right after he dumped poor melissa! </div><br /><div></div><div>Ok so Now that I have that out of my system!! I will blog later this week about our wonderful trip to Colorado and update on our fertility cycle! Right now we are still in that wonderful waiting process! Hopefully I will have more news by the end of the week!! Thanks for all your prayers and encouraging words :)</div>leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-76435089817289736182009-02-22T07:52:00.000-08:002009-02-22T07:57:28.677-08:00Update..Well.... right now there is not much to update. This is the part of the process that I hate. Taking the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bc</span> pills and waiting. However, this week will start the action. I have a counter full off <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">meds</span>, including my wonderful shots I must take starting Wednesday. I am very excited because it means we are that much closer to find out if it works... so far I have tried to just keep my mind off of it, plus I have been so busy I have not had much time to think about it. <br />I have a question for anyone that might know the answer!! We are traveling to Colorado Friday- Monday. I am wondering if it is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ok</span> for me to travel with all these drugs and my needles? Anyone got a clue if I can take them with me.... I need to have them on my carry on because I will need to give myself a shot when we get in Denver. Let me know if you have any insight?!! <br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Thats</span> it for the update as of now... Ill know more the start of March and Ill be sure to update! Keep praying!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-21846251065556981152009-02-06T15:02:00.000-08:002009-02-06T15:04:50.082-08:00Its Time!I started my cycle today.... I called the womens institute. Nurse Kim called me back being her chipper self! I started my birth control pills today. I start the Lupron on the 25th of Feb...and then we will go from there! :) Let the prayers begin!!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-44553409563605030612009-02-04T16:31:00.000-08:002009-02-04T16:52:16.269-08:00OUCH!..and WOW!This week has been one rough week. I say Ouch in the title of this post for many reasons... let me quickly explain so I can get to the WOW part! <br /><br />Monday- not that bad of a day...just really busy (starting a new semseter of classes....says enough!)<br />Tuesday- We had snow Monday night! Yay! Because of the snow we had a 2 hour delay. I decided on my way to school that I would treat myself to Biscutville (my favorite place for a biscuit!). The drive-thru was long so I decided to go in. smart huh? Not so much! As I was going in a little sweet old man was warning me of the slippery black ice near the door. I walked carefully but did not really see what he was talking about. On the way out I remembered his warning... however, the black ice dripped me! Let me set the scence for you. I am carrying my LARGE diet coke and bag with biscuit. Where I was parked I had to walk in front of the drive-thru line where they get their food. Guess where I fell. Yep.. right in front of the car getting their food. The lady in the car was busy getting her food and did not see me fall so she started to roll forward. At this point I am in so much pain...I did not just fall... I busted! Fell on my hip then went to my back, spilt my drink everywhere and I think gave myself whiplash! I am trying to get my breath back when I see tires rolling toward me. Finally she saw me.... My life was saved! There is so much more to the story.... Lets continue to today!<br /><br />Wednesday- I woke up this morning in more pain than I think I have ever felt. I guess the soarness set in! I felt like I had worked out at the gym and worked every muscle in my neck and back!! Went to work just wanting to get the day over with....TOUGH day at work ( lets just keep it at that... it was not a good day!) ** Now this is where the WOW part comes in. Hubby and I have been really praying that God would bless our obdience in tithing. We really wanted to keep the money for ourselves... since things have been tight, but trusted the Lord would be faithful to our obdience.... and HE WAS!! Hubby got a phone call today from his mother that we had a check waiting on us from his grandfather that will cover the whole cost of our frozen embryo transfer so we do not have to use the rest of our savings!!! * believe me it was going to be gone after this last attempt* How amazing! <br />I am now in my PJs, took a muscle relaxer with my heating pad and watching all my DVRed shows I have not had time to watch. I guess bad day turned good!! <br /><br />Another praise-- Baby Harper is going home from the hospital tomorrow!! Check out Kelly's Korner on blogs I follow for the full story of how God healed a little girl and answered prayers. What an amazing Dad we have!! :) ** Now if HE can just heal this pain I have! I think I should get free biscuits for a year cause of my accident! Anyone else agree?!?!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-64467808866701375202009-01-25T09:16:00.001-08:002009-01-25T13:41:11.354-08:00The best volleyball team in NC!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SXyfJ_YG4II/AAAAAAAAAIE/BD-PzU_mams/s1600-h/afvc.