Hubby has decided that he wants to lose weight with me, so we're switching our weigh-in day from Monday to Saturday. (That's just because Hubby preferred it that way.) Anyway, so as of yesterday, I have lost 4 more pounds! I guess the new routine is paying off! So... the new total is:
Number of Pounds Lost: 15
Number of Pounds Still to Lose: 85
Yay me for losing 15 lbs! After 10 more lbs, I get a reward. (I get a reward after every 25 lbs I lose, and when I get to 100 lbs I get a really awesome reward including a new wardrobe!) Hopefully it will come off faster now that I'm bike riding each day and working out at the sports club.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Big Changes
In a previous post, I mentioned that our recent attempt at conception failed. Since then, I have made some big evaluations on life. I have decided to quit being ridiculous and putting everything on hold. I can't base my life upon the slim possibility that I MIGHT get pregnant. So... we're giving ourselves a break from all infertility treatments for at least one month. Possibly longer. I'm not even BBT charting! What a relief! And I'm going to do all the things I've been putting off.
For starters, we're both going to get healthy. I got a part-time trade position at a local sports club. Basically, I just have to do laundry 4 hours per week and I get a free family membership. You should see how amazing this place is! Some of the features are: an indoor pool, basketball court, track, and tennis court, an outdoor pool, basketball court, and tennis court, all the sports equipment you could ever want, a TON of classes which I can take for free, and the most gorgeous women's bathroom EVER. Seriously, the bathroom has a sauna/steam room, a hot tub, a lounge with television, a bunch of vanities, etc... I am so excited about this. We also purchased bicycles. Every day, Malone and I have been riding our bikes. Basically, we're trying to replace as much driving time in our car with bike riding. And, we have been riding together in the evenings just for fun! So, we save money on gas, get healthier, and improve our relationship! I don't see a down-side, do you?
Other than that, I'm also looking for a job. Tomorrow I have two job interviews. The first one is at a ficility that cares for mildly disabled adults. Basically, my job would be to supervise clients in daily activities. AKA, get them to work, take them to the movies, etc... The best part about it is that the company pays you and pays for you to go do fun stuff. The one concern that I have is whether or not I would be responsible for behavioral disability clients. AKA the ones who have violent tendencies. I'm planning on asking about that at the interview tomorrow. The other interview is at a craft store. Which, if you know me, is right up my alley. I don't care too much for sewing or scrapbooking, but I LOVE tole painting, wood working, holiday decorating, cake decorating, etc... Hopefully I'll get an offer from one of them. I'll just have to wait and see!
For starters, we're both going to get healthy. I got a part-time trade position at a local sports club. Basically, I just have to do laundry 4 hours per week and I get a free family membership. You should see how amazing this place is! Some of the features are: an indoor pool, basketball court, track, and tennis court, an outdoor pool, basketball court, and tennis court, all the sports equipment you could ever want, a TON of classes which I can take for free, and the most gorgeous women's bathroom EVER. Seriously, the bathroom has a sauna/steam room, a hot tub, a lounge with television, a bunch of vanities, etc... I am so excited about this. We also purchased bicycles. Every day, Malone and I have been riding our bikes. Basically, we're trying to replace as much driving time in our car with bike riding. And, we have been riding together in the evenings just for fun! So, we save money on gas, get healthier, and improve our relationship! I don't see a down-side, do you?
Other than that, I'm also looking for a job. Tomorrow I have two job interviews. The first one is at a ficility that cares for mildly disabled adults. Basically, my job would be to supervise clients in daily activities. AKA, get them to work, take them to the movies, etc... The best part about it is that the company pays you and pays for you to go do fun stuff. The one concern that I have is whether or not I would be responsible for behavioral disability clients. AKA the ones who have violent tendencies. I'm planning on asking about that at the interview tomorrow. The other interview is at a craft store. Which, if you know me, is right up my alley. I don't care too much for sewing or scrapbooking, but I LOVE tole painting, wood working, holiday decorating, cake decorating, etc... Hopefully I'll get an offer from one of them. I'll just have to wait and see!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Our Big Splurge Pictures
Sorry guys, I'll post the pictures later. The blogger is having a moment and won't upload my pictures.
