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Friday, November 13, 2009
We're Moving Out!
We will be signing a lease for our beautiful new home in about 2 hours. I'm so excited! Here's some pics off the realty website for your viewing pleasure. I'll update in a few weeks with pics after we move in. We're making the move December 1st! Yay!
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
19 days...
Something/someone just doesn't want me to write in this blog. I've started a post about six times now (over the past few weeks) and every time I'm either interrupted, the Internet goes down, i lose my post, the power goes off from bad weather, or someone "needs" to use my computer. Maybe this thing just isn't meant to be anymore.
I've had it for over a year now...and it's supposed to chronicle my life to motherhood. However, so far its chronicled my life through nursing school. My life through work. My...boring...life. Never really got anywhere with the whole "mom to be" thing. I'm so tired of fucking planning that I could just spit (or other worse things). I've been "actively planning" for about 2 years now. I've had the urge for about another 2. Excitement and optimism are fading after 4 years. I've gotten to the point that when I see BFP's on the forums or elsewhere I'm not instantly happy for them. My first reaction is selfish, and then I remember to be happy for their blessing. And I haven't even tried yet! I don't know how those of you who have been trying for a while deal with it. I get jealous just hearing about people trying for a baby. It's sad and pathetic really. I think that's another reason that I stay away from the forums and this blog. It's a reminder that I haven't done anything yet...and it all seems like wasted time.
In other news, there's a new countdown...to our Orlando vacation! A week in Orlando starting the 20th. Sure, we'll miss Thanksgiving with the family...but that is awkward for me anyway. Amber and I will go out and find something nice in Orlando to eat that evening. Hopefully we'll get to relax along with all the other fun things we plan on doing. =)
Today I got a new car. Or a new to me car. It's a 2009 Smart Car. Cherry red, with a newly extended factory warranty. Bring on the great gas mileage! I wasn't planning on buying a new car until I got our tax return in February or March, but this kind of fell into my lap...so we're running with it. Not practical for family life, but when/if that ever happens, we'll have Amber's car. Which she assures me that there is ample enough room to fit 2 car seats in the back seat.
Dakota may be getting a big sister. Amber fell in love with our trainer's foster dog, Sadie. She is a 2 year old bully mix. Some say Pitt/Boxer, others say Bull Terrier/Boxer; regardless, she's up for adoption through the Lone Star Boxer Rescue. She's fully trained and is a real sweetheart. We're going to be spending more time with her over the next couple of months, in order to make sure she's a good fit for our family, and we're a good fit for her. I'll keep y'all up to date about that process as it unfolds.
Still looking for a rental house that fits our needs, our lifestyle, and our budget. We've checked some out and subsequently raised the amount we are willing to spend on rent. Our new price range is $900-1200. Of course we'd love to find that hidden gem that rents for $900 and is in a good neighborhood...but...we're realistic. Our projected move date is January 1st (or sooner if at all possible).
Well, that's enough for now. Hopefully, I'll be better at keeping up with this thing. No promises thought.
I've had it for over a year now...and it's supposed to chronicle my life to motherhood. However, so far its chronicled my life through nursing school. My life through work. My...boring...life. Never really got anywhere with the whole "mom to be" thing. I'm so tired of fucking planning that I could just spit (or other worse things). I've been "actively planning" for about 2 years now. I've had the urge for about another 2. Excitement and optimism are fading after 4 years. I've gotten to the point that when I see BFP's on the forums or elsewhere I'm not instantly happy for them. My first reaction is selfish, and then I remember to be happy for their blessing. And I haven't even tried yet! I don't know how those of you who have been trying for a while deal with it. I get jealous just hearing about people trying for a baby. It's sad and pathetic really. I think that's another reason that I stay away from the forums and this blog. It's a reminder that I haven't done anything yet...and it all seems like wasted time.
In other news, there's a new countdown...to our Orlando vacation! A week in Orlando starting the 20th. Sure, we'll miss Thanksgiving with the family...but that is awkward for me anyway. Amber and I will go out and find something nice in Orlando to eat that evening. Hopefully we'll get to relax along with all the other fun things we plan on doing. =)
Today I got a new car. Or a new to me car. It's a 2009 Smart Car. Cherry red, with a newly extended factory warranty. Bring on the great gas mileage! I wasn't planning on buying a new car until I got our tax return in February or March, but this kind of fell into my lap...so we're running with it. Not practical for family life, but when/if that ever happens, we'll have Amber's car. Which she assures me that there is ample enough room to fit 2 car seats in the back seat.