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295282255861047426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SXyfJ_YG4II/AAAAAAAAAIE/BD-PzU_mams/s320/afvc.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here they are... The best 15's JO volleyball team in NC!! Well at least <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">that's</span> my opinion.<br /><br /><br /><br />One of my other jobs besides teaching is coaching! I love it. Sometimes I wonder if I was meant more to coach then to teach. :) I currently coach JV <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cheerleading</span> at the high school that I teach at... but I also coach this precious volleyball team you see in the pic above!<br /><br /><br /><br />Let me tell you why I love coaching this so much... 1. I love volleyball. It has been a passion of mine since I was in middle school. 2. One of my best friends coaches the team with me. 3. It is competitive...its nice to coach when the girls and parents want to win! 4. I have amazing talent and great girls on my team. 5. The parents are AMAZING! they are so helpful and supportive!<br /><br /><br /><br />I could honestly go on and on with the list. I am so blessed that they choose me to coach for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Alamance</span> Force JO organization. We had a tournament this weekend and my little team (I say little because we are almost always the shortest team) kicked behind!! We ended up making it to the semi finals! I was and am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">soo</span> proud of them!<br /><br /><br /><br />Coaching is a great thing but when you have team like I do its an AMAZING thing!!<br /><br />"Coaching is a profession of love. You can't coach people unless you love them."-- Eddie Robinsonleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-8541345175233038542009-01-19T13:13:00.000-08:002009-01-19T14:25:16.085-08:00Sooner than we thought!!Well today was the big day! I went up to Richfield and stayed the night with my friend Shelly so I would not have such a far drive back and forth this morning. As I was making the drive this morning so Many memories came back. I thought about all the many visits from last time we went through IVF. As I walked into the doctors office I had a lot of emotions... It was probably a good thing I was by myself. :)<br /><br />I was excited to try and get some answers and to find out when we could try again! I got see Dr. Matthews. I was really excited to get to have her as a doctor again. I liked her a lot and she was very encouraging last time. She of course greeted me with a smile and made me feel so welcome.<br /><br />We started the convo with talk about last cycle. She said we beat a lot of the statistics that were stacked against us based on Brads infertility issues from his previous marriage. She did not even think we were going to have as many eggs fertilize as we did. So she was positive that we had two being frozen. She said that they could not point out a specific reason that it did not work , which is what I thought I would hear. But its ok because she said most of the time when they CAN point out the problem its usually not a good thing. She seemed very positive about our frozen embryos. Yay!<br /><br />We then moved conversation to our frozen little ones. I have been praying for them! We started talkin about when we would like to do the transfer. Hubby and I had talked about this previous to the appointment and decided that early summer would be the best time. However, that was not going to work with the clinic for different reasons. Sooo... dr. matthews and I sat and talked and talked.... She made the suggestion that we start NOW! I was like oh my! Im not sure that I am ready for NOW! The last time I was in the bed a lot and having to go to the office a lot for appointments/ultrasounds. She then took the time to explain that the frozen process is VERY different and I would not have to have as much time. Two visits and the procedure. Sooo the more we talked about it.... the more I became ok with it. Positives- I wont have to take but one shot this round. It cost less than half of what the first round was and less driving for visits.<br /><br />Long story short and an hour later... We are going to start everything as soon as I start my next cycle. The main prayer I have now is that the embryos make it through the thawing process. We only have 2, so we have to pray hard that they make it! We won't find out until the day of the transfer if they make it or not....so it will be lots of prayers until then. If everything with my cycle goes as planned we are looking at the first of March for a transfer!! So I guess its time to strap in and hold on... Its time for another Ride!<br /><br />I know there are other bloggers out there going through IVF right now...You are in my prayers!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-76393062508168852642009-01-14T16:23:00.001-08:002009-01-14T16:31:50.631-08:00Good Thoughts and Prayers!!So earlier today I made a post about just how "great" my life has been lately. (sarcasm inserted here!)