tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-612126993725803102024-02-20T04:47:07.119-06:00A Daily AnthemHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.comBlogger243125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-87677419252412823752010-07-28T09:27:00.001-05:002010-07-28T09:29:12.594-05:00New BlogCheck out my new review blog:<br /><a href="http://everydaywomanreviews.blogspot.com">The Everyday Woman Reviews</a><br /><br />I'll be posting there regularly from now on.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-53578348901834616342010-07-23T15:44:00.002-05:002010-07-23T15:50:08.319-05:00FreedomI am super psyched - today was the last day of summer school! That means I get 2.5 weeks off to do WHATEVER I WANT (along with whatever "honey do" list my husband comes up with!). Funds are low, so my vacation is going to consist of me reading, lounging by the pool at the clubhouse, taking long walks, and just plain relaxing. Maybe I'll try some prenatal yoga to get my body ready for labor. At any rate, I'm just looking forward to a break from teaching. It is my greatest passion, but without a little respite, there would be no oil left in the well. <br /><br />So...when money is tight, what do you do for fun? Any suggestions? While we're at it, any good book or movie recommendations?Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-81351616917435363482010-07-16T19:34:00.004-05:002010-07-16T19:43:36.760-05:00The Results Are In!!!We are officially...TEAM BLUE!!! We are super psyched and couldn't be happier! The ultrasound went GREAT! Baby was very cooperative, and the tech got all the measurements really quickly. When I asked, she said he was measuring right on track. He is already about 9 in from head to toe! She said his spine, heart, and brain all look good. She also said his femur is the right length and he has a strong nasal bone (problems could be an indication of Downs Syndrome). We met with the doctor immediately after the ultrasound, and he confirmed that everything looks great. He tried to listen to the baby's heartbeat with the doppler, but the baby kept dodging him. We'd hear 3 beats and then it would go to static. The doctor was so funny. He joked, "I'm not going to chase you around...we know you're fine, because we just saw you!" Finally, he found the baby way up to the right of my belly button. The doctor was like, "What are you doing way up here?" haha...our baby is already so smart! ;) <br /><br />I will never forget the look on Matt's face when the tech said, "It's a boy!" Matt jumped out of his chair and said, "It's a boy?!!" He said after the u/s it finally feels real (he wasn't letting himself get his hopes up too high after what happened last time). Now he's talking about painting the nursery bright blue and has been looking at cribs online. Men are so cute! <br /><br />Anyhow, I know I haven't been updating my blog much lately. I'm going to try to write at least 1-2 times per week. Until next time...thanks for reading, and thank you so much for all your prayers and support!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-17322131953635931832010-07-14T17:29:00.002-05:002010-07-14T17:32:36.023-05:00Hold On For One More DayWell, tomorrow is the big day - it's finally time for our 20 week anatomy scan (a.k.a. the "big" ultrasound)! We hope to find out the baby's gender, but most of all, I hope to hear nothing but good news about how the baby is developing. I have been praying for a healthy spine, brain, and heart for so long...I hope God has been listening! ;) Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers tonight!!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-14015235243019131892010-06-17T17:26:00.003-05:002010-06-17T17:28:30.050-05:00Baby of MineThe doctor's visit went great. I just had an infection, which he prescribed an Rx for. He found the heartbeat right away - still going strong at 150 bpm! <br /><br />Today I was thinking about my own childhood - about books, movies, and songs that made a lasting impression on me so much so that I want to share them with my own children - and this movie/song immediately came to mind:<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CORf1liT9cE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CORf1liT9cE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Ok, I will throw a dollar at anyone who can honestly say this still doesn't choke them up - even just a little :)Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-87157816479757481842010-06-13T20:57:00.002-05:002010-06-13T21:05:37.237-05:00Scared!So I took Friday off to go downtown with Matt and his sister for the Blackhawks/Stanley Cup parade. It was extremely hot and humid outside. I forgot to eat breakfast. I got a Snickers bar after we got off the train and ate it as we walked. We walked all the way to Michigan Ave. We secured a spot along the parade route and stood, waiting for it to start. After 20-30 min, I noticed how much more crowded it had gotten. I suddenly felt extremely hot and could hardly breathe. I felt like I might throw up. I told Matt I thought I was going to black out. I held on to him and made my way to the sidewalk. I sat down on the curb and waited for Matt to bring me some water and Gatorade. I sat for about a half hour. I started to feel better and was ok to stand when the parade started. When it was over, I walked over to Qdoba for lunch. I felt ok after that. We walked around a bit more and had lunch at The Cafe Lux before heading back to the train to go home.<br /><br />I decided to take it easy the rest of the weekend. Yesterday we did a little shopping and met up with his family for dinner. After that we rented a movie and relaxed at home. I wasn't cramping or anything, but all day I noticed an uncomfortable itchy/burning sensation "down there." And then, right before bed, I noticed the tiniest bit of pink spotting on the TP when I wiped. I panicked, immediately thinking of what happened almost exactly this time last year. One little spot of pink blood was the first sign that things weren't going to work out.<br /><br />So I've been freaking out since last night. Hopefully it's just some type of aggravation/infection that can easily be treated. I am taking off work tomorrow and plan to call my dr first thing in the morning for an appointment. All I can do right now is rest and pray it's nothing major.<br /><br />If you read this, please say a little prayer for the bean. I am 15.5 weeks along right now, almost halfway there. Please pray this baby sticks and I get to meet him/her in December.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-30173128798679504852010-05-27T17:37:00.002-05:002010-05-27T17:40:24.595-05:00:)We had another check up yesterday. Everything went great! We heard the heartbeat again - 156 bpm! The dr felt my uterus and said it is the perfect size for this stage in pregnancy. He said he expects everything to continue to go just fine. We asked about the 20 week u/s. We will be able to find out the gender at the end of July. I am psyched! I think it's a boy, but we'll see :) He said there's always a 1-2% chance of birth defects, but that includes mild issues like the ears not measuring the correct size. Hopefully everything is perfect. Even if it's not, my baby will still be perfect :)Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-59578104747174720362010-05-05T16:37:00.002-05:002010-05-05T16:41:32.979-05:00Frabjous Joy Callooh CallayWe heard the heartbeat last Saturday! The doctor said there's less than a 1% chance of anything going wrong at this point (knock on wood, of course!). The little heart was ticking away at over 170 bpm! Now I just keep thanking God for this blessing and praying that the little bean is healthy. I told God I'll never ask for anything again as long as he/she is healthy. <br /><br />I'm starting to get a little bulge. I'm sure two months from now it will be a lot more noticeable. I'm looking forward to that - right now I just feel fat! <br /><br />Anyhow, all is well. We are both very excited. We keep praying things continue to go well and that our little one stays strong and healthy.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-52886198666559981922010-04-20T06:20:00.000-05:002010-04-20T06:21:05.131-05:00YEAH!!!The u/s yesterday went GREAT! The peanut measured 7w4d (only 3-5 days off from my doc's guess) and had a heart rate of 160! I am still on cloud nine right now. I know we aren't out of the woods yet, but it's hard not to smile after a day like yesterday. :)Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-59125184351380560702010-04-18T17:24:00.002-05:002010-04-18T17:28:46.745-05:00V-DayWell, tomorrow is V-Day (viability day). Tomorrow we'll either see a healthy heart beating away, or we'll be slammed with the realization that this isn't our sticky baby. I am terrified yet hopeful. I am excited about the future yet fearful my dream may soon become a nightmare. I know it's out of my hands - nothing can save an unhealthy pregnancy, just like very little can stop a healthy pregnancy. What is meant to be, will be. I just pray I'll have a little more than turkey to look forward to this coming Thanksgiving! Please keep the little bean in your thoughts and prayers. I keep praying that God keeps this baby healthy and that He gives me the strength to handle whatever happens tomorrow.