Dakota may be getting a big sister. Amber fell in love with our trainer's foster dog, Sadie. She is a 2 year old bully mix. Some say Pitt/Boxer, others say Bull Terrier/Boxer; regardless, she's up for adoption through the Lone Star Boxer Rescue. She's fully trained and is a real sweetheart. We're going to be spending more time with her over the next couple of months, in order to make sure she's a good fit for our family, and we're a good fit for her. I'll keep y'all up to date about that process as it unfolds.
Still looking for a rental house that fits our needs, our lifestyle, and our budget. We've checked some out and subsequently raised the amount we are willing to spend on rent. Our new price range is $900-1200. Of course we'd love to find that hidden gem that rents for $900 and is in a good neighborhood...but...we're realistic. Our projected move date is January 1st (or sooner if at all possible).
Well, that's enough for now. Hopefully, I'll be better at keeping up with this thing. No promises thought.
Friday, October 2, 2009
The Pic Says It All
My sister has swine flu (H1N1). Boo. My mom is showing symptoms. I'm hoping my minimal contact with my sister will protect me; however, I have had much more contact with my mom. I'm also crossing my fingers for Amber as well. We can't take a whole lot of time off work because we have that trip to Florida in November.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Plan B
Well, as all of you are probably tired of hearing, there's something up with my baby making junk...so...we're on to plan B. Amber is temping and using OPKs. Yesterday was CD 12 and she already is showing progress...I say she'll probably have a positive reading on the OPK within 2 days. We'll confirm with Smileys. Its kind of a bummer that I wont be carrying first as planned, but having a sweet baby is so much more important. :-)
In other news, Dakota graduated from puppy school! He is such a smart (yet, stubborn) little "it" (lol, he just got neutered on Wednesday). His training is no where near over, but for now I'll leave you with a photo...
Sunday, September 6, 2009
New Plans
After we move into the new place (we're guessing after the new year...cuz of the brand new car we bought for Amber) we are going to actively pursue a family by every available avenue. We decided that as soon as we get settled, we'll have a home study done and apply to the "foster to adopt" program, sign up with a private adoption agency, and also go to fertility specialists to pursue getting pregnant as well. Let's call it multi-tasking towards completing our family. It'll probably be expensive and will take a lot of sacrifice on our part, but I know this will increase our chances of having a family. So, that's the new plan.
P.S. We're doing Thanksgiving on our own this year...in FLORIDA! Mom's giving us a week in Orlando. It's conditional right now (if Amz' work lets her off) but we'll be gone from the 21st - 28th. We'll hit all the major theme parks and we're open to other suggestions of things to do.
P.S. We're doing Thanksgiving on our own this year...in FLORIDA! Mom's giving us a week in Orlando. It's conditional right now (if Amz' work lets her off) but we'll be gone from the 21st - 28th. We'll hit all the major theme parks and we're open to other suggestions of things to do.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Grr...
I just don't think I ovulate. I had 2 negatives on the fertility tests, so I know my ovarian reserve is ok. However, I've been testing for MONTHS and I've yet to see a true positive OPK. That's tons of $ down the drain for NO results. I recently decided to try the smiley OPKs since everyone swears by them, and as soon as I opened the package I knew it wasn't going to work...the sticks are the same thing that comes with the CBEFM. You know, the expensive monitor that ALSO never gave me a positive/peak reading. I would get to high on the monitor, but never peak. Sigh. So...I'm thinking its an LH thing. I don't think I surge, and therefore not ovulate. I suck.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Le sigh...
