Here I am....

I don't know that anyone will really be interested in what's happening with Ryan and I, but if you're anything like me, I enjoy reading about other people that I don't have the opportunity to keep up with on a regular basis. So...here it is.

Things have been relatively quiet with us recently. Our new home was complete in the beginning of October and we moved in soon after. We love our new home. It was a bit overwhelming to begin with, and to be honest, we are still slowly unpacking. Thankfully the transition was very smooth. The extra room is AWESOME! I no longer feel like my walls are closing in on me. :)

The baby plan is definitely a struggle and not something we planned on ever happening. God has definitely used this to teach both Ryan and I some very important lessons. I have always been the "planner." Things have to go my way and in my timing, and throughout this experience, God has taught me how to leave things in His hands. There are so many other things that God has taught and is still teaching us. I praise Him that He does have control. I also praise Him that He has given us great family members constantly supporting us.

After several weeks of praying, Ryan and I decided to take this month off of fertility treatments. We're really only in the first stage of treatments, but it can really take a toll on you mentally, physically, and financially. My doctor (who I absolutely love) is located in Carmel, Indiana, and so a trip up there is three hours. Last month we made 3 trips there within 2 weeks. This next medicated cycle we will have to go several more times as they will be starting me on injectable medicines. I'm not looking forward to getting shots in my stomach everyday, but I'll do whatever it takes to get that beautiful baby God is planning for us. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. Some days I am fine, but there are other days that I feel so unlike myself. More than anything, I want a baby, and not being able to achieve that easily is not an easy thing to deal with.

Ryan ran a 13 mile mini-marathon last weekend. He, his brother, and both of our sis-in-laws ran with him. Ryan has never ran a marathon before. I was so proud of him! They all trained for only two months. I was impressed. They all finished the 13 miles in less than 3 hours. I wish I had the discipline to train for something like that. Exercise is not something I really care to spend my time on;) LOL!! They all did fantastic, though.

The school year is winding down and I am definitely anticipating the summer vacation. The end of the year is always stressful and always wears me out. I am looking forward to the days when I don't have to change out of my pajamas! :)