tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.comments2017-08-25T15:00:06.305-05:00Discovering WifedomAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14419102032087567737noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-78727712281923045282010-09-17T17:16:55.040-05:002010-09-17T17:16:55.040-05:00Well, I think you know how I feel about the subjec...Well, I think you know how I feel about the subject, but I will still say a few things here. We did the testing. Bloodwork and sonos for me and sperm count for J. [That was interesting. We had to get it to the lab w/in 30 min. Timing was awkward! :)] Then I went on clomid. Clomid and/or those injections would have been the farthest we would go to get pregnant. Luckily, that's all it took...4 rounds of Clomid, but who's counting. I didn't really want to be too invasive in the process or too controlling of my body. I wasn't ovulating and the Clomid started that, so in my mind, it's all still pretty 'natural.' All I can think to say about 'keeping the faith' is don't let it get too important in your daily life. It will always be in the back of your mind. I had it there for 3 years! But, if it becomes the subject of every conversation, every blog post, every everything...you will not be able to handle the stress and therefore it can derail your plans. Stress is not good for pregnancy seeking couples. I don't have a great example of HOW to get it out of your mind. I just kept everything on my calendar. When to have sex, when not to, when to take my pills, when I started my cycle, etc. I only looked at the calendar at the end of the day, to just check on things. That way I knew what I need to do the next day. Keep your brain simple. I don't know...I love you, girl, you know it. I pray for you constantly and know that God will do what is best for you. But don't stop asking for the stars! You just might get them!Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968531663533792401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-27046036477657583352010-09-11T22:55:43.857-05:002010-09-11T22:55:43.857-05:00Hi! I'm your newest follower from Blog Frog! ...Hi! I'm your newest follower from Blog Frog! Gosh...I am trying to organize my kitchen now and simplify my pantry so I can make meal prep easier. We are trying to get rid of a lot stuff we don't use to simplify our life. I don't use post its but I do make lists in a notebook and check things off when I've accomplished things. Nice to meet you! ~Kimberly<br /><br />www.stinkerpinker.comKimberlyhttp://www.stinkerpinker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-30344724824980765042010-09-08T16:58:20.616-05:002010-09-08T16:58:20.616-05:00I seem to never know what I'm going to cook fo...I seem to never know what I'm going to cook for dinner unless I already have a plan. So, about a year ago, I started creating a monthly menu. I take my kitchen calendar, choose my meals I want to prepare (ask the fam. what they would like that month) and write it down on each day. Then I can easily make a shopping list for the entire month, minus perishables that I might need toward the end of the month. I use a sticky note for those, to remember to buy them before the meal comes up on the rotation. It is time consuming for that one day, but it sure makes dinner time a lot less stressful and a lot more enjoyable. And I also get to try new recipes more, since I prepared for them!Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968531663533792401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-90957460708167214312010-09-08T14:19:57.992-05:002010-09-08T14:19:57.992-05:00This post and comment log mentions both tomatoes a...This post and comment log mentions both tomatoes and Friends... I love this blog!<br /><br />And yeah, to some degree there's no truly selfless acts... everything we do, we do for a reason, and the most charitable person in the world probably enjoys being charitable =)P (The Husband)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-63066425582725103122010-09-08T10:35:17.814-05:002010-09-08T10:35:17.814-05:00I meant great post. Sorry.
-PaolaI meant great post. Sorry. <br />-PaolaPaola Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-28618421383932368842010-09-08T10:34:21.661-05:002010-09-08T10:34:21.661-05:00For some reason, I keep thinking of that episode o...For some reason, I keep thinking of that episode of Friends where Joey says that there is no such a thing as a "selfless deed." I guess everything we do is selfish. That's great that you get Patrick tomatoes. We can't live without tomatoes in this household. I do get Brandon pickles when I go grocery shopping, even though I hate them. I also make him a few meals that I'm not very fond of but that he loves. That's I guess a selfish act because I want to be praised for being a good wife (does that make sense?). Anyway, great article, Amber.<br />-PaolaPaola Martinhttp://niftyblue.