We'll start with the not so happy news... Our chameleon, The Bandit, died over the weekend. One thing we didn't know when we got her was that the females tend to have more health problems, and she was no exception. One of the big problems was that she lost sight in both her eyes, she didn't eat much, and just wasn't doing all that great. So we were expecting her to go, and she lasted a lot longer than we thought she would, but it's still sad. It does solve the problem of what we would do with her when we go home for a few weeks, and the problem we would have had when it came time to move again, but it's still sad. We'll get another one someday, because they are really cool animals, but it won't be until we're out of the military and done moving around (whenever that will be...).
Now for a little more positive news... we bought a keyboard the other night! Someday we'll get a real piano (again when we're out of the military and done moving around), but this works for now. Ben has been wanting to learn to play, and it's been a while since I've played, so we bought a keyboard. It's pretty cool. It's got the lessons built into it for the songs that are pre-programmed. Ben can already play the melody line of "Silent Night." He is a quick learner. We're still working on the reading the music part of it, but it's a work in progress. I'm pretty impressed with him, and I know he's proud of himself. But he's such an awesome guy who can do pretty much anything and everything anyway, it shouldn't be much of a surprise. :)
Now for those of you who are patiently awaiting "the news"... this isn't it. No, I'm not pregnant yet. We're still trying. I've been taking the fertility med Clomid the past couple months and it hasn't helped yet. I'll start round 3 of it tomorrow. It's really kind of frustrating that it hasn't happened yet. Before Ben came home, I really felt that it would happen shortly after. But here it is 3, almost 4, months later and it still hasn't happened. I know it will happen when the time's right, but when it's something you want so bad and you have the constant reminder all around you that it's something you can't have, well it can be a little depressing. If it's any indication how ready we are, we've already got the nursery set up. Maybe we're crazy for doing it so early, but we had some extra money from Ben's deployment and just happened to find a crib/dresser/changing table set that we loved for $250 (I'll post pics one of these days). And we also used my Deployed Spouses Discount at the Px (before I couldn't use it anymore) to get a car seat and stroller that I loved, along with a few other things. So we've got all our big purchases taken care of. Now if I could just get pregnant...
4 comments:
Sorry to hear the "good news" is taking forever. I'll keep my fingers crossed for next month. Love ya!
Good to know what is happening. We have our fingers crossed for you as well!
It's not silly to get that stuff now, it just proves your an optimist and full of faith. It'll happen. And you'll be great parents. There is something sweet in the longing for a baby-- it makes it easier when they finally come on in those moments when they make you crazy and yet you always have it in the back of your head how you prayed them there. It took us five years to get our miracle. Five kids later it's hard to believe, but not remember. Maybe this is the month-- Why shouldn't Boise might bring you that big blessing!
Hang in there Ash! It will happen! I know the frustration and the feeling of wanting it so badly. I've been there with my 1st pregnancy. And I did miscarry before Morgyn. It's hard but Heavenly Father understands us all and knows your feelings and wants! Keep your chin up! You will be an amazing Mother! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Love ya!
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