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hello! Who is still here?
Announce yourselves one and all! Who is still around?! what have you been up to? Anything fun, new, exciting, or otherwise to report?
As for us, we've been enjoying some down time lately - much needed after the hubbub of Christmas. There is absolutely NO snow here in MN this winter. None and today it is going to be 50 degrees!! Normally, this time of the winter it is sub zero so I'm not accustomed to this at all. Not complaining after all the trials and tribulations of the 6 feet of snow we had on the ground (and roof which subsequently leaked into my living room) by this time last year though!!
I - well DH and I together I guess - managed to piss off my MIL again. We rotate Thanksgivings with our families, spend Christmas Eve with DH's family (Christmas day with mine) and then his family gets together on New Years Day again. That is a LOT of "fun family togetherness" so the years that we do Thanksgiving with them, we do our own thing for New Years. Frankly, neither DH or I can stomach that much time with his family in that close a timeframe. This was our year to be on our own and we had planned to head to my folks' cabin after our new years party at a co-worker's house. Unfortunately, it rained really hard on NYE and then the temps dropped below freezing so the roads were really in terrible shape for a while. We opted to stay in town and never left the house which was fantastic. My MIL asked us how the lake was and I fessed that we hadn't gone. She got mad that we didn't go to their party - even though this was our year to go it alone. Grrr.... one step forward, two steps back.
On the kiddo front - we got good (?) news about why we've been having trouble getting pregnant. DH had some testing done and it was pretty conclusive that he's going to have to have some maintenance done. Hopefully that repair work will lead to better numbers and the trouble will be behind us. If that doesn't help though, then we'll be on to testing for me next. It feels good to have some solid evidence as to why things haven't been working - I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for those of you who get the dreaded "unexplained infertility" diagnosis. It may not end up solving anything in the end and we may be back to not having answers if the stuff DH needs to have done doesn't fix things but at least it is something to start with. I expected DH to have a bruised ego but he's been taking things remarkably well and I'm proud of him for being pretty brave!
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Glad to hear this! I know that can be especially hard on guys!
I'm still here. We had busy holidays and then I caught the dreaded flu that's been going around then went into auditions for a new children's musical (Seussical) so the Christmas decorations are still up. I think I'll finally get the decorations down tomorrow (possibly tonight) but the tree is still so healthy I may leave it up until Sunday since the trash comes on Monday. I guess I like to prolong the season. *ha*
Other than a new show, we're just still waiting for some word on the Short Sale we're trying to get. I'm trying to go through at least one thing in the house (a drawer, a shelf, etc...) each night so that if we do end up getting the house in the middle of my show, I won't have a mental breakdown from the added stress of moving.
We REALLY need rain. So do some rain dances for us if you can.
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Everything has been quiet around here. We're getting ready for DH's surgery - I can't believe it's next week already. I think I told you guys about it back in the summer when we first found out. Long story short - he has an ameloblastoma - essentially a tumor in his sinus area. It's benign, but the surgery is still about 10 hours. They have to remove the back part of his upper jaw and a few teeth. With that, take a part of bone from his lower leg to replace the jaw. Hence the 10 hour surgery. He'll be in the hospital for about a week and then at home recovering (6-8 weeks we assume). It's going to be a looooooong road ahead of us and I can't believe it's almost here. I'm trying to stay as strong as possible for DH but I'm terrified. I know he's getting nervous about it all too (and rightfully so) but he's been really busy at work so I think that's keeping his mind off of things.
We've been lucky thought with both of our jobs. Mine is letting me work from home through the month of February. He has already filed for short-term disability and his boss has been great with everything. Also, our family and friends are close by so I know that we'll see more of our mothers than we'll probably want. But I know they'll be a big help while DH is holed up on the couch.
I'm just scared. I'm scared that he won't look the same afterwards (not in a shallow way). I'm scared that we won't be able to do the things that we love to do. I'm scared that something will happen during surgery. I don't like to bring this up to him or say anything because I want to be strong for him, but I think that's taking it's toll on me. It feels really good to get this out now. And any T&Ps that you can send our way - it would be greatly appreciated.
I would absolutely be scared if I were in your shoes! I'll be praying!!
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Sending good vibes to everyone!