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-73564821175209854762010-04-07T19:43:00.003-05:002010-04-07T19:54:08.302-05:00PeaceToday I feel peaceful. I had my 1st doctor's appointment since getting a positive pregnancy test result. He did an internal exam and even took some swab samples to make sure there are no infections (being the worrier I am, I wanted to make sure my tubes are OK!). He estimated me to be about 6 weeks along; when he felt my uterus, he said it seems to be the right size for this point in the pregnancy (a good sign things are progressing well). I am going to have my 1st u/s next week. Please keep the bean in your prayers - God willing, they will detect a heartbeat this time! <br /><br />Whether this one works out or not, I am so relieved to have found the doctor we will use to deliver our baby, when the time comes. He listened to all my questions and never made me feel rushed. He was compassionate and thorough. He told me not to jump the gun and worry about this one not working out; but he assured me, if I suffer another miscarriage, he will run every test under the sun to rule out any underlying conditions.<br /><br />I know whatever happens is out of my control. I also know my dream of being a mother will eventually come true. I just need to sit back, relax, and enjoy the interim.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-31756739089898524712010-04-02T10:47:00.003-05:002010-04-02T10:54:51.486-05:00Hanging by a MomentI'm starting to get nervous. I have a doctor's appointment next week, and I'm sure he'll order a u/s for next week or the week after. For almost two weeks, it has been me and the bean. I am falling in love all over again - I just can't help myself. I am so afraid that inevitable u/s is going to crush my dreams and break my heart, just like last time. I have to keep reminding myself, "If God leads you to it, he'll lead you through it." I keep praying and hoping that this time everything will work out.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-73681291802731816672010-03-31T19:31:00.002-05:002010-03-31T19:34:33.784-05:00Wishing & HopingMy boobs hurt, my stomach is queasy, everything makes me cry, and I can't get enough cheeseburgers, Ramen Noodles, or sunflower seeds...but I'm happy :) Just had to share!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-21497228829520762662010-03-29T18:28:00.006-05:002010-03-29T18:46:20.347-05:00Movie & Music MondayOut of boredom I saw <span style="font-style:italic;">Remember Me</span> last Friday. Originally, I wanted to see <span style="font-style:italic;">The Bounty Hunter</span>, but the show times didn't work with my schedule. So while I was waiting around in Rockford for Matt to get off work so we could go to an Ice Hogs game with one of his co-workers, I decided to give the movie a try, even though I did not understand the Robert Pattinson craze. I will add that, even after seeing this movie, I still don't understand the lust...but he can act. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Remember Me</span> starts with an unexpected surprise. Does it make me morbid that I immediately knew this would be a movie I could get into, given what happens in the first 5 minutes? You should see it and let me know!<br /><br />The movie has tragedies (plural), love, tension, romance and comedy. The settings and the plots (most of them) felt real. I didn't expect what happened at the end. I guess that's because the previews never hint at it. I probably shouldn't have been as shocked as I was. But when I realized what was going to happen, I felt sad. Usually in a movie you have hope that things will work out, but this time I knew it wasn't going to end up that way.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Remember Me</span> reminds you that family and forgiveness go together, that people really can change, and that teen heartthrobs deserve a chance to prove themselves after they graduate from high school.