<br /><br />Well God must have been on the speed dial today....after sending the message hubby called and was going to stop by the post office. While we were in the processing of switching houses and living with my parents we had gotten a post office box. It ran up in Dec. and we had totally forgotten to go by and turn in the key and get the last of our mail. Hubby called and was overwhelmed with ALL the mail we had. Today was exam day at school and I was done giving my exam, so I said just stop by and we can go through what is important and what is trash. <br /><br />We had been curious where his <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">unemployment</span> check was because we had yet to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">receive</span> any info. Well low and behold there it was!! They did not have our new address! <br /><br />Then in the middle of the pile was an envelope from our fertility clinic. I almost didn't open it because I thought its just a reminder for my appointment on Monday. I opened it anyways. After opening it I realized God has a very funny sense of humor because in that envelope was a refund check that equaled more than what Hubby would have made the whole time he has been laid off. We had no idea it was coming so it was a big <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">surprise</span>! He does answers prayers in His own way and timing! It always makes you smile. <br /><br />AND...Right after that, we got a phone call that Hubby got a job interview with the City of Durham. Another prayer answered!! <br /><br />How amazing!!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-10804300854202814982009-01-14T06:38:00.000-08:002009-01-14T08:36:45.872-08:00Soon....It has been awhile since I have posted. We have had a lot going on in our lives lately. Quick update!<br /><br /><br /><br />1. Christmas went great....Hubby was laid off day before Christmas... Great Present huh?!<br /><br />2. New Years was good... New Years Eve we had a tree fall on the back of our house/yard. Took out our new fence and new grill. Exciting!<br /><br />3. My brakes went out on my car last week....took it to the shop. The next morning I went to crank up hubbys truck to defrost it and locked the keys in the car with it running (and we have no spare)!<br /><br />4. Hubby thought he was going to get to go back to work this past Monday, only to find out Sunday at 9pm that he is laid off ...AGAIN!!<br /><br /><br /><br />So as you can see we have had an eventful last few weeks. I am ready for some good in my life.<br /><br />I posted in my previous post that my doctors appointment was the 13th. I was wrong it is the 19th! So Monday I will return to the doc to see what happened the last time and discuss plans for the next try! I have soo many emotions. Please keep us in your prayers as we are going through some tough times!! He is in control... I just keep reminding myself that! :)<br /><br />As of now... I am thinking positive thoughts!leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-61038659370955031442008-12-31T04:51:00.000-08:002008-12-31T05:23:50.228-08:00One of my favorite places and tradition!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285940365332358786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVtuwZOIpoI/AAAAAAAAAHU/VvBR-49KTRA/s320/020.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />I love spending time with my hubby's family! After we got married we moved to Stanly county. We lived on 11 acres in his uncle's old house, next door to his grandfather (papaw) and his mom was one house down from him! It was interesting to say the least, but in those two years I grew to love the place across the street the most!<br /><br /><br /><br />Across the street from our house was papaw's farm ( so we call it!). It is little for Stanly Co. It is 82 acres. He has three ponds and "the cabin" on the land. Being a county girl by heart, I LOVE to go fishing. We ride our 4 wheeler across the street and fish all day. Then when we would get done we would walk up to the cabin, grab a drink and lunch, watch a little TV, take a nap and then head back to the house. It was like your own mini vacation across the way. I love it and I miss it dearly!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285940368775891634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVtuwmDIyrI/AAAAAAAAAHc/FktIy06EWH0/s320/019.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />This is the front of the cabin- we go here every year for year Christmas. Papaw had a fire on the deck and we sat in the chairs until dinner. He just extended the deck...isnt it beautiful!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285940373241454546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVtuw2rz39I/AAAAAAAAAHk/T0hBvduU6YE/s320/017.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Here is SD with one of her favorite things- Papaw's donkeys. He has four, but the baby was off by himself! She loves to go feed them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVtuxjx5MoI/AAAAAAAAAH0/fbIK08Y9K9U/s1600-h/024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285940385346564738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVtuxjx5MoI/AAAAAAAAAH0/fbIK08Y9K9U/s320/024.JPG" border="0" /></a> I love Christmas at the cabin. It is one of my very favorite traditions! I love hubby's family and spending time with them! In this pic is hubby, brother in law, mother in law (holding baby Leah) and sis in law!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVtuxJpBEaI/AAAAAAAAAHs/Xy042LRqOXM/s1600-h/023.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285940378330010018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVtuxJpBEaI/AAAAAAAAAHs/Xy042LRqOXM/s320/023.