Manic Monday

Oh, its just another manic Monday, wooooo! :) Actually, today was a pretty good. I started off my day giving the SAT-10 Standardized test to my 2nd graders. Which, by the way, I think it is pretty ridiculous to be giving standardized tests to this young of kids. I know that there needs to be accountability in the schools, but is there anyway we can achieve this???? However, from the looks of thing, my kids were doing very well.

After the test, we went outside for a while, but then it started to rain. My kids always get worked up when it rains, I don't know what the big deal is? Then we continued with a regular schedule.

I got a message that I need to make another doctors appointment either Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday to get blood work. (Imagine that? I get to get poked again). I didn't call back. I completely forgot after school, because I was so excited to go get a pedicure with Sam. It was definitely well needed. Then, we went to home goods. I didn't buy anything. (Although, at the moment, I am really wishing I did with all the empty wall space in my new house).

Oh, and on I a side note, I am very blessed to have wonderful friends. Laralee, my BFF since four year old, got an email from her church (where I attended when I lived in TN) stating to pray for me because of health problems. (I am not sure how they got this information, I guess my mom sent it because of the cysts?) She called freaking out to see if I was okay. After I explained, she stated and I quote "I talked to Freddy (her husband), and you know if you need me to I will have the baby for you." That is complete, utter, and true friend. (And she has already had a child, so she knows how painful and difficult it can be, actually she had huge complications and had to have emergency surgery). But still, she was willing to go through that again for me. Hopefully, I wouldn't need her to, but it warms my heart to know that she would do that to for me. I love her and thank God everyday for her and my other great friends.

I leave you with this old, but fun picture :)

My Dogs

Here is a picture of Lilly, Fletcher, Marley, and Me (Marley is no longer mine) :(

Disappointment

This weekend was very interesting. First, my mom came in on Thursday to get our very last puppy and take him to TN. This was very sad because Jerry and I had grown very found of Marley, who will now be called Magnum (I am not sure how I feel about that name). Now I have puppy fevor again, and want to have them again. So for all of you that are interested, we will have to skip one cycle (this is best for Lilly), and let her "mate" with Fletcher again on the next cycle. This means puppies again in less than a year :). This will probably be last time, so keep this in mind.

Next, we had a doctors appointment on Friday. I was supposed to have an ultrasound and then they were going to explain to Jerry and I when he was going to be giving my the remainder of my shots. WELL, did not go as planned. During the ultrasound they found cysts, which were supposed to be dryed up with the shots that Jeremy has been giving me the past week. What does this mean? Well, I have to keep on injecting those shots into my already black and blue legs for two more weeks (Jeeze, there is no hope for me looking good in a bathing suit this summer, I guess I will be one of those ladies who wears shorts over my bathing suit, YUCK!!! I am not supposed to have to do that until after I have a baby). And, invitro has been pushed back at least two weeks. The doctor said this is normal.

Sooooooo, my reaction. 1st thing out of the doctors office I start crying. Now, I know this might sound silly but I was ready. Ready for March 31st. Already have a sub for my class, already made the plans, already told everyone I know, READY. This might sound super selfish, but the 1st thing I thought is how am I going to tell everyone I know that it is now tentively set for the April 14th???? How am I going to make sure that everyone continues to pray for me until then? Well, I guess if you are reading this I guess you know. (Although, I really don't think anyone reads this :( ) But, now, I am over it. I have realized that in the sceme of things, if God blesses us with a child (or children) then two weeks is no big deal. I know he has a plan.

Lastly, I got some very sad disturbing news on Saturday afternoon. It is not anything I feel that I can mention on here because it is in regards to a friend. Just please keep an unmentioned friend of mine in your prayers. Thanks!!!

Shots

Sooooo, on Monday I went to the doctor to get my hormone treatment. They gave me a large box (I am talking 2 ft by 2 ft) full of shots, alcohol swobs, and hormones. I seriously asked the lady "am I really going to inject all of this stuff in my body?" My invitro is just two weeks away. She laughed. I really didn't think it was that funny.

So, she explained to me how to do the injections. (Which by the way their is no way in heck that I could do the injections on my own). When I took them home for Jeremy to see, he laughed when he saw the needle that they have to stick in my butt. Did I mention, I am deathly afraid of needles. My husband seems to be enjoying sticking me with a needle way to much. 1st thing in the morning he asks "Is it time for me to give you your shot? How many ccs?" I guess it makes me feel a little bit better that he is an EMT (not to much better). I guess its gone okay so far, except for yesterday nights shot. When he started coming at me with the needle, I freaked out, started shaking after he stuck me, and he couldn't get it injected until I calmed down. The needle was in my leg for seriously way to long (did I mention I am deathly afraid of needles?) So anyways, please keep us in your prayers. If this works all the sticking and poking will definitely be worth it.

Hobson House

THE FAMILY

Whew! So I have never had done this! We will see how it goes!





Here is a little about my life:





Me: twenty-four year old teacher to 34 amazing students, a wife to one amazing man, a born again believer in Jesus Christ, an only child, and a friend to many. I teach science, math, and social studies at Shiloh Elementary School. I will be finishing my masters in Elementary Education in May. Praise the Lord!!! These past months have been a whirl-wind. First, we found out that we couldn't get pregnant naturally. So, we are in the middle of very exciting, very frustrating, very nerve-racking invitro process. (Jeremy enjoys giving me the shots, but I absolutely can not stand it). Next, our babies (Lilly, our beautiful golden retriever and Fletcher, the over protective, very handsome golden retriever) got together and had eleven puppies. We moved into our beautiful new house. And finally, I am trying to finish our masters, and this semester has been the semester from H-E (well, I won't go any further). I love shopping, new purses, shoes, finding great deals for the house, skiing, the beach, reading, laying out at the pool, spending time with friends, and my amazing husband.





Jeremy: The most patient man alive!!! Firefighter/EMT who is trying to get a job. Loves fishing, softball, basketball, and ESPN. Will make the most amazing father!!! :)





Fletcher: Beautiful Golden Retriever. Handsome, Loyal, and can not stand to be away from his mommy and daddy. Very protective!!





Lilly: Gorgeous baby! Petite golden retriever! Very independent and playful!