We're Keeping This One!

As mentioned before I ended up not liking the original new furniture we picked out once it was delivered. So I called and it was still within a month of delivery so we could still do an exchange. We went that very day and this is what we picked out. Much better than the black leather!!!

We have even gotten pictures up in our family room since I have taken these. Dustin is sick and asleep on the couch right now, so I will get some more pictures sooner or later. The room feels much cozier with pictures up.

What To Do Next...

Sorry about the delay in blogs, I can't remember this password for my life!!! :)

Anyhow, we haven't been up to a whole lot. Dustin is fighting full blown allergies and not feeling well.

As most of you know by now we had our 3rd miscarriage on March 31. We are very sad about our situation and are trying to make a decision of what to do next. My OB wants me to see a Reproductive Endocronolgist, which is fine and I am glad they are wanting to get me further treatment. But here is the kicker, since I already know what I have and that it is 95% sure to be the problem, the only further treatment is to do Lovenox injections throughout the next pregnancy. Sounds simple right?!?! Well here is the kicker, the insurance won't pay for the injections or any other fertility treatments, which are extremly expensive. On a better note, the baby last time didn't even began to develope which could have nothing to do with the genetic mutation that I have. So we are thinking that we should give it one more shot before we jump into the expensive fertility treatments. I feel like I am being strong and positive about the whole situation, but I have to admit it is getting harder and harder for me to talk about it and to look at baby items in the stores. I just never thought that I would have an issues having a baby.

That is about it for now. I will post pictures of our new furniture (replacing the pictures of the last new furniture postings, b/c I didn't like the black) and of Scout soon!

New Furniture!

Yeah!!! Our new furniture arrived today for our family room! We have been looking since Christmas for a new wrap around. We didn't find one we liked so we ventured out to a set. Dustin spotted this at Nebraska Furniture, he seems to have an eye for furniture. He did a GREAT job picking out our dining room table & now this furniture too. We have lived in this house for 3 1/2 years & I have never known quite what to do with our family room. This is the beginning of new decorating. This is the new furniture. We plan to also paint, get pictures of us, family, & friends on the walls, & get curtains for all the windows. More pictures to come as we continuing decorating...

Just arrived about 1 hour ago, it even still has the tags on it!

No more recliner, we now have a chair with an ottoman.

The Germs Have Come

We have been pretty lucky with not getting sick this winter. But the germs have reared their ugly heads. I started feeling bad Friday night at work with a stomach ache. It then lead to overall weakness & body aches. With no fever & not really getting sick I decided to tough it out & go to work Saturday night. I made it until about 1am & then I came home. I went straight to bed & slept until 1pm on Sunday. I wasn't feeling much better so I thought I should go to an urgent care to get flu tested, since it is rampet at the hospital lately. The flu test was negative, I was told I just have a virus. So back home I came & to the couch I went. I called in on Sunday night (which I hate doing). Slept about 3 hours thru the evening, then went to bed at midnight & slept until 11am this morning. I think I have gotten more sleep in the last 2 days then I typically get in a whole week!! Needless to say I have taken it easy today, but I am feeling better. I am finally able to eay something bedsides soup without getting a stomach ache!!

Dustin called a little bit ago from work & the stomach flu bug seems to be hitting him. Here we go with the sickness! Hopefully, it won't last too long for him.

An Evening At Our House

Our zoo of animals seems to be our entertainment these days. :)

These are some pictures of a typical evening at our house.

Not a great pic, but snuggling with Scout!

Sitting like a Handsome Boy

"Kitty do you want to play with me?"

"Get away from me you stupid dog!"

"Please Kitty!! I will play nice."

"See I will just lay here, just play with me!"

"Fine, I guess stretching is just as good."

Life As An RN

I am now in my 10th week of orientation, only 5 more to go before I am on my own. I am settling in to my new role as an RN. I still don't believe I am actually living it. I worked so hard to get here & now I just am here. It doesn't seem like I should be done yet!

Working nights is different! I feel like I work all the time with having to sleep so much during the days. But I Love the shift itself. Everyone I work with is so nice & I think it is a great place to start for a new grad.