It's busy season in my office, and I'm finally catching a break now (although I should be dropping off some paperwork across the street). Things should die down at work by the end of the month, but...I'm still in school at night, we're prepping the new house, and packing up the old. By summer, I hope to be enrolled full-time, we'll see. I have nothing exciting to add; I'm just tired!
First - thank you everyone. I need it!
Second - that's the thing. The tumor doesn't effect (affect?) him AT ALL. It's not like you can see when looking at him or it hurts or hinders him in anyway. It all stemmed from me asking him to go see an ENT because he blows his nose ALL.THE.TIME! And this is the result. Apparently, he's had this for about 10 years now and if it does happen to get much bigger (within 2-3 years), it could break through his eye wall and into his brain - then we're dealing with something WAY more serious. It's one of those things - I just want it to be over.
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Life is crazy with a toddler running around. We are planning on taking our LO to Orlando for the week in Feb right around his birthday. Looking forward to seeing his face when we get to Disney and he see's Mickey in person.
Other than that just dealing with a lot of drama that is going on with my inlaws. Long story short, my SIL ( the oldest) had to move in with us because they got kicked out of there house. Not even a month into them being here they pissed off my other SIL ( #2) and her FI so now they wont even talk to each other. Which then in turns puts DH and I in the middle becasue SIL #2 and her FI wont even come to our house becasue of them. And then there is SIL #3 that is pregnant and due next month that wont talk to anyone becasue she doesnt want to hear what any of has to say. So yay DH's family has way too much drama going on.
T&P sent your way.
What a crazy thing to have happen! Kinda makes me wonder about one of my co-workers who I swear is "sick" more than anyone else on the planet. He blows his nose constantly.
T & P's for both of your husbands.
As for us we there is nothing new really. We find out next week if we will have to do IVF or use a sperm donor all together. Oh and my little sister is pregnant again with #3, it was not planned.
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T&P to everyone who needs it. What a crazy lot of stuff going on! Smange - I'll be thinking about you and your husband. Please come update us.
Things here have just been crazy busy. Started my new job 11/14, got thrown right into a big, high profile project rewriting all of the content for a government web site. We launched the first phase of the update last week, now I'm updating the remaining content (it was deemed a lower priority), and I'm hoping to roll off of this project and onto another one as soon as possible (so tired of this one!). I'm really enjoying government contracting and love that I now spend my time hopping from one fast moving project to another - it so suits my working style and interests. I definitely love my company and management team.
On the home front, we're still plugging away at making it "ours." We ordered a new, king sized mattress and bed frame last weekend so now we need to get our butts in gear and paint our room so it is ready. I'm IN LOVE with our new set - we got an upholstered bedframe and an iComfort memory foam/gel mattress...I don't think DH and I (or Liam) will ever want to get out of bed!
Liam is cool as ever. He is right on the verge of really talking and learning and doing new things every day. Every non-work moment is spent with him, for the most part, but DH and I desperately need a night out! Finding sitters around here is difficult...makes me miss my hometown where there is always a neighborhood girl/boy who is trustworthy and sweet and loves taking care of children!
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Still here....busy as shiznit at work. Please send nestie glitter/dust my way? I have 6 students signed up for my photography class for this semester, and I need 9 students for the class to take place. Pretty please send some dust? It's coming down to the wire.......blah....
I'm meeting with a new surgeon and a new endocrinologist next week about my lovely (stupid) thyroid. I have lots of nodules (and one large one) and I am hoping to get more answers next week and hoping to get this whole thing figured out....so then I can figure out when the best time would be to get preggo
And finally, photog business is booming (which is very exciting) but this week I received 2 inquiries for 2013 (February and June) and it really made me have to think seriously about when to try and get preggo etc. Exciting and freaked me out.
I'm late...but I'm here! I'm hanging in. It's been up and down and up and down.
I'm doing before and after school care until summer. I will then switch to daycare for my grandbaby to be! I'll be keeping him/her for the first year.
My husband had heart attack number 8 the week before Christmas. It was a small one that resulted in two new stents. It will be a while before I can sleep at night again, but we pick ourselves up and keep moving!
I'm totally getting ready for GB! Craigslist has been a real help to get things for my house for childcare
It's amazing how much things have changed in 28 years!
Smange...I have been where you are and will be praying for you. Let us know!
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smange- I am sending so many positive thoughts your way! I hope DH's surgery goes well and he has a speedy recovery. ((BIG HUGS)) and we are all here for you if you need someone to talk to!