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here is the rest of the family- Papaw is standing and the other two on the left are Bill Jr (hubbys uncle) and his girlfriend Ann! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am so blessed to be a part of such a special family!! We had a great Christmas together at the cabin!<br /><div><div><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div>leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-20093910832385060262008-12-31T04:36:00.000-08:002008-12-31T04:51:26.350-08:00Our newest addition!!We have a new addition to the family!! We went to pick up one puppy and ended up leaving with two!! They were the only two left and my husband is a sucker for puppies. We got a little girl and a little boy boxer. The little girl had a hurt foot. We thought it would get better but after a few days there was no improvement. The vet said she had a fractured ankle. So, we returned her. I was so sad. But we still have the little boy! His name is Drake and he is precious!! He loves to cuddle but is so wild and crazy at the same time! He takes after his mother. haha! Diesel our 1 1/2 year old boxer thinks Drake is his play toy! Diesel has been our baby since right after we were married and you can tell he is sooo worried his spot in the bed is going to be taken. We love our new addition. :) <div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285934997582874242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVtp38y7hoI/AAAAAAAAAHE/fGIQvE48uzE/s320/030.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><p> Here is SD with both of the puppies! We loved her too!</p><p> The picture below is Mr. Drake himself! Isn't he soo cute!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285935002547529186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVtp4PSmJeI/AAAAAAAAAHM/O-kB6RrvgBc/s320/031.JPG" border="0" /></p>leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-84753167423135771072008-12-23T14:00:00.001-08:002008-12-23T19:52:40.976-08:00Family Time!Today SD and I decided to stay at home and spend Family time together baking! We made sugar cookies and decorated them! WE had a blast!! We love having her here...She is staying half of Christmas break with us!! Tomorrow morning is Christmas at our house (she goes home just for Christmas morning and then we get her back til Sunday!) So as soon as I get done making this blog I must go finish my Santa duties!! I love Christmas :) Here are a few pics from day of Family time!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283190625584120978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVGp4eadhJI/AAAAAAAAAGY/hWhc7ExIg4o/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /> SD decorating her cookies!! She is soo creative<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVGp6Do4ifI/AAAAAAAAAGw/EbYjb0C9nq8/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283190652756593138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVGp6Do4ifI/AAAAAAAAAGw/EbYjb0C9nq8/s320/007.JPG" border="0" /></a> So proud of our creations!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVGp5RXK0QI/AAAAAAAAAGo/bThIoJwV4RU/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283190639260520706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVGp5RXK0QI/AAAAAAAAAGo/bThIoJwV4RU/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now I love these kinda of stockings!!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVGp5H3FMfI/AAAAAAAAAGg/59AkMSD1fxw/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283190636710015474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVGp5H3FMfI/AAAAAAAAAGg/59AkMSD1fxw/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /></a> The final product- notice the gingerbread at the very top without a head!! Oops! :)<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283190658080523378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SVGp6XeNRHI/AAAAAAAAAG4/OPPfHoXx3_M/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div></div><br /><p>We also made our favorite finger food to take to Christmas lunch tomorrow at Hubby's mom's. They are Chicken/bacon wraps - Ill list the recipe below!! They are so tasty and easy to make!! Try it! :)</p><p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p><p>One pack of the chicken tenderlions thawed (you can use the regular breast they are just harder to cut into little pieces), a pack of bacon, brown sugar, chili powder and toothpicks</p><p><strong>How to:</strong></p><p>Cut the chicken into small pieces (if using the tenderlions you can usually get 4 pieces out of each one )</p><p>Cut all the bacon in half</p><p>Wrap a half piece of uncooked bacon around a small piece of uncooked chicken. (hold it together with a toothpick)</p><p>* Mix together a 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspooon (u can a add 1/2 to this if you want a little more flavor -I do this!) of chili powder in a small bowl. </p><p>Roll your wrapped chicken in the mixture till it is coated! </p><p>Place on a broiler pan (you can use a cookie sheet- the broiler pan is just easier for clean up!) </p><p>Broil on high for about 7-10 minutes or until done!! </p><p>ENJOY!!!</p><p>** If you try the recipe let me know what you think!!!</p><p><span style="color:#cc0000;">Merry Christmas!!</span></p><p></p>leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312299621264468929.post-49312513023477580492008-12-21T09:55:00.000-08:002008-12-23T19:53:01.607-08:00Boomama's Christmas Tour of homes!