I had a great time this weekend. Its so nice to spend time with real friends. Like my facebook status says, I would love to have more true friends, but I'm too socially awkward to start that whole process. I'll just keep being me. :)
Dakota is such a handsome little boy. I truly adore him and he's so smart to boot. I miss him when i'm gone for more than a few hours. He can sit, stay, watch me, leave it, roll over, lay down, get off, jump up on command, and is completely potty trained. He doesn't like doing "just for fun" tricks like shake, play dead, etc. Maybe thats his working dog breeding. We've tried to teach him over and over, and he doesn't seem the least bit interested. Even for treats. I guess there are worse things, and we'll keep trying. He walks better on a leash now, but only with his gentle leader head collar. Otherwise, he pulls like a frickin' mule...and just as stubborn. He is finishing up puppy class and we're going to enroll him in intermediate class soon. He loves the water, he loves being around people (especially men...idk where he got that one), and he likes being social with other dogs (as long as there aren't too many and its not in an unfamiliar place). He is 5 months now. :)
Now for some not so good news. It seems like for every optimistic post I make, the very next one is full of disappointment. It appears despite the insane amount of work/money we've put into Amber's car...it needs MORE work. It needs new break pads on all 4 tires, and supposedly the parts are not very expensive. Her mother's bf has offered to put them on for us, which is nice, but it kinda sucks that every time we think we have something fixed, another thing breaks. I guess that's the nature of the beast because in the last week or so we've both noticed that when the car switches gears (its an automatic) it has started to shake. I have no clue what this means, but I'm guessing its the transmission and its not good news. My car, although its the same model and only 1 year newer, is still in pretty good condition, but it'll be needing some work soon. The serpentine belt is showing some definite signs of wear and will need to be replaced. My dad knows how to do it, but I'm not sure he's going to be in the mood/have the time to do it. That's all fine and dandy, and I could pay to have it replaced professionally, but turns out I owe the IRS a little over $300...from 2007. When I graduated with my first degree I had a loan that would become a grant if I graduated within 4 calender years of starting school. Well I did, so the loan became a grant. With all the other government grants I've gotten, I've never had to pay any money to the IRS. However, this time it was classified as a cancellation of debt, and I had to claim it as income. They sent me 2 different forms and I didn't know which one to use, as they came around the same time. So I asked my father who did all my taxes to this date, and he said to use the grant form. So I did. Now I owe penalties etc, so that'll come out of my next pay check. Yay. :(
So Amber and I are discussing buying 1 new car, and I'll drive one of the 2 others. That way if one breaks, I'll have a back up. I will keep up with small repairs, but if it turns out her car needs transmission work...too bad, so sad. I'll drive it until it dies. We're hoping that this wont impede upon our plans for moving into our own house; hoping AND praying. A car payment is just going to make our budget tighter. I guess it needs to be done tho.
So...that's that. I guess we're home shopping and car shopping now.
Dakota is such a handsome little boy. I truly adore him and he's so smart to boot. I miss him when i'm gone for more than a few hours. He can sit, stay, watch me, leave it, roll over, lay down, get off, jump up on command, and is completely potty trained. He doesn't like doing "just for fun" tricks like shake, play dead, etc. Maybe thats his working dog breeding. We've tried to teach him over and over, and he doesn't seem the least bit interested. Even for treats. I guess there are worse things, and we'll keep trying. He walks better on a leash now, but only with his gentle leader head collar. Otherwise, he pulls like a frickin' mule...and just as stubborn. He is finishing up puppy class and we're going to enroll him in intermediate class soon. He loves the water, he loves being around people (especially men...idk where he got that one), and he likes being social with other dogs (as long as there aren't too many and its not in an unfamiliar place). He is 5 months now. :)
Now for some not so good news. It seems like for every optimistic post I make, the very next one is full of disappointment. It appears despite the insane amount of work/money we've put into Amber's car...it needs MORE work. It needs new break pads on all 4 tires, and supposedly the parts are not very expensive. Her mother's bf has offered to put them on for us, which is nice, but it kinda sucks that every time we think we have something fixed, another thing breaks. I guess that's the nature of the beast because in the last week or so we've both noticed that when the car switches gears (its an automatic) it has started to shake. I have no clue what this means, but I'm guessing its the transmission and its not good news. My car, although its the same model and only 1 year newer, is still in pretty good condition, but it'll be needing some work soon. The serpentine belt is showing some definite signs of wear and will need to be replaced. My dad knows how to do it, but I'm not sure he's going to be in the mood/have the time to do it. That's all fine and dandy, and I could pay to have it replaced professionally, but turns out I owe the IRS a little over $300...from 2007. When I graduated with my first degree I had a loan that would become a grant if I graduated within 4 calender years of starting school. Well I did, so the loan became a grant. With all the other government grants I've gotten, I've never had to pay any money to the IRS. However, this time it was classified as a cancellation of debt, and I had to claim it as income. They sent me 2 different forms and I didn't know which one to use, as they came around the same time. So I asked my father who did all my taxes to this date, and he said to use the grant form. So I did. Now I owe penalties etc, so that'll come out of my next pay check. Yay. :(
So Amber and I are discussing buying 1 new car, and I'll drive one of the 2 others. That way if one breaks, I'll have a back up. I will keep up with small repairs, but if it turns out her car needs transmission work...too bad, so sad. I'll drive it until it dies. We're hoping that this wont impede upon our plans for moving into our own house; hoping AND praying. A car payment is just going to make our budget tighter. I guess it needs to be done tho.
So...that's that. I guess we're home shopping and car shopping now.
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