Muffin- I'm so sorry about your husband. Is he still traveling to STL every week?
It's been a 20 year thing with my DH. He has a genetic problem called Factor 5. They have moved him from St. Louis, and he will now be flipping around the country. He's been in Jacksonville, FL for the past couple of months.
Wow, everyone has so much going on. T&P's, baby mojo, healthy hearts and fairy dust to all who need it.
We had a really great Christmas. My sister was here from Newfoundland and it was really good to see her. She had a great time and was sad to leave I think. But she got hung up in the airport here and missed all her connections all the way back. She was really impressed with that.
My best friend landed in the hospital for a week and got discharged Christmas Eve. He's ok now but he was going to be the one to host the new years party so instead of having a big bash me, the Mr, him and his sister played board games on NYE. So much for my outfit haha, I guess I'll just have to wear it another time.
We're not in the process of buying a house and we are not having children so I have nothing to report on that front. Our fur children are doing great though lol. I did get a new car as well which I am not sure if I have said on here yet. It's a big bossy Dodge Charger and I am in love with her. I was so happy to get it because I have a really bad credit history and I am so happy to have something with which to rebuild. Who thought anyone would be happy about an auto loan!
Next on our radar is my birthday, we're going to Radium Hot Spring and Banff for a couple nights. I'm really excited about it.
If you talked about it already I totally missed that you were adopting! Congratulations!!!
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Hey ya'll! I'm still here, and it's great so see what you've all been up to! Crazy we've been friends so long! From picking out 'just the right shoe" to having bebehs! We're all growed up now (I can't speak for myself).
I got...nothing. Life is peaceful, work has been really, really busy, and I'm tired. Tired enough that I called in sick yesterday, and may skip tomorrow's group ride. I seriously can't wake up!
Happy it's January, and wish it would rain. It's nice being able to ride, and I've kept up a pretty good pace, but rain is an excuse for a cyclist to stay in and make waffles on a Saturday morning.
Warm Fuzzies,
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Hello! I'm still here... I mostly just lurk, things have been pretty busy at work and home. Lots of exciting things going on with everyone! You are all in my thoughts and sending good health vibes and baby dust to those who need them.
In November we finally got the fixer-upper DH bought before we were married (!) finished and rented out! We'd been carrying two mortgages all that time, so getting that rent check every month is a HUGE relief. In December we were able to finally replace my car - we got a 2010 CRV, and I am in looooove with it.
On the work front things are going okay. My company has recently taken a delayed hit from the economic downturn and they just announced they're going to be "tightening the belt" (read: layoffs). I've been told that my job is secure because I'm billable (I work for a gov't contractor)... but I'm keeping my options open just in case.
We've had a few recent health issues in our family... just before the holidays my grandfather was diagnosed with a very rare degenerative neurological disorder (related to Parkinson's). He'd been having symptoms for over three years, so while it's a relief to have a diagnosis, there's really nothing they can do for him except treat the symptoms, and he seems to have a fairly aggressive case of it, so he is probably looking at 2 years, tops. :-( We also just found out that my Dad's oldest brother has an incurable form of blood cancer. They are treating with chemo and may be able to put it into remission for awhile, but there's no cure. They think they caught it early, but even the optimistic survival outlook is only 5-7 years. So, T&Ps for them would be appreciated.
In happier news, DH and I had a long talk the other night about our goals for the year, and we are planning to take a trip, probably to Europe, this summer! Not sure where yet, probably either central (Germany/Austria/Czech Republic) or Scandanavia. If anyone has recommendations, I'd love to hear them. AND after we get back from our trip... we're tossing the birth control! Wooohooo! So, hopefully we'll have big news on that front by holiday time next year :-) (fingers crossed!)
Hey there--super late on this. I'm here, just lurking more and more, especially since there's not much interesting going on at home. I did get promoted at work, which really just means more work, but I'm so grateful DH and I both have good jobs at great companies. My family is in great health, furbabies are thriving, I should be getting another test knit project this week--life is good.
I suppose the biggest news is that my parents just bought a huge new house--it's beautiful and I'm kinda jealous. So now they're pushing for us to do the same (just on a smaller scale). I'm grateful that they want to help, but it's plain that the ulterior motive is for us to live in the area permanently, start nesting, and fill their 4BR with a brood of grandkids. Sigh.
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