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-79239967538473063222010-09-07T14:58:03.861-05:002010-09-07T14:58:03.861-05:00Love this post! I'm all about having my desser...Love this post! I'm all about having my dessert first! Makes me happy. Don't they say... Happy Wife, Happy Life :)Erin W https://www.blogger.com/profile/16421122674264030135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-66085048367707962392010-09-04T09:25:28.010-05:002010-09-04T09:25:28.010-05:00This is so right. Yes UT is a great school but th...This is so right. Yes UT is a great school but the real goal is to acheive a degree and use it toward something you enjoy. Jeri actually only had a little bit of college. She doesn't have a degree but she used what she got, worked her butt and look at where she is today. I thought about going on to a 4 yr but changed my mind after a couple of years of nursing and realized I had already found my nitch. You can do anything you set your mind to. Love, MomMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-41489819875896438932010-08-29T15:23:46.696-05:002010-08-29T15:23:46.696-05:00Popped over from blog frog. . .I'm in the Aust...Popped over from blog frog. . .I'm in the Austin area, too!! <br /><br />Our Bible life class this morning was on a similar topic to this. I hope you enjoyed that dessert!! ; )Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506256875519735432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-48561426906282848732010-08-29T02:03:02.289-05:002010-08-29T02:03:02.289-05:00I absolutely adore this post!! Found you over on P...I absolutely adore this post!! Found you over on Picket Fence blogs :)<br /><br />I have to admit, I crave that very same "dessert" - Sometimes I just have to kick back, write, and peruse my favorite blogs for a bit. It totally hits the spot :) The laundry will still be there waiting for me when I'm done (unfortunately, lol)<br /><br />Great blog... can't wait to ready more!<br /><br />LindsLindsay {Designer Wife}http://www.designerwife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-2399181680036840412010-08-26T10:43:24.998-05:002010-08-26T10:43:24.998-05:00We built a lot of character on that trip... and at...We built a lot of character on that trip... and at least the girl never had a bad moment.P (The Husband)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-16810226632947304012010-08-24T13:33:48.009-05:002010-08-24T13:33:48.009-05:00I'd like to put a bit of emphasis on that stat...I'd like to put a bit of emphasis on that statement "Must be doing something right."<br /><br />It's very obvious that what you do right totally eclipses anything else. You're a great mom, a great wife, and you get better every day.P (The Husband)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-26361419345615133082010-08-24T12:55:27.397-05:002010-08-24T12:55:27.397-05:00Just wait till she's 17 and insists that even ...Just wait till she's 17 and insists that even though there are 7 firetrucks in the parking lot and more sirens in the distance, it should be okay to go IN the burning building simply because it's where she wants to shop. I bet you'll make the right call for her...and it might even be based on YOUR desire (to keep her alive) :) Yeah, teenage girls are THAT fun.Jaccihttp://www.SundaysChildSnapshots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-39535938207506232582010-08-23T11:43:29.011-05:002010-08-23T11:43:29.011-05:00How sweet and so true! I do the same thing. One o...How sweet and so true! I do the same thing. One of my favorite quotes is "Together is a Wonderful place to be". <br /><br />ps. Love the blog!Erin W https://www.blogger.com/profile/16421122674264030135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-66745714435686129022010-08-23T11:36:26.013-05:002010-08-23T11:36:26.013-05:00I can understand the feeling when I see engagement...I can understand the feeling when I see engagement rings pop up on my friends' fingers often. It is a true battle to choose hope and choose contentment when those around are experiencing the blessings we want to experience. I remind myself to not let the life I would like to have interfere with the life I do have. When I choose to look at and be thankful for what I do have, instead of getting jealous and bitter for what I don't have, then it is a sign that I am acknowledging God is good, and what He gives is good. It's a trust thing, not just a "you'll get yours someday" thing. I pray that He will surprise you by letting you see The good things He's doing in your life right now, and that you will have peace and rest and grace for the process. I know it's difficult, it's really hard, but He will carry you through because He loves you!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148011376191343148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-15590999804398566242010-08-11T17:45:38.189-05:002010-08-11T17:45:38.189-05:00It's really a good thing that I snipped and co...It's really a good thing that I snipped and compressed my vows though... they were pretty long.