My own quick takes

I've never done quick takes myself but as I was reflecting on what I wanted to blog about the idea came to mind.

First off, thank you for the prayers for my brother.  Sounds like the boys are adjusting well to living with dad.  He got them enrolled in a local publi.c school and they like it.  I wonder if it was stressful living with my soon to be ex SIL.  My brother is so happy and we are all relieved that this situation has ended so well.  Please keep praying for my ex-SIL..she's not dealing with this well (as I figured).

Secondly, I had my third cycle review (I know...boo).    This last cycle didn't have the bad cramps (except for after ovulation) but I had a headache that wouldn't go away.  My boobs hurt this time around too.  My progesterone number was 15.8 and my estrodial was 12.7 which was higher than the last few cycles.  The higher estrodial was what gave me the sore boobs...from my understanding.  Dr. S. wanted to start me on Clomi.d....which I refused.  Last time, it gave me major hot flashes, moodiness and according to the last doc who gave it to me...it depleted my uterine lining.  I told the nurse that and we are going to try Famera.  How did that go for some of you?  I let them know that my job is very stressful and busy...I couldn't handle being hormonal on top of all of that.  This girl has limits.  I want to remain optimistic and know that God is working through Dr. S with Napro and if there's any dr out there that can give us the best chance to conceive...it will be Dr.S.  I want to keep trying.  Lord give me (us) strength and help us to not give up that glimmer of hope...yet.

Thirdly, I'm really praying and discerning what my next career move will be.  I am just not enjoying the at-risk prek thing at all.  I'm tired of trying to help behavior kids when they act like this at home and nothing is done about it.  I'm tired of parents expecting me to change their children.  I didn't create these problems!  I do try. I'm tired of being tired.  I know God has me there for a reason but does He want me to suffer like this?  I've been soooooo stressed.  It's effecting everything.  My parent conferences went well and the parents seemed very happy with me and what is going on in the classroom.  Thank God something has been going right.  I have a few kids I dread and I know in teaching there will always be some kiddo that will pull at my nerves....but this time around...I just don't feel like this school is my "home".  The other teachers are nice but I'm not really connecting with anyone. boo.  I emailed a friend who is a Dev. Therapis.t...and she's offered to have me ride along with her one day to see what she does during my break.  Doing that kind of job is an option.  I like the idea of creating my own hours but if I want to make money at this...I'm going to have to pull some hours.  Hmmm...something to explore.

Forth, I'm working hard at remembering my prayer buddy during this Advent time.  I'm offering up a lot of suffering for you!!!!    It's been tough feeling the Christmas spirit.  I did take a sick day last week...I had a really bad headache and I threw up so I stayed home.  I watched Christmas movies on Life.time.  It was very relaxing and PJ needed a day to lay around and do nothing.   I could only decorate the upper half of my Christmas tree.  This year our boy kitty has decided that ornaments and garland are really cool toys to chew on and play with.  Ugh!  Girl cat is too smart for that. hehehe.

Fifth, I just want to say that I have a great dh and I couldn't love anyone more.  He's been so supportive and my number one mentor.  He's been trying to help me in so many ways.  He's supporting whatever career move I make.  He doesn't want me to give up on teaching...he thinks changing schools or districts or even searching out another Catholic School position may just be what I need.  He's willing to help in any way he can.  I thank God for him everyday.  He is my rock.  Whether we have children or not...my dh will always one of my greatest blessings.  I have a great family too and two very cute and fun kitty cats who are always happy to see me.  Thank you Lord Jesus for my blessings...big and small. :)

I know a long post...lots going on in this head of mine.  Besides praying for my prayer buddy...I am praying for all of my gals in the blog world.  I do feel blessed to have found a place to write about my life and it's happenings.  Your comments help me so much too.  Thank you!

St. Anne...pray for us!