My Podunk Little Town

My Podunk little town is moving up in the world - we now have a Super Walmart! I’m not a real frequent shopper at Walmart, since most are so far away from us. But now that one is just right around the corner I’ll may be there a little more often….maybe. It just opened Wednesday, so we decided to head over last night at 8:30…and OMG the line to get out of that place was amazing. The store is HUGE!!!!!! Bigger then other Super Walmarts I’ve been in. But there is one thing that remained the same….some of the people! All I can say is WOW!!!! I’ve lived in this town for 6 years and have never seen as many characters last night all in one place. And no… they were not dressed up for Halloween! Now that our first Walmart experience is over with, I’m not in a big hurry to rush on over there. It’s just good to know that I can drive less then 5 mins and pick up the things we need and not have to drive a half hour or more now.

So Congratulations to my Podunk little town for moving up in the world. First we got a Kohls and now a Super Walmart….can’t wait for the Target, Best Buy, PetSmart, Staples and all the other fine stores they plan on building.

Levels are in

Progesterone Levels came back as 18.5. Which is really really good...means things are still working correctly. Have had slight cramps the past two days, which is very unusual for me. Hummmmmmmmm?!?

A new dryer!

OK how sad, pathetic (or whatever you want to call me)am I when a new dryer makes me so very happy? We installed our new dryer yesterday, and I have to say that I LOVE it! To have a dryer that actually dries clothes and towels in one cycle is the best thing in the world. Our old dryer took 3 cycles to dry a single load. Now that things are drying in one cycle is a complete joy to me. Now doing laundry doesn't take a million hours to do anymore. Loving life!

Trying to stay awake

After an hour and a half rain delay the 3rd game in the World Series is finally underway. The Phillies are up 2 to 1 in the top of the 5th and I'm wishing the game was already over. So I am trying to stay awake and hang out with Greg. Not sure how long I'll be able to stay awake....very, very tired.

Level 2

I haven't worked out in over a week...well it is knocking on almost 2 weeks now. BAD me I know. But today...I actually took lunch and worked out! I decided to try level 2. Man did it kick my ass...All my joints now hurt... Ouch!

Dear Friend,

Times are tough right now for you, and I'm sorry. There are many things that you're probably trying to figure out. I know there is not much I can do to help being so far away. But know that I care and I am thinking about all of you. You've been through a lot today, so I'll let you be with your family. I will call you tomorrow and see how things are going.

Love,
Your Friend

Wedding Song

I'm listening to my playlist in iTunes called "Laurie's Favorites". It has a mix of every type of music in it. I have about 20 hours of music to listen to in just this one playlist...it's great! So I have it on shuffle so I get a mix of Country, Oldies, 80/90's hits... (well you get the idea --- a little bit of everything). It shuffles to Our Wedding Song... "It's your Love" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Love that song.... but after listening to it, I realized that I feel closer and more in love with Greg now then the day we got married. So it had me thinking if this happens to other people, are they more in love with the one they married now then on their wedding day? What does there Wedding Song mean to them when they hear it?

1 Win Away

Phillies are now 1 win away to their first World Series game since 1993. Watched the game while catching up on some work...All I can say was "that was a LONG ASS GAME!" Thank goodness they won...They are now up 3 games to 1 to the Dodgers, so 1 more nail biting game to go...

Finally Friday

It is finally Friday and that makes me happy. Had a pretty good week this week. We've worked out everyday and are taking time out for us. I don't think we've watch a single moment of news this week, which has helped our overall mood. I'm going to try the "less I know the better off I am" theory. Because the more I know about what is going on in the world, the more worried I get. I am trying to focus on things I have control of.

Spoke to Michelle at the OB's office yesterday. I feel so much better talking to her instead of those Joe Blow nurses they have answering the phone. Dr. Ostrum has agreed to let me continue with the Clomid until the end of the year. Since this cycle would only be the 4th cycle my body is actually normal with the surgery, I didn't want to go straight to IVF without trying. I struggled with this decision, because I so badly want a child, however I want to give us (well me) a chance to do this. This was important to me...I didn't want to give up just yet. Does that make sense? New round of Med picked up yesterday. New prenatal vitamins to try. I'm feeling good about this. I will see Ostrum in a few weeks once he recoups from his surgery for my yearly check-up. No rush in that department...so when he gets back and caught up I'll see him. But until then... we keep trying.

I have a lot to do today, but don't really want to do any of it. But must.

Thinking ahead to the weekend...we are headed to the beach again tomorrow. Will come back Monday. I will work a little Monday night. Mom has surgery on her hand on Tuesday, so most of my day will be with her. Normal routine the rest of the week, then on Saturday, I meet with the girls in Alexis's wedding to talk about the plans for her shower. A lot going on next week, but nothing I can't handle.

Our World Today...

With what is happening with our world today, I just want to crawl in a hole and not come out. I'm listening to the Presidential Debate while working...and I just want to scream. This world is such a disaster right now that it is making me sick. I am worried now more then ever about everything. My job, my husbands job, our money, paying off our debt, my home (that I'll probably be living in forever now), our future, our unborn children's future...everything! I know I'm not alone is this boat of worry. I know for my sanity that I have to stop worrying about all this. Guess I wouldn't be human, if I didn't worry.

Am I the only who doesn't want to turn on the TV or read the paper or look at the Internet anymore? Am I the only one that wants to crawl in a hole and block the rest of the world out?

Work outs

Yesterday we spent about an hour playing tennis. Today we did the shred. 20 minutes doing the shred kicked my ass more then the hour of tennis.

Taking time for me

As you know I've joined the 30 day shred bandwagon. Not only has this got me exercising, but it has helped me realized how much time I spend on everything else but me. For almost a week now, I've been doing some sort of exercising, eating better, drinking more water and taking time for me every night before I go to bed. I've realized again that I'm the only one responsible for me. Time for me to take care of me.

Stairs Suck

Okay --- legs are killing me. Stairs suck. Must take Advil now!!!!

Phillies

Brought my laptop into the other room to hang out with Greg since he is working from home today too. He turned on the Phillies game and as of right now they are winning 3-0 against the Brewers. This is game 1 of the playoffs. Thought it was odd that the game started at 3:07 this afternoon instead of later. Kinda surprised that the stadium is as packed as it is considering it is an early afternoon game. I wonder how many lies were told to bosses today.

Go Phillies!!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 2

Day 2 of the Shred. The workout was easier today then yesterday. Greg is working from home today so he joined me in the fun. Thinking he wants to kill me now, however he said he'd keep doing it with me. Woke up this morning very sore. Feeling better now, but man... I'm working muscles that I haven't used in years! My legs, arms and shoulders are killing me...WOW!!!!