<br /><br />As for music, I was going through my CD's today and I came across the <span style="font-style:italic;">Great Expectations</span> soundtrack. It's a decent disc...not my favorite soundtrack ever, but I got a lot of use out of it back in the day. I can't find a studio version of my favorite track on the CD, but here's a live version (even better, right?):<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/onUY3y7tGt8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/onUY3y7tGt8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br><br />I love Tori! :)Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-41770644314984916152010-03-25T14:03:00.010-05:002010-03-25T14:11:06.479-05:00Thankful ThursdayToday is shaping up to be a good day, and there's a lot left in store! I slept in, then ran to get the rest of Matt's birthday present (bourbon classes from Williams Sonoma) at Algonquin Commons.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dROwGEEx2u-X5gtoUAMy0K9YjCvnECDte1nLh6Y9g2TUBmydhdPh92mv_leovnZqTmlkj66By1EHDRdliAd8W0BAJida2p7SuCz8HmyH8CCQ1WWYTh0G5YHsHUOXmyQVND9br61LMkk/s1600/Dorset+Highball.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dROwGEEx2u-X5gtoUAMy0K9YjCvnECDte1nLh6Y9g2TUBmydhdPh92mv_leovnZqTmlkj66By1EHDRdliAd8W0BAJida2p7SuCz8HmyH8CCQ1WWYTh0G5YHsHUOXmyQVND9br61LMkk/s320/Dorset+Highball.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452649476196975602" /></a><br />I got him two of the smaller glasses. They will go great with the Elijah Craig 18 bourbon I got him!<br /><br><br><br />Then I came home, cleaned up the place a bit, and took a long nap. I'm quite fatigued and bloated lately - but I'm not complaining! :) <br /><br />Now I am just waiting for Kate, Matt's sister, to get here. We are going to walk around Lincoln Park Zoo for a couple hours before meeting up with one of my friends from Florida at Goose Island around 7:00. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfh0Fwv-riEXRqlxZaH62oCxL4hRaEpWptsqSiyH5pl8KBhQzEdLftpJqesHufdqeCk6V-jlJtr8hwqiTIcv6knX7CzZvxiOKfuREfiy4rfwZdqw0ZJaS3gzG0q-KneVQciZ-01SyI-tI/s1600/p120715-Chicago-Lincoln_Park_Zoo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfh0Fwv-riEXRqlxZaH62oCxL4hRaEpWptsqSiyH5pl8KBhQzEdLftpJqesHufdqeCk6V-jlJtr8hwqiTIcv6knX7CzZvxiOKfuREfiy4rfwZdqw0ZJaS3gzG0q-KneVQciZ-01SyI-tI/s320/p120715-Chicago-Lincoln_Park_Zoo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452650270538340802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhtIeiwGWSrNL29q3l-aQEp-bQglZEEfZS-nQw_3vnfeCTo_8UjdthCTNJDiEtp6yE37wW3eax5SQ5KOaCySgkvf1KyFfaVjUmnPz_ZjgnW7kac7f4B1Ama6VbcHpLRNl6a_9d8wugD4/s1600/clybourn3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhtIeiwGWSrNL29q3l-aQEp-bQglZEEfZS-nQw_3vnfeCTo_8UjdthCTNJDiEtp6yE37wW3eax5SQ5KOaCySgkvf1KyFfaVjUmnPz_ZjgnW7kac7f4B1Ama6VbcHpLRNl6a_9d8wugD4/s320/clybourn3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452650309029704754" /></a><br /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br /><br />Should be a fun evening - I'm psyched!<br /><br />So here is what I'm most thankful for this week:<br />Second chances.<br />Good times with friends.<br />Warmer weather.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-30428905487532877132010-03-24T20:21:00.004-05:002010-03-24T20:30:13.097-05:00Peeing = PrayingIs it sad that I get a little nervous every time I have to pee? Every time I feel a little cramp or pang below my belly button, I pray it doesn't mean something is wrong. I am trying to be positive, and I'm trying not to get too excited, but I occasionally stumble on both accounts. I went to church last Sunday, and I told God I trust Him. I keep reminding myself of that fact several times throughout the day, usually when it's time to empty my bladder.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-49681233970153524232010-03-23T09:56:00.005-05:002010-03-24T20:14:52.220-05:00Movie & Music MondayI saw <span style="font-style:italic;">Up in the Air </span>last night. I am usually not a George Clooney fan by any means, but I think he gave a solid performance. I actually felt bad for him at one point! The movie has a few laughs and a few tender moments, but I felt it was incomplete somehow. It's one of those movies that tries really hard not to resolve itself so it seems deeper and more indie than it is. I recommend <span style="font-style:italic;">Up in the Air</span> for a quiet, rainy Sunday afternoon. If you're not sold on it, I recommend skipping it and watching <span style="font-style:italic;">In Good Company</span> instead - similar themes, better ending.