Here is the much needed update. I know people are reading my blogs because I see the views going up... but no comments. Please comment. I would love to get to know my readers.
On the fertility side. There is no news. We haven't done any treatments this year. Due to our big move and only having Northern Star's income. His insurance towards fertility treatments is alright. Not as great as it was with his last job. This time around we have to meet our deductible first and then 10% after that. Whereas before, his insurance paid a lot of money towards our treatments before we ever had to come out of pocket.
On the job front (for me): I'm still unemployed. I shouldn't care where I work or for how much, especially in this economy. But Hawaii traffic is the pits! I want to work closer to home or in the towns surrounding where I live. The pay sucks but I've actually interviewed at a couple of places nearby for way less money than I'm used to bringing home. I don't mean to offend anyone but the last time I worked for less than $10 an hour was my first job ever, right out of high school. Right now I am babysitting my brothers 2 kids while he and his girlfriend go to work. I'm not being compensated however. And I'm afraid that if I ask to start getting paid they'll just find someone else that would watch the kids for free, like his girlfriends mom. And then when I try to be around the kids they'll make it hard on me and take the kids away before I can pick them up to carry them or something. It sounds really childish. But that's how it is here. Family is supposed to mean everything but it seems like now days, every one's all for themselves, not just my family... everyone.
We moved back home to Hawaii because this is where we want to live. My family is all around. But now that we are back here... a lot has changed. People grow up and have different experiences which turns them into different people. Now I feel like the move back was a big mistake and I want to go back to the east coast.
Blah, blah, blah, blah... blah.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Survey says...
50 Random Getting to Know You Questions
I know it's been a very hot minute since my last update. But I found this quiz and I wanted to do it. I promise an update is in the works. Lots have happened in the last [almost] 9 months!
I know it's been a very hot minute since my last update. But I found this quiz and I wanted to do it. I promise an update is in the works. Lots have happened in the last [almost] 9 months!
I miss those myspace quizzes. The ones where you got asked random questions. They were fun to answer and even more fun to read. So I was bored and needed a quick blog post idea, seeing has how it's been FOREVER since I wrote in here. The thought came to me to do a Google search and find one of these quizzes. Low and behold this is what I came up with!
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My first name is from one of my mom's bffs from high school. And my middle name came from an actress she really liked.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
A few days ago. Something on TV made me really emotional and it was a commercial lol. So weird.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
I do, I get compliments from people. They say I have a teachers handwriting :-).
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Pastrami
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
A furbaby. He's 4.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Absolutely. I am a great friend. But I'm also an introvert so you kind of have to break down my walls first. Once they're down, trust you won't be able to shut me up haha!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
All.the.time. Probably too much so and people often get offended or do not understand my humor.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
I would like to say yes, and I more than likely would do it to. I just question what it'd do to my spine. I've heard stories...
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Frosted Flakes. I can eat that every morning.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Sure don't.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Depends.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Rainbow Sherbert from Baskin Robins!!!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Smile first and then eyes.
15. RED OR PINK?
Depends on what it is. Red walls. Pink shirts. Red coffee mugs. Pink pens. See it all depends lol.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
That I let people make me angry or doubt myself.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My grandfather.
18. WHAT IS THE PAUL MCKENNA TECHNIQUE THAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON THE MOST?
Don't know what this is???
19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Bare footed.
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Some french fries.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
My husband watching an old episode of The Mentalist.
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Plum.
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Obviously things that are clean lol. I love the smell of fresh laundry, my husband when he comes out of the shower. Babies...
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My daddy.
25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
Coming from Hawaii... mountain hideaway.
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Football.
27. HAIR COLOR?
Black.
28. EYE COLOR?
Brown.
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No, I can't get them in my eyes lol.
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Hawaiian.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings.
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
I think it was called, "What's Your Number?" with Anna Faris.
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Green.
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter.
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Both :)
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Warm gooey chocolate chip cookies with vanilla bean ice cream.
37. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
Cardio.
38. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
Right now, television.
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
None.
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
I don't have one.
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
Old school songs start playing, I can't help but get happy.
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Eh... not my kind of music.
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Virginia.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Maybe lol.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Honolulu, HI
47. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
Hawaii
48. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
A blue-gray color.
49. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
Silver.
50. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 50 QUESTIONS?
Not really. This survey was pretty boring.
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My first name is from one of my mom's bffs from high school. And my middle name came from an actress she really liked.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
A few days ago. Something on TV made me really emotional and it was a commercial lol. So weird.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
I do, I get compliments from people. They say I have a teachers handwriting :-).
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Pastrami
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
A furbaby. He's 4.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Absolutely. I am a great friend. But I'm also an introvert so you kind of have to break down my walls first. Once they're down, trust you won't be able to shut me up haha!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
All.the.time. Probably too much so and people often get offended or do not understand my humor.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
I would like to say yes, and I more than likely would do it to. I just question what it'd do to my spine. I've heard stories...