<p><a href="http://boomama.net/2008/12/15/christmas-tour-of-homes-2008/" target="_blank">BooMamaChristmasTour</span> src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h134/boomama205/boomamachristmassmall1.jpg" border=0></a></p><p>I am so excited about the tour of homes for Christmas! Even though I am late!! :) We have only been in our new home for 2 months so I don't have all my decorations up, but it still looks amazing! We love Christmas. It reminds us of our amazing Savior and when He entered the world. The Christmas decorations are all great, but Jesus IS the reason for the season! So welcome to our home....Come in grab a cup of hot chocolate and make yourself at home! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282714997317758706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_5TRDA7vI/AAAAAAAAAFI/_GyeVkaYfgs/s320/019.JPG" border="0" /> Our front door.... Come on in!<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282705358791020466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_wiOvKj7I/AAAAAAAAADw/La-DVD01B3M/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /> The house at night! The hubby loves putting up the lights!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282715004540700674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_5Tr9GSAI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/9ga2SH2vZW8/s320/020.JPG" border="0" /> My amazing mother in law is soo crafty, she made this snowman for me! He even lights up at night!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_5TH9lGRI/AAAAAAAAAFA/rsXZDQmcaiM/s1600-h/018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282714994879043858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_5TH9lGRI/AAAAAAAAAFA/rsXZDQmcaiM/s320/018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_2EkeeUTI/AAAAAAAAAE4/LkwFcOi76WY/s1600-h/017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282711446300283186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_2EkeeUTI/AAAAAAAAAE4/LkwFcOi76WY/s320/017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This little snowman greets us in the garage!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_2EIkH0mI/AAAAAAAAAEw/go4MUMNspiM/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282711438807781986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_2EIkH0mI/AAAAAAAAAEw/go4MUMNspiM/s320/016.JPG" border="0" /></a> I love this Santa...its different- another one of MIL's creations!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_2Dq_i92I/AAAAAAAAAEo/hmjjjnU8Gbo/s1600-h/015.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282711430869743458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_2Dq_i92I/AAAAAAAAAEo/hmjjjnU8Gbo/s320/015.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The dinning table- this will have to do for this year.... it will be better next year! I just had to use what I had this time.... got ideas for next year already!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_2DCIAWOI/AAAAAAAAAEg/q7e2y3xSSzI/s1600-h/014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282711419899369698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_2DCIAWOI/AAAAAAAAAEg/q7e2y3xSSzI/s320/014.JPG" border="0" /></a> I know, how sad! We did not have time to get a real tree this year so we are using the baby already lit tree! Again next year we will have our tree back!! :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_2CUrOaHI/AAAAAAAAAEY/psviIkUn3As/s1600-h/013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282711407699060850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_2CUrOaHI/AAAAAAAAAEY/psviIkUn3As/s320/013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I love our mantle, so many cute things. The angel is one my favorites!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_wjAcuzWI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/bBcYNmLM7jA/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282705372135476578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_wjAcuzWI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/bBcYNmLM7jA/s320/011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The foyer as you enter!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_wiwPO__I/AAAAAAAAAEI/2GfxQRohUIU/s1600-h/012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282705367783899122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_wiwPO__I/AAAAAAAAAEI/2GfxQRohUIU/s320/012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My manger scene...what CHRISTmas is all about!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_wisn8x_I/AAAAAAAAAEA/4yxGL6kbwHs/s1600-h/010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282705366813820914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_wisn8x_I/AAAAAAAAAEA/4yxGL6kbwHs/s320/010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />He hangs on our coat closet... MIL made him too!! (she is soo talented! )<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_wiQKcjpI/AAAAAAAAAD4/Butlm9JabWI/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282705359173881490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_C94V59q55F8/SU_wiQKcjpI/AAAAAAAAAD4/Butlm9JabWI/s320/007.JPG" border="0" /></a> I had to show this again....I love our snowman that says The Morris' - I got it at the Christmas craft show!! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Merry Christmas everyone!! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12254359017622136985noreply@blogger.com4