I am getting more comfortable each day with what I am doing & understanding why I am doing what I am doing. I still have Tons to learn, but I am getting the hang of things!

Children's Mercy is as wonderful as always. The kids never cease to amaze me with there strength & endurance. I have learned so much about life thru each & every one of them.

Month of Celebrations

What a month this has been! February is always a fun month for us.

For Valentine's Day we went furniture shopping for our family room & then that weekend following we enjoyed a nice dinner together at Hereford House in Zona.

We also have Dustin's Birthday on the 25th, now that he is as old as me! We had fun weekend of going out with friends on Saturday & to dinner on Sunday with Dustin's parents.

HAPPY 26TH BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday to Mike & Jerry as well, who also have February Birthday's!

Last Saturday night we went out with Pat & Jessica, Jerry & Emily, & Mike (Champange had to work) to celebrate the February Birthdays & Pat & Jessica's engagement! We went to a really good italian restaurant off of Grand called Anthony's & then to have a few drinks afterwards. It is always fun to hang out with everyone, we don't do it enough!

Congratulations Pat & Jess!!!

Pat purposed to Jessica on their cruise they just returned from on Valentine's Day. How romantic is that!!!

They are tentatively planning on a 2010 wedding!

Scout Goes To The Vet

Scout had his first visit to the vet with us the end of December. We were unsure of what shots he had received & since he had been neglected & in who knows where we thought we should have him tested. They did blood work & stool tests. All came back well, except he had round worms. Not a big deal, just 2 rounds of antibiotics & all is well! I thought it was going to be a chore to have him take a syringe full of medicine, but low & behold he loved it! Then of course when he was all done, he thought the syringe would make a good play toy, I didn't give in on that one.

What's This?!?! A Treat!

More Please!!!

MMM.....That was lip-licking good!

He is doing soo well at his new home with us!! Since we took him in Oct 28, 2007 he has gained 20lbs, grown a few inches taller, loves to wrestle & play ball, loves to chew on rawhides & hooves on a rope, can do commands sit, lay, & stay, & can even hold a treat on his nose! We are so happy we kept him & I think he LOVES his new home!

House, Work, & NCLEX

Wow! It has been a long time since I have updated!!

We have been busy as usual. Finish one thing & start another, that is how life is supposed to be right??

Anyhow, our house is officially on the market as of last Monday. We have had 1 showing so far (thanks to the freezing weather & snow) & I have been doing a TON of cleaning. I knew we had a lot of stuff we didn't need, but I had no idea how much! I have done all the closests now (6, but who is counting), under 2 beds, some cabinets & the basement. With that 2 car loads have gone to Goodwill, a trailer of trash to the dumpster & all our Christmas & some other things to storage. It has been 2 full weeks of work, but the house looks GREAT!! Now we are just hopeing that it sells quickly. If you didn't know we are building a new house. It won't be finished until the end of August, but we are okay with moving to an apartment for a few months to save some money while we are waiting. We are very excited, but nervous just the same. I will post pictures as things develope, right now there are just sticks in the ground for the foundation to be dug. Nothing too exciting yet!

I am now in my 6th week of orientation at Children's. It is going pretty well. I am not sure that I like doing the whole chemo thing though. I am in the process of making some decisions about what I really want to do. Not to mention working nights is not so easy! I will keep everyone updated as I make my decisions.

NCLEX is coming up next week!!! YIKES! I don't think I could ever really be fully prepared, even if I spent 15 hours a day studying for a week. I am just going to do some practice tests & do the best I can.

Dustin has been slow at work with all of this snow & cold. Other than that he has discovered XBOX Live & is pretty addicted at the moment. I think he does it just to get out of helping get the house ready! :)

That is about all that is going on with us! More next time....

Graduation/Thanksgiving

Finally I am able to upload some pictures!

This is a pretty good one of Dustin & I at my graduation party! Such a fun day that was with so many of our family & friends!

Dec 1, 2007

Avery on Thanksgiving. Learning how to eat cool whip out of the tub! Was I not supposed to teach her that???

Dustin & Jacob

Jacob & Gavin

We really enjoyed Thanksgiving getting to watch & play with all the littles ones!