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QyurlfhZaTs&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QyurlfhZaTs&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />As for music, here's a throwback to my college days (I'm feeling nostalgic lately):<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tWFv5ZoVET8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tWFv5ZoVET8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />I love A Perfect Circle!!!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-83205031640368177822010-03-22T08:46:00.005-05:002010-03-24T20:15:13.238-05:00Slapdash SundayI won't say exactly *how* it was resolved just yet, but I will say I am no longer worried about premature menopause!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-36574645160153360802010-03-22T08:46:00.001-05:002010-03-22T08:46:19.531-05:00Say It in SixThe period dilemma has been resolved.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-20225482170309365852010-03-19T16:03:00.007-05:002010-03-24T20:15:47.669-05:00Food & Fashion FridayFood-wise, you absolutely MUST try Giordano's stuffed pizza at some point in your life.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0fgWbt1stTDDRuX3eLTa9-Kzp5_gobweK22vP10aOyX_vxzLzmICGkd5ufxvXvWislBVNOnLygAToNWQav7prCB_DiHF9MT6BXizfW6OtX6xHuW15RsmnNBIg66sOh6MWcngKzbBKDI/s1600-h/giordanos.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0fgWbt1stTDDRuX3eLTa9-Kzp5_gobweK22vP10aOyX_vxzLzmICGkd5ufxvXvWislBVNOnLygAToNWQav7prCB_DiHF9MT6BXizfW6OtX6xHuW15RsmnNBIg66sOh6MWcngKzbBKDI/s320/giordanos.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450454411792870834" /></a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br />I am really craving it right now. I should probably eat light, though, considering I had BK for lunch :-P<br /><br />As for fashion, I definitely prefer Taylor Swift with curls.<br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXzMX_RTxngV5gOx9ZNF7IMCwdIHpE5uQN_tCkjC4PD88Jr1zHmzwMd06Ns5IR94CUBgahbZhJUQEs0a8DF3C6jaVCpIn7zfPzd5sGIM9j0CgN4nvV3ZGLFR-b2XX-yGn0dY0nlEJ7ZY/s1600-h/taylor.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXzMX_RTxngV5gOx9ZNF7IMCwdIHpE5uQN_tCkjC4PD88Jr1zHmzwMd06Ns5IR94CUBgahbZhJUQEs0a8DF3C6jaVCpIn7zfPzd5sGIM9j0CgN4nvV3ZGLFR-b2XX-yGn0dY0nlEJ7ZY/s320/taylor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450454618657139698" /></a><br /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br />What do you think?Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-65431103220959110702010-03-19T15:59:00.002-05:002010-03-19T16:00:12.590-05:00Thankful ThursdayThree things I am thankful for this week:<br /><br />My husband.<br />Having a job I enjoy in this dreadful economy.<br />Health insurance.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-26656624587206134972010-03-17T20:10:00.004-05:002010-03-24T20:16:17.869-05:00Weekly ChallengeWell, still no period...and the pregnancy test the doctor ordered today came back negative. I am not under more stress than usual, and my diet hasn't changed, so I'm not sure what's going on. And my weekly challenge is to NOT worry about it. I am going to sit back, eat as healthy as possible, and relax. If my period doesn't arrive by this weekend, I'll take another pregnancy test. If it still comes up negative, I'll wait patiently for it until this time next month. If it still hasn't arrived, I'll take one more test. If it still reads negative, I'll schedule another doctor's appointment. Next week I'm getting some blood work done to rule out a thyroid problem. I am doing everything I can do, and I need to take comfort in that and just live my life and trust that everything will work out. Whether I really am pregnant, my period is just late, or my hormones are out of whack...I'm going to put it in God's hands and push the whole ordeal out of my mind unless some other form of intervention becomes necessary.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-58526271543865024022010-03-17T09:45:00.004-05:002010-03-24T20:16:26.014-05:00Ten on TuesdayHere are ten 90's rock songs that I just love:<br /><br />Far Behind by Candlebox<br />Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve<br />Enjoy the Silence by Depeche Mode<br />Everybody Hurts by REM<br />More than Words by Extreme<br />Fell on Black Days by Soundgarden<br />Malibu by Courtney Love<br />If You Could Only See by Tonic<br />Superman's Dead by Our Lady Peace<br />Closer by NIN<br /><br />I am not saying this is my top 10, but it contains songs that would definitely fall in my top 20-30. What are some of your favorites?Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-20973527255116714762010-03-15T17:28:00.002-05:002010-03-15T17:36:48.893-05:00Movie & Music MondayMost of you don't know this, but I had an emo/industrial rock phase. In fact, I still break out those cherished albums every now and then for a listen. Here is one of my favorite bands from this genre, VAST, at their very finest:<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8S_R13jV11Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8S_R13jV11Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />And this band, Ours, gets an honorable mention:<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SRCemISZiBA&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SRCemISZiBA&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />If you're ever feeling down and out, I recommend either band. Listening to their stuff makes you feel like you don't have it so bad after all!<br /><br />As for movies, I recently watched <span style="font-style:italic;">For Keeps</span> - an oldie but a goody. I remember watching it back when I was a teen and thinking it was *so* romantic. Now I know better. Watching it as an adult made me glad I never dated in high school; it also made me feel lucky to have married someone who loves me as much as Stan loves Darcy.<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gF3KrTQZ3q8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gF3KrTQZ3q8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61212699372580310.post-90108252915952961212010-03-14T18:31:00.005-05:002010-03-14T19:42:08.651-05:00Slapdash SundaySome synonyms for slapdash are "hasty" and "offhand." That's exactly what this post is going to be like - consider yourself warned. On my blog, Sundays are for venting about what's on my mind...and today there's a lot. <br /><br />First, where is my period?!?! It is 14 days late. My last period started on January 29, and my cycles are always 30-35 days long. So, what gives? I took two pregnancy tests, and both came back negative. I am worried I have some type of hormonal imbalance or that I'm suffering from an ectopic pregnancy (but wouldn't I test positive on a pg test, if this were the case?). I just want my effing period to get here. For me, it's a refresh button; it lets me move past a failed attempt and onto another round of TTC. In case it is something that could/should be treated, I'm going to schedule a doctors appointment for sometime this week.<br /><br />Of course my anxiety over these fertility issues has just been compounded by the fact that the whole world is pregnant! Matt's co-worker is pregnant, my co-worker's wife is pregnant, and I just found out a close friend is 11 weeks along. She and I went through our miscarriages at the same time, and while I'm happy for her, it just makes me feel left behind.<br /><br />What else? Well, I come home from work in excruciating pain every night. My surgeon tells me I'm experiencing a "setback." He says my neck pain should subside and that I just need to take it easy. That's easier said than done when my job requires me to either be running around the center, tending to my students' needs, or sitting in an uncomfortable chair, craning my neck to look at a computer screen. I canceled all my PT appointments for the month and am going into work late three days this week. I am also going to have my co-workers handle the kids all week so I can sit and work on writing their programs. Next week is Spring Break, and I plan to spend it relaxing in my recliner. Hopefully, if I give myself a little break for the next two weeks, my pain will all be gone by the end of the month.<br /><br />Anyhow, I am done throwing myself a pity party. Whatever is up with my period, I'll find out this week when I visit the doctor. Until then, I have to push it out of my mind. As for my neck, I have been pushing myself to work (at home and the center) at my normal pace. I think I took on too much too soon. I am going to go easy on myself for the rest of March and hope for the best.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06869272179050604401noreply@blogger.com1