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Frosted Flakes. I can eat that every morning.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Sure don't.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Depends.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Rainbow Sherbert from Baskin Robins!!!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Smile first and then eyes.
15. RED OR PINK?
Depends on what it is. Red walls. Pink shirts. Red coffee mugs. Pink pens. See it all depends lol.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
That I let people make me angry or doubt myself.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My grandfather.
18. WHAT IS THE PAUL MCKENNA TECHNIQUE THAT YOU NEED TO WORK ON THE MOST?
Don't know what this is???
19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Bare footed.
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Some french fries.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
My husband watching an old episode of The Mentalist.
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Plum.
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Obviously things that are clean lol. I love the smell of fresh laundry, my husband when he comes out of the shower. Babies...
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My daddy.
25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?
Coming from Hawaii... mountain hideaway.
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Football.
27. HAIR COLOR?
Black.
28. EYE COLOR?
Brown.
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No, I can't get them in my eyes lol.
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Hawaiian.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings.
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
I think it was called, "What's Your Number?" with Anna Faris.
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Green.
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter.
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Both :)
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Warm gooey chocolate chip cookies with vanilla bean ice cream.
37. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?
Cardio.
38. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
Right now, television.
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
None.
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
I don't have one.
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
Old school songs start playing, I can't help but get happy.
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Eh... not my kind of music.
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Virginia.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Maybe lol.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Honolulu, HI
47. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?
Hawaii
48. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?
A blue-gray color.
49. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?
Silver.
50. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 50 QUESTIONS?
Not really. This survey was pretty boring.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Home
We are home! Home sweet home, Hawaii!
We traveled from Richmond, VA to Dallas Fort Worth. Dallas to Las Vegas. Las Vegas to Hawaii. I cried like a baby at Richmond airport when we had to check our Furbaby Sarge in. He did so good and only barked a little while the check in people were weighing his kennel with him in it and applying all the stickers and zip ties. It's when TSA came to take him away, since they couldn't put him on those conveyor belts. I felt like such a bad mom. He barked and barked while being wheeled away, all while looking at us through the holes in the kennels sides. I had to go outside, away from everyone to ball my eyes out.
We went back in, went through security, got something to eat, and boarded the plane. As we were being taxied off, the plane got quiet and then we heard it... Sarge's bark! Northern Starr and I looked at each other so quick and instantly smiled. My heart was at ease. He was okay. He was on the plane with us.
The landing in Dallas was crappy. It was so harsh. I knew Sarge did not like it. We got some food in the airport and waited for our next flight. That wasn't so bad. When we boarded the plane, we didn't hear him. Northern Starr asked the flight attendant if he knew if our dog made it on the plane. The flight attendant checked and came to tell us that he was. The landing was worse than the last. As they were letting us off of the plane, they opened the doors to take out the luggage and we heard it again. His bark was so loud. He didn't like that landing either LOL.
But the exciting part was that we were switching airline carriers so we had to pick him up at baggage claim. The TSA agents said he did so good. He didn't bark since they took him off of the plane and wheeled him around the airport to baggage claim. He only started barking when he saw us. We saw the two agents pushing a cart with his crate and we RAN after them screaming, "He's ours! He's ours!"
We had almost 6 hours with him. Poor baby was so exhausted. Once we let him out to do his business, he got back in his kennel and slept almost the whole time we had him.
Because Hawaii doesn't have any rabies. Sarge has to be quarantined for 120 days. Even though he's caught up to date with EVERYTHING. He needs to be observed in the Animal Quarantine Station. He has his own run, and his own enclosed sleeping area. They even put his kennel in their with all of his bedding so he's more comfortable and that's his safe spot. Visitation is everyday except Mondays, Fridays and state holidays.
120 days, Four Months... is a long ass time to be without my baby. The runs are outdoors. He's an inside dog. Our first time visiting him, I grabbed him and he smelt like a dog. Northern Starr said "that's because he is a dog, baby." I shot him dirty looks, as if I was going to set him a blaze. "He is a dog. But he's not a dog. He's my baby."
We are going to visit him everyday if we can. We do need to get jobs soon. So then we won't get to see him everyday. I miss him. He sleeps next to me all night every night. And he's my little duckling, he follows me everywhere.
Here's to a quick 120 days!
We traveled from Richmond, VA to Dallas Fort Worth. Dallas to Las Vegas. Las Vegas to Hawaii. I cried like a baby at Richmond airport when we had to check our Furbaby Sarge in. He did so good and only barked a little while the check in people were weighing his kennel with him in it and applying all the stickers and zip ties. It's when TSA came to take him away, since they couldn't put him on those conveyor belts. I felt like such a bad mom. He barked and barked while being wheeled away, all while looking at us through the holes in the kennels sides. I had to go outside, away from everyone to ball my eyes out.