Our Big Splurge
For quite a while hubby and I have been wanting a grill. But (true to form) we would much rather trade instant gratification for a cheaper price. Sooo... we decided that the best way to do this was to wait until the end of season sales. About two weeks ago we found this great deal at Sears. The grill was half price and Sears also had a deal that when you bought the grill, they gave you coupons for free Brats for the rest of the year. Hubby and brother who live near us really like Brats, so it was that much more appealing. So we made a budget (and checked it twice!) to make sure we could afford it... and we bought it! It's a Kenmore and has a dual burner on the inside with a grilling rack and a warming rack. It also has a bonus burner off to the side. It uses propane. Anyway, here are the pictures.
Funny story, by the way, about setting the grill up. It took hubby 4 hours to assemble the beast. It had a bamillion parts! Then, we were so excited to move it outside and take pictures, that we made a BIG mistake. We locked ourselves out of our apartment! When we stepped outside, we forgot that the doorknob locks automatically. Of course, neither of us had our keys. We weren't even wearing shoes! But at least I had my cell phone. So we tried calling our manager for about an hour. He never answered, and, three days later, he still hasn't called us back. (Grrrrrr...) So we had to call a locksmith. Of course, it only took him about five minutes to get us in, but he charged us $40.00. So ridiculous! So... expensive lesson learned- we went that same night and got a spare key made to put in a hide-a-key. Good thing we saved so much on the grill!
Funny story, by the way, about setting the grill up. It took hubby 4 hours to assemble the beast. It had a bamillion parts! Then, we were so excited to move it outside and take pictures, that we made a BIG mistake. We locked ourselves out of our apartment! When we stepped outside, we forgot that the doorknob locks automatically. Of course, neither of us had our keys. We weren't even wearing shoes! But at least I had my cell phone. So we tried calling our manager for about an hour. He never answered, and, three days later, he still hasn't called us back. (Grrrrrr...) So we had to call a locksmith. Of course, it only took him about five minutes to get us in, but he charged us $40.00. So ridiculous! So... expensive lesson learned- we went that same night and got a spare key made to put in a hide-a-key. Good thing we saved so much on the grill!
Disappointment
Aunt Flow came to visit yesterday. I am so disapointed. Okay, that's the understatement of the century. Good news- this month my temperatures all did what they were supposed to. So that was a first ever for me! I used ovulation kits, the 2nd highest dosage of clomid available, and temperature charting. I got a positive ovulation kit, two days after that my temps spiked and then stayed up for 14 days. Then it went down, and my menstrual came on its own. So yes, that is a bit of good. But it makes the fact that conception didn't occur so much more disappointing.
At this point, my body is so tired of the clomid, and I am so tired of the stress of keeping up with temp charting/ovulation kits every day. So I think we're going to take a break this month. Our sanity is depending on it. So we're going to take this month to refocus and evaluate what steps we're going to take from here.
At this point, my body is so tired of the clomid, and I am so tired of the stress of keeping up with temp charting/ovulation kits every day. So I think we're going to take a break this month. Our sanity is depending on it. So we're going to take this month to refocus and evaluate what steps we're going to take from here.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Sigh of relief
So we made the long trip, and we are finally settled in! We managed to get every box opened, everything put away, and all the decorations hung up just 8 (very busy) days after arriving at our new apartment. I'll have to post some pictures as soon as I can gather the motivation to get it done. Now... to get a job.
Hubby also started working with the University this past week. He's really enjoying it so far. However, I think that I will NOT appreciate the sometimes crazy hours of graduate school. Oh well, it will be worth it in the end. Each day he comes home, he has an interesting story to tell. I've especially enjoyed hearing about two of the professors fighting over him. They both want him to work for them, and it's funny to see how Hubby reacts to their persuasive recruiting attempts. He's not used to so much attention and he's never been super self-confident, but I can tell he's secretly pleased.
My good news is that I for SURE ovulated this month. Other months, it has been unclear but this month it was for sure. I really hope hope hope that we conceived! But I can't let myself expect it, because I really don't want to be disappointed.
Well, that's pretty much it! I'll try to get those pictures posted soon!
Hubby also started working with the University this past week. He's really enjoying it so far. However, I think that I will NOT appreciate the sometimes crazy hours of graduate school. Oh well, it will be worth it in the end. Each day he comes home, he has an interesting story to tell. I've especially enjoyed hearing about two of the professors fighting over him. They both want him to work for them, and it's funny to see how Hubby reacts to their persuasive recruiting attempts. He's not used to so much attention and he's never been super self-confident, but I can tell he's secretly pleased.
My good news is that I for SURE ovulated this month. Other months, it has been unclear but this month it was for sure. I really hope hope hope that we conceived! But I can't let myself expect it, because I really don't want to be disappointed.
Well, that's pretty much it! I'll try to get those pictures posted soon!
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