We are now about one week away from hitting our 11 month mark. I honestly can't believe it's been almost a year already. Surprisingly, it doesn't feel that way. So, last week, at my regular monthly sono, the doc spotted a large cyst again on one of my ovaries. I haven't had anything that size since January 2010 —when I started Lupron for the endo. I had my follow up appointment yesterday. I wasn't allowed to start my next cycle of clomid (I should have started on Tuesday and been done tomorrow) because the doc wanted to make sure the cyst went away before I pushed the hormones through my body again. I am happy to announce that the cyst was gone! Praise God!! It was a very very painful week --I pretty much know exactly what day and time the cyst ruptured because it was THAT painful (I literally woke myself up because I was moaning so loud -from the pain). So, I'm glad that has passed. Chris and I are staying super optimistic and hoping and praying for a miracle conception this month (without clomid)! :) Hey, it could happen...
The endo, is definitely starting to get on my nerves. This is the longest that I have gone without suppressing my ovaries/hormones —so it's really starting to wear me out now. Just a few days ago, when I was cringing with nasty endo pain, I actually had the thought cross my mind "maybe it's time to stop ttc and get back on Lupron..." —it shocked me! I absolutely want to conceive another baby. I don't want to stop without conceiving this time. I think the thought went away when the pain ended ::phew!::. So, for now, it's almost day by day that I am making the choice to continue ttc. Some moments I'm so ready to shut my ovaries off again and then other moments I'm overloaded with emotions of ttc.
On to a fantastic new topic...HOME SCHOOLING!!
KJshe is now in Karate and she is LOVING it!! :) —so are we! Their structure and core values that are taught, while there, amaze us and we pray that it will stick with KJ to help her become strong mentally and physically, confident, and dedicated. :) We have seen some great changes since she started (two weeks ago).
FAMILY
We will be having some time off together during spring break and we are super excited for that. We are prepared for Spring Break with our season passes to Fiesta Texas, Sea World, and the San Antonio Zoo! I'm really hoping to head up to Enchanted Rock (I believe it's called) and picnic with the girls.
Speaking of "girls" —still no official news on Pickle's move-in date. She stays with us a lot more now but it still doesn't feel official . . . I did, however, get a call, from the representative, to schedule another home study. We shall see what comes of all of this.
It may be a while before I can update again —life just got even busier...I keep thinking "it can't get any busier than this" only to find out I was wrong. ;) God has some serious confidence in my abilities to multi-task . . . because he keeps blessing me with new opportunities. I trust that I can handle it all . . . because I trust that he won't give me more than I can handle. Maybe a little here and there for a challenge and test —but I'm ready; I've loving it all! ;D
I really think home schooling is a great move to make for your kiddo. Was KJ in a public school? (I might have to go back to your posts and read) I think the observation and knowledge you see in her self esteem and demeanor (now that she is home-schooled) says SO MUCH about how RIGHT ya'lls decision plays out in the end. I am a firm believer of raising a child in the environment YOU set and/or expose a child to. Environment, comfort ability, and courage is what makes a successful student. :) Good job! It's always great to read/see how well you all 3 are doing.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteYes, KJ was in public school before I started to home-school.
Thank you so much for such encouraging words. :)