We went back in, went through security, got something to eat, and boarded the plane. As we were being taxied off, the plane got quiet and then we heard it... Sarge's bark! Northern Starr and I looked at each other so quick and instantly smiled. My heart was at ease. He was okay. He was on the plane with us.
The landing in Dallas was crappy. It was so harsh. I knew Sarge did not like it. We got some food in the airport and waited for our next flight. That wasn't so bad. When we boarded the plane, we didn't hear him. Northern Starr asked the flight attendant if he knew if our dog made it on the plane. The flight attendant checked and came to tell us that he was. The landing was worse than the last. As they were letting us off of the plane, they opened the doors to take out the luggage and we heard it again. His bark was so loud. He didn't like that landing either LOL.
But the exciting part was that we were switching airline carriers so we had to pick him up at baggage claim. The TSA agents said he did so good. He didn't bark since they took him off of the plane and wheeled him around the airport to baggage claim. He only started barking when he saw us. We saw the two agents pushing a cart with his crate and we RAN after them screaming, "He's ours! He's ours!"
We had almost 6 hours with him. Poor baby was so exhausted. Once we let him out to do his business, he got back in his kennel and slept almost the whole time we had him.
Because Hawaii doesn't have any rabies. Sarge has to be quarantined for 120 days. Even though he's caught up to date with EVERYTHING. He needs to be observed in the Animal Quarantine Station. He has his own run, and his own enclosed sleeping area. They even put his kennel in their with all of his bedding so he's more comfortable and that's his safe spot. Visitation is everyday except Mondays, Fridays and state holidays.
120 days, Four Months... is a long ass time to be without my baby. The runs are outdoors. He's an inside dog. Our first time visiting him, I grabbed him and he smelt like a dog. Northern Starr said "that's because he is a dog, baby." I shot him dirty looks, as if I was going to set him a blaze. "He is a dog. But he's not a dog. He's my baby."
We are going to visit him everyday if we can. We do need to get jobs soon. So then we won't get to see him everyday. I miss him. He sleeps next to me all night every night. And he's my little duckling, he follows me everywhere.
Here's to a quick 120 days!
Monday, January 14, 2013
Moving
Geesh, it's been a world wind since before Christmas of all the things going on in my life. I've neglected my blog. That frustrates me because this is how I remember the important things that are happening in my life, not just my infertility struggles.
The big news is that I am moving. Not to a different blog site. But I'm going back home, to Hawaii. My hubby and furbaby are coming. Everyone back home got wind that I'm moving back and they all asked me if everything was alright with my marriage! LOL! I can see how they would think that, but no, it's just time to be back home with my family and get away from my psycho in-laws.
As soon as we made the decision to move back home, I felt like a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders. Of course now there's the stress of packing, finalizing things here. My last day of work is tomorrow. I'm still in denial with that. All of my personal things are still there sitting on my desk. I will pack it all up tomorrow. But I don't want to. My work family is so supportive and I am truly going to miss every single one of these beautiful, intelligent ladies, who have become my sisters and some even a surrogate mother to me.
It's been great, but time to go home now.
The big news is that I am moving. Not to a different blog site. But I'm going back home, to Hawaii. My hubby and furbaby are coming. Everyone back home got wind that I'm moving back and they all asked me if everything was alright with my marriage! LOL! I can see how they would think that, but no, it's just time to be back home with my family and get away from my psycho in-laws.
As soon as we made the decision to move back home, I felt like a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders. Of course now there's the stress of packing, finalizing things here. My last day of work is tomorrow. I'm still in denial with that. All of my personal things are still there sitting on my desk. I will pack it all up tomorrow. But I don't want to. My work family is so supportive and I am truly going to miss every single one of these beautiful, intelligent ladies, who have become my sisters and some even a surrogate mother to me.
It's been great, but time to go home now.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Holiday Traditions Quiz
I felt this would be a nice thing to do, so my readers can get to know a little more about me and not just my TTC journey. I follow Katie's Blog and got this Holiday Traditions Quiz from there. I need to give credit where credit is due, I've never hyper linked before, so I hope the link works for yall.
Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot Chocolate. I can honestly say that I've never tried Egg Nog. I'm not much of a milk person, and thick milk would gross me out beyond... just beyond lol.
Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? This may sound sad but because of my family traditions, I don't ever remember knowing the Santa REALLY existed. Santa never left us presents, they were all from my parents.
Colored lights on tree/house or white? Growing up it was always colored lights, on the tree and the house. Now that I've lived on the east coast for a handful of years, I really like the how white lights look so classy and southern.