<br /><br />But I love you way more than I was able to say even in those really long vows.P (The Husband)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-53126680213343176472010-08-11T11:16:53.008-05:002010-08-11T11:16:53.008-05:00Here is a tangentially related item on marriage an...Here is a tangentially related item on marriage and love, how it is a reflection of God's infinite and eternal love for every single one of his people:<br /><br />http://www.firstthings.com/onthesquare/2010/08/love-limits-and-lossdavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683786694724226135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-53373587507362138042010-08-11T09:08:36.650-05:002010-08-11T09:08:36.650-05:00Blame is worthless in a marriage. It has no place ...Blame is worthless in a marriage. It has no place in a covenant. All it does is reduce the covenant to a contract. "You violated the terms. So I don't have to uphold mine." It's petty and it's largely responsible for the divorce rate in this country. Have you thought about attending Covenant of Love? There's one this Friday and there's child care. :)Jaccinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-73268152064770522432010-08-10T12:14:44.732-05:002010-08-10T12:14:44.732-05:00I love you, sweetie! You will have you completed ...I love you, sweetie! You will have you completed family someday...look at me! And it only took 7 years! :)Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968531663533792401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-54079940833943512112010-08-10T11:19:15.281-05:002010-08-10T11:19:15.281-05:00In my defense, I was pregnant before we became fri...In my defense, I was pregnant before we became friends! I do feel your pain - it sucks when it doesn't happen right away. Try getting drunk, I hear a lot of girls get knocked up that way ;)Paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-6676103545944373672010-08-09T11:22:23.286-05:002010-08-09T11:22:23.286-05:00I have a feeling that for them, the pain of worry ...I have a feeling that for them, the pain of worry is greater than the pain of being taken for granted. We have a son who tried desperately to enter into this advantageous lifestyle. We refused to participate since (1) we have 6 kids and can't afford to support all 6 of them for life and (2) It's no service to him to allow him if we give him a fish rather than teaching him how to fish. Where will he be if he is still completely dependent on us when we leave this world? Nope, God willing, our children will be standing on their own feet when we leave this world.Jaccinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-35340322240261835072010-08-09T10:45:09.805-05:002010-08-09T10:45:09.805-05:00The first comment is actually from Jill, not Paul....The first comment is actually from Jill, not Paul. Sorry!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169121501967009377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-53775915929113972142010-08-09T10:43:55.681-05:002010-08-09T10:43:55.681-05:00I have had that very conversation with my mother, ...I have had that very conversation with my mother, who lets my brother freeload, and my sister and her kids move in and out freely, without paying a dime. And the conclusion I came to is that she enjoys the drama. So alththough P's uncle is taking advantage,it usually takes two parties to to allow that. So even though it would feel so good to say your piece, you would probably be wasting your time. Sorry!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169121501967009377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-17730418525650487752010-07-27T18:05:09.132-05:002010-07-27T18:05:09.132-05:00My feeling on kids has always been to have them ea...My feeling on kids has always been to have them early so you can get them out of the house and on their own while you're still young...<br /><br />Along with taking them as gifts to be welcomed, regardless of how premeditated they were.davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683786694724226135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950565324052744073.post-63639331776245008532010-07-25T11:53:10.906-05:002010-07-25T11:53:10.906-05:00She doesn't remember who said it first! --- o...She doesn't remember who said it first! --- ok I can't even feign indignance because of all the things I forget... but it's going to be nice to be the one who remembers something for once.<br /><br />I'm the husband, by the way, ready to relate the story of the first "I Love You" said outright, by our new favorite mommyblogger.<br /><br />We weren't officially living together yet, but her computer was set up in my living room floor, and she was set up in front of it doing internet stuff. Probably Facebook =)<br /><br />I was in the kitchen slaving over a hot... dishwasher, while enjoying some playful banter with my girlfriend (the mommyblogger again, of course) when she says, "I love you, I can't not say it anymore. I've fallen in love with you and you don't have to say it back, I don't want you to feel pressured, but I love you."<br /><br />To say it moved me is an understatement, emotionally at least... to say it moved me physically is pretty accurate. I walked across the living room, sat down on the floor, looked her in the eyes and said "I love you too, I have for a while."<br /><br />It got super-mushy from that point on and I'm far too masculine and macho to go into it. But suffice to say that she said it first and I'm glad she said it. I love this woman.<br /><br />-PP (The Husband)noreply@blogger.com