Do you hang mistletoe? My first year here a coworker gave me a mistletoe because Northern Starr and I were newly engaged. And we did hang it, but that's the first and last time I've had a mistletoe.
When do you put your decorations up? Decorations get pulled out of the attic the weekend after Thanksgiving. And everything is set up by the first weekend of December.
What is your favorite holiday dish? My Mom's baked beans. It's the only time we get to have it. Now that I'm so far away from my family, I use her recipe and make it for my hubby and I. It makes a pretty big batch, but that's all I'll eat for a few days. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. I'll be tootin all day but it's worth it!
Favorite holiday memory as a child? My Mom's Mother's birthday is on Christmas Eve. Our family tradition is to go to her house and celebrate her birthday. My brothers and cousins and myself, would put on little shows for her. Singing, dancing... acting, you name it, we did it for her. I have the best memories putting on the show for her and practicing for the show. Afterwards, we'd stay up and watch old family movies, to remember all the fun times and the people who were no longer physically with us. So therefore, because we always stayed up all night and opened presents at midnight, I knew there wasn't a real Santa Claus.
When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? See previous answer =].
Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Technically since it's midnight, it's Christmas day... just not Christmas morning. Now, DH and I just open the gifts my family sends us on Christmas Eve and then spend Christmas day with his family opening presents.
How do you decorate your Christmas tree? I've always wanted a themed tree. But for now my tree has white lights, red green and gold ornaments, and some Hawaiian ornaments from back home.
Snow! Love it or dread it? Growing up in Hawaii - I love snow because I've never had it. I love the first snowfall and how crisp the air is.
Can you ice skate? Yes, but not very well.
Do you remember your favorite gift? Easy Bake Oven... I got it three years in a row because I always broke it. After I'd make everything the box gave me to make, I'd use it to dry Barbie's hair after I gave her hair cuts LOL!
What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you? Spending time with family. In Hawaii, family is everything. Not saying that it's not like that here.... I guess Hawaii just takes everything to the next level. You mess with me and you'll have MY WHOLE family jumping down your throat. It's like, you mess with one, you mess with the whole tribe lol.
What is your favorite holiday dessert? Strawberry Jello Cheesecake. I don't like cheesecake, but I eat that. DH ordered a chocolate cheesecake from the new bakery in town, for Christmas dessert.... Ugh. I don't even eat the thing and he bought it. It's all fancy so it's expensive. =/
What is your favorite holiday tradition? Putting on shows for my Grandma.
What tops your tree? An angel. But DH didn't pack her good when we had to put her away last year, so her right cheek has a crack on it. But all of God's children are beautiful so she will be my tree topper for more years to come.
Which do you prefer giving or receiving? Can't it be both?? I love picking out the perfect gift for my friends and family. And I also love gifts for me when they're well thought out. Most of what I get is stuff I've asked for, so when someone puts their own thoughts into it based on who I am really touches me.
Candy Canes: Yuck or Yum? I like the fruity flavored ones. I'm not much of a peppermint person, a cowork gave me a peppermint candy cane attached to a Christmas card this year.... it's still sitting on my desk, and I'll probably throw it out.
Favorite Christmas show? Movie? I like How the Grinch Stole Christmas... Jim Carey's version.
Saddest Christmas song? It'll be sad every time I hear it from now on... But it is a beautiful song. O Holy Night. DH's grandfather passed away a week before Thanksgiving this year and that was his absolute favorite Christmas song. When it comes on the radio, I tear up. Just all the memories associated to that song.
What is your favorite Christmas song? Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas, Is You. I watch X Factor. I really wanted Carly Rose Soneclair to win, but on the finale she sang that song. AMAZING! I was laying on the couch watching the show, but when she started singing it, I got off the couch and "danced" with my furbabies LOL
Monday, December 17, 2012
IUI #4 is a Go
My ovaries like Bravelle, but not as much as it likes Clomid. I've never had just one mature follicle. It's always been two or three.
But I have a mature follie in my right ovary that 2 days before my IUI was measuring 22mm. Please let this be it. It's so not the perfect time right now because we don't know about our living situation and how that's going to be in the near future. But God knows what we can and can't handle.
Northern Starr wants to be a father so bad. He needs to be a father, and not just to our furbabies. This would be the perfect late Christmas gift. Okay, getting teary eyed.
Less than two weeks until I find out. 3dpiui.
But I have a mature follie in my right ovary that 2 days before my IUI was measuring 22mm. Please let this be it. It's so not the perfect time right now because we don't know about our living situation and how that's going to be in the near future. But God knows what we can and can't handle.
Northern Starr wants to be a father so bad. He needs to be a father, and not just to our furbabies. This would be the perfect late Christmas gift. Okay, getting teary eyed.
Less than two weeks until I find out. 3dpiui.
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